Black Star Riders

Fri
12
Jul

BLACK STAR RIDERS - Another State Of Grace (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

The awesome BLACK STAR RIDERS release their new album  'Another State Of Grace' on September 6 via Nuclear Blast and what a line up! Joining Scott Gorham (Thin Lizzy), Ricky Warwick (Thin Lizzy, The Almighty) and Bassist Robbie Crane in this new line up are: Christian Martucci (Stone Sour) guitar and Chad Szeliga (Breaking Benjamin, Black Label Society) Drums.
 
 
Fri
16
Oct

BLACK STAR RIDERS - The Killer Instinct (Review)

information persons: 
content: 
84%
Produced By: 
Nick Raskulinecz
Running Time: 
46
Release Date: 
2015
Released: 
Worldwide
Musical Style: 
Melodic Hard Rock
Label: 
Nuclear Blast
Score: 
84
Release Year: 
2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Categories: 
Reviews
 
Catch Up Review / Black Star Riders (featuring Lizzy guitarist Scott Gorham) have worked hard over several years to carve out their own identity from using the Thin Lizzy name, releasing two fine albums of original material.
 
Their second album The Killer Instinct sees the band (fronted by Phil Lynott soundalike Ricky Warwick and also featuring Damon Johnson – guitar; Robbie Crane - bass and Jimmy DeGrasso – drums) pick up exactly where the debut left off.
There’s no change in style/direction or sound here – just more of the same easy going, likeable 70s rock with that unmistakable bluesy Thin Lizzy sound.
 
Most of the regular album’s 10 tracks are written by Warwick and Johnson. The pair really captures the raw, rock n roll essence of what Thin Lizzy was all about.
This is a solid album. At 10 tracks, there’s no room for filler, but the highlights include the title track The Killer Instinct, the upbeat opener sounding like it comes straight out of 1979; Finest Hour is a very commercial slice of classic rock; Soldierstown features Gorham co-writing and is as Lizzy as it gets with some great guitar work throughout.
There’s a few take-or-leave tracks in the middle passage before the heavier Gorham co-write Sex, Guns & Gasoline livens things up.
You Little Liar is a 7 minute blues romp featuring Gorham and Johnson in full flight.

A no brainer for fans of Thin Lizzy, 70s rock and the guys involved. Good stuff, if not quite as compelling as the debut.
 
Thu
04
Jun

One On One With Mitch Lafon - SCOTT GORHAM (Black Star Riders)

Release Year: 
2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

http://www.spreaker.com/user/talkingmetal/1on1-mitch-lafon-scott-groham

In this episode of One On One With Mitch Lafon, Mitch is joined by THIN LIZZY & BLACK STAR RIDERS guitarist, Scott Gorham. Scott talks about the band's fantastic new album 'The Killer Instinct', John Sykes, The Scott Gorham Experience, the future of Thin Lizzy, line-up changes, the possibility of making a Black Star Riders acoustic album, touring in North America and much more.

Scott quotes:

1. "I'm not in this business to make enemies with the fans."
2. Speaking of BSR: "This is a unit and it's the unit that makes the whole thing work."
3. "This is not a finishing school for other musicians."
4. On leaving Thin Lizzy: "Phil and I were fucking ill. All I knew is that I needed to get out of this band. I needed to get off the road. I needed to get better. That's all I was thinking."

This episode is co-hosted by former GUNS 'N ROSES manager, Doug Goldstein.

For more about Scott Gorham or Black Star Riders visit on TWITTER: @BlackStarRiders or @rickywarwick & @DamonJOfficial
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BlackStarRidersOfficial
Web: http://www.blackstarriders.com

For more about Doug Goldstein's son new band visit: http://www.hunnytheband.com
 
Fri
27
Mar

DEF LEPPARD, WHITESNAKE And BLACK STAR RIDERS Live In UK

Artist: 
Friday, March 27, 2015
Categories: 
Tour News
 
DEF LEPPARD & WHITESNAKE will co-headline a UK & Ireland Tour in December 2015 with BLACK STAR RIDERS joining the party.
 
Dates are as follows:
 
Sunday 6 Dublin 3Arena 
Monday 7 Belfast Odyssey 
Wednesday 9 Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Thursday 10 Glasgow The SSE Hydro
Saturday 12 Birmingham Genting Arena
Sunday 13 Nottingham Capital FM Arena
Tuesday 15 Manchester Arena
Wednesday 16 Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
Friday 18 London The SSE Arena Wembley 
Saturday 19 Sheffield Motorpoint Arena
 
Tickets go on sale at 10am on Wednesday 1st April priced £45.00 Newcastle to Sheffield & £49.50 for Belfast & €59.50/€64.50 for Dublin (subject to per-ticket charge plus order processing fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk
 
 
Tue
24
Mar

Rich Davenport's Rock Show - MICHAEL SCHENKER, EUROPE, BLACK STAR RIDERS

Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

Rich Davenport's Rock Show this week features interviews with legendary guitar hero Michael Schenker, Europe's Joey Tempest, Ricky Warwick (The Almighty, Black Star Riders) and Western Sand, and is now available for streaming at this link: 
 
 
In the first hour, Michael Schenker discusses the new Temple of Rock album, 'Spirit on a Mission', and selects 3 tracks which reflect the record's diversity. Michael also talks about the band's touring plans for 2015, and confirms that he would like Temple of Rock to be seen as a band in its own right, like UFO or the Scorpions.

Also in the first hour, rising UK rockers Western Sand, who supported Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock on their UK tour last December, talk about their new EP 'Cut You Down To Size', their touring plans, and their Southern Rock influences.

Part 2 kicks off with Europe's Joey Tempest, who looks at the writing and recording of their new release 'War of Kings', which the band have described as the album they always wanted to make. Joey also chooses 2 songs from 'War of Kings'

And The Almighty / Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick shares his memories of the first two Almighty albums, 'Blood Fire & Love' and 'Soul Destruction', both newly reissued in remastered form with bonus discs by Spinefarm Records. Ricky also chooses a pair of tracks from each album.

There's also new music from Whitesnake and Black Star Riders, tribute songs for Bruce Crump (Molly Hatchet, China Sky, White Rhino), AJ Pero (Twisted Sister, Adrenaline Mob) and Andy Fraser (Free), and tracks from Black Star Riders and The Amorettes.

You can also listen on Tuesday 24th March12:00-14:00 and Thursday 26th March 07:00-09:00 on  www.totalrock.com

For the best in Rock & Metal News check out www.metalshockfinland.com www.melodicrock.com www.bravewords.com
 
 
Tue
09
Dec

BLACK STAR RIDERS New Album Out Feb 23; Artwork Revealed

Monday, February 23, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
BLACK STAR RIDERS NEW ALBUM ARTWORK REVEALED
 
Black Star Riders Reveal Album Artwork And Tracklistings
For “The Killer Instinct” 23rd February 2015


UK & Eire Tour – March 2015

Fresh from the critically acclaimed debut album “All Hell Breaks Loose” in 2013, Black Star Riders are set to release a new studio album on Nuclear Blast Entertainment, “The Killer Instinct”, in February 2015. The album will be followed by a full UK and Eire co-headline tour with Europe.

The band toured 2013’s “All Hell Breaks Loose” for a year – playing across the globe. October 2014 saw them gather in Nashville, TN and enter the studio with heralded producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, The Foo Fighters, Alice In Chains, Mastodon) to start recording the follow up. The result is The Killer Instinct. “The Killer Instinct” will be released in different formats: CD, Limited 2 CDs Digibook, Limited Gatefold Black Vinyl and Limited Gatefold Clear Vinyl (available for mail orders only) and the band are pleased to release the album artwork.

Black Star Riders front man Ricky Warwick talks about the new artwork ‘It’s a bit of a continuation from ‘All Hell Breaks Loose,’ people will see link, it’s very Rock N Roll. It’s going to look cool.’

The band also announce the full tracklistings for the various album formats below

CD
1.The Killer Instinct
2. Bullet Blues
3.Finest Hour
4. Soldierstown
5. Charlie I Gotta Go
6. Blindsided
7. Through The Motions
8. Sex, Guns & Gasoline
9. Turn In Your Arms
10. You Little Liar

LIMITED 2CD DIGIBOOK
1.The Killer Instinct
2. Bullet Blues
3.Finest Hour
4. Soldierstown
5. Charlie I Gotta Go
6. Blindsided
7. Through The Motions
8. Sex, Guns & Gasoline
9. Turn In Your Arms
10. You Little Liar

Bonus CD:
1. Gabrielle
2. The Reckoning Day
3.The Killer Instinct (Acoustic)
4.Blindsided (Acoustic)
5.Charlie I Gotta Go (Acoustic)
6.Finest Hour (Acoustic)

LIMITED GATEFOLD BLACK VINYL
Side A
1.The Killer Instinct
2. Bullet Blues
3.Finest Hour
4. Soldierstown
5. Charlie I Gotta Go
Side B
1. Blindsided
2. Through The Motions
3. Sex, Guns & Gasoline
4. Turn In Your Arms
5. You Little Liar

LIMITED GATEFOLD CLEAR VINYL (Mail Order Only
Side A
1.The Killer Instinct
2. Bullet Blues
3.Finest Hour
4. Soldierstown
5. Charlie I Gotta Go
Side B
1. Blindsided
2. Through The Motions
3. Sex, Guns & Gasoline
4. Turn In Your Arms
5. You Little Liar

Black Star Riders head out on a co-headline UK and Eire tour with Europe throughout March 2015. 

March 2: Olympia Theatre, Dublin
March 3: Ulster Hall, Belfast
March 5: o2 ABC, Glasgow
March 6: o2 ABC, Glasgow
March 7: o2 Academy, Newcastle
March 8: o2 Academy, Leeds
March 10: Rock City, Nottingham
March 11: Corn Exchange, Cambridge
March 13: Academy, Manchester
March 14: Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
March 15: University, Exeter
March 16: o2 Academy, Bristol
March 18: o2 Academy, Bournemouth
March 19: UEA, Norwich
March 20: o2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London
March 21: o2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London

Tickets are available from all usual outlets
The Amorettes are support on all dates except Glasgow March 5th and London March 20th – support on these shows tbc
 
Tue
02
Dec

BLACK STAR RIDERS Release 'The Killer Instinct' In February

Monday, February 2, 2015
Categories: 
News Feed
 
Fresh from the critically acclaimed debut album ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ in 2013, BLACK STAR RIDERS are set to release a new studio album, ‘The Killer Instinct’, in February 2015. The album will be followed by a full UK and Eire co-headline tour
 
The band toured 2013’s ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’ for a year – playing across the globe. October 2014 saw them gather in Nashville, TN and enter the studio with heralded producer Nick Raskulinecz (RUSH, FOO FIGHTERS, ALICE IN CHAINS, MASTODON) to start recording the follow up.  The result is ‘The Killer Instinct’. Ricky Warwick explains, “Life's not fair, never has been, never will. Sometimes you have to live with a killer instinct just to survive in the ongoing pursuit of happiness. Because nobody can do for you what you should be doing for yourself.” 
 
‘The Killer Instinct’ tracklist:
 
1. The Killer Instinct                 
2. Bullet Blues                                    
3. Finest Hour                                     
4. Soldierstown                                  
5. Charlie I Gotta Go                          
6. Blindsided
7. Through The Motions
8. Sex, Guns & Gasoline
9. Turn In Your Arms 
10. You Little Liar 
 
The energy in the studio from a year of touring, and BLACK STAR RIDERS gelling as a creative force has resulted in a truly powerful sophomore effort.  From the Irish-tinged rock of ‘’Soldierstown’’ to the balls-out twin guitar riffing of ‘’Sex, Guns & Gasoline’’. From the dirty groove of ‘’You Little Liar’’ to the acoustic ‘Blindsided’, this is a band coming of age. ‘The Killer Instinct’ will see BLACK STAR RIDERS cement their place as one of the most exciting contemporary rock acts.
 
Damon Johnson says, Nick Raskulinecz came riding out of the sunset like a Viking warrior, with his record collection and arsenal of killer guitars and amplifiers and proved to be the world class producer we had heard so much about. Indeed, the rumors are all true. There's no doubt that Ricky and I had written a sizable number of songs, but Nick patiently walked through the full song list with the entire band and made sure we focused on the material to best represent BLACK STAR RIDERS in 2015”
 
Mon
30
Jun

ONE ON ONE WITH MITCH LAFON - SCOTT GORHAM

Artist: 
Monday, June 30, 2014
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio

In episode 24 of One On One With Mitch Lafon. Mitch along with RUSS DWARF sit down with Black Star Riders/Thin Lizzy guitarist, SCOTT GORHAM. The three discuss the band's current plans as well as look back at THIN LIZZY's career, the making of a 'brand' name and Scott's guitar collection. In the second half of the episode, Mitch is joined by members of TAX THE HEAT to discuss their new EP as well as using social media to find a fan base.

For more about the BLACK STAR RIDERS visit:http://blackstarriders.com

For more about the TAX THE HEAT check out:http://www.taxtheheat.com

This Episode of One On One With Mitch Lafon is brought to you by the Heavy Montreal Festival taking place August 9th and 10th at Parc Jean Drapeau in beautiful downtown Montreal (Quebec) Canada and this year Features performances by Metallica, Slayer, The Offspring, Lamb of God, Anthrax, Twisted Sister, Exodus and many more!

For more about Heavy Montreal visit: http://heavymontreal.com

Also, check out SKID ROW - August 19th at the Corona Theatre in Montreal. For tickets visit:http://www.evenko.ca/en/show/event/8705

For more about the KISS 40th Anniversary Tribute album for Palliative care (that Mitch organized) visit iTunes:http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/world-heroes-kiss-tribute/id716859684

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http://www.spreaker.com/user/talkingmetal/one-on-one-with-mitch-lafon-episode-24

 
Tue
24
Jun

NOIZE IN THE ATTIC TALKS TO RICKY WARWICK

Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Categories: 
Podcasts & Radio


Ricky Warwick of Black Star Riders will be special guest on this week's episode of Noize In The Attic (Where Your Past Comes Back To Haunt You) broadcasting this Friday 1-3PM EST on WNHU 88.7FM New Haven, CT (streaming live on www.wnhu.net) Ricky talks about their next album, new bass player, Joe Elliott, Alice Cooper and the status of The Almighty, Thin Lizzy and more! Free podcasts are available on iTunes or by following the link at www.noizeintheattic.com where you can also find additional air-times and affiliates.
 

 
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