Label Review.
2017 album with 1 bonus track. Nuclear Blast.
Our Overview.
The Black Star Riders grew out of the re-formation of Thin Lizzy. The band's roots go back to 2010 when longstanding guitarist Scott Gorham was re-forming the group. Thin Lizzy played shows in 2010 and 2011, but they also began to write material for a new album to be recorded under the band's name. Gorham and Downey weren't comfortable using the TL name to cut new songs out of respect for the late Phil Lynott. The Black Star Riders moniker was decided on in late 2012, inspired by the name of an outlaw gang in the film Tombstone.
2016 saw the band return to the studio with »The Killer Instinct«'s producer Nick Raskulinecz (RUSH, THE FOO FIGHTERS, MASTODON), at his studio just outside Nashville.
Following on from their critically acclaimed albums 'All Hell Breaks Loose' and 'The Killer Instinct' which have paved the way for Black Star Riders to be recognised as a power force in the modern day of Rock n’ Roll, 'Heavy Fire' will be once again released by Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The band have also brought in Pledgemusic, one of the most innovative and successful platforms of the modern music world, to give fans extra special product and experiences to go along with the album’s release.
Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick says: “Angst, passion, power, glory, love, truth, lies, loyalty – questions that begged to be answered. There's a guitar army coming – and it's bringing the heavy fire.”
Guitarist Scott Gorham adds: “Not many new bands get to record three albums these days. Without doubt this is Black Star Riders’ best album so far. We had a great time recording it and can't wait to play the new songs live on tour in March.”