As previously reported, two of hard rock’s most notable figures have partnered up for a new project. Iconic vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet of Stryper and legendary guitarist George Lynch of Lynch Mob/Dokken have teamed up to form a new supergroup Sweet & Lynch. Joining them on this new musical adventure is bassist James Lomenzo and drummer Brian Tichy. The band will be releasing their debut album Only To Rise in North America on January 27th, 2015 via Frontiers Music SRL. Sweet & Lynch recently launched a pre-order for the new album via PledgeMusic. The pre-order features various bundle packages for fans and is live at pledgemusic.com/projects/sweetlynch.
“When I was approached to help put together an all-star lineup, instantly I thought of George Lynch,” explains Michael Sweet. “George is one of the most talented guitarists out there and a ‘bucket list’ player for me. George wrote riffs/basic ideas and I wrote melodies, lyrics and arranged and completed the songs. I knew that we would compliment each other’s style. When you add the amazing rhythm section of Brian Tichy and James Lomenzo, you just can’t go wrong with this line-up. It really is a special project and I’m honored to be a part of it!”
From the opening notes of The Wish to the drum solo finish on the album-closer Only To Rise, it is evident that this musical partnership between Michael Sweet’s unmistakable voice and George Lynch’s signature guitar tone has yielded incredible results. Songs Like A Dying Rose, Me Without You and Strength In Numbers showcase the diversity that permeates throughout the entire album. Sweet & Lynch released a lyric video for the 9/11 inspired track September which can be viewed below.
An EPK featuring Michael and George discussing this new project can be seen below.
Only To Rise was produced by Michael Sweet who also produced the last Stryper album, No More Hell To Pay, which received massive fan praise and critical acclaim alike.
The track listing for Only To Rise is:
1) The Wise
2) Like A Dying Rose
3) Love Stays
4) Time Will Tell
5) Rescue Me
6) Me Without You
7) Recover
8) Divine
9) September
10) Strength In Numbers
11) Hero-Zero
12) Only To Rise
Plans are currently being worked out for Sweet & Lynch to play a few live shows in the Spring of next year, making this different than any other supergroups that record together but never play live. More information will be announced in the near future. If the past records of these four musicians are any indication, no fan will want to miss these shows.
Sweet & Lynch on the web:
facebook.com/SweetLynch
pledgemusic.com/projects/sweetlynch
Lynch needs to focus on being in a group, staying in the group, promoting w/ the group otherwise, these projects are as equivalent to bread in a toaster. It only gets hot for 2-3 min …. if that ! An album cover focusing on 2 member, give me a fricken break !
Cheap Trick released many albums with two members featured on the cover. Besides, the cover features four, two of them have their backs turned. And who cares if they never tour? I am looking forward to hearing this record. Michael Sweet and George Lynch together? Amazing. Add in James Lomenzo and Brian Tichy, and amazing becomes phenomenal!
I find it a very interesting combination. I would love to hear some music from these two great muscians
It will be interesting to hear this project but waiting for new music from the Lynch Mob. Eddie any news on the release date for the Lynch Mob EP Sun Red Sun?
Gtrfan,
I posted a story about the EP at: https://eddietrunk.com/lynch-mob-to-release-sun-red-sun-ep-on-december-9th/ and you can listen to some samples there as well. It is scheduled for release on December 9th.
Cheers,
Dana from ET.com 🙂
Ugh, the lyrics to that 9/11 song make me wince. Sorry guys, the music sounds a bit derivative and one dimensional for me. Good luck to them.
these guys are old and washed up they suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck