The Dead Daisies - 'Crossroads' (official music video)

«Back in March 2024 we were inspired by the Fame Studios vibe, lush acoustics and unique musical legacy with so many legends recording their first hits in these hallowed studios back in the early 60’s.

We started jamming our favourite blues songs at night after the rock sessions, Marti hit record and we decided to do an album with some of these standout jams. After all the Muscle Shoals style fused Blues, Gospel, Country and was the birth place of Rock.»

Κάπως έτσι προλογίζουν οι The Dead Daisies το νέο τους δισκογραφικό πόνημα, το οποίο φέρει τον τίτλο "Lookin' For Trouble", αποτελείται από δέκα τραγούδια - διασκευές και κυκλοφόρησε προ ημερών (30 Μαΐου 2025). Πρόκειται για τον δεύτερο δίσκο διασκευών των TDD μετά το album "Locked and Loaded: The Covers Album" του 2019.

Το συγκρότημα The Dead Daisies δημιουργήθηκε πριν από 13 έτη στην Αυστραλία και μπορεί κάλλιστα να χαρακτηρισθεί ως supergroup με βάση το βιογραφικό των μελών - μουσικών (πρώην και νυν) που το απαρτίζουν. Μουσικοί που έχουν θητεύσει σε συγκροτήματα όπως Whitesnake, Dio, Thin Lizzy, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol κλπ. Η μπάντα δηλώνει υπερήφανα «ROCK IS INDEED ALIVE & WELL!!!» και περιγράφει την μουσική της ως:

«Influenced by 70s and early 80s rock, The Dead Daisies sound is soulful and accessible - equal parts of Aerosmith, Bad Company and Foreigner: muscular vocals, bluesy riffs, big choruses, powerful melodies and strong hooks. With stellar musicianship and pulverizing live shows, fans across the globe are discovering the band that is bringing back Rock and Roll!»

Οι The Dead Daisies έχουν κυκλοφορήσει εννέα "ολοκληρωμένους" μουσικούς δίσκους, τέσσερα EPs, ένα live album και μπόλικα singles...

Δελτίο τύπου: «More than just a "making of" the documentary delves into the very essence of the blues, tracing its historical influence and The Dead Daisies' own journey of discovery that led them to embrace this fundamental genre.

Viewers will be taken on a compelling ride, witnessing the band's road to FAME and the moments that brought Lookin’ For Trouble to life in the hallowed recording studio. "Lookin' For Trouble" goes beyond just the studio floor, featuring candid and revealing interviews with lead vocalist John Corabi, guitarist Doug Aldrich, and bassist Michael Devin.

These insightful conversations offer a unique perspective on the individual songs featured on the album, exploring their historical context and how The Dead Daisies reinterpreted them with their signature hard-hitting sound.

Fans will gain a deeper understanding of the inspiration behind tracks like Robert Johnson's "Crossroads", John Lee Hooker's "Boom Boom", "Black Betty" (popularized by Lead Belly and later Ram Jam), Muddy Waters' "I'm Ready" and the B.B. King classic "The Thrill Is Gone", all infused with the band's raw energy and passion.

The film captures the camaraderie, the creative sparks, and the dedication that went into crafting the tracks on Lookin' For Trouble, showing how the band and producer Marti Frederiksen channelled the spirit of Muscle Shoals into their own powerful interpretations.»

Band: The Dead Daisies
Country of origin: Australia / United States
Location: Sydney / Los Angeles, California
Formed in: 2012
Genres: Hard rock, Heavy metal
Years active: 2012-present

Video: "Crossroads"
Album: "Lookin' For Trouble"
Type: Full length
Release date: May 30rd, 2025
Label: Spitfire, SPV, Steamhammer
Format: CD, 12" vinyl, Digital

Track listing:
01. I’m Ready
02. Going Down
03. Boom Boom
04. Black Betty
05. The Thrill is Gone
06. Born Under a Bad Sign
07. Crossroads
08. Sweet Home Chicago
09. Walking the Dog
10. Little Red Rooster