Who On Earth - The Torchbearers of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal

Who On Earth is the New Jersey quintet delivering hard-hitting hooks, airtight instrumentation, and a powerful combination of pummeling grooves and piercing riffs. With a genuine grit and gusto, the band—vocalist Coosh, bassist Pete Rizzi, drummer Howie Fallon, and guitarists Johnny James Barone and Jimmy Kocha—has picked up the torch for hard rock and heavy metal, forging a sound that pays homage to rock’s past while ushering in its future.

The band was born from a simple yet essential question: “Who On Earth is going to bring back good rock and metal?” Longtime friends Coosh and Pete, who had spent years performing covers in the New York tri-state area, chose to focus entirely on composing original music in 2020. They quickly amassed ten songs, drawing on a collective influence spanning the new wave of British heavy metal, classic rock, grunge, and the great bands of the 90's and early 2000's. They returned to their roots, resurrecting melodies, hooks, and guitar solos, but upgraded everything with a modern, powerful production.

From Dive Bars to Studio Success

The group made their bones through countless gigs across the New York tri-state area, developing a formidable live reputation. In 2021, they hit the studio with renowned producer/engineer/mixer Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob) at his Sonic Stomp Studio in New York, NY. The result was their full-length debut album, Blame’ (October 2022), which established their commitment to powerful storytelling, nodding with horns up to influences like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Tool.

The lineup was cemented with the arrival of drummer Howie Fallon in March 2024, whose playing style elevated the band’s dynamic. This lineup went on to release the acclaimed EP, Smoke & Mirrors (March 2025). The EP features five originals that tackle themes of corporate deception and media bias and includes their hit cover of Toto's ‘Hold the Line’. Their heavy, guitar-driven remake of the song quickly became the band's most-streamed track to date.

The Mission: Filling the Void

Who On Earth’s mission is clear: to fill the void for genuine rock 'n' roll and to inspire a new generation of musicians. The band is currently planning the release of another full-length album for early 2026, which will once again be produced by Mike Orlando. With new management and plans for extensive touring, Who On Earth is set to prove that hard rock is still valuable, relevant, and can't be allowed to die.

Current Lineup

 Coosh – Vocals

Pete Rizzi – Bass

Johnny James Barone – Lead guitar

Jimmy Kocha – Lead guitar

Howie Fallon - Drums

Behind "DAWGZ"

This song is an anthemic battle cry that rallies against corporate greed and corruption. The track’s powerful lyrics and driving energy unite listeners in a collective stand against profit-driven entities that disregard the health and well-being of the people. With its bold message and undeniable intensity, "DAWGZ" is a call for change, a song that taps into the pulse of those demanding a better world.

The Making of "DAWGZ"

The video's backdrop is a city in ruins. Mankind’s greed has destroyed civilization. The band performs amid the rubble while an old-fashioned television shows footage of predators on prey and news clips highlighting socioeconomic scenes that contributed to the downfall of the human race.

Who on Earth - "DAWGZ" - Official Music Video Song Lyrics: “DAWGZ”

I see your face filled with laughter

Keep them alive, coming back for more

Mourn the dead while you hide the cure

They said that pigs couldn’t fly

None of our gods could die

That saints never lie

But now you justify…..

You took your piece, you took your piece, and then you took a little more

(We say NO MORE)

Leave us sick when we know you always had the cure

(We say NO MORE)

Time has come to pay the price and settle up the score

(We say NO MORE)

No more, no more, no more, no more

(We say NO MORE)

Will you see the face of your maker?

We pick the crumbs, up off the floor

You get rich while we stay poor

They said the sky couldn't fall

Ivory towers take all

You know the world ain’t gonna make it

With every word that you lie

We watch the innocent die

We’ll keep the dawgs at bay

You took your piece, you took your piece, and then you took a little more

(We say NO MORE)

Leave us sick when we know you always had the cure

(We say NO MORE)

Time has come to pay the price and settle up the score

(We say NO MORE)

No more, no more, no more, no more

(We say NO MORE)

You see the lives your takin’

Somehow we lost our way

By those who sold their souls

Cheated and broken down

You left us on our own

You took your piece, you took your piece, and then you took a little more

(We say NO MORE)

Leave us sick when we know you always had the cure

(We say NO MORE)

Time has come to pay the price and settle up the score

(We say NO MORE)

No more, no more, no more, no more

(We say NO MORE)