Heavy Fire (album)
| Heavy Fire | ||||
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| Studio album by Black Star Riders | ||||
| Released | 3 February 2017 | |||
| Recorded |
Autumn 2016 Nashville, Tennessee | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Label | Nuclear Blast | |||
| Producer | Nick Raskulinecz | |||
| Black Star Riders chronology | ||||
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Heavy Fire is the upcoming third studio album by hard rock band Black Star Riders, to be released on 3 February 2017.[1] Black Star Riders evolved from the touring version of Thin Lizzy, assembled by guitarist Scott Gorham after the death of Thin Lizzy's leader Phil Lynott. The band's first two albums, All Hell Breaks Loose and The Killer Instinct, were released in 2013 and 2015 respectively.
Recording
Continuing to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz after the success of The Killer Instinct, Heavy Fire was recorded at Raskulinecz' studio outside Nashville, Tenessee in the autumn of 2016. Gorham said, "Not many new bands get to record three albums these days. Without doubt this is BSR's best album so far. We had a great time recording it and can't wait to play the new songs live on tour in March."[1]
The album has been marketed via PledgeMusic, and its release will be followed in March 2017 by a full UK tour supported by Gun with The Amorettes and Backyard Babies sharing the opening support slot.[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heavy Fire" | 4:28 | |
| 2. | "When the Night Comes In" | 3:16 | |
| 3. | "Dancing with the Wrong Girl" | 3:22 | |
| 4. | "Who Rides the Tiger" | 4:21 | |
| 5. | "Cold War Love" | 4:06 | |
| 6. | "Testify or Say Goodbye" | 4:18 | |
| 7. | "Thinking About You Could Get Me Killed" | 3:39 | |
| 8. | "True Blue Kid" | 4:18 | |
| 9. | "Ticket to Rise" | 4:39 | |
| 10. | "Letting Go of Me" | 3:45 |
Bonus tracks
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Fade" | 4:23 |
Personnel
- Ricky Warwick – vocals, guitar
- Scott Gorham – lead guitar, rhythm guitar
- Damon Johnson – lead guitar, rhythm guitar
- Robbie Crane – bass guitar
- Jimmy DeGrasso – drums, percussion
References
- 1 2 3 "BLACK STAR RIDERS - New album »Heavy Fire« released on 3rd February 2017, UK & Ireland Tour announced for March 2017!". Nuclear Blast. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 22 November 2016.