Episode #550 of the Iron City Rocks podcast is now available for streaming.
Description: In Episode 550 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast we are joined once again by Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X. Phil talks with us about the forthcoming release of his band Phil X & The Drill’s new album , Pow! Right In The Kisser, which will be available March 28th. Phil talks with us about the collections of songs and the writing process involved, working with notable drummers including Tommy Lee and Tico Torres, working a session musician, and so much more.
We are also joined by Paul Trrudeau of Billy Idol. Paul talks about his new single “Three Little Things” from his forthcoming album Lost Diamond Boy. Paul chats with us his approach to songwriting, the message in his lyrics, his support from Blue Elan records to work without limitations and we talk about Paul’s summer tour with Billy Idol and Joan Jett.
Find the new episode at ironcityrocks.com and Spotify.
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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Description: In Episode 550 of the Iron City Rocks Podcast we are joined once again by Bon Jovi guitarist Phil X. Phil talks with us about the forthcoming release of his band Phil X & The Drill’s new album , Pow! Right In The Kisser, which will be available March 28th. Phil talks with us about the collections of songs and the writing process involved, working with notable drummers including Tommy Lee and Tico Torres, working a session musician, and so much more.
We are also joined by Paul Trrudeau of Billy Idol. Paul talks about his new single “Three Little Things” from his forthcoming album Lost Diamond Boy. Paul chats with us his approach to songwriting, the message in his lyrics, his support from Blue Elan records to work without limitations and we talk about Paul’s summer tour with Billy Idol and Joan Jett.
Find the new episode at ironcityrocks.com and Spotify.
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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