This song honors my late wife, Dee Dee, who was "Salty Sweet"—a rare blend of fierce strength, compassion, and love. I always joked that I picked her from a vending machine because she was exactly what I wanted. The song explores the classic "nice guy vs. bad boy" dating stereotype. Instead of simply complaining, the song tells the story of a nice guy convinced he must be a jerk to attract women. His plot fails as his good-nature rejects his ability to carry out this manipulative persona. He resigns himself to being alone and a fool. Ultimately, he finds a woman who’s "salty-sweet" and loves him for who he is - proving to him that a “Nice Guy’s Not a Fool”. This song also draws from conversations Dee Dee shared with her best friends, Lolo and Shasher, looking back on their youth chasing "bad boys," only to grow up and realize the true value of a nice-guy who treats them right. I love and miss you Dee Dee.more

latest release, hope you'll like it :) Absolutely NO AI USED whatsoever anywhere in the creation, recording and/or producing process of this song. None. ...been some troublesome months where other stuff been taking time focus and energy...super cool at last be back on track and releasing stuff. All the best to ya :) /BYOLmore

Ztoneberg Explores the Dark Anatomy of Manipulation in New Gothic Metal Single "Narcissist" ​Bleak, heavy, and unapologetically raw, Ztoneberg’s latest track, "Narcissist," delivers a powerful punch of melancholic gothic metal. The song masterfully contrasts a delicate, tragic atmosphere with aggressive riffs, charting the painful journey of being drained by someone else's darkness—and the exact moment you break free. It’s a beautifully tragic sonic experience for fans of the dark and heavy. Release date: June 5th 2026more