BLACK STONE CHERRY: Footage From The Studio Posted Online

March 29, 2011

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY are hard at work recording their third album entitled "Between The Devil And Deep Blue Sea". In the video clip below, the band offers you an inside look at the CD's tracking process. Join John Fred Young as he takes you on a tour of Bay 7 studios in in Valley Village, California. See the recording setup and the most important part of the studio, which may surprise you.

"Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea" will be released on May 31 via Roadrunner Records. The "White Trash Millionaire" single, which can be streamed below, will be available digitally on March 29.

BLACK STONE CHERRY, comprised of vocalist Chris Robertson, guitarist Ben Wells, bassist Jon Lawhon and drummer John Fred Young, is a band adept at creating both timeless rock 'n' roll and new, innovative sounds. While the band's last record, "Folklore And Superstition", was a compelling tribute to brotherhood and history, the new album is the summation of a year in the life of the band — every emotion, triumph, loss, romance and everything in between — it's all here on "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea".

This is the first time BLACK STONE CHERRY has not recorded in the South, this time taking up residence in Los Angeles to work with famed producer Howard Benson (THEORY OF A DEADMAN, DAUGHTRY, THREE DAYS GRACE). The new surroundings allowed them to strengthen their relationships as both band members and friends, ultimately a detail that sets "Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea" above previous recordings. The raw intensity that pervades the music on this album harkens back to the early days of BLACK STONE CHERRY, when they were a bunch of blue-collar guys just making music together for the hell of it. The band admits, "When we first began writing music, we hadn't traveled very far out of our home state of Kentucky. Now, ten years later, we've traveled the world and experienced things we never imagined we would."

First single, "White Trash Millionaire", set to hit airwaves in April, pairs Robertson's soulful delivery with the urgent and infectious rhythms of his fellow players. Sure, this is Southern rock at heart; but the concept is universal: just take what the world gives you and make that work. "This album is the culmination of all of the everyday ups and downs life throws at you," says the band. "Sonically, you'll hear some of the meanest sounding guitar riffs we've ever laid down, and at the same time, you'll find ballads that will tug on your heartstrings. We wanted the album's intensity to match that of our live show. We're very proud of this album and excited for our fans to hear it!"

On March 17, Matt Cruz of the Arkansas radio station 100.3 The Edge (web site) conducted an interview with BLACK STONE CHERRY before premiering "White Trash Millionaire". The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below.

BLACK STONE CHERRY is set to have quite the busy spring, with tours with HINDER and ALTER BRIDGE on the horizon.

Studio footage:

"White Trash Millionaire" audio stream:

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