Rival Sons are a blues/hard rock band for LA, California, USA who started in 2008 after Mick Miley decided to leave his old band.
In June 2009 the band self-released their first album, Before The Fire.
In 2010, the band signed with Earache Records, a label known mostly for its collection of metal bands, Pressure & Time was their first full album released. Recorded in a marathon three week session, Pressure & Time received little attention in any large circulation publication but was well-reviewed in the outlets where it was covered. Embarking on their own tour, they saw well attended shows in the UK and throughout Europe.
In 2012, the band again entered the studio for a recording session for their latest album. Head Down was released on September 17, 2012.