[Cover photo credit to Sebastian Smith]

Grammy winning, platinum-certified solo artist best known as the vocalist of Creed, Scott Stapp has released the new single “Black Butterfly”. This is the third from his upcoming solo album, Higher Power arriving March 15, 2024 via Napalm Records. Higher Power follows 2019’s The Space Between the Shadows.

The new track “chronicles transformative growth.”

Scott Stapp comments:

Growth is a challenging process. I often write aspirational lyrics about getting to that ‘next level’ – knowing what you’re capable of and rejecting the idea that you’re defined by your mistakes. Overcoming difficulty can lead to increased self-awareness and, in time, wisdom that can lead to helping others going through similar situations.

Traversing themes of “loss, frustration, betrayal and near defeat,” Stapp’s fourth solo album will feature performances by Hard Rock artist Dorothy on a duet, while Papadopoulos plays guitar leads and solos as a featured artist on three tracks.

There is also a co-writing appearance by multi-Grammy Award winning songwriter and musician Steve McEwan on Higher Power, which was produced by Marti Frederiksen and Scott Stevens.