Billy Morrison releases collaborative single “Becoming” featuring Sully Erna and Nuno Bettencourt

American guitarist Billy Morrison released the single “Becoming,” the lead track from his forthcoming album Hollow, slated for an August 7 release via Virgin Music Group. The song features Godsmack front‑man Sully Erna on vocals and Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt on lead guitar, highlighting a high‑profile rock collaboration.

“Becoming” is promoted with a lyric video and a narrative video that reflects Morrison’s personal experience of homelessness and drug addiction, themes he says inspired the title track. The single has entered Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart at No. 20, signaling strong radio support. Morrison’s album Hollow includes additional guest performers and follows his earlier collaborative projects.

Morrison discussed the song’s creation in interviews, noting co‑writing with Brett Scallions before sending it to Erna, and emphasizing the track’s message of emerging from a “hollow” life. The release is accompanied by a short documentary film about Morrison’s career.