Hard rock doesn’t get much more electric than this. Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden and Richie Kotzen from the Winery Dogs are back with Black Light/White Noise, the highly anticipated follow-up to their blistering 2021 debut. A powerhouse duo of guitar virtuosos, songwriters, and vocalists, Smith/Kotzen elevate their fusion of blues, rock, and R&B into a riff-fueled rock n’ roll spectacle.

Recorded at The House in Los Angeles, produced by Smith and Kotzen, and mixed by studio ace Jay Ruston, this ten-track masterclass in hard rock delivers on every front. Leading the charge was the album’s debut single, “White Noise,” a storming, anthemic call to arms surging with both players' trademark fretwork and vocal power. It’s a song that proves, yet again, why these two legends command such worldwide respect.

For fans of fine-tuned riffage, Smith and Kotzen need no introduction. Their first album was a love letter to ‘70s bluesy hard rock, blending their distinct influences into a fresh, dynamic sound. Now, Black Light/White Noise doubles down on that chemistry, pushing their creative synergy into even more exhilarating territory. The album opens with “Muddy Water,” an unapologetic blues-rock stomper, before diving headfirst into the adrenaline rush of “White Noise” and its title track partner, “Black Light.” Each song overflows with the kind of massive, arena-ready swagger that defined rock’s golden era. But now it’s sharper and heavier than ever, and built for today.

Powered by the undeniable energy of two virtuosos Black Light/White Noise is an album with soul, groove, and an unmistakable sense of two world-class musicians who live at the peak of their game. The partnership that started in Los Angeles has evolved into something far greater than a side project, it’s a beast all its own.