Stomping Ground

If You Wanna Rock 'n’ Roll (feat. Eric Clapton)

Velvet Petals presents "Nostalgia," a deeply moving and beautifully crafted rock ballad. Carried by a haunting piano melody and soulful vocals, the song explores the bittersweet beauty of fading memories, like dust motes dancing in the soft light of the past. Building to an emotional climax with a soaring guitar solo, "Nostalgia" is a fragile art, a melody etched upon the heart. #VelvetPetals #Nostalgia #RockBallad #SoftRock #Melancholic #GuitarSolo #Bittersweet

Nostalgia

This is song written by Jeremy Ryan Martin at a time when he was reminiscing on his past remembering all the loved ones he'd lost particularly his mother he lost when he was in his early 20's

Spinning Wheel

Homelessness is deeply concerning all over the world, so this song is a reflection off the scenes and moods within the Alleyways.

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Is There Anybody Out There?

"Whispers of the Occult" - Abberline’s new partner begins to speak in veiled riddles about ancient forces lurking behind the murders. His warnings sound unhinged — cryptic fragments of scripture, symbols, and forgotten names — yet they carry the weight of truth. Beneath his words, something darker seems to echo, as though he himself is being watched by the very thing he warns against.

[Intro]
In the cracks of ink and bone,
Shadows weave forbidden lore.
Words they buried long ago,
Yet their fire haunts me more.

[Verse 1]
In ancient halls, they carved its name,
A hunger clothed in mortal frame.
Erased by hands that feared the truth,
Its echo clings, it will not loose.
The signs are traced in lamplight’s haze,
The marks align where silence sways.
You seek the truth, but truth will fade,
Unless you walk the hidden blade.

[Pre-Chorus]
The veil grows thin—it starts to tear.
The air is cursed—it chokes the prayer.
The knife is more than sharpened steel—
It carves the hymn that will not heal.

[Chorus]
Whispers of the occult, etched in flame,
Secrets rise from graves without a name.
(Whispers of the occult, carved in fire…)
You hunt a man, but shadows wear his face,
A hungry god commands this cursed chase.

[Post-Chorus]
Trust not the eyes that meet your gaze.
Trust not the breath that clouds the haze.
One step too close, and you will see—
The watcher speaks its will through me.

[Verse 2]
The scriptures hide in dust and stone,
Each mark a curse of blood and bone.
I’ve heard the hymns, I’ve seen the signs,
They flicker faint in haunted skies.
The fog writes scripture, blood signs the creed,
It pulls your soul to meet its need.
These hands that kill are not my own,
Yet bow to serve the shadowed throne.

[Pre-Chorus]
The veil grows thin—it starts to tear.
The stars converge—they blaze the snare.
The blade is ink, the blood’s the quill—
It writes the curse I can’t unstill.

[Chorus (Variation)]
Whispers of the occult, carved in night,
Chants that linger, cloaked in fright.
(Whispers of the occult, stained in bone…)
The fog speaks verses, blood spells names,
London feeds the hunger flames.

[Bridge]
Can you hear it? The ancient call.
Can you feel it? The shadow’s thrall.
I dare not speak its name aloud—
It listens close within the crowd.

[Breakdown]
One host, one shell,
One curse, one spell.
I speak, I hide, I fight, I bind—
Yet it consumes my fractured mind.

[Guitar Solo]
(Whispers of the occult!)

[Final Chorus]
Whispers of the occult, carved in
Every word repeats my—(silence now!)
I warn you now though—(too late, too late!)
It listens close—(inside!)—inside my mind.

[Outro]
I’ve said too much—the fog will see.
Its eyes are near, they pierce through me.
Detective, heed the truths I’ve sown,
They’re not my own… 

(They’re not my own… not mine to keep…)
It speaks through me… I cannot sleep…
I’m never alone.

Whispers of the Occult

Old Dog New Tricks (Lyrics)

Started 1991
Oh man that year was so much fun
Going to the local shows
The Utah ska scene had just blown
Forever changing who I am
I'd like to think I'm still that man
Praises to Swim Herschel Swim
To relive that again it's going to take an

Old Dog New Tricks
Old Dog New Tricks

From Stretch to Catfische to Hoo Ray Who?
Insatiable, Sturgeon, Model Citizen too
From Provo to Ogden to SLC
90's was the best of the local scene
I want to bring that magic back
Something different from the same old tracks
New indie, pop, and rock is cool
But I want to dip my toes in that old school pool like an

Old Dog New Tricks
Old Dog New Tricks

Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!

Wouldn't it be nice to see that again
Living it up like their parents did
When it's all about skankin the night away
Not a worry in sight all's A-Okay!

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🎷 **Song Description: "Old Dog New Tricks"**  
*Genre: Ska | Theme: Nostalgia & Revival | Artist: Z Frequency*

“Old Dog New Tricks” is a high-energy ska tribute to the golden era of Utah’s local scene in the 1990s. With punchy horns, upbeat rhythms, and a wink of rebellion, Z Frequency channels the spirit of skank pits and DIY venues from Provo to Salt Lake City. It’s a love letter to the bands that shaped a generation—Swim Herschel Swim, Stretch, Catfische, and more—while calling for a revival of that raw, unfiltered magic.

🎺 **Musical Vibe**  
- Classic ska instrumentation: trumpet, sax, bass, drums, and vocals  
- Call-and-response choruses and infectious “Hey! Hey!” chants  
- A groove that makes you want to dance, reminisce, and rally

🕶️ **Lyrical Themes**  
- **Local Legacy**: Shoutouts to iconic Utah ska bands and venues  
- **Generational Echo**: Living it up like the parents did, carefree and loud  
- **Cultural Commentary**: A playful jab at modern indie/pop, craving the grit of old-school ska  
- **Personal Identity**: Holding onto the roots that shaped the artist’s journey

🎯 **Key Lyric**  
> “I want to dip my toes in that old school pool like an / Old Dog New Tricks”

🎤 **Lineup**  
- Zak Davis – Vocals  
- Matt Allen – Trumpet/Vocals  
- Rick Anderson – Bass/Guitar  
- Mike Lomax – Drums  
- Zach Craigle – Sax  

Whether you lived it or missed it, this track invites you to skank your way back to the glory days—and maybe spark a new wave while you're at it.


Old Dog New Tricks

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Sham Pain (2025 VERSION)

A genre-defying band from Layton, Utah, skillfully blends rock, reggae, ska, and alternative music to create a unique sound. Founded in 2024 by Zak Davis.