In a rare break from his day job as the bass player with Status Quo, John 'Rhino' Edwards releases Black Widows, the first single from his new solo album Rhino's Revenge II, on December 18.
The thunderous Black Widows is a socio-political tale about Chechen suicide bombers and contains the prophetic line "what's over there is coming over here".
To accompany Black Widows the band have created a live video which can be viewed at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwTrIxsZivw&feature=youtu.be
Rhino's Revenge have also announced a 10 date UK tour in February 2016 with support coming from Eddie & The Hot Rods and Nine Below Zero.
February 2016 Tour:
February 11 - Thursday - London - 229 Venue**
February 12 - Friday - Southampton ' 1865*
February 13 - Saturday ' Bristol - The Tunnels**
February 14 - Sunday ' Cardiff - The Globe**
February 16 - Tuesday ' York ' Fibbers**
February 17 - Wednesday - Manchester - Academy 3**
February 18 - Thursday ' Kendal - Bootleggers Bar**
February 19 - Friday ' Liverpool - O2 Academy 2
February 20 - Saturday ' Wolverhampton - Slade Rooms*
February 21 - Sunday ' Glasgow ' Ivory Blacks**
(Supported by Eddie & The Hot Rods** or Nine Below Zero*).
Released by Molano Music, Rhino's Revenge II is an energetic and diverse album that celebrates music, and comes 15 years after the band's debut album.
Rhino's Revenge lI was recorded in '11 days of pure magic' with his sons Max on drums and Freddie on guitar, and multi-instrumentalist Matthew Starritt. Rhino's daughter, Mae, also contributed backing vocals to the album, produced by Mike Paxman (Judie Tzuke, Uriah Heep, Asia, Status Quo).
"I play Rhino Rock, Thug Rock, Animal Rock, Heavy Rock, Pop Rock, but with the main focus on the lyrics and the songs. It's rabble-rousing rock 'n roll."
Rhino's Revenge II is an aural treat, with no calculated image or reliance on nostalgia: instead Rhino and the band have created an atmosphere based around strong material and succeed in immersing listeners into the ambiance they have made. The album is the perfect manifestation of John 'Rhino' Edwards' immutable wit, sadness, quiet anger and charm.
Along with Black Widows, the album features 11 further songs that deal with a wide range of subjects from vacuous aspects of modern life though to man's best friend.
This is a quintessentially English album and there's something indefinable but very special about Rhino's Revenge II that makes it irresistible. Rhino Edwards, a confessed musicoholic, has created a truly honest album which 'kicks like a mule' ; a rare commodity in today's world.
To order Rhino's Revenge II go to www.rhinosrevenge.com
What the critics have said about Rhino's Revenge ll
'Cheekily honest and infectiously catchy.'
Classic Rock
'One of the most enjoyable albums we've heard in yonks and an unexpected entry into my top 10 of 2015 list.' -Cack Blabbath
'Rhino's Revenge 2 is a great album with a great band and I would highly recommend buying it.'
- Demonszone
'It's sure to appeal to Quo fans but you can extend that to anybody else who likes no-frills music interspersed with intelligent and witty lyrics . Well worth a listen' - Fireworks
'Not just for fans of Quo.....if you want a good time eclectic rock n roll album then this is a must.'
All About The Rock
'Thoroughly compelling and addictive.'
Rock and Roll Report
Rhino's Revenge European Tour, February 2016:
February 26 ' Friday - Duisburg, Germany - Das Parkhaus
February 27 ' Saturday - Frieschepalen, Netherlands ' Ma Kelly's
February 28 ' Sunday ' Lambres-Lez-Douai, France ' Espace Helios
NB: More European shows to be added.
Rhino's Revenge Is:
John 'Rhino' Edwards: Vocals & Bass
Matthew Starritt: Rhythm Guitar, Vocals, Harp
Freddie Edwards: Lead Guitars
Max Edwards: Drums
