Los Angeles, CA –February 5, 2026– Rising rock musician, actor, songwriter, and film producerKurt Deimerhas released his new single“Scared To Death”and announced his sophomore full-length album,A Grog Is Born, will be released onFriday, May 8thvia his own Bald Man Records.“Scared To Death”is also the title of Deimer’s forthcomingirreverent horror comedystarringLin ShayeandBill Moseley, in theatersMarch 13th, whereDeimerappears as the scene-stealing characterThe Grog.PRESS HEREto listen to“Scared To Death”andPRESS HEREto watch the official music video for the haunted-house rocker, directed byPaul Boyd(Neon Trees, Dave Stewart, Shania Twain), who also wrote and directed the film, which first premiered withDread Central.
“A Grog Is Bornrepresents all the pent-up feelings and creations I’ve been storing in my brain for many, many years,” sharesDeimer. “It’s so appropriate being The Grog inScared To Deathand now withA Grog Is Born,it’s also like Kurt Deimer is born. This chapter represents a total rebirth and I can’t be more excited!”
Of the new music video and upcoming movie,Boydadds, “It was great to make Kurt and the guys into zombies, especially in the house where we shot the film.A perfect role and performance from Kurt, who I consider to be a future horror icon.”
A Grog Is Born,produced by five-time GRAMMY-winning producerChris Lord-Alge(Green Day, Breaking Benjamin), includes Deimer’s current radio single“In Deep” featuring Buckcherry frontman Josh Todd,which recently peaked at#39on theMediabase Active Rock radio chart. The thunderous, no-frills single about a hypnotic attraction serves as the album’s opening track.PRESS HEREto listen and watch the official music video for“In Deep,”which also features scenes from theScared To Deathfilm.PRESS HEREto listento the official acoustic version of“In Deep,”released in January.
The new12-track collectiontouches on everything from bruising hard rock to epic balladry, while overtly connecting Deimer The Singer and Deimer The Horror Star under the Grog moniker.A Grog Is BornfindsDeimertaking a major leap as a vocalist and bandleader, stretching out his instrument beyond distinctively low speak-singing into a more robust melodic style. His more confident and colorful delivery, elevated by years on the road, allowed him to explore an even more impressive range of styles, from brooding Gregorian-rock of“800 AD”to the optimistic and beautifully atmospheric“True”to the twangy tale of destruction and salvation“Always There.”A Grog Is Bornincludes a guest appearance fromQueensrÿche legendGeoff Tatefor a gorgeous reinvention of“Silent Lucidity”and a heavy recreation of thePhil Collinsclassic“In The Air Tonight.”Full track listing below.PRESS HEREto pre-saveA Grog Is Bornon DSPs and to pre-order on CD and vinyl.
A Grog Is Bornwill mark the cinematic follow-up to Deimer’s full-length debut album,And So It Begins…, released in May 2025. The double collection, also produced by Lord-Alge, features 17 tracks co-written withBon JoviguitaristPhil X, who also contributed toA Grog Is Born,including the singles“Live Or Die,” “Big Toe,” “Sunset Boulevard”and“Hero”as well as an appearance fromTateon“Burn Together.”PRESS HEREto listen toAnd So It Begins….
Deimerand his impressive band, who have shared the stage with major acts includingDrowning Pool, TESLA, Skid Row, Buckcherry,Sebastian Bach,andSteel Panther, will perform select dates this year in support ofA Grog Is Bornincluding an appearance atWJRR’s Earthday BirthdayinOrlandoonSaturday, March 21st. Visitwww.kurtdeimer.comfor upcoming tour dates and ticketing details.
In a few short years,Kurt Deimerhas been making a name for himself in both the hard rock scene and horror film world. TheCincinnatinative with a distinguishing deep voice started his first rock band at age 20 but then pivoted to a more conventional business path. In 2018, he inadvertently revived one of his artistic dreams and kickstarted his flourishing acting career with an appearance in John Carpenter’sHalloweenrevival, portraying a pivotal role alongside Jamie LeeCurtis and facing off against the infamous Michael Myers, and landing a cameo in the John Travolta racing dramaTrading Paint.Soon after,Deimerofficially introduced himself in 2021 as a musician and songwriter with the release of his original, vibrant rock music. The multi-talent, who also spearheads his own horror movie franchise“Hellbilly Hollow”as both star and producer, continues to up his game to the next level with every project he does. All in all,Kurt Deimer’smission is to connect with people – connect with their lives, get to know who they are, and bring them hope – no matter what he’s doing.
A Grog Is BornTrack Listing
1.In Deep featuring Josh Todd
2.No Tomorrow
3.Bye Bye Love You
4.True
5.In The Air Tonight
6.Scared To Death
7.Bombs Over Birmingham
8.Take It In
9.Always There
10.Pringles
11.800 AD
12.Silent Lucidity featuring Geoff Tate