GRAND SLAM, PHIL LYNOTT-Founded Rockers, Announce New Album 'Slam!', Share 'Slam Dunk' Single

GRAND SLAM, the venerable classic rock band initially formed in 1984 by guitarist Laurence Archer and Phil Lynott, return with the release of their third album, "Slam!", on March 19, 2027, via Silver Lining Music.

The brand new single "Slam Dunk" is a hard-hitting slice of rock 'n' roll that channels frustration, defiance and a healthy dose of rebellious humor. Driven by a powerful, pace-setting guitar riff and an infectious chorus, the track captures the band's unmistakable energy and attitude, as frontman Mike Dyer explains: "'Slam Dunk' is about losing yourself in a world that's lost the plot — and finding enough fire to laugh in its face. There's hurt in there, but there's a raised middle finger too."

The "Slam Dunk" music video, which was directed, produced and edited by Paul M Green, can be seen below.

Building off the success of 2019's "Hit The Ground" and 2024's "Wheel Of Fortune", "Slam!" stars the statement GRAND SLAM lineup of Archer, Dyer, Benjy Reid (drums),and Rocky Newton (bass),with the quartet delivering a series of passionately crafted classics that rovide the perfect rocking antidote to these fraught times.

There is a timeless groove and warmth to "Slam!"'s songs which creates a feel-good, carefree quality alongside some blistering performances. The swing and roll in "Slam Dunk" also holds one of Archer's many choice solos, while "Lawless" will excite anyone who loves the swagger, smell, and attitude of late-night denim and leather with Dyer's vocals dripping with grit. At a time when the world seems so mechanized and cold, "Slam!" is a searing reminder that organic, flesh-and-blood-created grooves, riffs and dynamics will always rock you to the most positive of places.

But the good news doesn't stop with today's brand-new single release and album announcement! GRAND SLAM have even more exciting news on the horizon, with their April 2027 German headline tour set to be announced soon.

Further details coming soon at www.grandslamrocks.com.

"Slam!" will be available on a range of vinyl variants, CD, exclusive bundles and digital formats.

"Slam!" track listing:

01. Night Train
02. Keep Your Head Down
03. Slam Dunk
04. Give Me A Sign
05. Louder Than Yesterday
06. Venus Butterfly
07. Lawless
08. Tu Corazón Del Tiempo
09. Brotherhood
10. Ride On

Back in the post-THIN LIZZY days, Laurence Archer wrote and performed with Phil Lynott as GRAND SLAM. Sadly, GRAND SLAM was cut short in its prime, with Phil Lynott's untimely death leaving a hole in the fabric of rock music to this day. Laurence went on to make his name playing with UFO but always nurtured a long-term plan to rebuild the GRAND SLAM machine. The debut album was released to widespread critical acclaim in November 2019.

GRAND SLAM 2026 is:

Mike Dyer - vocals
Laurence Archer - guitars
Benjy Reid - drums
Rocky Newton - bass