The legendary Rock band Tesla has released a live album that includes “Time To Rock” and others, all recorded at Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis.
Tesla is a notorious band for one thing; being a high-energy, 100% live, kick-ass Rock and roll band in concert!
“Full Throttle Live” captures this essence from a stop at the Sturgis Bike Rally in the year 2022 at the infamous saloon that hosts many motorcycle Rock and Roll parties, and this inspired the band to put on even more of a Heavy show.
Independently recorded, mixed, and produced by bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon, this new live album truly captures Tesla in pure honest form and even dives deeper into their roots by recording a live version of the 1974 Aerosmith classic βSOS Too Badβ as a bonus track.
Watch the official video for the track “S.O.S. (Too Bad)” through the YouTube player below:
The heavier song choices range from βMiles Away!β to more recent hard releases like βTime to Rock!β and βCold Blue Steel.β But donβt worry there are old Tesla classics captured too like βChangesβ and βLazy Days, Crazy Nightsβ all recorded as Tesla is best..100% “Full Throttle Live.”
βMiles Awayβ is the lead-off single release from Teslaβs new live album “Full Throttle Live.” The guys chose to put this song out first because it represents Tesla and the new live albumβs harder heavier sound.
βMiles Awayβ is a fan favorite in concert with its heavy 6/8 rolling groove and blistering guitar solo. This is also an ironic song choice because the song lyrics are written about being a βRock starβ on the road away from reality and missing home. Check out Teslaβs new live album “Full Throttle Live.” You wonβt be let down and “Miles Away” will take you there.
Purchase and Stream the album here: https://lnk.to/tesla_fullthrottlelive
Tracklist:
01. Miles Away (Live) 06:59
02. Changes (Live) 04:32
03. Time to Rock! (Live) 04:52
04. Breakin’ Free (Live) 05:46
05. Call It What You Want (Live) 04:40
06. Lazy Days Crazy Nights (Live) 04:25
07. Cold Blue Steel (Live) 03:32
08. Edison’s Medicine (Live) 05:59
09. S.O.S. (Too Bad) 02:52
That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. Thatβs just how they are built. Tesla may have been born in the mid-80s, but their Bluesy, soulful sound is strongly embedded in the roots of organic, authentic, 1970s Rock and Roll. The same roots that produced bands like The Allman Brothers, Grand Funk Railroad, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Aerosmith.
The ground started shaking in Sacramento, CA, in 1984; gold country that would soon be producing some platinum. They started out as City Kidd, until a suggested name change to Tesla, honoring the eccentric inventor Nikola Tesla who pioneered all things electrical.
Their 1986 platinum debut album, “Mechanical Resonance,” included Top 40 hits βModern Day Cowboyβ and βLittle Suzi.β 1989βs double-platinum “The Great Radio Controversy” included hits βHeavenβs Trail (No Way Out)β and βLove Songβ. Suddenly, Tesla, who had been touring with bands such as Def Leppard and David Lee Roth, earned headlining status. In 1990, Tesla helped reshape the face of modern Rock music by stripping down to the Five Man Acoustical Jam, an informal collection of their biggest hits peppered with rock and roll classics by the Beatles, Stones and others.
This album produced their biggest hit single to date, a cover of Five Man Electrical Bandβs βSigns.β Other 90s albums from Tesla include platinum selling Psychotic Supper and Bust a Nut. The band continues to record and release material including 9 new albums since 2000 and recently debuted their new single, βTime To Rock!β
Tesla has endured many of the same taste-changing challenges that affected many in the Post-Grunge world, but through it all, their blue-collar work ethic and dedication to the faithful fan base has helped them not just survive, but thrive. Teslaβs legacy is alive and well as they continue to record and sellout venues all over the world. As comfortable, rugged, and dependable as your favorite pair of boots, they endure. Tesla is a celebration of the greatest spirits of Rock and Roll.
Lineup:
Jeff Keith / Vocals
Frank Hannon / Guitar
Dave Rude / Guitar
Brian Wheat / Bass