SHOGUN MOJO, Featuring KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER And DAN REED, Announces Debut Album, Releases 'Under The Gun' Single

SHOGUN MOJO, an exciting new collaboration between legendary KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Reed of DAN REED NETWORK fame, will release its self-titled debut album on November 6, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.

The official music video for the LP's first single, "Under The Gun", can be seen below.

SHOGUN MOJO is the explosive new rock collective masterminded by Thayer and Reed, uniting decades of arena rock legacy, musical innovation and pure rock'n'roll spirit. Backed by a Sweden-based and exceptionally tight lineup featuring drummer Robert Mehmet Ikiz, guitarist Roger Öjersson and bassist Jake Nyman, the band delivers a debut album packed with towering hooks, driving energy and electrifying performances.

Reed stated: "In the first single 'Under The Gun'... Tommy kills it, and Bengt and Ikiz lay down a killer funk groove. As for the lyrics, they point at the current trends on earth of more division, more anger, and more fear. I'm simply saying we should be careful of the amount of negativity we populate our lives with, because we just might make it come true. If we bring on dystopia then we better be prepared for the ride".

Thayer commented on the record: "I've always loved doing projects like this because they give me a chance to step outside of my usual world and just create, play guitar and have fun making music.

"Dan and I go back a long way, and it's been great getting to know Bengt and Ikiz over the past year and discovering the chemistry we have together.

"SHOGUN MOJO really came from that shared energy, getting in a room, playing, writing and seeing where it took us.

"There's a great spirit and camaraderie in this band that comes through in the music, and I'm excited for people to finally hear what we've created together."

Reed added: "This debut album is a reflection of all the rock records both Tommy, Bengt, Ikiz and I grew up listening to! Even Brion James from my band DAN REED NETWORK has a co-write on the album called 'Funk Party'! What we captured in the studio is playing live together like bands did in the '70s, and the outcome is a record that's groovy, rowdy funk rock celebration of life. At least that was the goal.

"In a world of A.I. music, we took it back to the roots of having fun writing in a room together and recording in a room together. We hope you feel what we attempted to capture.

"We are often told 'People don't want to hear guitar solos anymore'... so Tommy has a guitar solo in every song!"

Musically, SHOGUN MOJO channels the infectious melodic punch of classic late '70s and early '80s hard rock, blending the anthemic spirit of KISS with the soulful intensity and unmistakable swagger of Dan Reed's vocal style. Fans of DAN REED NETWORK's "Slam" will immediately connect with the album's vibrant mix of massive choruses, funk-infused grooves and feel-good rock energy — but with a warmer, more organic and timeless sound that recalls the golden era of analog-driven rock records.

Raw, dynamic and unapologetically alive, SHOGUN MOJO's debut is a celebration of big riffs, earworm melodies and the enduring power of classic hard rock reinvented for a new generation.

"Shogun Mojo" track listing:

01. Fight For The Light
02. Under The Gun
03. Gonna Raise Hell
04. Fire With Fire
05. Dog Eat Dog
06. Turn It Up
07. Nothing To See Here
08. In The Air Tonight
09. Star Rider
10. Funk Party

SHOGUN MOJO is a powerhouse rock collective uniting decades of global experience and musical innovation. Leading the charge is legendary guitarist Tommy Thayer, best known as the lead guitarist of the iconic band KISS, whose career has helped propel the group to over 100 million albums sold worldwide. Raised in Oregon and shaped by the raw energy of 1970s hard rock, Thayer honed his craft in the Portland club scene before achieving international success with BLACK 'N BLUE and later stepping into one of rock's most recognizable roles with KISS in 2002.

On vocals, Dan Reed, frontman of the acclaimed DAN REED NETWORK, brings a dynamic blend of rock, soul, and storytelling to the band. Reed's career has spanned multi-platinum success, world tours supporting THE ROLLING STONES and BON JOVI, and a creative evolution into filmmaking and visual art after relocating to Prague, where he now balances music with family life and cinematic projects.

Completing SHOGUN MOJO's lineup is a rhythm section rooted in deep musical chemistry and versatility. Sweden-based drummer and producer Robert Mehmet Ikiz contributes a genre-blending approach shaped by performances in more than 60 countries, fusing jazz sensibilities with electronic textures to create a distinctive rhythmic backbone.

On bass, Stockholm's Bengan Jonasson delivers melodic, groove-driven lines forged through decades of playing across rock, reggae, jazz fusion, and Scandinavian folk traditions. A longtime collaborator of Reed and Ikiz, Jonasson's expressive playing and compositional instincts give the band its emotional depth and cohesion.

Together, these four seasoned artists form SHOGUN MOJO — a band where classic rock pedigree, international influences, and fearless creativity converge into a powerful and modern sonic identity.

Co-produced and engineered by Joe Satriani protégé Geoff Tyson and mixed by world-renowned producer and artist Rob Daiker, the upcoming SHOGUN MOJO debut album is a rocking, funk-fueled celebration of life on an ever-growing dystopian world.

Photo credit: Paja Hartmanova