Adrian Smith

[matic22]

So, the new S/K track premiers in 45 minutes.

 

[GhostofCain]

Nice stuff!

 

[Rob77]

I like it, maybe a bit heavier than the first album.

 

[The_7th_one]

 

[Spaldy]

Nice stuff!

That's a tune.

 

[riff]

Reminds me faintly of Outshined by Soundgarden.

 

[Kalata]

Nice stuff!

Well, nice and tasty rock. It needs more listening, but it's catchy enough. Adrian with a short but nice solo, as always. Kotzen is more up front again. The song continues the sound of the debut, maybe a bit heavier. Psycho Morel-esque riffs. The promo campaign reminded me of Bruce's. Cool effects in the video. I want to see Maiden in such a video again. The album cover is glam metal-esque lol.

 

[Rob77]

Album out on the 7 March (according to Maiden website). Preordered the vinyl.....

 

[Kalata]

Album out in early March, Maiden's tour starts at the end of May - could Adrian do some shows or it will be in the fall (most likely like Bruce)? It depends on whether Maiden plan to write or not, I guess.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

Good stuff, I definitely hear the slight resemblance to Outshined (also with Kotzen always sounding like Cornell).

I hope Adrian can ride this thing into a post-Maiden career. I'd go see this live, even being unfamiliar with the material.

 

[Spaldy]

 

[Azas]

I don't feel this type of rock at all. Some poser/strutter stuff. No offence.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

I don't feel this type of rock at all. Some poser/strutter stuff. No offense.

I mean, yeah, it's inoffensive, feel-good blues rock by a couple of guys looking for a creative outlet that isn't overwrought with red tape or gimmicks. Is it breaking any boundaries or pushing any limits? Definitely not.

I think calling guys with as much pedigree as Smith and Kotzen "posers" is pretty childish, though.

 

[GhostofCain]

Reminds me faintly of Outshined by Soundgarden.

It reminds me of Free in places. Good stuff.

 

[Rob77]

Good stuff, I definitely hear the slight resemblance to Outshined (also with Kotzen always sounding like Cornell).

I hope Adrian can ride this thing into a post-Maiden career. I'd go see this live, even being unfamiliar with the material.

Definite 70s vibe. I would say more Budgie/UFO.

 

[Kalata]

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Some interesting titles. Also, the album title is split into two songs - two title tracks! Kevin Shirley is the producer I assume.

-> Adrian came up with the riff.

I don't feel this type of rock at all.

That's what Adrian likes. And it's not that far from his 80's and 90's projects. The overall vibe is 70's, the music that Adrian grew up with. I prefer them too, but this is sort of a continuation of that sound. It is made for fun and creative thoughts, inoffensive material.
Also - sharing vocals and guitars, which is not common.

 

[The_7th_one]

Kevin Shirley is the producer I assume.

 

[GhostofCain]

Kevin Shirley is the producer I assume.

Nope.

Smith/Kotzen Announce New Album & White Noise Single - Iron Maiden

Smith/Kotzen announce the worldwide release of their second album, entitled Black Light / White Noise on March 7th.

www.ironmaiden.com

"Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie and Adrian and mixed by Jay Ruston"

 

[Kalata]

"Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, produced by Richie and Adrian and mixed by Jay Ruston"

They did a good job. Definitely a different production than Maiden.

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Lots of praise in the press release. Hmm. I wonder if the album will contain some more metal stuff. A project for the future - it is said to be. The mentioned old bands perfectly describe their style. Smith/Kotzen DNA, wow.