News: Relent returns with powerful new single

RELENT RETURNS AFTER LONG HIATUS WITH POWERFUL NEW SINGLE AND
UPCOMING EP “SUFFER”

After years of silence, Christian rock powerhouse Relent is back and they’re coming in strong
with a brand-new single “Holy Forever” set to release August 15. This marks the band’s first
release in 2 years, and it kicks off a bold new chapter in their career, one rooted in the same
mission they’ve always carried, but with fresh vision, and renewed fire.

The break wasn’t something front man Miggy Sanchez had originally planned, though in
hindsight, he says it was exactly what God had in mind. Before stepping away, Relent had been
going hard for nearly eight years, touring relentlessly and recording nonstop. When Miggy
joined Ill Niño and began touring heavily with them, Relent naturally took a back seat. At the
same time, life brought both expected and unexpected turns, creating a pause that was as
necessary as it was unplanned.

“Some of it was planned, some of it wasn’t,” Miggy shares. “But my time away gave me space
to rest, recover, and realign. It’s easy to let priorities slip when you’re constantly busy, so while
the break happened unexpectedly, it was much needed. I came back with a clearer vision, and my
heart for people hasn’t changed. Getting back into the saddle of Relent is easy for me when the
motive is still the same.”

During this time, God was working deeply in his life. Miggy describes those years as a period of
chastising, discipline, and personal growth. “There was a lot of revamping and realigning,” he
says. “I was able to grow as a musician, a leader, and a follower. I’m grateful for everyone who
has been part of this band over the years and happy they’ve found their place in life. For me, God
used that time to prepare me for what’s ahead.

That preparation led directly to the new single, a song born out of seasons of suffering. It’s a
brutally honest exploration of the tension between faith and pain, and how both can exist in the
same space.“I began to find comfort and understanding in the fact that having faith and still
dealing with suffering is a reality,” Miggy explains. “Sometimes the two can’t be separated, and
that’s okay. As a believer, suffering is foundational for my growth, whether it’s spiritual,
physical, mental, or emotional. At the end of the day, it’s chiseling at my character, and through
perseverance, I become stronger.”

The song’s message is simple but powerful: It’s okay to not be okay. “That’s life,” Miggy says,
“but never let that perspective diminish or distort the life-changing power of God.”A key
inspiration came from Psalm 94:18-19 (NKJV): ‘If I say, “My foot slips,” Your mercy, O Lord,
will hold me up. In the multitude of my anxieties within me, Your comforts delight my soul.’
The track also features the lyric, “Holy forever, hold me together” — a heartfelt cry to God as
the most consistent presence in the chaos of life.

While Relent’s mission remains the same — to create music that helps people and points them to
hope in Christ. Miggy says he’s grown in more ways than just spiritually. “The biggest growth
has been learning the business side of the industry,” he shares. “When we started, we were just
eager to make music and help people. We didn’t understand how cutthroat and harsh the industry
could be. Now, after being in both the mainstream and Christian worlds, I’ve had the chance to
sit under people who have taught me so much, and I’m grateful for those lessons. I plan to apply
everything I’ve learned moving forward.”

Relent’s return also marks their first release as independent artists in years. “We’re grateful for
our time with a label and the experience we gained,” Miggy says. “But now we’re excited to take
on the challenge of doing this on our own. It’s going to be different, and it’s going to be fun. We
hope our fans will continue to support the vision and mission of this band as we keep traveling
and making an impact.”

Fans won’t have to wait long for more. The new EP, “Suffer,” is set to release this fall, and
Relent already has several festival dates and pop-up shows lined up across multiple states —
including their hometown.

“It definitely looks different. It feels different. And it sounds different,” Miggy says. “But the
mission hasn’t changed. We’re here to make music that helps people, provides hope, and
reminds them of the One who holds us together.”

Relent’s new single will be available on all streaming platforms on August 15, new EP
coming this fall!

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