Category: SMITH / KOTZEN

SMITH / KOTZEN – Better Days EP (2021)

BMG will release a limited-edition 1-inch black vinyl of four previously unreleased tracks by Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen’s project SMITH/KOTZEN on November 26 in conjunction with international Record Store Day’s Black Friday event.
The “Better Days” EP reflects the ongoing strength of the dynamic writing and recording partnership between these two world-class musicians, following their eponymous debut album released in March 2021 to media and fan acclaim, charting in the Top 20 in markets such as U.K., Germany, U.S. and Canada, a tremendous accomplishment for an inaugural collaboration project.
“Better Days” continues this trajectory with its huge hooks and driving riffs, coupled with the pair’s now-traditional vocal trade-offs building to crescendo with its soaring, unforgettable chorus…

SMITH / KOTZEN – Smith / Kotzen (2021)

Legendary guitarists Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen give rock fans a huge wallop of the good stuff on their new project’s debut album SMITH / KOTZEN. The record is rooted in the free-spirited vibe of ’70s rock and influenced by the blues, hard rock, traditional R&B, and more. The nine-song collection was recorded on the Turks & Caicos Islands in February 2020, produced by Richie and Adrian, and mixed by expert Kevin “Caveman” Shirley.
Smith and Kotzen co-wrote the material, traded off lead vocals, and shared guitar and bass roles throughout these sessions. The end result of all this is a killer melting pot that melds the two musicians’ backgrounds, talents, and life history into a blast of kick ass rock music that’s unique and unforgettable…