Guitar icon George Lynch will release his sophomore instrumental album, “Guitars At The End Of The World”, via Rat Pak Records on September 8
The LP, which features 10 all-new studio tracks along with three new bonus tracks, is the highly anticipated follow-up to George Lynch‘s 2021 opus “Seamless”, which fans of the shred-master embraced with open arms.
“Guitars At The End Of The World” features pro drumming legend Curt “Kirkee B.” Bisquera, who has worked with such greats as Elton John, Mick Jagger and Tom Petty, and also features renowned bassist Tony Franklin, who is known for his work with THE FIRM, Jimmy Page and Kenny Wayne Sheperd. Also appearing is LYNCH MOB drummer Jimmy D’Anda on the track “The Crucible”.
Regarding George Lynch‘s approach to instrumental albums, the virtuoso states: “I always focus on creating guitar-driven music that delivers something outside the realm of what most people would expect, coming from a semi-redeemed ’80s hair shredder. I want my instrumental records to be challenging, but not exhausting; personal, without being belligerently self-indulgent, include a fair amount of guitar histrionics, and pay tribute to the masters without making it sound like I’m competing to be the end-all summation of all guitar legacies that preceded me. I also wanted the underlying music to be more than vehicles for solos, I want the compositions to stand on their own.”
George Lynch “Guitars At The End Of The World” track listing:
01. The Knowing
02. Psycho Beta
03. The Crucible
04. The Passage
05. Borracho Boogie Delux
06. Shadow Of The Needle
07. The Wolf
08. Serpentarium
09. The Ritual
10. Contraflow
Bonus tracks (CD and digital versions only)
11. Tone Bender
12. Brilliant Lion From The Second Mountain
13. Bitches Be Trippin’
For the recording of “Seamless”, Lynch was backed by D’Anda and bassist Eric Loiselle.
Produced by George Lynch, “Seamless” included three bonus tracks that were added to the album after the extra tracks were presented to the label.
Having entered the music scene in 1977, Lynch has undeniably earned a place among the most celebrated guitar players of all time. His contributions to bands like DOKKEN and LYNCH MOB have cultivated a dedicated following worldwide. Displaying his exceptional creativity and musicianship, Lynch’s talent has graced more than 50 albums since 1982, and in 2022, he proudly commemorated his 45th anniversary as a professional musician.
Lynch’s musical journey in recent times has seen him venture into various projects, collaborating with different bands like LYNCH MOB, KXM, SWEET & LYNCH, THE END MACHINE, and DIRTY SHIRLEY. Among his latest endeavors was the release of “Heavy Hitters,” a remarkable collaboration with his former DOKKEN bandmate Jeff Pilson. Together, they transformed popular pop music classics into captivating metal anthems through a collection of studio recordings.
