The duo formed by Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr.Big, The Winery Dogs) returns to the forefront of rock with a new release: the cinematic music video for “Blindsided”, one of the most outstanding cuts from their acclaimed second album ‘Black Light / White Noise’. The song explores an elegant and powerful Hard Rock, with marked riffs and memorable melody. It is a direct, emotive song, full of guitar power.
New music video: “Blindsided”.
“Blindsided” not only stands out musically: it does so visually as well.
The music video offers a cinematic approach that accompanies the emotional tone of the song. The band combines:
- high impact images
- dark and stylized aesthetics
- intense and sober atmosphere
The result is a video that enhances the theme and evidences the duo’s artistic maturity.
About Smith/Kotzen and the high-caliber alliance
Smith and Kotzen joined forces in 2021 with their first album, immediately placing in the Top 20 in the UK and gaining wide recognition in Europe and America.
Its chemistry is based on three aspects:
- both are virtuoso guitarists,
- both are experienced composers,
- both sing.
In ‘Black Light / White Noise’, released in April 2025, they reached No. 1 in the official UK Rock and Metal chart, confirming the impact of their proposal.
Black Light / White Noise’: the album
Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California, the album was produced by Smith and Kotzen, and mixed by Jay Ruston.
The album includes 10 songs that showcase:
- spectacular solos
- classic Hard Rock energy
- references to Thin Lizzy, Free, Hendrix, Deep Purple…
- guitar elegance
- vocal feeling and warmth
It is an atmospheric and powerful album. It combines the best of the rock tradition with a current sound full of musical experience.
GIRA 2026: kicks off in Spain
The band embarks on a major international tour that will begin in Spain. They will be accompanied by:
- Julia Lage (bass)
- Bruno Valverde (drums)
The live show promises a Hard Rock experience with visceral sound and impeccable execution.
Confirmed dates
FEBRUARY
03 – Madrid (La Riviera), Spain
04 – Barcelona (Apolo), Spain
06 – Paris (Le Trianon), France
07 – Ittre (Zik-Zak), Belgium
09 – Esch-Sur-Alzette (Rockhal Club), Luxembourg
10 – Haarlem (Philharmonie), Netherlands
12 – Nottingham (Rock City), United Kingdom
13 – Manchester (O2 Ritz), United Kingdom
15 – Glasgow (SWG3 Galvanizers), United Kingdom
17 – Wolverhampton (KK’s Steel Mill), United Kingdom
18 – Southampton (1865), United Kingdom
20 – Bristol (O2 Academy), United Kingdom
21 – London (O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire), United Kingdom
23 – Köln (Carlswerk Victoria), Germany
24 – Zurich (Volkhaus), Switzerland
26 – Milan (Live Club), Italy
27 – Munich (Backstage Werk), Germany
MARCH
01 – Prague (Lucerna Music Bar), Czech Republic
02 – Warsaw (Progresja), Poland
04 – Berlin (Columbia Theater), Germany
05 – Hamburg (Gruenspan), Germany
07 – Stockholm (Berns), Sweden
08 – Gothenburg (Pustervik), Sweden
APRIL
19 – Santiago (Teatro Coliseo), Chile
21 – Buenos Aires (Teatro Flores), Argentina
24 – Curitiba (Tork N’ Roll), Brazil
26 – São Paulo (Bangers Open Air), Brazil
Smith / Kotzen represent the ideal fusion between veteranism and musical authenticity. “Blindsided” confirms their excellent creative moment and
