{"id":83974,"date":"2020-07-10T00:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T23:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/?p=83974"},"modified":"2020-07-10T14:27:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-10T13:27:21","slug":"news-tokyo-motor-fist-release-second-studio-album-lions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/news-tokyo-motor-fist-release-second-studio-album-lions\/","title":{"rendered":"TOKYO MOTOR FIST Release Second Studio Album \u2018Lions\u2019 (July 10th, 2020) | News @ Metal Forces Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

TOKYO MOTOR FIST Release Second Studio Album \u2018Lions\u2019<\/strong><\/span>
\nJuly 10th, 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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New Jersey-based melodic rock group Tokyo Motor Fist issued second full-length studio album Lions<\/em> on July 10th, 2020 through Frontiers Music Srl.<\/p>\n

Lions<\/em> was written and produced by Steve Brown, mixed by Bruno Ravel, and mastered by Maor Applebaum. <\/p>\n

The album\u2019s title track features a guest keyboard solo from Dennis DeYoung (ex-Styx), while the song \u2018Sedona\u2019 contains a guest saxophone contribution from Mark Rivera (Billy Joel). <\/p>\n

On the making of the new album, guitarist Steve Brown said: \u201cFrom day one when I put together Tokyo Motor Fist, I knew that this was a genuine rock group, not a fake cash grab project, a so-called super-group or imaginary band that makes one record and never plays live… Tokyo Motor Fist is the REAL DEAL! Our debut release proved that, our live shows cemented that fact, and the worldwide response and success to the debut was so overwhelming that a follow-up record was a sure thing.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere we present you with Lions<\/em>…next level stuff for the band, as you will hear. It\u2019s a great feeling after 30 years of making records to be at the top of my game as a writer, singer, player, and producer. So proud of my band… Ted [Poley, vocals], Chuck [Burgi, drums] and Greg [Smith, bass] all delivered incredible performances and took my songs to a higher ground.<\/p>\n

\u201cI brought in my rock \u2019n\u2019 roll brother, the great Bruno Ravel, to mix Lions<\/em>. He is without a doubt one of the most talented all around musicians \/ producers I know. His expertise and ears took this album over the top. It was mastered by Maor Appelbaum, who did a fantastic job. It sounds brilliant! Lastly, we are on the best label in the business, Frontiers Records! My friend, Serafino Perugino allowed Tokyo Motor Fist the extra time and the support needed to make the record of our dreams.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t wait for you all hear this. Tokyo Motor Fist Lions<\/em> is the positive and feel good record the world needs right now. It\u2019s gonna Blow Your Mind!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

Ted Poley added: \u201cCouldn\u2019t be prouder to be a part of such an amazing band! The new album is absolutely stunning! Steve Brown\u2019s songwriting has hit a new high. Lions<\/em> contains some of my favourite songs that I have ever sung on in my career. The Tokyo Motor Fist rhythm section of Chuck and Greg are an unstoppable dream team. This record should come with a warning label because you will be singing along with it for days! The hooks just keep coming! And we hope that you will too!\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Chuck Burgi stated: \u201cOur new album Lions<\/em> is by far and away the best<\/em> album I\u2019ve ever had the pleasure to play on! Each and every song is outstanding and this new record reaches new sonic and songwriting heights yet achieved in my career! A-a-a-a-and you can quote me on this!!!\u201d<\/p>\n

Finally, Greg Smith commented: \u201cI absolutely loved our first album, but this one is a game changer for this band! The songs, playing, and soul of this group are definitely captured on this record. It was an absolute pleasure to be there when the legendary Dennis DeYoung recorded his cameo on the album\u2019s namesake tune, \u2018Lions\u2019. He took an already great song to the next level. I can\u2019t wait to perform these tunes with my Tokyo Motor Fist brothers in the hopefully near future! I hope you all enjoy this album as much as I did playing on it!\u201d<\/p>\n

The track listing is as follows:<\/p>\n

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01. \u2018Youngblood\u2019
\n02. \u2018Monster In Me\u2019
\n03. \u2018Around Midnight\u2019
\n04. \u2018Mean It\u2019
\n05. \u2018Lions\u2019
\n06. \u2018Decadence On 10th Street\u2019
\n07. \u2018Dream Your Heart Out\u2019
\n08. \u2018Blow Your Mind\u2019
\n09. \u2018Sedona\u2019
\n10. \u2018Look Into Me\u2019
\n11. \u2018Winner Takes All\u2019<\/p>\n

Tokyo Motor Fist\u2019s line-up is as follows:<\/p>\n

Ted Poley (vocals, Danger Danger)
\nSteve Brown (guitars and vocals, Trixter)
\nGreg Smith (bass)
\nChuck Burgi (drums)<\/p>\n

A music video was filmed for the track \u2018Youngblood\u2019. In addition, an official animated lyric video was created for the song \u2018Around Midnight\u2019. Both clips can be viewed below.<\/p>\n

Tokyo Motor Fist\u2019s self-titled debut studio record was released<\/a> in February 2017 via Frontiers Music Srl.<\/p>\n

Promotional photograph by Ron Akiyama.<\/em><\/p>\n