In the video below from Guitar World, Phil X hangs out with Guitar World’s Michael Astley-Brown at NAMM 2025 to share his love of his new J. Rockett PXO overdrive pedal, and dishes on new Bon Jovi songs and tour dates – plus, why he thinks single-pickup guitars are the best.
Asked to confirm the rumour that there is new Bon Jovi music on the way, Phil responds, “I can’t expose the details, but, you’re on the right track.”
What kind of guitar parts is he playing on the new material? “There’s one song where I was coached to play more, as opposed to, ‘it’s too much, play less.’ It was like, ‘hey, at the end of the solo can you go full Phil X?’ And I was like, ‘OK, but who are you?'”
Asked if it was Jon Bon Jovi that was doing the coaching, Phil responds, “Yeah, he literally said, ‘I want more Phil X. Play something that not everybody can play, and say goodbye to the solo with that, going into the last chorus.'”
Are there any chance of live dates? “There’s stuff in the works. Nothing confirmed, but they’re working on stuff.”
Phil X & The Drills are back and ready to blow minds with their electrifying new album, POW! Right In The Kisser, set for release via Frontiers Music Srl on March 28. Known for their unique fusion of punk, classic, and modern rock infused with guitar virtuosity, Phil X & The Drills have carved out a distinctive spot in the rock world – and they’re kicking it into high gear with this upcoming release.
The band – featuring guitar hero Phil X (Bon Jovi) on lead vocals and guitar and Daniel Spree on bass and backing vocals – is pulling out all the stops on POW! Right In The Kisser, with an all-star lineup of guest drummers including Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Ray Luzier (Korn), and Tico Torres (Bon Jovi), among others.
About the album, Phil X shared: “POW! Right In The Kisser was a good 10 years in the making. ‘Battleship’ was tracked in 2014. I just kept writing & we’d record & then kept the whole ‘different drummer on every song’ thing going. It became a very special collection of songs & vibes. It’s very exciting for me to share something like that with the world.”
The journey of Phil X & The Drills is one of relentless passion and perseverance. From their early days stirring up the Hollywood rock scene in 2003, to their breakout EP Kick Your Ass in 17 Minutes (2009), the band has always kept fans hooked with their high-energy sound and jaw-dropping performances. As Phil X became a YouTube sensation through his work demoing vintage guitars for Fretted Americana, the band’s visibility skyrocketed, eventually evolving into the powerhouse known as Phil X & The Drills.
Over the years, the band has worked with an incredible roster of guest drummers, including Josh Freese ( Sting, Foo Fighters), Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney), and Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), among others. Their most recent release, Stupid Good Lookings Vol. 1, showcased the band’s knack for pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable rock tracks.
In 2024, Phil X & The Drills hit a new career milestone, opening for Mötley Crüe at Summerfest in Springfield, IL, where their performance left 10,000 fans and industry professionals in awe. Now, with POW! Right In The Kisser, they’re set to take the next big step in their musical journey.
Pre-order POW! Right In The Kisser here.
POW! Right In The Kisser tracklisting:
“Don’t Wake Up Dead” (Drums: Ray Luzier)
“Fake the Day Away” (Drums: Tommy Lee)
“Heal” (Drums: Brent Fitz)
“Find a Way” (Drums: Tico Torres)
“Moving To California” (Drums: Jeremy Spencer)
“You Sunk My Battleship” (Drums; Brian Tichy)
“Seemed Like a Good Idea” (Drums: Tosh Peterson)
“Broken Arrow” (Drums: Liberty Devitto)
“I Love You on Her Lips” (Drums: Gary Novak)
“Feel Better” (Drums: Ryan Macmillan)
“Way Gone (Beam Me Up, Scotty)” (Drums: Kenny Aronoff)
“Moving To California” visualizer:
“Don’t Wake Up Dead” lyric video:
Phil X & The Drills lineup:
Phil X – Lead Vocals & Guitars
Daniel Spree – Bass & Background Vocals
Brent Fitz – Drums & Background Vocals
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Asked to confirm the rumour that there is new Bon Jovi music on the way, Phil responds, “I can’t expose the details, but, you’re on the right track.”
What kind of guitar parts is he playing on the new material? “There’s one song where I was coached to play more, as opposed to, ‘it’s too much, play less.’ It was like, ‘hey, at the end of the solo can you go full Phil X?’ And I was like, ‘OK, but who are you?'”
Asked if it was Jon Bon Jovi that was doing the coaching, Phil responds, “Yeah, he literally said, ‘I want more Phil X. Play something that not everybody can play, and say goodbye to the solo with that, going into the last chorus.'”
Are there any chance of live dates? “There’s stuff in the works. Nothing confirmed, but they’re working on stuff.”
Phil X & The Drills are back and ready to blow minds with their electrifying new album, POW! Right In The Kisser, set for release via Frontiers Music Srl on March 28. Known for their unique fusion of punk, classic, and modern rock infused with guitar virtuosity, Phil X & The Drills have carved out a distinctive spot in the rock world – and they’re kicking it into high gear with this upcoming release.
The band – featuring guitar hero Phil X (Bon Jovi) on lead vocals and guitar and Daniel Spree on bass and backing vocals – is pulling out all the stops on POW! Right In The Kisser, with an all-star lineup of guest drummers including Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Ray Luzier (Korn), and Tico Torres (Bon Jovi), among others.
About the album, Phil X shared: “POW! Right In The Kisser was a good 10 years in the making. ‘Battleship’ was tracked in 2014. I just kept writing & we’d record & then kept the whole ‘different drummer on every song’ thing going. It became a very special collection of songs & vibes. It’s very exciting for me to share something like that with the world.”
The journey of Phil X & The Drills is one of relentless passion and perseverance. From their early days stirring up the Hollywood rock scene in 2003, to their breakout EP Kick Your Ass in 17 Minutes (2009), the band has always kept fans hooked with their high-energy sound and jaw-dropping performances. As Phil X became a YouTube sensation through his work demoing vintage guitars for Fretted Americana, the band’s visibility skyrocketed, eventually evolving into the powerhouse known as Phil X & The Drills.
Over the years, the band has worked with an incredible roster of guest drummers, including Josh Freese ( Sting, Foo Fighters), Abe Laboriel Jr. (Paul McCartney), and Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), among others. Their most recent release, Stupid Good Lookings Vol. 1, showcased the band’s knack for pushing boundaries and delivering unforgettable rock tracks.
In 2024, Phil X & The Drills hit a new career milestone, opening for Mötley Crüe at Summerfest in Springfield, IL, where their performance left 10,000 fans and industry professionals in awe. Now, with POW! Right In The Kisser, they’re set to take the next big step in their musical journey.
Pre-order POW! Right In The Kisser here.
POW! Right In The Kisser tracklisting:
“Don’t Wake Up Dead” (Drums: Ray Luzier)
“Fake the Day Away” (Drums: Tommy Lee)
“Heal” (Drums: Brent Fitz)
“Find a Way” (Drums: Tico Torres)
“Moving To California” (Drums: Jeremy Spencer)
“You Sunk My Battleship” (Drums; Brian Tichy)
“Seemed Like a Good Idea” (Drums: Tosh Peterson)
“Broken Arrow” (Drums: Liberty Devitto)
“I Love You on Her Lips” (Drums: Gary Novak)
“Feel Better” (Drums: Ryan Macmillan)
“Way Gone (Beam Me Up, Scotty)” (Drums: Kenny Aronoff)
“Moving To California” visualizer:
“Don’t Wake Up Dead” lyric video:
Phil X & The Drills lineup:
Phil X – Lead Vocals & Guitars
Daniel Spree – Bass & Background Vocals
Brent Fitz – Drums & Background Vocals
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