Bridges Ablaze April 11-12, 2026
Created on April 21, 2026
Bridges Ablaze | Rock 30 Guest Co-Host | April 11-12, 2026
Austin-based Bridges Ablaze prove that sometimes the right connection happens when you least expect it. Back in 2014, Brien and Ruben met during an impromptu guitar shredding session inside a Guitar Center in Austin—and that moment sparked what would become a band built on precision, passion, and raw intensity. Now making their first appearance on the Rock 30, they bring a sound that blends heavy and melodic elements with influences ranging from Aerosmith and Metallica to modern progressive acts like Periphery and Animals as Leaders.
Break
That evolution is front and center on their latest single “Break.” It’s a track that hits with weight while still carrying a strong melodic core—something Bridges Ablaze has been refining since those early days. On the Rock 30, Brien and Ruben talk about how the song came together, their growth as vocalists, and how releasing singles is shaping their strategy in today’s music landscape. Check out the official video for “Break” below👇
Heartless
There’s also a deeper level of commitment behind the band that comes through in conversation—from choosing music over more traditional career paths to pushing themselves creatively on every release. That intensity is on full display in “Heartless,” where the band took things even further, filming the video in mud to capture the raw, gritty feel of the song. It’s a glimpse into how far they’re willing to go to bring their vision to life.
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1
So Far So Fake
Pierce Then Veil
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2
Wake Up Calling
Papa Roach
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3
Your Favorite Toy
Foo Fighters
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4
Demonic Depression
Volbeat
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5
Break The Silence
Nevertel
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6
Look Out For Me
Turnstile
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7
Crawl Back To My Coffin
Dayseeker
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8
Drag Me
From Ashes To New
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9
Safe And Sound
Shinedown
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10
This Land
Des Rocs
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11
Shallow
Magnolia Park
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12
Nothin'
Guns N Roses
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13
Profane Prophecy
The Black Crowes
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14
(I'm a) Rock N Roller
Rob Zombie
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15
Twisting The Knife
Ice Nine Kills
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16
Like A Woman Can
Halestorm
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17
Gasoline
Story of the Year
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18
Broken Mirror
Architects
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19
Words Are Worthless
Sleep Theory
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20
When I Wake Up
The Pretty Reckless
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21
Free
Beartooth
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22
Broken And Blind
Black Label Society
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23
Searchlight
Shinedown
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24
Kerosene
The Warning
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25
All For You
Atreyu
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26
Zombie
Yungblud
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27
Celebrate
Black Stone Cherry
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28
Unbreakable
Sevendust
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29
Born To Kill
Social Distortion
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30
You Don't Wanna Know
Aranda
