When the Danish rock n' roll band Electric Guitars released their debut album last year, it caused quite a stir in their homeland - to such an extent that it even made the news on national television. Now the album is ready for international release May 26th. The two guitar virtuosos behind Electric Guitars, Soren Andersen and Mika Vandborg, had succeeded in bringing ten of the best Danish guitarists of all time on one track, called ’Hero of Mine’. A homage to the electric guitar and some of the Danish legends who have played it. On the 10 minute long track you can listen to solos by Tim Christensen of Dizzy Mizz Lizzy for instance, Jacob Binzer of D-A-D, Billy Cross who played with Bob Dylan in the late 70s and not least Franz Beckerlee of the legendary 70s Danish rockband Gasolin’ - as well as, naturally, Andersen and Vandborg themselves.The track is an historic event, masterminded by two of the hottest Danish guitarists, who started performing together as Electric Guitars in 2012. Their shows were such a success that the next logical step was to work on an album which now is seeing a release in the rest of Europe and US. Although the self-titled album by Electric Guitars is the band’s debut, these two guys are far from rookies. Soren Andersen is perhaps best known as the guitarist in White Lion (Mike Tramp’s former band) and for the five last years as the guitarist in Glenn Hughes band (former vocalist and bassist of Deep Purple). In fact, Electric Guitars were chosen as warm up band for the recent Deep Purple concert in Denmark.
Over the years, the two self-proclaimed guitar nerds, have been in countless bands, appeared on dozens upon dozens of successful albums in Denmark. They have also released their own solo albums, one of such by Mika Vandborg included the former front-man from The Darkness, Justin Hawkins. Add to that Soren Andersen’s appearances with Marco Mendoza, Dave Mustaine, Billy Sheehan and Tommy Aldridge, and one can quickly see that the these two incredible guitarists have worked with their fair share of talents artists. However, now it is time for the duos own version of straight forward, back to the roots, no nonsense classic rock with strong melodies - recorded with drummer Morten Hellbornand bassist Peter Kjøbsted. This is 4 guys, playing 12 maximum energy rock ’n’ roll songs, with the electric guitar in the center stage. Just take a look on the brand new video for "Break It Up":
Electric Guitars (Mika Vandborg & Soren Andersen) - Break It Up (Official Video)
“It’s about passion.” Soren Andersen says with a big smile, “We are faithful and committed to what we really are: the ultimate guitar geeks in town.” This album is the first for Electric Guitars but they are already working on a dvd release and a new album for 2015. Now closing in on 100 live shows in Denmark, it is finally time for the rest of Europe to listen… Get ready to turn up your amplifier!
ELECTRIC GUITARS - Electric Guitars (Release: May 26th 2014)
Source: Press Release
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