Frankie Muriel isn’t just back—he’s kicking down the doors, lighting the stage on fire, and doing it with gospel-fueled soul and unshakable swagger. With the release of “I’m Still Standing” on June 6, 2025, the veteran frontman and St. Louis rock legend is no longer sharing the spotlight—he is the spotlight. The track, serving as both lead single and title track for his upcoming solo debut album, is more than a song. It’s a declaration, a raised fist, and a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever been told their time has passed.
From the very first note, “I’m Still Standing” makes its intentions known. Horns blaze, gospel choirs soar, and Muriel’s voice—powerful as ever—cuts through with grit and glory. It’s a triumphant fusion of classic soul, gritty rock, and heartfelt resolve, the kind of anthem that refuses to sit quietly in the background. For longtime fans who’ve followed Muriel from the MTV glory days of KINGOFTHEHILL to the high-octane party vibes of Dr. Zhivegas, this is the sound of an artist stepping into his own legacy with both feet planted firmly in the present.
Muriel’s message is clear: just because the industry likes to box artists into generational moments doesn’t mean their spark fades with time. “People love to decide when someone should fade into the background,” he says. “But my biggest successes are still ahead—and I know I’m not the only one who feels that fire.” That fire blazes bright across every second of “I’m Still Standing.” It’s not just about survival—it’s about thriving, evolving, and refusing to go quietly.
The single follows on the heels of “Those Were The Nights,” a glam-rock slow burn soaked in reflection, proving Muriel knows how to balance nostalgia with forward motion. Where that track looked back with warmth and wonder, “I’m Still Standing” charges ahead like a freight train. But the full album, due later this year, promises to expand that emotional palette even further.
Across ten tracks, Muriel draws from a life lived at full volume—love, loss, reinvention, and redemption all get their due. There’s “Sweet Surrender,” a power ballad that swells with gospel grandeur. There’s “Home,” a heartfelt tribute to his mother that aches with gratitude and grace. “Crazy” brings a piano-driven tenderness as he pens an ode to his daughter, showcasing a softer, more intimate side of his voice. And with a soulful, stripped-down cover of Terence Trent D’Arby’s “Let Her Down Easy,” Muriel proves he doesn’t just hit high notes—he feels them.
Then, in a full-circle moment sure to thrill longtime fans, he reimagines KINGOFTHEHILL’s “If I Say”—a track that once climbed the Billboard Hot 100—infusing it with new emotional weight and mature finesse. This isn’t about reliving old glories; it’s about revisiting them with fresh eyes, new scars, and a deeper appreciation for the journey.
And what a journey it’s been. Muriel‘s career spans decades of musical reinvention. From fronting Broken Toyz in his teens to the MTV breakthrough with KINGOFTHEHILL, he’s always been a shape-shifter—adapting, evolving, and refusing to be pigeonholed. When grunge washed away the hairspray and Hollywood dreams of the late ’80s, Muriel didn’t sulk—he pivoted. He created Dr. Zhivegas, a live powerhouse that fused rock and funk into unforgettable, sweat-soaked performances that lit up clubs and festivals across North America and Mexico for over 30 years.
Now, at a point in his life when many artists fade or coast, Muriel is doing the opposite. He’s stepping into the most personal, raw, and resonant chapter of his career. He’s not just putting out a solo album—he’s redefining what it means to stay hungry in an industry obsessed with the new. “I’m not interested in a victory lap,” Muriel says. “I’m interested in the next mountain.”
And if “I’m Still Standing” is any indication, that next mountain is already rumbling under his feet.
This is music for the dreamers who won’t quit, the fighters who refuse to be forgotten, and the souls who still believe that the best is yet to come. Frankie Muriel isn’t just still standing—he’s rising.
