MICHAEL SCHENKER TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM MY YEARS WITH UFO CELEBRATING 50TH ANNIVERSARY ALONGSIDE TODAY'S ROCK ELITE

DROPS FIRST SINGLE "MOTHER MARY" FEATURING SLASH + ERIK GRÖNWALL

The world of rock guitar has always been illuminated by a few virtuosic stars who shine brighter than the rest, and among them, Michael Schenker stands out as a comet blazing across the night sky.

His tenure with the British hard rock band UFO during the 1970s remains one of the most celebrated periods in the annals of rock, elevating UFO from underground sensations to rock legends.

Now, in 2024, Michael Schenker is set to celebrate those glory days with his new album My Years with UFO alongside today's rock elite.

Produced by Michael Schenker and Michael Voss, the new album marks the 50th anniversary of Schenker's era with UFO, spanning from 1972 to 1978. The "German Wunderkind" was asked to join UFO at just 17 years old. Touring the globe as a teenager, Schenker became a driving force behind some of UFO's most loved tracks, such as "Doctor Doctor," "Rock Bottom," and "Only You Can Rock Me."

The first single off the new album, "Mother Mary," breathes new life into this classic, bringing together Michael Schenker's and Slash's unmatched guitar work with Erik Grönwall's soaring vocals.

Although Michael Schenker's era with UFO spanned only six years, his influence as a young songwriter and exceptional guitarist had already left a lasting mark on rock. During these meteoric years, the UFO albums Phenomenon, Force It, No Heavy Petting, Lights Out, Obsession, and the seminal live album Strangers in the Night were recorded, each contributing significantly to the genre. Strangers in the Night particularly stands out as one of the most influential live rock albums of all time and is still regarded as a cornerstone in any rock enthusiast's collection.

In this celebratory album, Michael Schenker presents 11 of UFO's greatest hits from this magical era with an impressive lineup of guest stars. Joining Schenker on this journey are Derek Sherinian on keys' Brian Tichy on drums' and Barry Sparks on bass.

The stellar roster of guest artists includes Axl Rose, Slash, Kai Hansen, Roger Glover, Joey Tempest, Biff Byford, Jeff Scott Soto, John Norum, Dee Snider, Joel Hoekstra, Joe Lynn Turner, Carmine Appice, Adrian Vandenberg, Michael Voss, Stephen Pearcy, and Erik Grönwall.

This album is the introduction to an upcoming trilogy, as Michael Schenker has signed an exclusive three-album deal with earMUSIC, with additional albums to follow in 2025 and 2026.

Today's release of "Mother Mary" sets the stage for what promises to be one of the most exciting rock albums of 2024.

My Years with UFO will be released worldwide on September 20 via earMUSIC and is svailable for pre-order here.

Cypress Hill Live Stream Concert and Mr. Cartoon Original Artwork NFT Collaboration with Ark Labs & Blockparty Today

Music download offered with curated cannabis pre-roll
at B-Real's Dr. Greenthumb stores

Listen to “Mother Mary” here
Listen to “Triple OG” here.

(April 20, 2021) B-Real, aka Dr. Greenthumb and one of the lead rappers of multi-platinum West Coast Cypress Hill fame, drops a new double A-Side release today via eOne. The tracks "Mother Mary" ft. DJ Paul and "Triple OG" ft. Freeway are available now on all DSPs. Both tracks were produced by GRAMMY-winning producer Scott Storch and will be featured on B-Real's forthcoming solo album, due out this summer. More details to be announced shortly.

B-Real unveils a new, exclusive collaboration with Wonderbrett x Dr. Greenthumb x High Hopes Supply Co. A limited-edition curated cannabis pre-roll is now available for purchase, along with a download of one of his new tracks, "Mother Mary," at all of B-Real's signature Dr. Greenthumb stores in California. The Pineapple OZK genetics were meticulously developed between B-Real and famed California cannabis brand Wonderbrett through a year-long pheno hunt, curated for the “Mother Mary” aural experience. “I wanted to provide my fans with a special experience while listening to my new music and I can’t think of a better way for my fans to experience something very special,” B-Real says. “We took the time to develop the flower and now, it can be enjoyed with my music as a collaborative effort.”

Future singles and curated strains will be dropped leading up to the album release this Summer.

B-Real has also partnered with world-famous tattoo artist Mister Cartoon from SA Studios for a collection of NFTs set to drop on Blockparty through Ark Labs. The collaboration features original artwork by Mister Cartoon, created specifically for B-Real’s new single “Triple OG." The drop begins TODAY at 4:20 PM PST during Cypress Hill’s performance live stream from The Roxy on the world-famous Sunset Strip. It will feature a live auction and Cypress Hill will be performing their greatest hits with some special surprises.

NFT DROP WILL CONTAIN:

-limited edition 3D animations based on Mister Cartoon’s artwork

-a full animated music video for “Triple OG” that will be released exclusively as a limited series of NFTs

-an auction for a 1 of 1 NFT redeemable for an exclusive Smoke Session with B-Real

-backstage passes to B-Real’s Dr. Greenthumb Festival this upcoming summer.

More details on the NFT drop will be available soon at www.blockparty.co.

B-Real will also be busy curating the launch of a new music experience, The Dr. Greenthumb Festival, which will feature live performances, moderated panels, and limited edition merchandise drops. Recently, B-Real was chosen as a celebrity flower judge for the prestigious Emerald Cup competition and will be celebrating Cypress Hill’s 30th Anniversary this fall as well.

Listen/Get “Mother Mary” here.

Listen/Get “Triple OG” here.

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