Author/journalist Joel Gausten talks with veteran Metal guitarist Dan Lorenzo (Hades/Non-Fiction/The Cursed/Vessel of Light/Cassius King) about Patriarchs in Black, his project with drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative/Quiet Riot/Danzig).
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DMC from Run/DMC, Dan Lorenzo from HADES/PATRIARCHS IN BLACK, Jon “JROD” Cioricari got together on a song produced by JROD and rapper/producer Bumpy Knuckles to create a terRIFFic song. The track is called Game Changer. The single is out on all digital platforms.
“Bump, Dan and JROD created a track that is like an adventure. It’s an experience of Rock Riffs and Rhymes” DMC said. He continued
“I wanted to make a statement that Rock isn’t dead…people that don’t know a damn thing about Rock are the ones who are dead! Fun good music is alive! I work with some of the best musicians and artists in Rock and Metal so it’s my responsibility as The King Of Rock to speak up and do cool musical and artistic things.”
The performance video posted today includes DMC, Dan Lorenzo, JROD, former Hades bassist Jimmy Schulman and on drums JoeCalfa.
The footage was filmed at JROD Productions in Pomona, NY last Saturday July 13th by Mitch Saul. Craig CeFola edited teRIFFic Game Changer.
Songwriter/guitarist Dan Lorenzo said, “When DMC sent me the drumbeat a few months ago I wrote the opening guitar part less than thirty seconds after I heard the beat. Between the new Patriarchs In Black album (Visioning released July 19th on Germany’s MetalVille Records) and writing with DMC I’ve having the time of my life at an age I’d never imagined I’d still be playing. I’ve already written more songs for the next Patriarchs In Black in addition there will be more to come with Darryl and teRIFFic”.
What happens when Rock, Metal, Hip Hop, Gaming, Video and Tech get together??? Something terRIFFic!
DMC from Run/DMC, Dan Lorenzo from HADES/PATRIARCHS IN BLACK, Jon “JROD” Cioricari got together on a song produced by JROD and rapper/producer Bumpy Knuckles to create a terRIFFic song. They came up with an innovative creative way to release the song.
The collaboration came together so powerfully something like this needed a unique way to share it with the world.
After brainstorming unsuccessfully for two weeks, the idea for the video came to Cioricari who walked in on his children watching other kids play video games on YouTube.
Cioricari thought, “Why not put music to this if kids are already watching?”. Searching YouTube he found it hadn’t been done before. Cioricari brought his vision to Malik at Good Game Lounge in West Nyack, NY and the end result is….teRIFFic. The track is called Game Changer.
“Bump, Dan and JROD created a track that is like an adventure. It’s an experience of Rock Riffs and Rhymes” DMC said. He continued
“I wanted to make a statement that Rock isn’t dead…people that don’t know a damn thing about Rock are the ones who are dead! Fun good music is alive! I work with some of the best musicians and artists in Rock and Metal so it’s my responsibility as The King Of Rock to speak up and do cool musical and artistic things.”
The single is out on all digital platforms.
Dan Lorenzo the founding member and riff writer of HADES and NON-FICTION is set to release his third album with Johnny Kelly ( Type O Negative) and PATRIARCHS IN BLACK. Patriarchs In Black utilizes different vocalists and bassists in each song. Visioning drops on July 19th via Germany’s MetalVille Records.
Goldmine magazine recently asked Lorenzo to name his 10 (11) albums that changed his life. Lorenzo’s answers are below.
The issue is available now for order through the Goldmine store: https://shop.goldminemag.com/collections/goldmine-summer-2024-issues
Kiss – Rock and Roll Over
I heard this album at my buddy’s house and the next day
I called him. “Hey, what’s the name of that Kiss greatest hits
album you played me yesterday?” I was informed that it wasn’t
a greatest hits album. Dear God.Could one band write and perform that many perfect songs on one album? Life changing.
Kiss – Alive!
Oh my God! They did it again? Actually, this double album preceded Rock And Roll Over. What’s that funny cigarette that dude is holding on the back cover? How was this band playing in front of so many people and I never heard of them? Probably because before Kiss my album collection consisted of 3 albums. Frampton Comes Alive, Ole ELO and Chicago’s Greatest hits.
Aerosmith – Rocks
Another perfect album from another North East American band. So bad ass. I can still listen to this album on a regular basis. Joe Perry wearing the fedora inside the album? Man, I wish I could look that cool and it was easier than putting on make up. Nobody’s Fault. Just…wow.
Cheap Trick – Cheap Trick
A little different than Kiss or Aerosmith but check out Cry Cry. Almost doom! And I needed to learn that bassline immediately even though I’m a guitar player.
AC/DC – Highway To Hell
I distinctly remember playing along with this album when I was in the 11th grade. I would play along from beginning to end, but my guitar sounded a little out of tune. Years later I realized that most of the songs are tuned slightly different from each other. Brilliant move..on purpose or accident?
Exodus – Bonded By Blood
By the time Bonded came out, Kiss was losing their way. I was still into Judas Priest, but the thrash movement was REALLY getting interesting. Scott LePage ( who played on Hades Resisting Success and whose son is in Polyphia) and I went to LaMour to see Exodus. We were told singer Paul Baloff “wasn’t feeling well”. So Exodus performed Infront of 2,000 rabid fans with no
vocalist. It didn’t matter. We all sang the lyrics and a bloody great time was had by all.
Ice Cube – Death Certificate
When Hades broken up after our 1989 European tour I was crushed. I was already getting into NWA and The Beastie Boys, but in 1991 Ice Cube really delivered. A Bird In The Hand. Givin’ Up The Nappy Dug Out. Heavy and brilliant lyrically.
The Black Crowes – The Southern Harmony And Musical Companion
A little different for me. I love this album. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’d look good in bell bottoms, but man-this album rules!
Dr Dre – 2001
I know everybody loved The Chronic-not me! But I can listen to 2001 all day. My metalhead fans my be disappointed to learn that when I’m alone in my car I listen to probably 60% hip-hop. I think
it might make my metal riffs a little groovier than your normal white boy who listens to nothing but hard rock/metal.
Plasmatics – Coup De Grace
Perfect album and the most terrifying exhilarating concert I’d been to. So many bombs going off I had my first panic attack and briefly had to leave the club because I thought
I was going to choke to death.
Danzig – Lucifuge
Are you kidding me? Is there a catchier chorus than Her Black Wings? Jersey proud!
More information at http://www.DanLorenzo.net
Just recently Sh!t Talk Reviews conducted an interview with Johnny Kelly and Dan Lorenzo, discussing about PATRIARCHS IN BLACK’s new album “Visioning”, working remotely, songs named Robert, writing flows and relationships.
Complete topic list:
- Welcome to Shit Talk Reviews
- Patriarchs In Black’s new album Visioning – Writing process and flow
- Using technology to work remotely
- Old school versus new school work flows
- Patriarchs In Black – Visioning – Track by track
- Johnny’s relationship with Bill Ward
- Johnny’s early bands
- Eye Am
- What makes a songwriter or musician “great?”
- The lasting effect of Type O Negative and TON’s future plans
- Type O Negative merchandise
- Cover songs – Modern style and production versus “vintage” styles and production
- Rescue Row pet rescue and adoption
Watch the interview below.
Former Type O Negative/ Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist riff writer Dan Lorenzo (Hades / Non-Fiction) formed Patriarchs In Black at the end of 2021. The project included well known guests on vocals and bass including Karl Agell (COC Blind/Lie Heavy) , Jimmy Gnecco, Dewey Bragg (Kill Devil Hill/Bill Ward) among others. Their debut single “Demon of Regret” came out January 2022 and the full album “Reach For The Scars” was released July 1st 2022. Their 2nd album “My Veneration” was October 6th 2023 with multiple guest vocalists and bassists.
For the forthcoming 3rd studio album “Visioning” Dan Lorenzo has already written twelve new songs. Beside drummer Johnny Kelly it features again a bunch of great singers and bass players, like Dave Neabore (Dog Eat Dog), Karl Agell (Corrosion Of Confirmity), Eric Morgan (A Pale Horse Named Death), Mark Sunshine (Riotgod), Jason McMaster (Watchtower), Kyle Thomas (Exhorder) and many more.
The songs on “Visioning” combine elements of classic doom metal with modern sounds as well as excursions into hardcore/crossover.
The album was mixed and mastered at JROD Productions by Jon Cioicari.
More information:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559097640883
https://www.instagram.com/patriarchsinblack/
Watch below the latest Single + Video ‘Welcome To Hell Again’:
Just recently The Haunted Chapel Podcast. Ep. 13 conducted a video interview with Dan Lorenzo.
In this episode, Johnny and Brittany talk with ‘Patriarchs In Black’ guitarist, riff lord, and mastermind Dan Lorenzo!
We had a great conversation about his love for music, working with amazing musicians, and KISS!
‘Dan from Hades’ is getting ready to release his third ‘Patriarchs In Black’ album titled ‘Visioning’, July 19th on Metalville Records! The first single, ‘What Do They Know’, is out now and the second single, ‘Welcome To Hell Again’, will be released June 7th! Check it out right now! Thank you, Dan!
Thanks for watching! Stay haunted!
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