Black Star Riders frontman Ricky Warwick is set to release not one but TWO solo albums next month. The electrifying "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)" and the beautifully acoustic "Hearts On Trees" will be released as a double CD on 26th February 2016 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Both albums are heavily influenced by Ricky's upbringing in Belfast, which he discusses in a new album trailer posted online today. Watch here: https://youtu.be/C9iPfN011vI

Warwick released the title track from the electric album, "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)" last week, which fans can hear over on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/uQkzmMhyHAY

The artwork for the double albums reflects the tone of each – "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy..." showcases the electric rock and roll side of Ricky whilst "Hearts On Trees" veers more towards tender stripped-back songwriting, influenced by both Americana and, ,more importantly, Ricky's Northern Irish roots.

Ricky explains: "Hearts On Trees" and "When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)" were written by myself and my good friend Sam Robinson, both albums depict our experiences of growing up and coming from the Greater East Belfast area, not only experiences that have happened to us but historical references and stories that have been told to us by friends and family... in saying that both albums translate those experiences on to a global scale that hopefully anyone geographically can relate to."

The release boasts an array of acclaimed musicians with guests such as:Joe Elliot (DEF LEPPARD), Damon Johnson (THIN LIZZY/BLACK STAR RIDERS), Andy Cairns (THERAPY?),Billy Morrison (BILLY IDOL), Nathan Connolly (SNOW PATROL), Ginger Wildheart, Jake Burns (STIFF LITTLE FINGERS), Richard Fortus (GUNS N' ROSES/THE DEAD DAISIES), and Mark Thwaite (THE MISSION, PETER MURPHY).

Pre-order the double album here: https://nblast.de/RWarwickPatsyClineNB