ROBIN MCAULEY Announces New Solo Album 'Soulbound' due out February 28, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the upcoming release of legendary rock vocalist ROBIN MCAULEY's new solo album, 'Soulbound.' This new album sees MCAULEY's voice continuing to defy time, sounding as inspired and powerful as ever. The new album is definitively more guitar-driven straight hard rock compared to his previous albums and is still wonderfully melodic, infectious, and fist-in-the-air uplifting.

MCAULEY comments on 'Soulbound':

"I can't wait to share Record #3 with you all from Frontiers Music SRL. 'Soulbound' is a much edgier, harder guitar-driven record than my previous two for the label. In addition, I'm working with a new producer from the Frontiers label, Aldo Lonobile, who brought these songs to life with his Kick-Ass production.

"PLAY IT LOUD !!!!! I think you're gonna Luv It!!!!"

'Soulbound' showcases the respected Irish rock singer's desire to make a strong musical statement in what is proving to be his most creative period. To kick the announcement off, MCAULEY is also sharing the album's first track, "'Til I Die" alongside a new music video, available below.

About the single, MCAULEY shared this:

"We had so much fun shooting this mini-movie with the great production team of Enzo Mazzeoand Eric Boadello. ''Til I Die' comes at you right out the gate with heavy drums and biting guitars as I race across the Western wasteland to escape the unknown demons and images haunting me and determined to track me down. It's a race for survival at all costs.

"Come join me and escape together!!!!"

Check Out the New Music Video for "'Til I Die" Below.

After reemerging on the recording side of the music industry with guest spots on

Michael Schenker Fest albums and tours in addition to fronting the hard rock supergroup Black Swan, MCAULEY was (and still is) feeling invigorated and ready to explore even more creative output to let the world see that his voice is still as powerful as ever.

Work for 'Soulbound' began in early 2024, following an intense musical period in between tour dates and studio work. With a slightly different production approach compared to the previous album, ROBIN’s vocal performance here is simply outstanding. Truly an iconic voice of the genre, 'Soulbound' solidly delivers the more hard and heavy aspects of this respected artist.

ROBIN's backing band includes some of the previous artists who appeared with him on previous efforts, including guitarist Andrea Seveso, as well as some new talent such as guitarist Alessandro Mammola and drummer Alfonso Mocerino.

'Soulbound' is produced by Aldo Lonobile.

Pre-Order 'Soulbound' HERE

Robin McAuley is widely recognized as one of the great singers of a golden period in hard rock music. His voice can be heard on albums from Grand Prix and Far Corporation, and of course, on the chart-topping MSG records 'Perfect Timing,' 'Save

Yourself,' and 'MSG.' Through these releases, he was introduced to hard rock fans around the globe, who no doubt recognized the inherent talent and skill in his vocal abilities.

Once he departed MSG, McAuley released one solo record in 1999, then joined AOR

legends Survivor. He then re-grouped with Schenker in Michael Schenker Fest on their recent records 'Resurrection' and 'Revelation,' And of course, in what was an absolute revelation to hard rock fans around the world, in 2020, he came out swingin' as the frontman of the supergroup Black Swan, where he joined forces with Reb Beach (Whitesnake, Winger), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, ex-Dokken), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr Big).

Band Members:

Robin McAuley - Vocals

Andrea Seveso, Alessandro Mammola - Guitars

Aldo Lonobile - Bass/additional guitars

Alfonso Mocerino - Drums

 

Additional keyboards: Antonio Agate

Blackened Speed Metal Outfit BASTARD Release New Single & Video for “Spellbound"

New Album 'Rotten Blood' Out March 11th

St. Louis-based blackened thrash metal outfit BASTARD have released a music video for their new single "Spellbound". Founded in 2010 by former Harkonin members Jason Barron and Scott Fogelbach, Bastard will release their first new studio full-length in over five years, titled 'Rotten Blood', on March 11th, 2022 via Distortion Music Group - a new label started by Kataklysm vocalist Maurizio Iacono.

Speaking about their new single and music video for "Spellbound", the band says:

"Plunging into the depths and unto the legions of hell, Spellbound is about the crossing of one life into the next through complete possession of the body and soul. It's a full-on onslaught of riffs, speed, and Satan from our upcoming full-length 'Rotten Blood'. Brought to life by our dear friend and longtime videographer, J.T. Ibanez."

Addressing the signing of Bastard, Distortion Music Group CEO Maurizio Iacono shares:

“We are finally launching our first official album pre-order on Distortion Music Group! It’s an exciting time and BASTARD is the perfect fist-pumping rebel metal band to start this journey with - get ready for ROTTEN BLOOD! Make sure to check out the new single “Spellbound” and follow us everywhere at disortionmusicgroup.com!!"

Pre-Order 'Rotten Blood' Here!

About BASTARD:

Spawning from the ashes of Harkonin in 2010, members Jason Barron and Scott Fogelbach carried on with their newest whiskey-and-satan-fueled blackened thrash outfit, BASTARD. In 2012 the band released their first demos recorded by former-Harkonin guitarist, Matt Coyle. Following up in 2015 BASTARD recorded a 5 song covers EP entitled “Alcoholocaust” and shortly after recorded their first full-length album “Hades Command” with Encapsulated Studios engineer, Gabe Usery. Going through multiple lineup changes between 2015-2019 the band finalized a steady crew comprising of local shredders Jason Asberry of STORMRULER and Tim Kutterer of Lightning Wolf. BASTARD has since written a new record entitled “ROTTEN BLOOD” once again recorded by Gabe Usery at Encapsulated Studios filled with devilish riffs and a blackened thrash assault that heralds to the hounds of hell. Blending the classic sound of traditional Heavy Metal with the sounds of the blackened European thrash of the 80s & 90s, BASTARD is taking absolutely no prisoners with this release.

For Fans Of: Motorhead, Venom, Nifilheim, Protector, Impaled Nazarene, Bathory

BASTARD Lineup:

Jason Barron - Vocals

Scott Fogelbach - Guitar

Jason Asberry - Drums

Tim Kutterer - Bass

BASTARD Online:

www.instagram.com/BastardSTL

www.facebook.com/BastardSTL

https://bastardstl.bandcamp.com