Rachel Bolan Announces Gritty Solo Era With Emotional New Track “Memory” Released.
- Rock Metal Machine
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RACHEL BOLAN
With “Memory”, the third single before the release of his debut solo album, Rachel Bolan from Skid Row delivers an honest, straight forward track from the upcoming record. The track leans into a more introspective mood, balancing strong melodies with direct, heartfelt lyrics. It reveals a new side of the album and sparks anticipation for what’s still to come.
“Memory” features Rachel Bolan on Vocals, bass and guitar, Damon Johnson on lead guitar, Rob Hammersmith on drums and Matt Farley on backing vocals.
After four decades as a driving force behind Skid Row, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan steps forward with his first solo album under the name BOLAN. “Gargoyle of the Garden State” is a bold, deeply personal debut rooted in the grit, attitude, and storytelling spirit of his New Jersey upbringing.
Produced by multi‑Grammy winner Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Skid Row, Rush, Evanescence, Alice In Chains) The album began as a simple conversation between friends. What started casually quickly evolved into a record that would ultimately define Bolan’s voice as both a songwriter and storyteller.
“Gargoyle of the Garden State is not a project, it is every bit of my soul,” says Bolan. “Like me, it knows when to be serious and also knows where the party is.”
The record delivers several standout moments, including a surprising cover of Oasis’ “Rock And Roll Star,” reimagined through Bolan’s distinctive lens. Expanding well beyond his role as a bassist, Bolan performs most instruments himself, shaping the record from the ground up. Drawing on influences ranging from Brit Pop and Glam to Punk Rock and New Wave, the album reflects a lifetime immersed in music.
“Gargoyle of the Garden State” also features an impressive lineup of guests, including Corey Taylor, Danko Jones, Nuno Bettencourt, Damon Johnson, Steve Conte, and fellow Skid Row members Scotti Hill, Dave “Snake” Sabo and Rob Hammersmith. The album is out on June 12th and will be available as CD Digipak, LP Gatefold, as well as digital and download.
With “Memory”, Bolan heads into the final stretch toward the release of his debut solo album, expanding his solo world with a track that feels honest, intimate, and unmistakably his own.
Track listing CD/LP:
A
Anything But You
At War With Myself feat. Danko Jones
Memory
See You On The Other Side feat. Snake Sabo
Bridges feat. Steve Conte
B
Jet Black Universe feat. Nuno Bettencourt
Big Stick feat. Corey Taylor
Pretty Hell
Rock And Roll Star feat. Scotti Hill
Devil In The White
Walk Away feat. Damon Johnson
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