Renowned guitarist and composer Ron 'BUMBLEFOOT' Thal is back with a brand-new instrumental album, 'Bumblefoot ...Returns!' out today. Thirty years after his debut solo instrumental album, BUMBLEFOOT revisits his roots with a 14-track masterpiece that spans genres from metal to orchestral to blues.
Today, alongside the album's release, BUMBLEFOOT is pleased to present the "Simon In Space" retro space-shooter video game. The game serves as an accompaniment to the album's first single of the same. It follows his cat, Simon, on his adventures through space.
"Simon In Space" is now available on PC and Android. (Apple coming soon).
Play the "Simon In Space" Video Game HERE
'Bumblefoot ...Returns!' features collaborations with iconic musicians, including Brian May, Steve Vai, Guthrie Govan, Derek Sherinian, Jerry Gaskill, and others, showcasing BUMBLEFOOT’s innovative guitar techniques, such as his signature fretless guitar and "thimble technique."
On the album, BUMBLEFOOT shared:
“It’s been 30 years since the debut 'Adventures of Bumblefoot' was released on Shrapnel Records, and I haven’t done a fully instrumental album since. I'm so excited about this album release; it's like no other I've ever done! We've gone all out - vinyl w/ UV printing, CD, cassette, downloads, streaming, the 'Simon In Space' music video, and we're including a 'Simon In Space' retro space-shooter video game!! (Available for PC/Android and on the web - Apple coming soon!)
The album is available on vinyl, CD, and cassette, with exclusive merch bundles HERE
Highlights of the physical editions include:
=> Vinyl: Double-disc gatefold with UV art pressing on Side 4.
=> CD: Includes an 8-panel foldout square poster.
=> Cassette: Features 10 panels of artwork.
About BUMBLEFOOT:
Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal is a celebrated guitarist, producer, composer, and educator with a career spanning over 30 years. Known for his groundbreaking techniques, Bumblefoot has performed with Guns N' Roses, Asia, Sons of Apollo, Whom Gods Destroy, and more.
Bumblefoot is an adjunct professor, international cultural ambassador, philanthropist, and hot sauce entrepreneur, whose work has been featured in TV, film, and video games, includingVH1’s That Metal Show.
For more information, exclusive merch, and album pre-orders, visit bumblefoot.com.
