THROWLIGHT’s new single Goodbye is available now, alongside a video shared with the announcement. The Southern California band presents the song as a tribute to member Mario Joseph Guadan, known as King of Somewhere, who died on October 15, 2026.
In their accompanying statement, THROWLIGHT remember a friend who had been part of their lives for many years, and whose synths and keys helped define their sound. They describe Guadan as a rapper, producer and storyteller who enjoyed creating through both writing and music.
“His ear for the right sound was uncanny. Every song we wrote was elevated by his choices and accompaniments,” the band says. Remembering the stories he shared with them, they add: “It’s on us now to share our stories and memories of him.”
THROWLIGHT encourage listeners to seek out his music under the name King of Somewhere and celebrate his work. Their statement also offers condolences to his family and loved ones, closing: “We love you and will miss you forever, dude. See you in the next realm, King of Somewhere ⚡”
Goodbye takes the form of a melancholy ballad, combining textural guitars, mid-tempo rhythms and intimate clean vocal melodies. Its chorus and chord progressions sit alongside harsh screams, distortion and driving percussion, bringing together the quieter and heavier elements described in the announcement. Artwork is credited to Zoe Cain.
Guadan’s role in THROWLIGHT grew from his longstanding rap collaboration with vocalist Rocom. Kevin Betz and Chris Ellis initially joined forces to create a metal band, with underground rapper Rocom taking on lead vocals. King of Somewhere’s addition on synths helped establish their blend of hip-hop and heavy metal.
Based in South Orange County, THROWLIGHT draw on punk, metal, rap and hardcore, combining heavy grooves, melodic leads and rap verses. The members’ friendships date back to childhood. Their cited influences include DEFTONES, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, FAITH NO MORE, ICE CUBE, THE BEASTIE BOYS and LINKIN PARK.
The band independently released its debut album, Monster, in 2024. The lineup supplied with the announcement lists Rocom on vocals, Chris Ellis on guitar, Kevin Betz on bass and Andrew Bogert on drums, with King of Somewhere credited on synths.
