Ricky Warwick releases lyric video for 'The Road To Damascus Street' premieres online

BLACK STAR RIDERS front man Ricky Warwick recently announced the release of not one but TWO new solo albums next year. »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)« and the beautifully acoustic »Hearts On Trees« will be released as a double CD on 26th February 2016 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. To give fans a taster of the album before Christmas, Ricky has released the first track from the electric album, »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)«.

Listen to 'The Road To Damascus Street' over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/npqBrRDEKEs

Ricky commented on the track: "Belfast has always been the heart and soul of my creative center. The longing for home is a constant for a touring musician and Sam's lyrics inspired me to write the music. I am delighted to finally be releasing this song."

The artwork for the double albums reflects the tone of each - »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy...« showcases the electric rock and roll side of Ricky, whilst »Hearts On Trees« veers more towards tender stripped-back songwriting, influenced by both Americana and, more importantly, Ricky's Northern Irish roots.

Ricky explains: "»Hearts On Trees« and »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)« were written by myself and my good friend Sam Robinson, both albums depict our experiences of growing up and coming from the Greater East Belfast area, not only experiences that have happened to us but historical references and stories that have been told to us by friends and family... in saying that both albums translate those experiences on to a global scale that hopefully anyone geographically can relate to."

The release boasts an array of acclaimed musicians with guests such as; Joe Elliot (DEF LEPPARD), Damon Johnson (THIN LIZZY/BLACK STAR RIDERS), Andy Cairns (THERAPY?), Billy Morrison (BILLY IDOL), Nathan Connolly (SNOW PATROL), Ginger Wildheart, Jake Burns (STIFF LITTLE FINGERS), Richard Fortus (GUNS N' ROSES/THE DEAD DAISIES) and Mark Thwaite (THE MISSION, PETER MURPHY).

Pre-order the double album here: http://nblast.de/RWarwickPatsyClineNB

The tracklist racks up as follows:

CD1 - »When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)«

01. The Road To Damascus Street

02. Celebrating Sinking

03. When Patsy Cline Was Crazy (And Guy Mitchell Sang The Blues)

04. Toffee Town

05. That’s Where The Story Ends

06. Johnny Ringo’s Last Ride

07. Gold Along The Cariboo

08. The Son Of The Wind

09. If Your Not Gonna Leave Me (I'll Find Someone Who Will)

10. Yesteryear

Bonus Tracks:

11. Ghost Town Road

12. The Whiskey Song

13. Tank McCullough Saturdays (Alternative Version)

CD2 - »Hearts On Trees«

01. Presbyterian Homesick Blues

02. Tank McCullough Saturdays

03. Psycho

04. Hearts On Trees

05. Said Samson To Goliath

06. Way Too Cool For Snow

07. Schwaben Redoubt

08. The Year of Living Dangerously

09. Disasters

10. 82

Bonus Tracks:

11. Love Owes

12. I Can See My Life (From Here)

13. The Ugly Truth

14. Hell Or Highwater

15. Eight Bells

RICKY WARWICK & THE FIGHTING HEARTS live 2016:

w/ STIFF LITTLE FINGERS

• 25.02. UK Oxford - Academy
• 26.02. UK Portsmouth - Pyramids
• 27.02. UK Exeter - Phoenix
• 28.02. UK Cardiff - University (Solus)
• 01.03. UK Wolverhampton - Robin 2
• 02.03. UK Leamington Spa - The Assembly
• 04.03. UK London - Forum
• 05.03. UK Northampton - Roadmenders
• 06.03. UK Bristol - Academy
• 08.03. UK Cambridge - Junction
• 09.03. UK Norwich - Waterfront
• 11.03. UK Nottingham - Rock City
• 12.03. UK Leeds - Academy
• 14.03. UK Aberdeen - Garage
• 15.03. UK Inverness - Ironworks
• 17.03. UK Glasgow - Barrowland
• 18.03. UK Newcastle - Academy
• 19.03. UK Manchester - Ritz