Bang Announce New Album Another Me Out July 21
In addition to an upcoming reissue of their much-loved 1971 self-titled debut (discussed here), proto-metallic heavy rockers Bang have announced their first full-length in nearly 20 years since 2004’s The Maze. Led off by its title-track, Another Me will release on July 21 through Cleopatra Records. It’s been nearly a decade as well since the band first decided to get going again in early 2014, which led to US and European tours, appearances at festivals like Psycho Las Vegas and Roadburn and Maryland Doom Fest, and a generationally-renewed appreciation for their work generally. Original guitarist Frankie Gilcken and bassist/vocalist Frank Ferrara are joined on the record by drummers Tony Diorio (also lyrics) and Danny Piselli, the latter of whom is new to the band at very least on relative terms.
You can hear “Another Me” at the bottom of this post. They’re so much a heavy rock band in my head, the new song actually hits harder than I would’ve expected, but you’re not going to hear me complain about that. Very much looking forward to the rest of the record, if that needs to be said.
From the PR wire:
Legendary Metal Trio BANG To Release New Album “Another Me”
Often called America’s answer to Black Sabbath, one of the most unsung bands in the history of US hard rock music, BANG, is back with a new album “Another Me”! Featuring all 3 members of the classic line-up: bassist/vocalist Frank Ferrara, guitarist Frankie Gilcken and original drummer/lyricist Tony Diorio along with new drummer Danny Piselli.
“We’re stoked about our new album ‘Another Me’ … It was a labor of love that’s been a long time coming … We went back to our roots to give our fans … in your face rock … all killer … no filler” – BANG
Check out the first single from the album, the killer title track “Another Me” – Stream/download the single: https://orcd.co/bang_anothermesingle
With the heaviness of Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, coupled with the groove of Grand Funk Railroad, BANG released three critically acclaimed albums on Capitol Records in the early 1970s before disappearing for a number of years. 2023 marks the 52nd anniversary of BANG’s critically acclaimed debut album which was just reissued last week on a unique, limited edition colored vinyl.
Buy the VINYL: https://cleorecs.com/store/shop/bang-pink-yellow-marble-vinyl/
In the summer of 1971, BANG, a trio from the Philadelphia area, decided to take a road trip to Florida to try their fortune. While buying some rolling papers in the Sunshine State, they learned about a Faces and Deep Purple concert nearby in Orlando. They showed up at the venue and brazenly declared they were ready to go on stage. The concert organizer asked them to set up and play for him. After a couple songs, he told them they were opening for Rod Stewart and Faces. Before they knew it, BANG was playing with Bachman Turner Overdrive, Deep Purple, Three Dog Night, Fleetwood Mac, Ike and Tina Turner, The Doobie Brothers, and even Black Sabbath. Capitol Records signed them, and three LPs were released.
The 1971 self-titled debut album “BANG” is considered an important forerunner to the early Doom Metal genre. Undoubtedly one of America’s heaviest ‘proto-metal’ bands from the period, BANG also had a strong sense of melodic power. The band’s versatility and songwriting skills are second to none. Highly regarded as a cult act by many for years, it’s now time for this truly amazing rock band to be enjoyed by a new audience worldwide!
It’s been nearly 20 years since the band’s previous studio album, two decades in which they’ve overcome incredible challenges, all to bring this epic slab of heavy, melodic psychedelic metal to their still loyal fanbase!
Track List:
1. Another Me
2. Broken Toys
3. Man Of God
4. Clouds
5. Two Angels
6. Drone Pilot
7. Tin Man
8. This Night
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