Three-time Grammy-nominated band NOTHING MORE have released a new version of “FREEFALL” featuring six-time platinum-certified rock artist Chris Daughtry on their latest CARNAL (Deluxe) album. Along with the new song, the band once again collaborated with director Stephen Wayne Mallet to release a coinciding music video. The “FREEFALL” video movingly tells the story of a firefighter who is struggling with his mental health and unexpectedly finds a new life-direction after making a chance connection with a homeless dog.

“We wrote an anthem for the people who find themselves in an uncertain and chaotic phase of their life,” explains singer Jonny Hawkins about “FREEFALL.” “Every single one of us have had, or will have, experiences where it feels like the rug is pulled from under us… an end to a relationship, a job loss, or the death of a close family member. These times can be filled with anxiety, or they can be filled with spiritual euphoria as we accept our transformation. We’ve always believed that our losses are invitations to ascend to a higher level of reality…and this song is our way of encapsulating that realization. Chris Daughtry elevated that feeling with his soaring and pristine vocals. We are so honored to have him on one of the best songs we’ve ever written.”

The video—filmed in Clifton, Tennessee—features the town’s fire chief and sheriff, who also served as technical advisors on the subject matter. In casting for this narrative-driven video, the band prioritized working with individuals who understand the unique challenges faced by firefighters and first responders. To ensure even more authenticity, they enlisted real-life heroes as technical advisors.

“Nothing More have always wanted our music and lyrics to be a shelter for those in need,” says guitarist Mark Vollelunga. “With ‘FREEFALL,’ we want to let people know they are not alone when it feels like everything is collapsing around you. So we did something really special; we teamed up with K9s For Warriors to bring more awareness to those that struggle with PTSD and mental health trauma. It’s their mission to train service dogs and pair them up with veterans and therapy dogs for first responders in need. We fully believe in the power these animals have to help create peace and bring about healthy changes in their companions. I recently met my county constable, Kathryn Brown, who was given a therapy dog from K9s For Warriors and she shared with me just how much Biggie, makes her station and life unbelievably better. So let’s get more of these service dogs and therapy dogs trained and paired up with veterans and first responders in need! I personally know that by rescuing animals, my family and life has been enriched tenfold. And I would say that even though we might think we’re the ones doing the rescuing… they are actually rescuing us.”

K9s For Warriors is the nation’s leading provider of highly trained Service Dogs for Veterans with invisible wounds of war. As a part of its mission, K9s’ Station Dog program partners with law enforcement and first responder agencies to provide reliable, high quality therapy dogs that offer emotional support to officers, firefighters, dispatchers, victims, and others exposed to trauma in the line of duty. Every day in the U.S., approximately 20 Veterans take their own lives, while more than 1,000 dogs are euthanized. Determined to end Veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors provides highly-trained Service Dogs—many of them rescues—to military Veterans suffering from PTSD or traumatic brain injury at no financial cost to the Veteran. Since 2011, K9s For Warriors has graduated more than 1,000 Warriors and rescued more than 2,000 dogs.

“We are incredibly grateful to NOTHING MORE for their support of our organization, especially our dedication to helping first responders,” said K9s For Warriors Chief Revenue Officer Lindsay Grayson. “K9s For Warriors has the privilege every day to see the impact a Station Dog has on those who put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe. NOTHING MORE’s generosity allows us to continue changing Veteran and first responder lives.”

Coinciding with the release of both the new version of “FREEFALL” and the music video, the band will be featuring pet-related merchandise on their official website, with a portion of proceeds supporting organizations like K9s For Warriors. Additionally, a donation link will be included in the video, allowing for donations to be made directly to the organization’s website.

Watch the music video on Better Noise Music’s official YouTube page. 

NOTHING MORE is currently on tour with Disturbed and Daughtry in addition to headlining shows throughout the trek which will alternate support from Kingdom Collapse and Mike’s Dead on select dates, appearances at festivals throughout Europe and newly the announced Inkcarceration.

Catch NOTHING MORE at any of the following shows below:

# with Disturbed and Daughtry

% with Kingdom Collapse

^ with Mike’s Dead

Festival dates

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