The Pete
Roth Trio return with Group Chat, a striking new CD/DVD release that captures
the spontaneity, interplay and fearless musical conversation at the heart of
this exceptional band. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, alongside bassist Mike Pratt
and legendary drummer Bill Bruford, Group Chat is Roth’s third major album and
a release of particular significance, marking Bruford’s eagerly awaited return
to headline performance after a 13-year hiatus, as well as his first appearance
on new material in 19 years.
Produced
by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records, Group Chat presents a
trio that thrives on intimacy, risk and connection. Rooted in jazz but never
constrained by it, the music moves fluidly through funk, contemporary classical
influences and spontaneous improvisation, with nothing treated as untouchable.
Original compositions such as Full Circle, Dancing With Grace and Original Sin
sit alongside collaborative pieces including Part Of The Charm and Looking
Forward To Looking Back, while the trio’s inspired Improvisation on the Largo
from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 underlines the breadth of their musical
imagination. The result is a record that feels adventurous, immediate and alive
– music made in the moment by three musicians listening as deeply as they play.
PETE ROTH TRIO
featuring
BILL BRUFORD
PETE ROTH
MIKE PRATT
GROUP CHAT
available
september 18th
Two-disc
set contains 9-track audio CD and 35-minute DVD.
WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM FORTHCOMING WHILE PREPARING FOR SUMMER EUROPEAN
'FAITHKEEPERS' TOUR'
RICHIE FAULKNER AND ELEGANT WEAPONS RELEASE SOPHMORE STUDIO ALBUM 'EVOLUTION'
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W/RAY SHASHO
Richie Faulkner is an acclaimed English
guitarist best known as a co-lead guitarist for the legendary heavy metal band Judas Priest. He
joined the band in 2011 to replace founding member K.K. Downing. He is credited
with injecting fresh energy into the band, helping revitalize their career and
sound for subsequent studio albums like Redeemer of Souls, Firepower,
and Invincible Shield.Faulkner is highly recognized for his
blistering solos, tasteful phrasing, and use of Gibson Flying V guitars.
Judas Priest announced a major career-spanning collection
titled "The Best of Judas Priest",released on June 19, 2026. The collection traces the evolution of the
band and features 16 quintessential heavy metal tracks.
The band has also confirmed a return to the studio for new
music and is gearing up for their summer European "Faithkeepers" tour.
The tour starts: July 25, 2026, in Monchengladbach, Germany and Ends: September
21, 2026, in London, UK.Judas
Priest is also set to record a New Studio Album sometime In 2026.
Also, Ritchie Faulkner’s Elegant Weapons return with their
sophomore studio album, Evolution.
This quartet of lifelong musicians — guitarist Richie Faulkner
(Judas Priest), vocalist Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, MSG), bassist Dave Rimmer
(Uriah Heep), and drummer Christopher Williams (Accept) — have rallied around a
collective vision. Together they’ve forged a signature style built on
unforgettable riffing, surgically precise solos, bold grooves, and skyscraping
hooks.
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'THE BEST OF
JUDAS PRIEST '
The Best
of Judas Priest is a career spanning collection celebrating one of
the most influential and enduring bands in heavy metal. Judas Priest have
defined and redefined the sound and imagery of heavy metal for more than five
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band’s globally revered recordings, including ‘Breaking The Law,’ ‘You’ve Got Another
Thing Coming,’ ‘Electric Eye,’ ‘Turbo Lover’ and ‘Painkiller.’ Together, these
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THE NEW ALBUM
BY
ELEGANT WEAPONS
ENTITLED
‘EVOLUTION’
Elegant
Weapons, the heavy metal supergroup founded by Judas Priest guitarist Richie
Faulkner, released their sophomore studio album, Evolution, on April 24,
2026.Released via Exciter Records, the album features 11 dynamic tracks ranging
from hard-hitting riffs to classic power ballads.
You can stream or purchase the album across all major platforms
using the Exciter Records Evolution Stream link. You can also pick up physical
media like the CD directly via Darkside Records or Rough Trade.
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