{"id":22780,"date":"2025-12-03T09:32:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T08:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/smith-kotzen-iron-maiden-poison-mr-big-release-blindsided-new-cinematic-gem-and-a-world-tour-kicking-off-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T09:34:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T08:34:00","slug":"smith-kotzen-iron-maiden-poison-mr-big-release-blindsided-new-cinematic-gem-and-a-world-tour-kicking-off-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.loffmusic.com\/en\/smith-kotzen-iron-maiden-poison-mr-big-release-blindsided-new-cinematic-gem-and-a-world-tour-kicking-off-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"SMITH \/ KOTZEN (Iron Maiden\/Poison, Mr.Big) release “Blindsided”, new cinematic gem and a world tour kicking off in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The duo formed by Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden)<\/strong> and Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr.Big, The Winery Dogs)<\/strong> returns to the forefront of rock with a new release: the cinematic music video for “Blindsided”,<\/strong> one of the most outstanding cuts from their acclaimed second album ‘Black Light \/ White Noise’.<\/em> 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. <\/p>\n\n

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New music video: “Blindsided”.<\/h2>\n\n

“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: <\/p>\n\n

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  • high impact images<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • dark and stylized aesthetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • intense and sober atmosphere<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

    The result is a video that enhances the theme and evidences the duo’s artistic maturity.<\/p>\n\n

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    About Smith\/Kotzen and the high-caliber alliance<\/h2>\n\n

    Smith and Kotzen joined forces in 2021 with their first album, immediately placing in the Top 20 in the UK<\/strong> and gaining wide recognition in Europe and America.<\/p>\n\n

    Its chemistry is based on three aspects:<\/p>\n\n

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    • both are virtuoso guitarists,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • both are experienced composers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • both sing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

      In ‘Black Light \/ White Noise’,<\/em> released in April 2025, they reached No. 1 in the official UK Rock and Metal chart<\/strong>, confirming the impact of their proposal.<\/p>\n\n

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      Black Light \/ White Noise’: the album<\/h2>\n\n

      Recorded at The House, Los Angeles, California<\/strong>, the album was produced by Smith and Kotzen, and mixed by Jay Ruston<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

      The album includes 10 songs<\/strong> that showcase:<\/p>\n\n

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      • spectacular solos<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • classic Hard Rock energy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • references to Thin Lizzy, Free, Hendrix, Deep Purple…<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • guitar elegance<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • vocal feeling and warmth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

        It is an atmospheric and powerful album. It combines the best of the rock tradition with a current sound full of musical experience. <\/p>\n\n

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        GIRA 2026: kicks off in Spain<\/h1>\n\n

        The band embarks on a major international tour that will begin in Spain<\/strong>. They will be accompanied by: <\/p>\n\n

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        • Julia Lage (bass)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Bruno Valverde (drums)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n

          The live show promises a Hard Rock experience with visceral sound and impeccable execution.<\/p>\n\n

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          Confirmed dates<\/h2>\n\n

          FEBRUARY<\/h3>\n\n

          03 – Madrid (La Riviera), Spain04 – Barcelona (Apolo), Spain06 – Paris (Le Trianon), France07 – Ittre (Zik-Zak), Belgium09 – Esch-Sur-Alzette (Rockhal Club), Luxembourg10 – Haarlem (Philharmonie), Netherlands12 – Nottingham (Rock City), United Kingdom13 – Manchester (O2 Ritz), United Kingdom15 – Glasgow (SWG3 Galvanizers), United Kingdom17 – Wolverhampton (KK’s Steel Mill), United Kingdom18 – Southampton (1865), United Kingdom20 – Bristol (O2 Academy), United Kingdom21 – London (O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire), United Kingdom23 – K\u00f6ln (Carlswerk Victoria), Germany24 – Zurich (Volkhaus), Switzerland26 – Milan (Live Club), Italy27 – Munich (Backstage Werk), Germany<\/p>\n\n

          MARCH<\/h3>\n\n

          01 – Prague (Lucerna Music Bar), Czech Republic02 – Warsaw (Progresja), Poland04 – Berlin (Columbia Theater), Germany05 – Hamburg (Gruenspan), Germany07 – Stockholm (Berns), Sweden08 – Gothenburg (Pustervik), Sweden<\/p>\n\n

          APRIL<\/h3>\n\n

          19 – Santiago (Teatro Coliseo), Chile21 – Buenos Aires (Teatro Flores), Argentina24 – Curitiba (Tork N’ Roll), Brazil26 – S\u00e3o Paulo (Bangers Open Air), Brazil<\/p>\n\n

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          Smith \/ Kotzen represent the ideal fusion between veteranism and musical authenticity. “Blindsided” confirms their excellent creative moment and ‘Black Light \/ White Noise’<\/g> consolidates their sound: intense, emotional and elegant. The tour that kicks off in Madrid will be a historic opportunity to experience their energy live. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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