"... The all-star hard rock collective
Black Swan – featuring
Robin McAuley (
McAuley Schenker Group),
Reb Beach (
Winger,
Whitesnake),
Jeff Pilson (
Foreigner,
The End Machine, ex-
Dokken), and
Matt Starr (
Ace Frehley,
Mr. Big) – are pleased to unveil their new single and official visualizer, “
The Fire And The Flame”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Stream/download the single
here, and watch the visualizer below.
Robin McAuley commented:
The song is a powerful idiom and metaphor often found in religious literature and pop culture, signifying a divine power, but also an insight into one’s personal struggles and perseverance. Fire can be seen as a divine presence, while flame captures a passionate and never-ending devotion in the midst of one’s personal struggles. Fire and flame, combined, emphasize the overall challenging experience at its most intense aspects. A time for reflection and rebirth, perhaps?
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"... The all-star hard rock collective
Black Swan – featuring
Robin McAuley (
McAuley Schenker Group),
Reb Beach (
Winger,
Whitesnake),
Jeff Pilson (
Foreigner,
The End Machine, ex-
Dokken), and
Matt Starr (
Ace Frehley,
Mr. Big) – are thrilled to announce the release of a new studio album,
Paralyzed, set for release on February 13, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Black Swan unleashes today another extract from the record, “
If I Was King,” that follows the previously released single “
The Fire And The Flame.”
Reb Beach described the new single:
’If I Was King’ is one of my favourites because it has all the elements of a good Black Swan song. It’s powerful with great guitar riffs and soaring vocals, but that chorus has some different chords than usual. It really sticks in my head.
Jeff Pilson added:
This song really shows where Black Swan shines at its best. Great melodies and lyrics, burning guitars and pounding rhythms. And wait till you see the video!!!
Robin McAuley continues:
This track sets the tone for what’s to come with its dark and heavy opening chords, building intensity into a big melodic chorus that is quintessentially Black Swan!! Watch the video and let it pull you in!
Matt Starr says:
’If I Was King’ throws down the gauntlet and is what Black Swan is all about. Kick ass, high-energy rock music with killer melodies, lyrics, and musicianship. Robin is so talented at creating imagery with his lyrics based on the music that Jeff and Reb create. This is a great example of that.
Black Swan is back with their explosive third album,
Paralyzed. Following the critical acclaim of their previous releases, the supergroup once again delivers a powerful statement in modern hard rock.
McAuley expressed his enthusiasm for the new record by saying,
Can’t wait for you guys to hear our new record. We feel we’ve taken our songwriting to another level on this one, with amazing guitar riffs that once again show the brilliance that is Reb Beach. Pounding bass as you’d expect from Jeff, and Matt Starr leaving no doubt about where the thunder comes from. Soaring melodies with strong lyrics are what we do best, combine that with sheer heaviness and we have a record we think you, the fans, are going to love.
Reb Beach said:
Black Swan is old school eighties rock that is all about good guitar riffs with badass vocals. No one is better than Robin at singing this kind of music. I think the combination of my riffs and his vocals is what makes the band stand out.
Matt Starr stated
I think the fans are going to love our new record. It builds on the first two records, taking the songwriting, playing, and energy to another level. I’m so proud to be part of this great group of musicians and guys.
Jeff Pilson commented:
We’re all very excited for the release of Black Swan’s Paralyzed and can’t wait for all the fans to hear it. We wanted to come up with a real step forward in melodic heaviness, and I strongly believe we delivered. Enjoy!
Pre-order Paralyzed
here...."
Paralyzed tracklisting:
“When The Cold Wind Blows”
“Death Of Me”
“Different Kind Of Woman”
“If I Was King”
“Shakedown”
“The Fire And The Flame”
“I’m Ready”
“Paralyzed”
“Carry On”
“Battered And Bruised”
“What The Future Holds”
