The previously-unreleased track was recorded in 2021 as part of the “Wrong Side Of Paradise” sessions, and features the lineup of lead vocals and guitar Ricky Warwick, bassist Robbie Crane, lead guitarist Christian Martucci and drummer Zak St. John.
The band’s fifth studio record – which was issued in 2023 – marked its first since 2019’s “Another State Of Grace” and the 2021 departure of guitarist Scott Gorham, who led the group through a transition from Thin Lizzy to Black Star Riders in 2012.
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Black Star Riders released the new single alongside news that the group will headline a special show at Wolverhampton, England's KK’s Steel Mill on Friday, November 15 to commemorate UK’s Planet Rock Radio on their 25th Anniversary.
“As you all know, we have been taking a bit of a BSR hiatus but this is the perfect show for us to come back and play for you all,” says Warwick. “This will be a one off date featuring Jimmy DeGrasso, Sam Wood and myself, and we are very pleased to have Marco Mendoza back into the fold due to Robbie Crane having existing commitments. Planet Rock have gone beyond in their support of Black Star Riders over the years and we can’t think of a better event to come back and play for all of you who have been wanting to see Black Star Riders live again.”
Tickets for the Planet Rock 25th Anniversary Show at Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill are on sale now here.
Get your copy of “Wrong Side Of Paradise” here.
See also:
Thin Lizzy announce Vagabonds Of The Western World 50th Anniversary reissue
Black Star Riders release Catch Yourself On video
Black Star Riders stream new album Wrong Side Of Paradise
Black Star Riders offer free download of Wrong Side Of Paradise singles collection
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