Todd Michael Hall (ft. Kurdt Vanderhoof) - 'Off the Rails' (video)

Lean in close, I have something to tell you
if you have a moment to spare
but let me first check prevailing winds
'cause there's something strange in the air

It's kind of hard not to notice the changes
our freedom isn't so ironclad
It's no surprise that so many people
are wondering if our world has gone mad

There is a growing list
of things we dare not discuss
touching on one of them
will surely invite animus

In is out and up is down
I feel our world spinning all around
Left is right and pass is fail
We're going off the rails

Who is it they think they are fooling
slanting things in obvious ways?
If the truth is so damn apparent
then let it see the light of the day

Our sense-making institutions
narrow in a radical way
what is and what is not
acceptable to say

In is out and up is down
I feel our world spinning all around
Left is right and pass is fail
We're going off the rails
We're going off the rails tonight

There is a growing list
of things we dare not discuss
touching on one of them
will surely invite animus

Ο Todd Michael Hall έγινε γνωστός στο "μεταλλικό" κοινό λόγω της παρουσίας του στους Riot V (τα τελευταία ένδεκα έτη). Παράλληλα έχουμε ακούσει την φωνή του σε δίσκους των Jack Starr's Burning Starr, Timo Tolkki's Avalon, Reverence κλπ.

Παράλληλα "τρέχει" και την προσωπική του καριέρα, στην οποία θα προστεθεί λίαν συντόμως ένας ακόμη δίσκο. "Off the Rails" ο τίτλος και αναμένεται σε λίγες ημέρες. Στο πλευρό του Todd ο κιθαρίστας (των Metal Church, Presto Ballet κλπ) Kurdt Vanderhoof...

«Riot V vocalist Todd Michael Hall will release his highly-anticipated sophomore rock album "Off the Rails" via Rat Pak Records on October 18, 2024. Aligning himself once again with Metal Church founding member and guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, Todd offers the listener 10 new studio tracks and two bonus tracks of straight-forward classic-rock-inspired music.

As to the inspiration for the album, Todd explains, "Some crazy things have happened over the last few years, so “Off The Rails” seemed like a great title for a new album. No matter how crazy life gets, music always has the ability to get us back on track and people will find an overall uplifting theme throughout my newest album.”

"Kurdt and I enjoyed working together so much on the first album (Sonic Healing), that we both wanted to create a second album. Off The Rails has the same awesome classic rock energy with great riffs and melodic vocals, but with a bit more emotion interspersed throughout", commented Todd.

Regarding Kurdt's approach to the songwriting on this album, “I wanted to focus on creating guitar-driven music that delivers something outside the realm of what most people would expect from a metal guitarist. I wanted the compositions to stand on their own” explains Vanderhoof. Todd further comments "Give it a spin, crank it up, and let this locomotive take you rockin’ down the tracks!"

Songs like “The Doctor”, "Off the Rails", "Sitting On Top of The World" and “Can't Get Enough" are testaments to the magic that was created when Todd and Kurdt began to focus on their deep love of classic rock icons like Boston, Rush, Styx, Foreigner and REO Speedwagon.

Todd’s multi-octave voice and Kurdt’s riff writing capabilities create memorable songs that are reminiscent of the artists that inspired them to pursue a career in music. With thought provoking lyrics and rock-solid guitar riffs, "Off the Rails" delivers all the power and punch that one would expect from these high-level musicians!»

Artist / Band: Todd Michael Hall
Video: "Off the Rails"
Directed by: Joel K Rodgers
Co- Directed/Edited by: Jamie Brown
Director of photography: Sebastien Paquet

Album: "Off the Rails"
Type: Full length
Release date: October 18th, 2024
Label: Rat Pak Records

Track listing:
01. Are You With Me
02. The Doctor
03. Start With Love
04. Sitting On Top Of The World
05. Part Of Me
06. Off The Rails
07. Time & Place
08. Can't Get Enough
09. Roll Me Over
10. Gone
11. Lone Wolf (bonus track) [CD & download only]
12. One Moment (bonus track) [CD & download only]

Line-up:
Todd Michael Hall - Vocals
Kurdt Vanderhoof - Guitars
Ervin Toucet - Bass
Jeff Bowders - Drums