Iconic Irish Singer/Songwriter Ricky Warwick is set to release his new solo release Blood Ties on March 14th, 2025. While known for his time fronting 90s cult rockers The Almighty and a re-formed Thin Lizzy which would merge into it’s own band Black Star Riders, Warwick has also had a critically acclaimed solo career spanning nine albums. I have never heard anything from Ricky Warwick that was half-assed and live, the man knows how to command an audience with a no frills, all thrills grimy rock n’ roll party.
The kick off single “Don’t Leave Me In the Dark” features hard rock legend Lita Ford on guitar and vocals. It’s a great duet that encapsulates a good ol’ fashioned rock n’ roll duet without the mush and melancholic undertones. This one is a straight up rocker and it’s exactly what I was expecting when I heard that Warwick and Ford were doing a duet together.
About the single, Ricky comments, “This was the first song written for the album and details the intricacies of love and the battles we fight to stay in it. When you put everything into a relationship and the significant other doesn’t reciprocate, there’s always a huge mental toll, a price to pay on commitment.”
About the duet, Ricky continues, “Lita Ford is a true Hardcore rocker, she’s the real deal in every way. The attitude, energy and professionalism she brought to the video shoot was inspiring on every level… She also brought her famous original Hamer Guitar that dates way back to her time in THE RUNAWAYS. When I wrote the lyrics for “Don’t Leave Me In The Dark” I knew right away the song needed to be performed as a duet. Lita instantly sprang to mind. I’m honoured that she agreed to be a part of it. She absolutely nailed it sonically and visually as I knew she would.”
Lita Ford adds, “When I first got the call to record a duet with Ricky Warwick my first thought was about the legacy that this man carries. From our beloved early THIN LIZZY days up to today, Ricky carries that torch. An era that is close to my soul. Ricky’s image and voice is as dark and mysterious as his black leather and black Les Paul, but at the same time, a super cool and mega-talented artist. When I heard the song “Don’t Leave Me In The Dark” I felt that it would be a killer duet because our vocal styles and images would complement each other. I really enjoyed working with someone who is so talented, down to earth, and has real grit and determination!”
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