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In 2003, The Drills started to cause a stir in Hollywood, with their own brand of hard rock with guitar virtuosic undertones. Phil X was at the helm as the lead vocalist and guitar player. Daniel Spree on bass and backing vocals, and Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch) completed the power trio. They remained quite underground and released their first EP, Kick Your Ass In 17 Minutes in 2009. Jeremy had left to start FFDP by this time, so the constant rotation of drummers began.
The Drills expanded their fan base with subsequent albums, which started to grow exponentially due to Phil filling in for Richie Sambora in Bon Jovi for 13 shows in 2011. Phil went on to replace Sambora in 2016 and has been juggling both bands since. It made sense to take The Drills to another level as PHIL X AND THE DRILLS.

Multiple tours and recordings with Bon Jovi inevitably took the front seat in Phil’s career but every time he got a break, he was writing and setting up recording sessions for a new album.
Now PHIL X AND THE DRILLS are back and ready to rock your ears with their electrifying new album “POW! Right In The Kisser“, set for release on March 28 via Frontiers Music. The album features an all-star lineup of guest drummers including Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Ray Luzier (Korn), Tico Torres (Bon Jovi), Brian Tichy, Kenny Aronoff, among others.

Known for their unique fusion of hard rock infused with guitar virtuosity, PHIL X & THE DRILLS have carved out a distinctive spot in the rock world — and they’re kicking it into high gear with this upcoming release.

Don’t Wake Up Dead (Drums: Ray Luzier)
Fake the Day Away (Drums: Tommy Lee)
Heal (Drums: Brent Fitz)
Find a Way (Drums: Tico Torres)
Moving to California (Drums: Jeremy Spencer)
You Sunk My Battleship (Drums; Brian Tichy)
Seemed Like a Good Idea (Drums: Tosh Peterson)
Broken Arrow (Drums: Liberty Devitto)
I Love You on Her Lips (Drums: Gary Novak)
Feel Better (Drums: Ryan Macmillan)
Way Gone (Beam Me Up, Scotty) (Drums: Kenny Aronoff)

Phil X (Bon Jovi) – lead vocals and guitar
Daniel Spree – bass and backing vocals
Drums:
Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe)
Ray Luzier (Korn)
Tico Torres (Bon Jovi)
Brian Tichy – drums
Kenny Aronoff – drums
Tosh Peterson
Jeremy Spencer
Gary Novak
Ryan Macmillan
Brent Fitz
Liberty Devitto
Tosh Peterson

Pre order:
www.amazon.com/Pow-Right-Kisser-Phil-Drills/dp/B0DS2TVBBX