MSG and Survivor singer Robin McAuley has a new solo album, Soulbound, due out on February 28th via Frontiers Music Srl; and the title track has just been released as a single and accompanying lyric video.
“Very excited about the release of another single ‘Soulbound’ the title track from my new and third solo record on Frontiers Music Srl. I can’t wait for you to hear this and I know you are going to love it,” the singer commented, adding: “Give it a like and share it on your social media platforms and I look forward to reading your comments… You guys Rock!!! Play it loud!”
McAuley’s new solo album is said to see his voice “continuing to defy time” while sounding as inspired and powerful as ever. It’s also definitively more guitar-driven straight hard rock compared to his previous albums, but at the same time, Soulbound is said to melodic, infectious, and fist-in-the-air uplifting.
“I can’t wait to share record number three with you all from Frontiers Music SRL,” said McAuley. “Soulbound is a much edgier, harder guitar-driven record than my previous two for the label. In addition, I’m working with a new producer from the Frontiers label, Aldo Lonobile, who brought these songs to life with his kick-ass production.”
Soulbound showcases the respected Irish rock singer’s desire to make a strong musical statement in what is proving to be his most creative period.
Widely recognised as one of the great singers of a golden period in hard rock music. His voice can be heard on albums from Grand Prix and Far Corporation, and of course, on the chart-topping MSG records Perfect Timing, Save Yourself, and MSG. Through these releases, he was introduced to hard rock fans around the globe, who no doubt recognised the inherent talent and skill in his vocal abilities.
Once he departed MSG, McAuley released one solo record in 1999, then joined AOR legends Survivor. He then regrouped with Schenker in Michael Schenker Fest on their recent records Resurrection and Revelation, And of course, in what was an absolute revelation to hard rock fans around the world, in 2020, he came out swinging as the frontman of the supergroup Black Swan, where he joined forces with Reb Beach (Whitesnake, Winger), Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, Dokken), and Matt Starr (Ace Frehley, Mr Big).
After reemerging on the recording side of the music industry with guest spots on Michael Schenker Fest albums and tours in addition to fronting the hard rock supergroup Black Swan, McAuley was (and still is) feeling invigorated and ready to explore even more creative output to let the world see that his voice is still as powerful as ever.
Work for Soulbound began in early 2024, following an intense musical period in between tour dates and studio work. With a slightly different production approach compared to the previous album, his vocal performance has been declared as “simply outstanding”.
McAuley’s backing band includes some of the previous artists who appeared with him on previous efforts, including guitarist Andrea Seveso, as well as some new talent such as guitarist Alessandro Mammola and drummer Alfonso Mocerino. Aldo Lonobile handles bass and additional guitars and Antonio Agate additional keyboards.
Tracks featured on Soulbound are: ‘‘Til I Die’, ‘Soulbound’, ‘The Best of Me’, ‘Crazy’, ‘Let It Go’, ‘Wonders Of The World’, ‘One Good Reason’, ‘Bloody Bruised and Beautiful’, ‘Paradise’, ‘Born To Die’ and ‘There Was A Man’. It can be ordered here.
