Finnish rock legends THE 69 EYES have officially signed with BLKIIBLK, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group, marking a powerful new chapter in their storied career. To celebrate the signing, the band has unveiled their brand-new single “I Survive”, featuring iconic guitarist Steve Stevens, along with an official music video out now.
Stream / listen to “I Survive (Feat. Steve Stevens)” here.
Watch the official video here:
“I Survive” sees THE 69 EYES in peak form, sleek, anthemic, and unapologetically rock ’n’ roll. The track was written by Steve Stevens and frontman Jyrki 69, blending the band’s signature goth-glam swagger with a dose of Hollywood-scale guitar heroics. Stevens, best known for his long-running collaboration with Billy Idol and his Grammy-winning work on the Top Gun theme, delivers electrifying lead guitar work that elevates the song’s defiant spirit.
The band comments:
“Our new single, ‘I Survive,’ written by guitar legend Steve Stevens and Jyrki 69, is THE 69 EYES at our best: simply rocking! The track is mixed by Barry Pointer (Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, etc.) to bring the extra Hollywood magic in.”
Formed in Helsinki in 1989, THE 69 EYES, often referred to as the Helsinki Vampires, have survived and thrived through decades of shifting musical landscapes. Still going strong with their original lineup intact, the band stands as living proof that once you’ve survived the excess and danger of the ’80s rock scene, you become unstoppable.
Balancing one foot in glam and the other in goth, THE 69 EYES have released thirteen albums, achieving gold and platinum status while earning mainstream recognition in Finland and cult devotion worldwide. Their 2005 hit “Lost Boys”, accompanied by an iconic video directed by Jackass star Bam Margera, remains a perennial favorite and a staple on Halloween rock playlists year after year.
In an era with fewer true believers in leather jackets, midnight sunglasses, and low-slung guitars, THE 69 EYES continue to keep the flame of sleazy, nocturnal rock alive. With relentless touring across the globe over the past two decades, the band’s classic lineup, vocals, twin guitars, bass, and drums, still carries a dangerous magic on stage that transcends nostalgia and feeds the dreams of their devoted following.
THE 69 EYES lineup:
- Jyrki 69 – Vocals
- Bazie – Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Timo-Timo – Guitar
- Archzie – Bass, Backing Vocals
- Jussi 69 – Drums
With their signing to BLKIIBLK and the release of “I Survive”, THE 69 EYES prove once again that survival isn’t just about endurance, it’s about coming back stronger, louder, and more alive than ever.