World acclaimed keyboardist Derek Sherinian, (Sons of
Apollo, Black Country Communion), one of the most significant keyboard players
of the modern era, recently announced the release of his new solo album ‘The
Phoenix’ on September 18th, 2020, his first since 2011’s ‘Oceana’. Derek
comments: "I truly feel that this is my best solo record to date. Simon
and I put a lot of energy into the writing, and I am grateful to all of the
great players that contributed to this recording."
Today sees the launch of the album’s first single, Empyrean
Sky, which features Sherinian and drummer Simon Phillips joined by Ron
‘Bumblefoot’ Thal on guitar, Jimmy Johnson on bass and Armen Ra on theremin.
Listen to the track now here: https://youtu.be/twHB7YVEXgw
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As mentioned, Sherinian has teamed up with drummer
extraordinaire Simon Phillips, who not only plays drums but also co-produced
and co-wrote the album: “It is always an amazing experience to be able to work
with Simon. He's been a hero of mine for ages, ever since I heard him playing
on albums with Jeff Beck and Michael Schenker.
And he is such an invaluable part of the way this new record has come
out.”
There are a number of top line guests featured on ‘The
Phoenix’, as has been the case in the past for Sherinian, on both guitar and
bass. Some have become regular contributors to his solo sessions. People such
as bassists Tony Franklin (“He's been on all my albums to date”), Jimmy Johnson
and Billy Sheehan (Sherinian's bandmate in Sons Of Apollo). Plus guitarists Joe
Bonamassa and Zakk Wylde. In addition, others are welcomed into the fold for
the first time. For instance, there's master guitarist Steve Vai. “Steve Vai
has always been on my hit list. But it was when I played keyboards on the
Generation Axe tour of Asia in 2017 that I asked him to play on my record,
which he gladly accepted” Also present are Sons Of Apollo bandmate Ron
'Bumblefoot' Thal (Sons Of Apollo) and Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth).
“Kiko and I have known one another for about 20 years. But
this is the first time I've had the opportunity to play with him.”
The album features 8 tracks, including a cover of Buddy
Miles ‘Them Changes’, and will be released as a Limited Edition Digipak CD,
180g LP + CD & as Digital Album. Find the full track-listing below:
1. The Phoenix
2. Empyrean Sky
3. Clouds of Ganymede
4. Dragonfly
5. Temple
of Helios
6. Them Changes
7. Octopus Pedigree
8. Pesadelo
Pre-order the album here: https://dereksherinian.lnk.to/ThePhoenix
Derek Sherinian’s far ranging talents have been much in
evidence through the music of Alice Cooper (who once called him “The Caligula
of keyboards”), Dream Theater, Black Country Communion and current band Sons Of
Apollo. Moreover, proving just how much he is demand to work with rock royalty,
Sherinian has also toured and recorded extensively with KISS, and Billy Idol,
proving his classic and hard rock pedigree, whilst also being voted #9 in Prog
Magazines greatest keyboardists of all time.
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