Not one to normally travel in the world of prog, rocker Jason Bieler is set to release his new solo album “Songs For The Apocalypse,” under the moniker Jason Bieler and The Baron Von Bielski Orchestra on January 22, 2021 on CD/LP/Digital via Frontiers Music Srl. The album presents a diverse array of styles and finds Bieler working with an eclectic group of musical friends including some notable Prog rock names, such as Todd LaTorre (Queensrÿche), Devin Townsend, Bumblefoot (Sons of Apollo), Pat Badger (Extreme), Butch Walker (ex-Marvelous 3), Dave Ellefson (Megadeth), Clint Lowery (Sevendust), Benji Webbe (Skindred), Kyle Sanders (Hellyeah) and more. A full list of musical cohorts can be found below. For those not familiar with Jason Bieler, he is the guitarist/vocalist/producer of the band Saigon Kick. Yes, the band that had the hit “Love Is On the Way.”
The first single and video “Apology” features Todd LaTorre (Queensrÿche) on drums, Kevin Scott on bass, and a guest guitar solo from Andee Blacksugar (KMFDM), with Bieler handling lead vocals and all other instruments. Watch the video below:
Tracklist:
1. Never Ending Circle
2. Apology
3. Bring Out Your Dead
4. Annalise
5. Stones Will Fly
6. Down In A Hole
7. Anthem For Losers
8. Horror Wobbles The Hippo
9. Beyond Hope
10. Crab Claw Dan
11. Born Of The Sun
12. Baby Driver
13. Alone In The World
14. Very Fine People
15. Fkswyso
Lineup:
All instruments and vocals by Jason Bieler unless listed otherwise below:
“Apology“
Drums: Todd LaTorre
Bass: Kevin Scott
Solos: Andee Blacksugar
“Bring Out Your Dead“
Drums: Edu Cominato
Bass: David Ellefson
Solo: Devin Townsend
“Annalise“
Bass: Kevin Scott
“Stones Will Fly, My Only Hope“
Drums: Ricky Sanders
Bass: Pat Badger
Solo and extra guitars: Butch Walker
“Down In A Hole“
Drums: Edu Cominato
Bass: Kyle Sanders
Extra Guitars: Stephen Gibb
“Anthem For Losers“
Drums: Ricky Sanders
Bass, Piano, Guitar Twanging: Clay Cook
“Horror Wobbles The Hippo“
Extra guitars solos and soundscapes: Emil Werstler
“Beyond Hope“
Guest Vocals: Benji Webbe
Drums: Ricky Sanders
Bass: David Ellefson
Solo: Bumblefoot
“Born Of The Sun“
Drums: Edu Cominato
Bass: Kyle Sanders
Solo: Clint Lowery
“Alone In The World“
Drums: Ricky Sanders
Guest Vocals: Jeff Scott Soto
Pre-order/save the album: https://orcd.co/jasonbieler