Lighting Up the Night: Jack Fahrer on Nite Stinger’s Explosive New Album

Lighting Up the Night: Jack Fahrer on Nite Stinger’s Explosive New Album

Brazil’s rising hard rock force Nite Stinger has officially unleashed their brand‑new album, What the Nite Is All About, out now via Pride & Joy Music. Fueled by sleaze‑rock swagger, big hooks, and the electric nightlife energy of São Paulo, the record marks a bold step forward for the band. Vocalist Jack Fahrer sat down with us to talk about the new release, the band’s growing international momentum, and the wild journey that brought Nite Stinger from local clubs to major festival stages. What followed was a passionate, honest, and high‑energy conversation—much like the band itself.

We are here with Jack from Nite Stinger. First of all, Jack, some basic questions. Where is the band based, and what is your music scene like there?
We’re from São Paulo, Brazil. And São Paulo is very enthusiastic about hard rock. It’s awesome. It’s great. It’s actually the fifth biggest city in the world—many people don’t know that it’s a lot bigger than New York City. It’s huge. We’ve got over 2,000 live music venues. São Paulo is just a wild city.

Every time a big band like AC/DC comes through, they’ll book one concert and end up adding three more because everything sells out instantly. People in Brazil are very passionate about hard rock and rock ’n’ roll. So the scene itself is great.

The radio stations and mainstream outlets are a little tougher. I don’t think that’s just Brazil—rock doesn’t have as much space worldwide as it did years ago. But when it comes to concerts and getting your music out there, São Paulo is amazing.

And how did Nite Stinger end up signing with Pride & Joy Music?
Bento, our bassist and the guy who founded the band, handled that. The band actually started a while ago with Stevie Rachelle from Tuff. They had a band called Tales From the Porn and released an album. Then one of the guitar players—one of the founders—decided to quit. They wanted to keep going but needed a local singer. That’s when Bento contacted me and asked if I wanted to join, and I did.

Bento is always the one talking to managers, booking gigs, handling the business side. He sent our first two singles to Birgitt at Pride & Joy Music. She replied saying, “These are great, but do you have a full album?” We told her we were just finishing it, and when we sent the other nine songs, she loved it. She said, “Yes, you do have an album—and I want to sign you.”

It all happened through email. And we also had support from a friend of ours, Carlos, who owns Animal Records here in Brazil. They focus completely on hard rock. He told her, “I signed these guys for their first album—they’re killer live, great energy, great band. I think you’ll like them.” She appreciated that recommendation, and that helped too. That’s how everything came together.

Your new CD is called What the Nite Is All About. So tell me—what is the nite all about?
The second album really grows out of the first one. The first album was all about having fun, going out, enjoying life to the fullest. The second album has that same energy, but we added a lot more guitar. It’s rawer, a bit sleazier, heavier—still hard rock, but with more edge.

Lyrically, it’s all about what the night is all about—going to bars, having fun, meeting people, enjoying nightlife. The title track even features Stevie Rachelle sharing vocals with me.

That’s just who we are. When we’re not playing, we’re out seeing bands, discovering new music, hanging out. The five of us love the nightlife—bars, good music, that whole vibe. So when we put the album together, we wanted it to reflect our truth. This is what we do, and we want people to feel that energy and enjoy life too. That’s the whole idea.

Let’s talk about a few of the songs. We’ll start with the singles. “Only You,” I believe, was the first one released. Tell me about that song and the inspiration behind it.
When I wrote that song—because I write the lyrics, and Bento and I write most of the music together—he sent me the riff, and I immediately felt something. I started writing lyrics, working on the melody and harmony.

The song hit me as something about a very special person in your life—someone who can reach a part of your soul that no one else can. Someone who makes you feel stronger, better, more complete. I wanted to express that feeling, because everyone has that person. It could be a girlfriend, a wife, a best friend—it doesn’t matter. There’s always that one person who can give you something that lifts your life and makes everything feel a whole lot better.

And then the second single, “You Know Why.” Tell me about that one.
“You Know Why” is funny because it actually connects to our very first single, “Give Me Some Good Lovin’.” We wanted this new album to sound sleazier and heavier than the first one, but lyrically, this song is almost a sequel.

“Give Me Some Good Lovin’” was about a guy who meets this girl everyone is intimidated by—people think she’s untouchable, too hot, too out of reach. But he realizes she’s just a normal girl underneath all that, a cool human being he can connect with.

“You Know Why” continues that story. Now they’ve met, they’ve connected, and she’s in love with him. The chorus—“you know why you want me, you know why you need me”—is about breaking down those walls that kept them apart. It’s about seeing the real person behind the image. Once you do that, you understand why you fall in love, why you want someone. So yeah, it’s basically the sequel to “Give Me Some Good Lovin’.”

Let’s go to the end of the album—“Reach the Sky.” Tell me about that one and the inspiration behind it.
“Reach the Sky” isn’t just for us as musicians—it’s for anyone. The idea is simple: if you believe in yourself and you know you’ve got what it takes, you can reach the sky. It’s about looking in the mirror and finding that spark, that special thing inside you.

It doesn’t matter if you’re an accountant, an artist, a painter, a rock star—whatever you want to be. The song is about understanding who you are, working hard, showing people the best side of yourself, and pushing forward. If you do that, you’ll make it.

What was it like playing the Summer Breeze Festival in Brazil?
It was awesome. There were so many bands, and as I mentioned before, people in Brazil are incredibly enthusiastic about rock. The festival had multiple stages, so fans could walk around and catch huge bands as well as smaller ones.

For us, it was an amazing experience. We were playing alongside artists who inspired us—bands we grew up listening to. We were sharing dressing rooms with some of these guys, which was surreal. And then you have all these new people who didn’t know us coming to our show, and when we finished, they’d come up saying, “Wow, your music is amazing. We love the sound.” That energy exchange is unbelievable.

When you’re on stage, you’re giving energy, but what you get back is ten thousand times stronger. Five guys on stage playing to a thousand people—every time you finish a song, that wave of energy hits you. Playing a big festival like Summer Breeze… there are no words. It’s just incredible.

You’ve opened for some pretty legendary bands, including Europe. What was it like opening for Europe, and did you get to meet or hang out with them?
We did hang out with them a bit between our show and theirs. They were really cool guys. One of the most amazing things was how generous they were. They had this huge stage setup, and instead of limiting us to a small section, they let us use the entire stage and the whole system. It sounded massive.

Some big bands will only let the opener use a tiny part of the stage or a separate setup. But Europe let us use everything—even the huge screen behind them. That was our first big concert, and it was the moment we realized what it felt like for Nite Stinger to play in front of a huge crowd.

The response was incredible. After the show, in the VIP area, so many people came up to us saying how good we sounded and how strong the songs were. That was the moment we said, “We have to keep going with this band.”

And then watching Europe play afterward was amazing. They are so good live. They still rock harder than you can imagine. It was an unforgettable night.

Another band you opened for was Hardcore Superstar. Tell me about that experience.
That was awesome. In a way, Nite Stinger sits musically right between Hardcore Superstar and Europe—we’re kind of in the middle of those two worlds. The venue for the Hardcore Superstar show was a bit smaller, but the crowd was absolutely wild. They were partying hard, and we had a great connection with them. We really felt like we belonged there.

The guys from Hardcore Superstar are super cool—really friendly, just the nicest dudes. We hung out with them as well. Bento is actually good friends with some of the guys from before we even played together, because he goes to Sweden a lot and already knew them. It was an amazing night.

And once again, when you play for people who are into the same style of music as you, and they react so well to your songs, it’s just incredible. The whole experience—pre-show, after the show, everything—was amazing.

One artist I wish would play here in the States but hasn’t is Johnny Gioeli from Hardline and Axel Rudi Pell. And you’ve actually opened for Johnny. What was that like?
With Johnny, it’s a completely different story. He’s such a friendly guy—so cool, so sweet. He hangs out, he talks to everyone. And during his show, he gets incredibly involved with the audience. He’s an amazing artist in every way.

He communicates with so much passion. He cares deeply about his music and about the people who come to see him. Watching someone give that much on stage is inspiring. It reminds us of what we need to do when we’re performing live.

His voice live is unbelievable—honestly one of the best lead singers I’ve ever seen in my entire life. The venue wasn’t huge, but the reaction from the audience to his show and to ours was fantastic. And like I said before, that’s what keeps us excited to keep rocking. There are still so many people who love hard rock, and that motivates us a lot.

Has Nite Stinger ever played in the States, or is that something you’d like to do in the future?
We’re talking to Stevie Rachelle from Tuff about it. We definitely want to do it. Our plan is to hit Europe in 2026—Germany, England, Italy, Sweden. Bento is the one arranging all of that.

There’s a slight chance we might squeeze in the U.S. in 2026, but realistically, I think 2027 is more likely. We want to tour with Tuff and a few other bands Stevie is connected with. He’s a great friend of ours—such a good guy—and he’s helped us a lot. He even sang one of the songs with me on the album, and it turned out great.

Playing the Sunset Strip—places like the Whisky a Go Go—would be a dream come true. Stevie has all the contacts to make that happen. So yes, the U.S. is a must. We will do it. I’m hoping for 2026, maybe around August, but we’re definitely looking forward to a U.S. tour.

Are you currently involved in any other bands or projects outside of Nite Stinger?
Me? Yes. I have a little solo project I’ve always wanted to do. It leans more toward Southern rock—heavier Southern rock vibes. I released one song on Spotify and the other platforms, but I didn’t push it much because I’ve been so dedicated to Nite Stinger.

This band has made me so happy since the first album that I kind of put my solo stuff on hold. I have four songs ready, but only one released. People keep telling me, “Dude, you’ve got to finish your stuff,” and they’re right. Hard rock has always been a huge part of my life, but so has Southern and country rock.

I’ll probably get back to it next year because I really love it. The project is under my name, Jack Fahrer. There’s a ballad out—that’s the only track available right now. If you want to check it out, I’d be happy.

And last question: Do you have any messages for your fans here in the States or for hard rock fans reading this now?
Of course. What I always try to say to everyone is: give new bands a chance. That’s what I do myself—whenever I have spare time at home, I’m checking out new bands, searching for new music I might like. There’s so much good music out there, even if you don’t hear it on the radio.

If you search, you’ll find excellent musicians. I’ve discovered so many great bands that way. So to anyone listening or reading this: give Nite Stinger a chance. I think you’ll love it. We recorded this album with all our hearts. It’s honest, it’s real, and it’s the best work we could do. These songs truly came from inside us.

We just want to get the music out there, and if you enjoy it—if you connect with it—we’ll be very, very happy.

IN CONCLUSION

As Nite Stinger steps into this new chapter with What the Nite Is All About, it’s clear the band isn’t just releasing another record—they’re igniting a movement. Fueled by the nightlife of São Paulo and the raw passion of five musicians who live and breathe hard rock, the album marks a bold reminder that the genre is far from fading. With tours on the horizon, international ambitions, and a growing global fanbase, Nite Stinger is proving that the night still belongs to those who dare to chase it. And if Jack Fahrer’s enthusiasm is any indication, the best is still roaring toward us.

(Interview by Ken Morton)

Line up:
Jack Fahrer (vocals), Bento Mello (bass), Ivan Landgraf (lead and rhythm guitars), Bruno Marx (rhythm and lead guitars), Leandro Araújo (drums)

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