A-Z Feat. FATES WARNING Bandmates To Release A2Z² Album In June; “Nothing Is Over” Single And Video Out Now
"... Hard rock band, A-Z, returns with their sophomore album, A2Z², out on June 6 via Metal Blade Records. Spearheaded by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) and along with former Fates Warning bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, A2Z² builds on the groundwork laid on the 2022 self-titled debut album.
The title “Nothing Is Over” – the first single from A2Z² – serves as a de facto statement announcing the quintet’s 10-song sophomore effort and musical M.O. It’s the initial track Mark Zonder and guitarist Nick Van Dyk (Redemption) wrote when they began working on A2Z² with vocalist Ray Alder. Music trends may be ever-changing, but classic rock ‘n’ roll is indeed never over, and A-Z remains committed to heavy music that’s sophisticated but hooky and accessible.
Helping achieve those aural goals are bassist Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai/Ring of Fire/Warlord), Italian guitarist Simone Mularoni (A2Z² mixing/mastering, DGM) and keyboard player James Waldo (Alcatrazz/New England). “Nothing Is Over” is heavier and deeper than what the band explored on their debut LP, with a bit more prog playing, but still featuring a big chorus hook and plush vocals. Alder’s lyrics were inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s short story The Outsider.... Pre-order A2Z² here...."
A2Z² tracklisting:
“Fire Away”
“Running In Place”
“Nothing Is Over”
“A Wordless Prison”
“Reaching Out”
“The Remedy”
“I Am Numb”
“This Chaotic Symphony”
“Learning To Fly”
“Now I Walk Away”
“Nothing Is Over” video: