The new band THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE from Godsmack’s Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola releases their self-titled debute album “The Apocalypse Blues Revue” 26th August 2016. Watch below their video for “Devil Plays A Strat” to give a taste of what’s coming up!
THE APOCALYPSE BLUES REVUE is the incredible new project from Godsmack’s Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola.
Alongside Larkin (drums) and Rombola (Guitar) they will be joined by Ray “Rafer John” Cerbone (vocals) and Brian Carpenter (bass) from Ricky Medlocke’s Blackfoot, the quartet honors blues traditions, while etching their stamp on the genre in blood.
“As far as blues goes, Apocalypse Blues Revue is a little heavier, a little darker, and has some punk rock attitude in the lyrics,” affirms Shannon. “We wanted to make something deep that will provoke thought. It had to be evil though. We’re not trying to make it happy. It’s called blues for a reason! It was also an opportunity to show the world what a phenomenal guitar player Tony is.”
Shannon witnessed Tony’s knack for the style firsthand, while writing together for Godsmack’s 2010 offering The Oracle. Burnt out on metal and hard rock, the pair would loosely jam without boundaries. During one impromptu session in their Southwest Florida rehearsal spot, the drummer laid down a slow, simmering groove, and another side of the guitar player reared its head.
“I couldn’t believe it,” smiles Shannon. “I didn’t even know he was into blues or could play the way he does. My reaction was immediate. We had to officially start a blues band.”
The Apocalypse Blues Revue will release their debut album The Apocalypse Blue Revue 26th August on Provogue Records/Mascot Label Group.
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