“Playing and working with the same musicians in a band is a living process which unfolds as time goes by,” reflects guitarist, composer, and bandleader John McLaughlin when considering the release of his latest album, Black Light – the third studio album to feature his band, the 4th Dimension. Available via Abstract Logix on September 18, 2015, Black Light finds the relentlessly inquisitive, exploratory McLaughlin continuing to uncover new melodic and rhythmic pathways with the same fearless zeal that has made him one of modern music’s most admired and influential figures. And, in the 4th Dimension – drummer/vocalist Ranjit Barot, keyboardist/drummer Gary Husband, and bassist Étienne M’Bappé – McLaughlin has gathered a trio of fellow travelers with the collective discipline, technical ability, musicianship, and imagination to support, enhance, and enrich McLaughlin’s challengingly expansive new material and methods.
Black Light/White Noise is the second studio album from rock musicians duo Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, released on 4 April 2025. The first promotional single "Black Light" was released on 20 November 2024, followed by the second one titled "White Noise" published on 21 February 2025. The third single entitled "Outlaw" was released on 9 April 2025. Smith/Kotzen is the musical collaboration between musicians Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen who is a member of the Winery Dogs and also a solo artist in his own right. White Noise is the debut single from the hugely anticipated second album, Black Light/White Noise, by the world class partnership of vocalists/guitarists, Adrian Smith & Richie Kotzen. This thrilling track takes their unique collaboration up a notch, as their modern approach, both on the fretboard and vocally evokes their love of classic hard rock. This anthemic, call to arms once again showcases the songwriting prowess of these two musicians for their worldwide legions of fans.
Their sound being forged deep in the frigid ruthlessness of the icy scandinavian landscapes, Wolfheart is set to dive into a new chapter of its existence with the upcoming album ‘Constellation of the Black Light’. The Finnish four-piece prove their sheer skill to write compositions of utmost brutality throughout the album, and hold their stand on how Winter Metal ought to sound…
Sonar and their mesmerizing/infuriating (choose depending on your perspective) music exploded on a unsuspecting world with Cuneiform's release of their album, Static Motion, 2 years ago. An instrumental rock quartet consisting of 2 guitars, bass and drums, they are a progressive, post-minimal, instrumental band from Switzerland. Their name stands for SONic ARchitecture, alluding to their intention of creating polymetrical soundscapes and highly structured aural spaces. Sonar's music is played live without any sequencers, loops or computers using a minimum amount of equipment: 2 guitars, a bass guitar, 3 small amplifiers und a basic drum kit.
Black Light/White Noise is the second studio album from rock musicians duo Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, released on 4 April 2025. The first promotional single "Black Light" was released on 20 November 2024, followed by the second one titled "White Noise" published on 21 February 2025. The third single entitled "Outlaw" was released on 9 April 2025. Smith/Kotzen is the musical collaboration between musicians Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen who is a member of the Winery Dogs and also a solo artist in his own right. White Noise is the debut single from the hugely anticipated second album, Black Light/White Noise, by the world class partnership of vocalists/guitarists, Adrian Smith & Richie Kotzen. This thrilling track takes their unique collaboration up a notch, as their modern approach, both on the fretboard and vocally evokes their love of classic hard rock. This anthemic, call to arms once again showcases the songwriting prowess of these two musicians for their worldwide legions of fans.