Ellefson-Soto Set to Release Sophomore Album “Unbreakable” on August 15, 2025 via Rat Pak Records ​ 

GRAMMY® Award winning bassist David Ellefson (Ex-Megadeth) and acclaimed metal vocalist Jeff Scott Soto have once again joined forces and are set to release their highly anticipated second album “Unbreakable out on August 15, 2025, via Rat Pak Records. Alongside the album announcement, the duo has unveiled a powerful new music video for the title track "Unbreakable," giving fans a first taste of the record’s sound.

 

The duo Ellefson-Soto is joined by Italian guitarist Andy Martongelli and Paolo Caridion drums and features 11 studio tracks with guest appearances from Tim Ripper Owens (KK’s Priest) and Burning Witches front-woman Laura Guldemond.

 

Recorded at Rogue Studios in Wembley UK, by Alessio Garavello and produced by Chris Collier (Mick Mars, Korn, Flat Black) “Unbreakable” is a sonic assault packed with catchy riffs, melodic vocals, and thoughtful lyrics that blends their classic metal roots with modern rock intensity.

 

“This album digs even deeper,” says Ellefson. “It’s heavier, more personal, and shaped by everything we’ve experienced on and off the stage.” Soto adds, “The energy we poured into this one—it's the sound of two lifetimes colliding in riffs, rage, and redemption.”

 

Ellefson further comments, “One of the things I like most is I feel like you can hear a real sense of brotherhood on our records, that we're really in the creative process together as a band. The consistency of our sound has remained intact while allowing us to further build upon each other's strengths from our debut album. It's an honest, organic approach that blends well and lets us explore new sounds and musical paths.  At the end of the day, I don't think there is anything that an artist desires more than that!"

“Unbreakable” drops August 15, 2025, and will be available on all major streaming platforms with limited edition autographed Vinyl, CD & Cassette bundles exclusively through Rat Pak Records.

JEFF SCOTT SOTO RELEASES VIDEO FOR 'LAST TO KNOW'

NEW ALBUM "COMPLICATED" DUE MAY 6TH VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to present "Complicated", the eighth official studio album from veteran hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto. "Complicated" will be released on May 6, 2022 on CD, Color LP, and Digital formats.

Today Soto releases the new single & video, 'Last To Know' featuring Spektra! Watch it below:

Pre-order/save "Complicated" HERE: https://orcd.co/complicatedjss

Line-up:

Lead & backing vox – Jeff Scott Soto

Lead guitars – Fabrizio Sgattoni

Bass, keys, and backing vocals – Alessandro Del Vecchio

Drums – Edu Cominato

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NEW VIDEO ALERT! JEFF SCOTT SOTO "DON'T LET IT END" FEATURING DINO JELUSICK

"THE DUETS COLLECTION, VOL. 1" TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 8, 2021

Jeff Scott Soto and Dino Jelusick have teamed up on a duet of Yngwie Malmsteen's classic track "Don't Let It End”!

Watch the video of "Don't Let It End" ft. Dino Jelusick

LINE-UP:

Jeff Scott Soto - Vocals, Bass and Keys

Edu Cominato - Drums

Tony Dickinson - Bass

Jorge Salan - Guitars

Howie Simon - Guitars and Bass

Leo Mancini - Guitars

NEW VIDEO ALERT! JEFF SCOTT SOTO "COMING HOME" FT. DEEN CASTRONOVO

"THE DUETS COLLECTION, VOL. 1" TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 8, 2021

Prepare to have your mind blown by the pairing of Jeff Scott Soto and Deen Castronovo on their cover of 'Coming Home' (Soul Sirkus)! https://youtu.be/DF5sHLiud1o Those two voices together are pure magic. Taken from Jeff's upcoming solo release, "The Duets Collection, Vol. 1" (October 8).

Watch the video:

LINE-UP:

Jeff Scott Soto - Vocals, Bass and Keys

Edu Cominato - Drums

Tony Dickinson - Bass

Jorge Salan - Guitars

Howie Simon - Guitars and Bass

Leo Mancini - Guitars

JEFF SCOTT SOTO ANNOUNCES NEW DUETS ALBUM "THE DUETS COLLECTION, VOL. 1"

"THE DUETS COLLECTION, VOL. 1" TO BE RELEASED OCTOBER 8, 2021


FIRST SINGLE, 'MYSTERIOUS' FT. ERIC MARTIN OUT NOW

Acclaimed rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto has announced the release of his next solo project, "The Duets Collection, Vol. 1" on October 8, 2021. For this album, Soto wanted to do a career retrospective and re-record some of his favorite songs from his storied career, but with the twist that he invited friends to join him on duets of said songs. Today, fans can get their first taste of the album with the release of 'Mysterious' (originally performed by Soto with Talisman) where he is joined by Eric Martin (Mr. Big). Listen below

Pre-order/save "The Duets Collection, Vol. 1" on CD/Color Vinyl/Digital HERE: https://orcd.co/jssduets

Using the down time from his normally relentless touring activity due to the worldwide pandemic, renowned vocalist Jeff Scott Soto decided to create a very special album which pays tribute to some of the classic songs he has recorded over the course of his storied career. But, rather than simple re-records, he wanted to make the album something special, unique. So, not only did he re-record these songs with his musical friends Jorge Salan, Howie Simon (guitars), Leo Mancini (guitars), Tony Dickinson (bass) and Edu Cominato (drums), but he called in some of his fellow rock friends/vocalists to create a unique DUETS album. With the likes of Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse, W.E.T.), Eric Martin (Mr. Big), Johnny Gioeli (Hardline), Deen Castronovo (Revolution Saints, Journey), Nathan James (Inglorious), Russell Allen (Symphony X), Renan Zonta (Electric Mob), Dino Jelusick, Mats Leven (Candlemass, TSO), BJ (Spektra, SOTO), and Aliro Netto (Shaman, Queen Extravaganza), this is an amazing international affair.

The track listing alone will surely make any JSS fan excited, much less hearing the final product. Where can you get such an amazing list of singers and songs all in the same place?

Jeff says, "It was a DREAM to cast these voices and I am so amped for you to hear the results…”

Jeff Scott Soto is a man that needs virtually no introduction to any discerning melodic rock fan. Jeff launched his career at the young age of 18 years old in tremendous fashion as the lead vocalist for Yngwie Malmsteen’s debut album, "Rising Force" and the sophomore album, “Marching Out”. That first step into the spotlight has led to a career that has seen Jeff play and work with an outstanding number of artists and genres from the AOR of Eyes and Takara, to the hard rock and metal of Talisman, Axel Rudi Pell, Soul SirkUS, and of course, his time with the legendary Journey. Jeff has also maintained a solo career over the past decades, while also recently joining up with the progressive metal supergroup Sons of Apollo.

LINE-UP:

Jeff Scott Soto - Vocals, Bass and Keys

Edu Cominato - Drums

Tony Dickinson - Bass

Jorge Salan - Guitars

Howie Simon - Guitars and Bass

Leo Mancini - Guitars