Desert Runner deliver their earth-shaking new single ‘Ad Astra’

Sydney’s emerging heavy rock force Desert Runner have returned with a bang, unveiling their new single ‘Ad Astra’, a ferocious, downtuned anthem that blends seismic riffs with sci-fi storytelling and punk grit.

Formed in 2023, the quartet draws on the thunderous weight of Kyuss, the sinister groove of Black Sabbath, and the layered melodicism of Failure, forging a sound that feels both familiar and freshly volatile. ‘Ad Astra’ kicks open the door with a towering wall of distortion and relentless propulsion, immediately plunging listeners into its gripping tale of alien abduction and chaos from beyond.

Lead vocalist Jen commands the track with raw urgency and an unmistakable edge, first introducing ‘Ad Astra’ in punk cover sets before transforming it into an original juggernaut. The track’s frantic energy nods to At The Drive-In’s ‘One Armed Scissor’, but with a sharpened melodic core and a bold narrative pulse.

With ‘Ad Astra’, Desert Runner make a statement that’s impossible to ignore: they’re not just adding noise to the Australian rock landscape, they’re reshaping its tectonics. Expect more heavy transmissions soon.