PAUL GILBERT – WROC (2026) *HQ*
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What happens when one of rock’s most inventive guitarists finds inspiration in 18th-century etiquette? PAUL GILBERT’s new album ”WROC” turns George Washington’s “Rules Of Civility” into electrifying rock anthems — blending humor, history, and blazing guitar work.
With grooves that smile and melodies that soar, Gilbert transforms old-world manners into modern musical fire. It’s virtuosic, witty, and unmistakably Paul Gilbert.
While the lyrics themes may look ‘old’, musically the songs aren’t believe us. ”WROC” is easily Gilbert’s more hard rocking solo album ever. Riffs kill, the multi-layered guitars ar incledible. Indeed, hearing with headphones, guitar stabs appear over and over creating a marvelous sonic attack.
He may have wielded a cordless power drill for supersonic tremolo picking and a slide to summon the voice of Ronnie James Dio in the past. Still, this latest recording is the sound of a musician defiantly broadening himself into new uncharted horizons for his first vocal album since 2016’s I Can Destroy.
Other than the lead vocals, the album was recorded live over four days at The Hallowed Halls in Portland, with Nick D’Virgilio on drums, Doug Rappoport on guitar, and Timmer Blakely on bass.
1. Keep Your Feet Firm and Even
2. Show Not Yourself Glad (At the Misfortune of Another)
3. Maintain a Sweet and Cheerful Countenance
4. Go Not Thither
5. Orderly And Distinctly
6. If You Soak Bread in the Sauce
7. Let Thy Carriage
8. Speak Not Evil of the Absent
9. Turn Not Your Back (To Others)
10. Conscience is the Most Certain Judge
11. Every Action Done in Company
12. Spark of Celestial Fire
13. George Washington Rules
Paul Gilbert – vocals, guitar
Nick D’Virgilio – drums
Doug Rappoport – guitar
Timmer Blakely – bass
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