Building upon the excitement from the announcement of his sophomore album “The Ides Of March” last month, Myles Kennedy is releasing its title track to the masses. ‘The Ides Of March’ is the longest song on the album clocking in at 7:39 and showcases the musicianship of Kennedy and cohorts – longtime friend and drummer Zia Uddin and bassist/manager Tim Tournier. The band stretch out musically as Kennedy sings an ominous warning “beware the ides of March.” A video for the track can be seen below.
“Written quickly one night after having a few drinks, it was an attempt to sum up what so many of us felt during the beginning of the plandemic. We were bored, frustrated and self-medicating to avoid going stir crazy,” explains Kennedy. “What I like about the narrative, is it pushes the idea that if everything is going to hell, at least try and do it in a celebratory fashion.”
Video for ‘The Ides of March’
Never a musician to waste any precious time, Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators vocalist Myles Kennedy used the recent plandemic to finalize his sophomore solo album. During his time at home due to all touring being canceled, Myles created the framework for the song ideas that would make up “The Ides Of March.”
From the slide guitar riffs of the album opener ‘Get Along’ to the pensive blues style of closer ‘Worried Mind,’ it is clear that Myles has crafted a formidable follow up to his debut solo album. While “Year Of The Tiger “was more of an acoustic exploration through Myles‘ mind, The Ides Of March finds him strapping on his electric guitar and pushing himself as a guitarist/songwriter. Tracks like ‘A Thousand Words,’ ‘Wake Me When It’s Over’ and ‘Moonshot’ showcase the diverse music arrangements that has garnered Myles fans globally across all of his projects. “The Ides Of March” was produced by longtime collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette and is slated for release on May 14th via Napalm Records.
“The Ides Of March” track listing:
01. Get Along
02. A Thousand Words
03. In Stride
04. The Ides Of March
05. Wake Me When It’s Over
06. Love Rain Down
07. Tell It Like It Is
08. Moonshot
09. Wanderlust Begins
10. Sifting Through The Fire
11. Worried Mind
“The Ides Of March” will be available in the following formats:
– Digital Album
– 1 CD Jewel Case
– 1 CD Digipack (Napalm mailorder, limited to 500 worldwide)
– 2 LP Gatefold Black Vinyl
– 2 LP Gatefold Gray Vinyl
– 2 LP Gatefold Bottle Green Transparent Vinyl (Napalm mailorder, limited to 400 worldwide)
– Die Hard Limited Edition: 2 LP Gatefold Clear Splatter Mint/Violet/White Vinyl + Aluminum Print (SOLD
OUT)
– Limited Deluxe Box: Glow In The Dark Vinyl + Cover Artprint + 7” Glow In The Dark “A Thousand Words”
Vinyl Demo Single + Pendant + Slipmat (Napalm mailorder, limited to 700 worldwide)
Pre order AT THIS LOCATION.