Matt Sorum, the Grammy-winning drummer of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, has signed with AFM Records for his first-ever album with his all-star musical collective Kings Of Chaos with AFM Records.
From the Sunset Strip to South Africa, Argentina and Brazil, Kings of Chaos enthralled fans around the world with their ever-changing line-up of Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and multi-platinum artists. If you’ve been lucky enough to score a ticket to a show, you might have caught Billy Idol, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith or Ann Wilson from Heart fronting the band — or even Corey Taylor from Slipknot, or the late Chester Bennington from Linkin Park. And yes, that was Slash on lead guitar — or Brian May from Queen, or Billy F Gibbons from ZZ Top. It’s said to be a party on stage, and everyone’s invited.
“It’s a celebration with your bucket list artists you’ve always wanted to play with,” Sorum said.
The debut album from Kings Of Chaos is set for release in Autumn/Winter 2023. Expect original music and guest collaborations with some of rock’s biggest names — including some of today’s most talented and iconic female artists.
The first single and video from Kings Of Chaos is out now, and titled ‘Judgment Day’, co-written by Slash, Dave Kushner, Duff McKagan and Sorum, who not only plays drums on the drums but takes lead vocals too.
Available here you can check out the video right here at RAMzine.
“Drawing inspiration from the 1971 film Vanishing Point morphed with imagery inspired by Natural Born Killers, Director Brian Cox (Bring Me The Horizon, Cypress Hill, The Misfits) and I conceptualised a man running from his demons on a wild ride to find redemption guided by The Reverend Willy G (portrayed by Billy F Gibbons), an angel (portrayed by Matt’s fashion designer, choreographer wife Ace Harper) on a motorcycle and his inner child. A wayward wanderer searching for the light” said Sorum of the video.
“Kings Of Chaos, to me, is the reason I started playing music in the first place — for the sheer fun of it.” said Sorum. “I’m so pleased to be partnering with the team at AFM. Working with them on the creative vision for the album has been a great experience.”
“Matt Sorum is such an acclaimed rock icon. His clear vision and passion for Kings Of Chaos really impressed us,” added Nils Wasko, Label Manager, AFM Records. “Kings Of Chaos will now come to life with an illustrious list of rock royalty joining Matt, and we can’t wait to be part of the journey.”
Matt Sorum gained fame as the drummer for The Cult, before going onto join Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver. In 2012, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Guns N’ Roses. Sorum is also the founder of six start-up companies and sits on the Global Blockchain Business Council at UCLA. In 2022, he released his autobiography, Double Talkin’ Jive: True Rock ‘N’ Roll Stories From The Drummer Of Guns N’ Roses, The Cult and Velvet Revolver.
