ROB ZOMBIE Featured On New LYNYRD SKYNYRD Album

September 11, 2009

Rob Zombie makes a guest appearance on "God & Guns", the new album from the legendary American rock outfit LYNYRD SKYNYRD, which is scheduled for release on September 29 via Loud & Proud/Roadrunner Records.

Regarding how the collaboration came about, LYNYRD SKYNYRD lead singer Johnny Van Zant told LiveDaily, "Rob Zombie, we met through John 5 [ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist] out at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. We were out there playing and just became friends. We had this crazy song called 'Floyd' that's on the album. We said, 'Man, that's kind of dark and mysterious; would Rob like to sing on the chorus?' Of course, he said yes. He just directed the new 'Halloween' movie. For him to take his time out of that was cool. Of course, he got paid a lot more for directing than singing on the LYNYRD SKYNYRD album. But it was quite an honor."

Zombie concurred: "It was an honor to be connected to this legendary band in any way. You all know how I love this band!"

"God & Guns" features 13 tracks embodying SKYNYRD's classic sound. It was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee with producer Bob Marlette (SHINEDOWN, OZZY OSBOURNE).

"God & Guns" marks LYNYRD SKYNYRD's first set of new studio material since 2003’s "Vicious Cycle".

2009 marks a key point in LYNYRD SKYNYRD's storied career. The band has enjoyed continued success and visibility in the past few years including a recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Their American rock anthem "Sweet Home Alabama" has passed the 2 million mark in downloaded ringtones. Their last single, "Red White & Blue", reached #1 on the rock chart. Last summer, the band co-headlined one of the most successful tours of the year with their good friend KID ROCK. High-profile appearances, including the show closer at last year's VH1 Fashion Rocks helped to expose the band to a younger audience. With a catalog of over 60 albums and sales beyond 30 million, LYNYRD SKYNYRD remains a major cultural icon that appeals to all generations.

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