Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen Release Expanded Deluxe Digital Version of Black Light / White Noise Album

Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, the renowned guitar duo, have released an expanded deluxe digital version of their second album, Black Light / White Noise. The new edition includes two additional tracks, All The Way Down and The Grind, previously exclusive to the Japanese CD release. The album, which received critical acclaim upon its original release last year, features the recent single Blindsided and topped the UK Official Rock & Metal Chart. To learn more, visit the official website for Smith/Kotzen.
The duo is set to embark on a headline tour in the UK and Europe, starting in Madrid on February 3. The tour will cover various UK cities before moving on to mainland Europe, with South American dates planned for April. Adrian Smith expressed excitement about the upcoming shows, highlighting the exceptional musicians in the band and the raw energy of their new songs. He emphasized that the live performances will capture the heaviness and intensity of tracks like Blindsided and White Noise.
Smith and Kotzen were thrilled with the positive reception of Black Light / White Noise, describing it as a progression from their previous work. The album is noted for its cohesiveness, focus, and heavier sound compared to their debut. Richie Kotzen shared his enthusiasm for playing the new music on bigger stages and reaching a wider audience in the UK, Europe, and South America. The duo looks forward to connecting with fans and delivering electrifying performances at their upcoming shows.
The tour dates for Smith/Kotzen in February are as follows:
- February 12: Nottingham, Rock City
- February 13: Manchester, O2 Ritz
- February 15: Glasgow, SWG3 Galvanizers
- February 17: Wolverhampton, KK's Steel Mill
- February 18: Southampton, The 1865
- February 20: Bristol, O2 Academy
- February 21: London, O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire
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