Child Within the Man

Child Within the Man is the sixth solo release by heavy metal singer Sebastian Bach, released on May 10, 2024, by Reigning Phoenix Music. It marks his return after a decade-long hiatus since Give 'Em Hell in 2014. The album blends powerful heavy metal tracks with hard rock influences, showcasing Bach's iconic vocal prowess and lyrical depth.^[5]

Child Within the Man
Studio album by Sebastian Bach
Released	May 10, 2024
Studio	Studio Barbarosa (Orlando, Florida)
Genre	Heavy metal, hard rock
Length	47:35
Label	Reigning Phoenix Music
Producer	Michael Baskette
Sebastian Bach chronology
Give 'Em Hell (2014) Child Within the Man (2024)
Singles from Child Within the Man
"What Do I Got to Lose?" Released: 2023 "Everybody Bleeds" Released: 2024 "(Hold On) to the Dream" Released: 2024 "Freedom" Released: 2024 "Future of Youth" Released: 2024 "To Live Again" Released: 2025

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Kerrang!	[1]
Maximum Volume Music	[2]
Metal Temple	[3]
The Rockpit	[4]

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Everybody Bleeds"	Sebastian Bach, Devin Bronson, Isaac Carpenter, Michael Elvis Baskette	4:26
2.	"Freedom"	Sebastian Bach, John 5, Michael Elvis Baskette	3:09
3.	"(Hold On) to the Dream"	Sebastian Bach, Devin Bronson, Isaac Carpenter, Michael Elvis Baskette	5:02
4.	"What Do I Got to Lose?"	Sebastian Bach, Myles Kennedy	4:49
5.	"Hard Darkness"	Sebastian Bach, Devin Bronson	4:22
6.	"Future of Youth"	Sebastian Bach, Orianthi, Devin Bronson, Michael Elvis Baskette	3:45
7.	"Vendetta"	Sebastian Bach, Devin Bronson, Isaac Carpenter, Michael Elvis Baskette	4:01
8.	"F.U."	Sebastian Bach, Steve Stevens	4:39
9.	"Crucify Me"	Sebastian Bach, Devin Bronson, Michael Elvis Baskette	4:23
10.	"About to Break"	Sebastian Bach, Devin Bronson, Brent Woods	4:11
11.	"To Live Again"	Sebastian Bach, Myles Kennedy, Devin Bronson, Isaac Carpenter, Michael Elvis Baskette	4:52

Personnel

Primary musicians Sebastian Bach – lead vocals Devin Bronson – guitars Todd Kerns – bass guitar Jeremy Colson – drums Featured guests John 5 – lead guitar (track 2) Orianthi – lead guitar (track 6) Steve Stevens – lead guitar (track 8)

Production personnel Michael Elvis Baskette – producer, mixing Bob Ludwig – mastering Jef Moll – engineer Josh Saldate – assistant engineer David Bierk – artwork, photography Gerardo Martinez – project manager, A&R

Charts

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Scottish Albums (OCC)[6]	35
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[7]	3
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[8]	11
US Billboard 200[9]	44