It's awesome that Maiden's TH-cam channel shared this video...I love that they support all their members' side projects without hesitation. True professionalism without ego.
This collaboration was one of the best musical surprises in recent years. Adrian has always been one of my favorite players, his melodic style and beautiful licks are second to none, and Richie is an absolute monster, with rare combo of insane technical ability and fantastic feel, not to mention his voice, which has almost Cornell-type quality and range these days. Also, big kudos for Julia and Bruno, they are providing rock solid backbone to the band's sound. No one is trying to impose his presence in the overall mix, their on-stage chemistry is fantastic... I hope they treat us with more albums because they simply sound killer.
Adrien, thank your wife for hooking you up with Ritchie. You guys casually get together and just happen to put out the best rock album I've heard in a long time. Hope there's more to come because whatever you guys are doing is working. 👍
Great musicians who don't make music for competition or ego, but for friendly collaboration, fantastic song writing and most importantly, entertaining fun. Enjoy the music. Stay safe all. Peace
Love to hear how this album came about so organically and it shows, sounds like a true collaboration. From the seamless swapping of lead vocals and solos to the memorable melodies, the songwriting here is rich and harkens back to the classic rock I remember loving from the 70s. So far, best release of 2021.
Met kotzen at NAMM when he did a meet and greet, and he came off like a diva who wanted no part of being there. Doug Pinnick from Kings X was at the same meet and greet, and was super nice, and happy to meet everyone.
Very surprised at the quality of this record. Heard the whole record once and immediately went and purchased it. This is a classic from top to bottom. Solar Fire is my favorite, but I really like the whole record and have listened to it several times now. Really didn't know Adrian could sing like he does. And both are amazing bass players as well. Richie is just an overall song writing beast. Don't believe me go and listen to his 50 for 50 "birthday" disc. Spend the money and get the Smith/Kotzen cd or record. You will not be disappointed!
Wow !! This 59 year old Rocker is Rocking to all your music . BRAVO to you two !!! I'm gonna share...share...share... Thank you for being who you are...my kind of Deciples.❤✨👍❤
Wow understated commentary Wow.These guys are my favorite band right now -they just craft THE best songs-tone,words,vocals,guitar 100% Awesome. As a guitarist they are the best of the future of Rock/Blues!And wow regular guys!!
Stumbled across SK on my suggested play list and stopped and said wait this is different. Who are these guys... Huge fan of this record and theses guys. Glad they are making more music. This is killer! 🙏
This is a brilliant album. The musical chemistry is excellent. It’s great fun be part of a collaboration between two musicians. I once did one back in 2008 with my best friend who passed since then. I believe I can relate to how the development and writing process just flowed easily between the two of them to some degree. It’s amazing what can happen. Adrian and Richie are both brilliant. I’ve been a big fan of Adrian since 82. I hear some Urchin and A.S.A.P. in here which translates to I hear Adrian. Only Adrian sounds like Adrian. Brilliant. Whoever plays bass on Scar is brilliant. Great note choices. Is it Kotzen? I almost hear a Stanley Clarke essence in that bass line. Either way the entire album is great. This is by far the best rock album I’ve heard in many years. It definitely has made the year for me. Thank you guys for bringing it together. Much respect. Best regards.
Amazing! Adrian you are my idol, i've listened to you since i was a teenager! I'm 47 years old and I had the privilege of living the time of the album The Number of the Beast. Thans for everything you have done and continue to do with your partner Kotzen for metal!
What a collaboration! This is just we continue to need in the music industry. Raw and real music. Not a lot of the crap that is out there today! Cheers to Adrian and Richie.
I have to say, these are well crafted songs, the immediate standout, for me on the first few listens has been the vocals, really really good, well done fellas
What an incredible album you both have given us! Isn’t new for no one that you both have had an awesome career in your own road however this work together really kill it. Just can give you both thanks and hope you’re thinking of continuing together and so we can say you ‘til tomorrow. Cheers from Chile 🇨🇱 !!!!
It's awesome that Maiden's TH-cam channel shared this video...I love that they support all their members' side projects without hesitation. True professionalism without ego.
unlike Metallica ;)
When Bayley was Fired,the solo career was supported by Bruce Dickinson 100%...stated by:Bayley.
@@jorgepaul5049 u50
It came with maturity from Iron Maiden.
Wow that great, more in love with Maiden because of that.
Kotzen should be far more known than he seems to be. He is a phenomenal talent. Love his playing and singing.
We still jam to Acid Lips at our house a lot. Love Ritchie
Agree ! 👍
When you're such a musical god that you meet up for beers, go over for a jam, and it becomes a successful rock album 🤩
Exactly :)
This collaboration was one of the best musical surprises in recent years. Adrian has always been one of my favorite players, his melodic style and beautiful licks are second to none, and Richie is an absolute monster, with rare combo of insane technical ability and fantastic feel, not to mention his voice, which has almost Cornell-type quality and range these days. Also, big kudos for Julia and Bruno, they are providing rock solid backbone to the band's sound. No one is trying to impose his presence in the overall mix, their on-stage chemistry is fantastic... I hope they treat us with more albums because they simply sound killer.
Adrian, my guitar inspiration.
Adrien, thank your wife for hooking you up with Ritchie. You guys casually get together and just happen to put out the best rock album I've heard in a long time. Hope there's more to come because whatever you guys are doing is working. 👍
Great musicians who don't make music for competition or ego, but for friendly collaboration, fantastic song writing and most importantly, entertaining fun. Enjoy the music. Stay safe all. Peace
The world is a bit more bright knowing that people like you are out there :)
This is a fantastic record, I like every song on it. It would be a crime if they did not do a tour to support it.
@misteradriansmith one of my biggest guitar influences.
Love to hear how this album came about so organically and it shows, sounds like a true collaboration. From the seamless swapping of lead vocals and solos to the memorable melodies, the songwriting here is rich and harkens back to the classic rock I remember loving from the 70s. So far, best release of 2021.
Well said :)
Two of the greatest musicians writhing and playing an album together. What could be better? How about a tour after this Pandemic is over?
right now i would pay anything to see this guys play at a local club
" Writhing "
@@robhasenwinkle 😂
@@robhasenwinkle Not everyone on TH-cam has english as their language. I'm from Norway and my English is baaaad.
@@smaariseth it seems like your '' writhing ' is OK
Met kotzen at NAMM when he did a meet and greet, and he came off like a diva who wanted no part of being there. Doug Pinnick from Kings X was at the same meet and greet, and was super nice, and happy to meet everyone.
Great Album Of Two Legends 🎸🔥 Adrian Smith is my childhood hero and favorite Guitarist 🎸
Creativity just flows out you like a water fountain!!!!
Great album! You heard Adrian, Richie, he wants more.
Another album please. You both are an godsend.
Two incredible musicians found each other and created a masterpiece 🧡
Love this album, even after listening to it 9 times already! ;) Every song is a masterpiece, they flow very naturally, with a hell of lot guitar.
Smith/Kotzen is for any classic rock fan. Bless Adrian's wife for being a Kotzen fan otherwise this duo may have never happened??
Very surprised at the quality of this record. Heard the whole record once and immediately went and purchased it. This is a classic from top to bottom. Solar Fire is my favorite, but I really like the whole record and have listened to it several times now. Really didn't know Adrian could sing like he does. And both are amazing bass players as well. Richie is just an overall song writing beast. Don't believe me go and listen to his 50 for 50 "birthday" disc. Spend the money and get the Smith/Kotzen cd or record. You will not be disappointed!
Wow !! This 59 year old Rocker is Rocking to all your music . BRAVO to you two !!! I'm gonna share...share...share... Thank you for being who you are...my kind of Deciples.❤✨👍❤
Thank you guys for this amazing gift!!!!
Wow understated commentary Wow.These guys are my favorite band right now -they just craft THE best songs-tone,words,vocals,guitar 100% Awesome. As a guitarist they are the best of the future of Rock/Blues!And wow regular guys!!
These 2 musicians kick some ass playing together.
Currently my favourite album. Both great artists and let's hope there's plenty more to come.
Very, Very, Very cool.
Kotzen is like a good wine, over the years it gets tastier and is enjoyed to the fullest. A greeting from Argentina.
Great album, wonderful collaboration of Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith. Virtuoso guitarists ; and Hooray to you both, forever and ever \m/
Really diggin' the new record. Real music in 2021....YES....Thank you! Great collaboration guys.
Always been a fan of Richie and all the collaborations with other talent artist and a huge fan of Maiden ever since their first album.🤘👍😎
Anything Richie is involved in is great! ✌🏼♥️🍀
Come back to Philly Richie!!!!
I never even listened to one song before I bought the CD. You can’t go wrong with two awesome guitarist.
Enjoying the album in Indiana!
Thanks guys!
I hope this is not the only album from Smith/Kotzen. Love from Indonesia 🇮🇩
This Is Outstanding Thank You Thank You …..
Truly great, watching 2 down to earth guitar heros doing what they really love. This album is absolutely wonderful and organic.
I love both these guys, two of the best, great catchy songs, easy to listen to, ILOVEIT!!!!!
This collab is the future of Rock & Roll. Mark my words!
I agree!!!!
This album is fresh air for these days!! Buy it is a MUST!! 🤩
The album is great! I dig the collaboration, we need more!
A top album. Great chemistry. Hopefully more to come
Masters... period!
I'm hooked, guys.
As simple as that.
Adrian has a great voice.
By far, one of the best albums of the year. HANDS DOWN!!! Best musicians out there! Super talented 🎸🎸
Great music from great musicians ! Up the Smith/Kotzen !
Stumbled across SK on my suggested play list and stopped and said wait this is different. Who are these guys... Huge fan of this record and theses guys. Glad they are making more music. This is killer! 🙏
Nice to see Adrian recording different songs
This is great these guys are to cool and natural energy.
This is a brilliant album. The musical chemistry is excellent. It’s great fun be part of a collaboration between two musicians. I once did one back in 2008 with my best friend who passed since then. I believe I can relate to how the development and writing process just flowed easily between the two of them to some degree. It’s amazing what can happen. Adrian and Richie are both brilliant. I’ve been a big fan of Adrian since 82. I hear some Urchin and A.S.A.P. in here which translates to I hear Adrian. Only Adrian sounds like Adrian. Brilliant. Whoever plays bass on Scar is brilliant. Great note choices. Is it Kotzen? I almost hear a Stanley Clarke essence in that bass line. Either way the entire album is great. This is by far the best rock album I’ve heard in many years. It definitely has made the year for me. Thank you guys for bringing it together. Much respect. Best regards.
showoff...
Well, they certainly succeeded in creating memorable songs. The whole album is really catchy.
Amazing! Adrian you are my idol, i've listened to you since i was a teenager! I'm 47 years old and I had the privilege of living the time of the album The Number of the Beast. Thans for everything you have done and continue to do with your partner Kotzen for metal!
Can’t wait
Great album here in Philadelphia
There best thing I heard by these times !!!! Thanks to both of U guys !!!!
Beautiful collaboration. Good stuff guys
Two awesome musicians and not to mention what a killer album it is!!
OH....Please do more....it's freakin' AWESOME!
This album is the sign of the 2021 return to normal here in America!!! New sound for 2021!!
毎日、アルバム聴いてます。
2人が一緒に奏るなんて信じられかったです。
夢のようなアルバムです。日本に是非来てライブやってください。
Fantastic stuff!!! What a great album
This album is a pleasant surprise. For what it’s worth, I really recommend it.
I really love your new songs! What an EPIC album! 💜🔥🎸
This is some very original stuff !! Great vocals together and apart . Something here to sink your musical soul into . Love it !!
Such a tasty album 👍 Two great musicians!
Fantastic album!
Hands down the best album put out in 2021. I've seen some of the recent TH-cam videos from the first live gigs and it sounds even better live.
It's a great album full of awesome rock tunes. Scars is a masterpiece though. Can't stop listening to it.
Solar Flare is a blast, the album is a masterpiece but if they decide to release a second one, I would like more up speed songs like this.
Great synergy between those 2 guys. Excellent first album. Really enjoying and discovering the music. Very well done. \m/\m/
This collaboration is so coool!
Killer tunes well done.\m/.
Fantastic collaboration and a cracking album!!
so they are soulmates, smith and kotzen. I like it :)
Great record guys. Super happy to support such great music.
Thank you.. stunning album.
What a collaboration! This is just we continue to need in the music industry. Raw and real music. Not a lot of the crap that is out there today! Cheers to Adrian and Richie.
this album is pure miracle this year. Thank you very much!!
Smith Kotzen and they wives are Big 4!
Killer album!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
I have to say, these are well crafted songs, the immediate standout, for me on the first few listens has been the vocals, really really good, well done fellas
Great Album start to finish! Adrian and Ritchie have great chemistry and it shows. The songs just flow
Its a great record👍
Great music, great duo, keep it going dudes!
The album is awesome!!! Can’t stop listening to it!🤘I hope they mean it about collaborating again.
Great vocals, beautiful melodies and guitar solos. Love it!
this is a great album!!! 👏👏👏👏👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻♥️♥️♥️🇮🇹
Purchased mine yesterday. Can't wait!
Brilliant album lets hope there's many more 🤘🤘🤞🔊
Damn, I never knew this combo existed! I must live under a rock.
Kick ass album! Just got it and haven't stopped listening to it.
Two genius...Smith is god..
Is one of the greatest records I've ever heard!!!!
I love the album ! I play it loud as hell in the car all the time😘🤪
Whoa didn't even know these two hung out, very cool.
What an incredible album you both have given us! Isn’t new for no one that you both have had an awesome career in your own road however this work together really kill it. Just can give you both thanks and hope you’re thinking of continuing together and so we can say you ‘til tomorrow. Cheers from Chile 🇨🇱 !!!!
Masterpiece
love it!
Great tune.