eonmusic: music for life.
  • Home
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Features

Black Star Riders Announce Departure of Damon Johnson.

17/9/2018

0 Comments

 
Black Star Riders are to part with founding member Damon Johnson at the end of 2018. The guitarist, who is leaving the band to concentrate on solo and session work, will be replaced by Christian Martucci from Stone Sour. Additionally, Thunder's Luke Morley will fill in got Johnson on the band's upcoming South American dates. 
Picture
Photo: Press.
By Eamon O'Neill.

Black Star Riders
are to part with founding member Damon Johnson at the end of 2018. The guitarist, who is leaving the band to concentrate on solo and session work, will be replaced by Christian Martucci from Stone Sour, from 1st January 2019. Additionally, Thunder's Luke Morley will fill in got Johnson on the band's upcoming South American dates. 
 
Says Johnson: "3 excellent albums in 6 years with this great band is one of the proudest achievements of my career, and it has been glorious. My family and I have decided to focus our efforts into growing my solo career and I'm excited to be home more to take advantage of working and writing in Nashville. Though I'm moving on from BSR, I will continue to work with Ricky in "Warwick Johnson", and plan on being a part of any Thin Lizzy commitments in the future. Much love and continued success to the entire band and to the incredible Black Star Riders fans worldwide." 
 
Scott Gorham: “I just want to thank Damon for being part of the band and three great records together and I wish him all the best. For BSR it’s onwards and upwards!”
 
Ricky Warwick explains; “Damon Johnson is my bro and I love him. It’s been a wonderful journey for the last 6 years writing, recording and playing live with him, molding, building and making Black Star Riders into the formidable force that we have become. I totally respect his decision, he will always be family. I will miss him.”
 
Bassist Robert Crane adds; “I’m so thankful to have shared this amazing musical journey with our brother Damon. I’m hopeful our paths cross again one day. Love and respect to D.J. and his family.”
 
After auditions last month in Los Angeles with some incredible guitar players, Christian was chosen to take up the position vacated by Damon.
 
Ricky Warwick on Christian Martucci; “Christian Martucci is a sonic force of nature, an insanely talented guitar player and a wonderful human being and I’m delighted he has become part of the BSR family.  His musical pedigree speaks for itself. He will be an amazing addition to Black Star Riders, bringing a new edge and dynamic presence to the band.  I eagerly look forward to writing, recording album number 4 and touring the world with him, Robert, Scott and Chad. The best way to predict the future is to go and create it. The best is yet to come!”
 
Scott Gorham; “I am really looking forward to sharing the stage with Christian.  He is an amazing player and an awesome addition to the Black Star Riders family.”
 
Robert Crane adds; “Much like seeing Chad Szeliga playing our songs for the first time, we all knew from the first chord that Christian was the guy... Straight up, he’s a badass! Let’s go!”
 
Christian explains; “As a fan who’s been inspired by their music, it’s an honor and privilege to be a part of Black Star Riders. I’m really looking forward to this!”
 
Black Star Riders will head down for the first time to South America in November, joining Judas Priest (with Alice in Chains on some dates) for shows in Chile, Argentina & Brazil.  Damon will not be with the band for this run, but his temporary replacement is long time friend of the band, Thunder guitarist Luke Morley.
 
They will finish off the year with some dates in the United Kingdom, which will be Damon’s last shows with the band.
 
The band will then enter the studio in early 2019 to record their fourth studio album for Nuclear Blast Entertainment.
 
Tour dates are below:
Nov 2nd  Santiago, Chile – Pista Atletica Solid Rock Festival
Nov 4th   Buenos Aires, Argentina  – GEBA Solid Rock Festival
Nov 8th   Curitiba, Brazil – Pedreira Paulo Leminski
Nov 10th  Sao Paulo, Brazil – Allianz Park Solid Rock Festival 
Nov 11th  Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - KM Hall
Nov 14th - Belo Horizonte, Brazil - Expominas
Nov 28th  Buckley, UK - Tivoli
Nov 29th  Southampton, UK – Engine Room
Nov 30th Leamington Spa, UK – Assembly Rooms
Dec 1st   Trecco Bay, UK – Planet Rockstock
Dec 2nd  Holmfirth, UK - Picturedrome
Dec 3rd  Sheffield, UK - Corporation 
Thunder Reign As Belfast Rips It Up.
INTERVIEW: Damon Johnon Talks His Six-String Career.
Up Close With Damon Johnson And Chad Szeliga.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture
    Picture
    Rory Gallagher Remembered; 25 Years Gone.
    Picture
    The Waterboys Return With New Album 'Good Luck, Seeker'.
    Picture
    Helloween Postpone New Album & 2020 Dates.
    Picture
    The Bay Strikes Dublin as Testament & Exodus Give One More Lesson in Brutality.
    Picture
    Ian Anderson Chats Jethro Tull's 2020 Plans, and his 'Feud' With Robert Plant.
    Picture
    Download 2020 Comes to Your Living Room as Download TV Line Up Revealed.
    Picture
    Nicko McBrain Pays Tribute to "True Diplomat and Wonderful Human Being" Neil Peart.
    Picture
    Body Count Return with Brutal New Track 'Carnivore'.
    Picture
    A-ha Kick Off ‘Hunting High and Low Live’ World Tour in Ireland.
    Picture
    EXCLUSIVE: K.K. Downing Talks His Forthcoming Return to the Stage, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
    Picture
    INTERVIEW: Everclear's Art Alexakis Goes it Alone for 'Sun Songs' Album & Tour.
    Picture
    Epiphone & Lzzy Hale Team Up For Signature Explorer Model.

    Archives

    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    September 2015

© 2016 - 2020 eonmusic.co.uk

Contact: info@eonmusic.co.uk
ABOUT
  • Home
  • News
  • Interviews
  • Reviews
  • Features