Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and Winery Dogs frontman Richie Kotzen will release their new studio album titled ‘Black Light / White Noise’ on Friday 7th March 2025. Their first record in four years.
‘Black Light / White Noise’ features 10 all-new Smith/Kotzen tracks, recorded at The House in Los Angeles, California, with Richie and Adrian handling production duties and Jay Ruston on mixing.
This new album comes four years after their self-titled debut, which included the singles ‘Taking My Chances,’ ‘Scars,’ and ‘Running.’
Smith/Kotzen have released the lead single from their second album, the towering rock anthem ‘White Noise,’ along with its music video.
Adrian Smith comments: “‘White Noise’ is about the rise of social media, how people get addicted to it, the power of it and how we get bombarded with it 24/7.”
“It was actually a riff Adrian brought in,” adds Richie Kotzen, “I then immediately started improvising the melody and the lyric that became the chorus. It had another working title, completely different to what it ended up being and we kind of came up on the spot with that call and answer in the chorus that turned into ‘White Noise’.”
Watch Smith/Kotzen’s ‘White Noise’ music video:
Expressing his excitement about their second studio album ‘Black Light / White Noise’, Richie Kotzen shares: “We’re so proud of this new album - it follows on from our debut and the EPs by focusing on collaborating on riffs, lyrics, harmonies and vocals.
“There’s a Smith/Kotzen DNA now and it’s definitely something we need to get out on the road with. I was pleased to work with my friend Jay Ruston on the mixing of the album, let alone my wife Julia (Lage) – who actually plays on ‘White Noise’ as well as four other tracks.”
Smith adds: “We’re like an extended family now. We have a sound and a vibe, and I don’t think many artists are doing what we do – sharing the vocals and the guitars – it takes me back to those classic bands like Humble Pie & Cream – which is not a bad place to start!”
‘Black Light / White Noise’ will be available in various formats, including clear splatter vinyl (limited to certain retailers), black vinyl, digipak CD, and lossless audio digital.
Smith/Kotzen’s ‘Black Light / White Noise’ track-listing:
Muddy Water
White Noise
Black Light
Darkside
Life Unchained
Blindsided
Wraith
Heavy Weather
Outlaw
Beyond The Pale
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