Shaynie Rhoads returns to her hard rock and heavy metal roots as she jolts new life into "dynamite," a single she had released in her early years as an aspiring pop artist.  Now armed with heavy guitars, explosive riffs and a fierce new attitude, "dynamite" is sure to transport listeners back to the days of glam bands and neon lights— with a modern take that's upbeat and unabashedly feminine.

Available on all streaming platforms Jul 10, 2024!

dynamite

Enter the web of Greta, the eight-legged seamstress that lures you to your imminent death.  At first, falling for Greta was intoxicating, her love like an unbreakable spell.  But now you've learned that her enchantment was merely a trap, and you have no choice but to welcome your fate.  As she sinks her teeth in for the final bite, Greta promises that you'll never have to leave her, and that your love is sealed for eternity.

"Last Bite" was released independently on February 13, 2025.  Blending elements of thrash and NWOBHM with eerie, pop-style female vocals, Runesaber's debut single envelops you in a spine-chilling tale of desire and manipulation— a lullaby from predator to prey.  While simple in structure, "Last Bite" is filled with intricate details, from spindly tenor lines and subtle moments of mode mixture to a compound triple-metered outro intended to disorient you before the last, lethal injection.  Listen to "Last Bite" on all streaming platforms or purchase a digital copy at thebandrunesaber.com/shop.

Credits:

"Last Bite" released February 13, 2025

Written by Shaynie Rhoads
Produced by Jeff Morrison

Shaynie Rhoads - Guitar, Vocals
Ian Bassett - Guitar
Cory Noonan - Drums
Jeff Morrison - Bass

Do you have regrets?
Like climbing into my web?
I know what's best for you,
I told the others too

There's no better place to be,
Than right here with me, you see?
You told me you're forever mine,
You can run, but you can't hide

There's no reason to deny
A love whose flame will never die,
Your heart's forever sealed with mine,
Now you live for this last bite

Did you think, instead,
Maybe we'd stay friends?
I know what's best for you,
The others know now, too

There's no better place to be,
Than right here with me, you see?
You told me you're forever mine,
You can run, but you can't hide

There's no reason to deny
A love whose flame will never die,
Your heart's forever sealed with mine,
Now you live for this last bite

Last Bite

Lady in Red (Demo)

"Sweating Bullets" - written by Dave Mustaine, performed by Runesaber

Guitar/Vocals - Shaynie Rhoads
Guitar - Ian Bassett
Bass - Jeff Morrison
Drums - Cory Noonan

Sweating Bullets

As I Am (Demo)

Death by Dragons (Demo)

I know the definition of “dad rock” has evolved over the last 15 years, but for kids like me with parents from the 80’s, our “dad rock” typically consisted of bands like Van Halen, Def Leppard, The Cult, Mr Big, Motley Crue, Guns 'n' Roses etc.  It's the music they drove us to school to, played around the house, even brought us along to see live if there was an all-ages reunion tour.

I wrote this on an acoustic about 5 years ago, when I still thought I’d break out (whatever that means) as a pop artist.  I wanted to pay homage to my rock ‘n’ roll roots and celebrate that “dad rock” sound that I had grown so fond of, from the flashy guitar idioms and gratuitous stadium drums to wailing melodies and cheesy lyrics.  By the time I brought it to my band, it still didn’t have a title, so we stuck with “the dad rock one” until it ultimately took the name it has now.  But now that dad rock is basically Creed (whom my dad also always played), the title of this song may be confusing to some.  I guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet… But your kids are gonna love it.

Available on all streaming platforms Nov 11, 2025!

DADROCK

Dynamite (Single)

Guitar-slinging headbanger Shaynie Rhoads was raised on the music of her parents’ generation, from Metallica and Van Halen to Madonna and Wham. She grew up going to concerts, skateboarding and collecting comic books and trading cards. When she was sixteen, she wrote her first song about World of Warcraft.

“I was always a bit of a misfit, and not the cool kind,” she tells SD Voyager Magazine.  “I was the girl that showed up to class in blue eyeshadow and faux fur platform boots. I drove a crusty old car and worked at Vons so that I could buy band shirts and concert tickets.”

After high school, Shaynie went to college to study the classical guitar, where she also learned how to sing and compose.  She attempted to keep up with trends by writing pop music, but eventually returned to her roots in rock ‘n’ roll.

As a recording artist, Shaynie releases her music independently.  She is the primary songwriter and frontman of Runesaber, a heavy metal band she founded in 2024.

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