“Dreams and Lies,” the debut album from L.A. Rock solo artist John DeMena, is out!
The new album features the singles “Eternal Eyes” and “Dreams and Lies,”, with the music video for the former being recognized with several award nominations, including a win for Best Music Video at the Barcelona Indie Awards.
The lineup of musicians on “Dreams and Lies” includes DeMena on vocals and guitars, alongside drummer Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper), Matt Rohde (Jane’s Addiction) on keyboards, and bassist Pete Griffin (Steve Vai).
Commenting on the album, DeMena says:
“In ‘Dreams and Lies’ I wanted to write an album combining the best elements of guitar-driven rock and wonderfully atmospheric and passionate songwriting. I envisioned the album as an energetic yet ethereal universe full of guitar riffs, melodic hooks, vibrant atmospheres, and reflective lyrics that fans of both classic and modern rock would love.“
After a soft release in 2020 that got the attention of several record labels and earned him various award nominations, endorsements with companies such as Ernie Ball and PRS Guitars, and a deal with ADA, John is elated to give “Dreams and Lies” a proper debut – this time with an updated mix and new guest artists!
Watch the video for the title-track through the YouTube player below:
John DeMena is an award winning Rock singer and guitarist from Los Angeles who has worked with producers and musicians of Alice Cooper, Jane’s Addiction, and Jimmy Kimmel among others.
Inspired by legendary groups like Pink Floyd, Bowie, Alice in Chains, Pantera, Radiohead, NIN, and AC/DC—all of whom can be felt within “Dreams and Lies” to varying degrees—John DeMena set out to not put any limits to his creativity while presenting the listener with a personal and modern sound.
DeMena is honored to be featured in the new edition of Spain’s biggest Rock and Metal publication, La Heavy Magazine! Speaking with the magazine about the opening track on the album, “I the People”, he says,”I wanted the song to start with an epic and hypnotic setting, where the intensity and tension would build until exploding into a visceral, energetic riff. The lyrics and narrative reflect on the current political circus from a poetic and somewhat philosophical point of view, making small incursions into concepts inspired by classic dystopian literature. It is also the song I open concerts with and my favorite to play live because the riff and the solo are pure dynamite.“
Tracklist:
- I the People
- Turn Me Loose
- Eternal Eyes
- Bring Out the Rock
- Dreams and Lies
- No Looking Back
- Angel City
- Infinite At All