BITE THE BULLET – Looking for Paradise (2024) *HQ*
BITE THE BULLET were originally formed in 1986 by singer songwriter Mick Benton and drummer Graham Cowling. They met in 1984 when they both joined West London rock band “Mother’s Ruin”. Thanks to the legendary Greg Lake, Benton managed to secure a solo deal with Atlantic Records and he asked Cowling to play drums. It’s good to see that their collaboration is still strong to this very day.
In 1986 Bite The Bullet were formed and the music played was in the style of Foreigner, Toto and Mr. Mister, an album was released in 1989 to some quiet success. The music was warmly received and the band earned themselves some radio airplay. Over the years, became an AOR cult classic.
Benton and Cowling always remained friends and they still played in pubs and clubs over the years which brings is up to 2019 when their debut was reissued on CD. It ignited a flame in the two men and brought the original recording back to the forefront again and old fans reappraised the album whilst new fans joined in.
After three albums since they reunited, now 2024 BITE THE BULLET are ready to release their new CD “Looking for Paradise” via Escape Music. The band successfully combine their own unique melodic sound with similarities to Mr Mister and Asia to produce a nice smooth melodic rock pop sound.
1 – Dirty Water
2 – The Others
3 – Looking for Paradise
4 – Find You
5 – Again & Again
6 – Run
7 – Fly the Ocean
8 – How Low Can You Go
9 – Days of Gold
10 – Love Isn’t Love
11 – Rainy Day
Mick Benton (vocals, guitar, bass, keys)
Malcolm Jones (guitar)
Graham Cowling (drums)
Steve Hill (keys, vocals)
Pre order:
www.amazon.co.uk/Looking-Paradise-Bite-Bullet/dp/B0DB5L37FP
