Swiss Rock band Jack Slamer have previously announced the release of “Mask of Broken Glass,” which will be out on November 27th via Radicalis. The band’s second offering, “The Hour Of The Dragon” is now streaming on all digital platforms.
Purchase and Stream “Hour Of The Dragon” here: https://orcd.co/thehourofthedragon
Jack Slamer comment on the song: “A song of glory – one that could only be sung with a sword in hand. ‘The Hour Of The Dragon’ sounds like an 80s fantasy RPG: a classic hero-versus-dragon setting with a twist. Floyd Rose action, and a naturally gated snare reverb, made with a sheet of metal. Our guitarist Omar read The Complete Chronicles of Conan by Robert E. Howard during the recording sessions in France and drew heavily on those stories for the fantasy lyrics of ‘The Hour Of The Dragon’. The title is borrowed directly from one of the stories in that book. The song tells a classic hero-versus-dragon story with a twist: it’s about not fighting your inner demons, but embracing and accepting them. You come out of that process stronger.“
The upcoming album “Mask Of Broken Glass” weaves tales of fiction and fantasy, carried by vivid imagery throughout. Its metaphors explore the shifting dynamics of friendships and relationships, and the constant struggle to make the right choices in life, sometimes succeeding, sometimes falling short.
Pre-Order “Mask of Broken Glass” here: https://www.radicalismusic.com/jackslamer
Tracklist:
01. The Mask Of Broken Glass
02. Stitch Your Soul
03. Sisters & The Wolves
04. Precious Things
05. Keep Me (Away From My Mind)
06. Sex Glitter Magic Love
07. Waste Of Time
08. Heavy Hearts
09. Echos In The Storm
10. The Hour Of The Dragon
For half their lives, five guys from Winterthur have been shaking up the Swiss Rock scene under the name Jack Slamer. The band was founded in 2007, when the friends’ instrumental quartet; Adrian Böckli (drums), Cyrill Vollenweider (guitar), Marco Hostettler (guitar) and Hendrik Ruhwinkel (bass) was joined by Florian Ganz (vocals). During their first decade, the band developed its own sound and, across two albums, worked its way up from local heroes to SRF Best Talent. From headline shows at Z7, Salzhaus or the Winterthur Music Weeks to festival appearances at Blue Balls, Heitere or Gampel, they’ve been rocking stages all over the country.
With their third studio album “Keep Your Love Loud,” they broke into the Top 10 of the Swiss album charts in 2020 and eventually headed out on a tour of Spain. During the pandemic, however, things grew quieter around the band. Things had to be sorted out, new paths taken, and the situation reassessed.
In 2024, the decision was finally made: it’s far too early to retire the gig outfits! The boys from the neighbourhood are back, bringing fresh wind and bursting with energy after a forced break from live shows. From then on, though, in a slightly changed lineup: Cyrill left the band and was replaced by Omar Fra (guitar). With a new guitarist, the band’s groove shifts too: a little less Woodstock, a little more denim & leather. What remains is the goal: Rock’n’Roll; loud, live, and drenched in sweat!
Jack Slamer at their newest: full of energy, in a new formation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Four new songs were produced in the band’s own studio. Even before these singles were unleashed on the public, Jack Slamer had already turned to producing their next full-length album. For that, the quintet holed up in 2025 at the legendary Kerwax Analog Recording Studio in Brittany to capture their new sound straight to tape.
“Mask Of Broken Glass” is uncompromising, loud, and ready to sweat through every concert shirt. Stay tuned, it’s only Rock’n’Roll, but it feels damn good!
Jack Slamer Live:
November 13, 2026 – Bären, Mönchenbuchsee (CH)
November 14, 2026 – Krempel, Buchs (CH)
January 7, 2027 – Ice Rock Festival (CH)
January 23, 2027 – Salzhaus – Winterthur (CH) / Album release show!
Lineup:
Florian Ganz / Vocals
Marco Hostettler / Guitar
Omar Fra / Guitar
Hendrik Ruhwinkel / Bass
Adrian Böckli / Drums