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Armored Saint Release “Every Man-Any Man” Video From Emotion Factory Reset
The heavy metal veterans continue supporting their ninth studio album with new visuals and extensive 2026 tour dates
Armored Saint have released a new video for “Every Man-Any Man,” a track from the band’s latest full-length album, Emotion Factory Reset, out now through Metal Blade Records.
Directed by Robert Graves, the video serves as another visual chapter supporting the band’s ninth studio album. The record follows the band’s recent run of releases produced by bassist Joey Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston, whose previous work includes Anthrax and Stone Sour.
“Every Man-Any Man” stands out as one of the album’s groove-focused tracks, with vocalist John Bush pointing to its lyrical theme and rhythmic character as key parts of the song’s identity.
“‘Any man has his price’ is a more familiar phrase and that’s the theme, but we didn’t want to call it that,” Bush said. “It was too obvious. We said, ‘How about we call the first part of the line ‘every man-any man’ and then stop there.’”
Bush also highlighted the musical chemistry between Vera and drummer Gonzo Sandoval, noting that their rhythmic connection has long been central to Armored Saint’s sound.
“Combined with [drummer] Gonzo [Sandoval], sometimes the grooves that they combine on are essential to ARMORED SAINT’s sound and have been for years,” Bush said. “When those two guys are locked in, it’s pretty awesome, because it’s like they could be playing in the Commodores.”
Vera described the song’s structure as an experiment in using the same instrumental foundation with different vocal sections. He also pointed to influences outside traditional metal, including The Police, Foo Fighters, and Thin Lizzy, before the song closes with a heavier Armored Saint-style riff.
“I liked the idea of having the verse, music, and chorus be the same music parts, but with different vocal parts,” Vera said. “This idea was inspired by a song by the band The Police.”
Emotion Factory Reset has been described by the band’s camp as both a rebuilding and a reawakening across 11 songs. The album includes “Close To The Bone,” “Hit A Moonshot,” and “Every Man-Any Man,” placing Armored Saint’s established heavy metal identity alongside newer musical ideas.
The album was recorded across multiple studios, including 606 Studios, Secret Hand Studios, Skullseven Studios, Constantine Studios, and Bridge Recording. Engineering credits include Oliver Roman, Bill Metoyer, Joey Vera, and Jason Constantine, with cover art by DDKing.
The release is available on CD digipak with a 20-page booklet, digital formats, and multiple vinyl variants. A special European CD digipak edition includes the bonus track “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison),” previously available only digitally. A European single gatefold LP edition also includes a 7-inch vinyl version of “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison),” along with an etched B-side, poster, slipmat, insert, and download card.
Armored Saint will remain active on the road throughout 2026, with confirmed spring and summer performances in the United States and Europe. The band will also launch the Metal Saint Tour 2026, a North American co-headlining run with Metal Church, beginning November 2 in San Juan Capistrano, California. LiveKill will provide additional support on the tour.
The band’s current lineup features John Bush on vocals, Joey Vera on bass, Jeff Duncan on guitars, Gonzo Sandoval on drums, and Phil Sandoval on guitars.
Looking Ahead
With Emotion Factory Reset, Armored Saint continue to lean into the balance that has shaped their long-running career: classic heavy metal foundation, groove-driven musicianship, and a willingness to stretch beyond expected genre lines. The release of “Every Man-Any Man” gives fans another look at how the band is framing this latest chapter ahead of a busy 2026 touring schedule.
Tour Dates
6/06/2026 — Milwaukee Metalfest @ The Rave/Eagles Club — Milwaukee, WI
7/30/2026 — Pumpehuset — Copenhagen, DK w/ Metal Church
7/31/2026 — Skogsrojet Festival — Rejmyre, SE
8/01/2026 — Pustervik — Gothenburg, SE w/ Testament, Metal Church
8/02/2026 — Mejeriet — Lund, SE * w/ Testament, Metal Church
8/05/2026 — Brutal Assault — Jaroměř, CZ
8/07/2026 — Alcatraz Festival — Dessel, BE
8/08/2026 — Poppodium Boerderij — Zoetermeer, NL *ARMORED SAINT headlining show
8/09/2026 — Keep It True Legions — Geiselwind, DE
8/11/2026 — Progresja — Warsaw, PL w/ Savatage, Nevermore
8/12/2026 — Collosseum — Kosice, SK w/ Vio-Lence
8/13/2026 — Klub Studio — Krakow, PL w/ Testament, Metal Church
8/29/2026 — Stonedead Festival — Newark, UK
With Metal Church and LiveKill
11/02/2026 — Coach House — San Juan Capistrano, CA
11/03/2026 — The Glass House — Pomona, CA
11/04/2026 — The Nile — Phoenix, AZ
11/06/2026 — Sunshine Theater — Albuquerque, NM
11/07/2026 — Sunshine Studios — Colorado Springs, CO
11/08/2026 — The Federal — Denver, CO
11/10/2026 — Neurolux — Boise, ID
11/11/2026 — The Newberry — Great Falls, MT
11/13/2026 — Dantes — Portland, OR
11/14/2026 — Redwood Theater — Bremerton, WA
11/15/2026 — Rickshaw Theater — Vancouver, BC
11/17/2026 — Great America Music Hall — San Francisco, CA
11/18/2026 — Goldfield Trading Post — Roseville, CA
11/19/2026 — The Whisky — Los Angeles, CA
11/20/2026 — Observatory North San Diego — San Diego, CA
11/21/2026 — Canyon Club — Agoura Hills, CA
Album Information
Artist: Armored Saint
Album: Emotion Factory Reset
Label: Metal Blade Records
Producer: Joey Vera
Mixer: Jay Ruston
Cover Art: DDKing
Release Information
Emotion Factory Reset is available on CD digipak with a 20-page booklet, digital formats, and vinyl.
Vinyl variants include:
Amber Marble (US)
Orange and Red Marble (US)
Citron Smoke (US – Brutal Panda Exclusive)
180g Black (EU)
Beige Gray Marbled (EU)
Clear Black Gold Smoke (EU – Ltd. 500)
Metallic Gold Black Dust (EU – Ltd. 300)
Clear Gold Splatter (EU – Ltd. 200)
A special European CD digipak edition includes the bonus track “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison).”
A special European single gatefold LP edition includes an insert, download card, 7-inch vinyl of “One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison)” with an etching on the B-side, a poster, and slipmat.
Production Credits
Produced by: Joey Vera
Mixed by: Jay Ruston
Engineered by: Oliver Roman, Bill Metoyer, Joey Vera, and Jason Constantine
Recorded at: 606 Studios, Secret Hand Studios, Skullseven Studios, Constantine Studios, and Bridge Recording
Band Lineup
John Bush — vocals
Joey Vera — bass
Jeff Duncan — guitars
Gonzo Sandoval — drums
Phil Sandoval — guitars
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