DIAMOND DOGS announce new album ‘Recall Rock ‘n’ Roll And The Magic Soul’

DIAMOND DOGS announce new album ‘Recall Rock ‘n’ Roll And The Magic Soul’

Launch video for title track

To play two nights in London

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DIAMOND DOGS will release their long awaited and highly anticipated new album ‘Recall Rock ‘n’ Roll And The Magic Soul’ on September 27, 2019

The Swedish Rock N Rollers hit back with a swaggering and nifty collection of songs just to remind us how much we missed them

After splitting up in 2015 the original members Sulo-vocals & Honk- Keys kept busy with solo careers and other projects.

When they kept getting fan mail from all over the world asking for new albums and tours they realized that they’re special mix of early 70’s UK glam and blue-eyed Soul was a genre that no one claimed anymore. And for those who’ve been waiting…you won’t be disappointed!

‘Recall Rock N Roll & The Magic Soul’ is everything you wanted and more. A perfect mix of gritty rockers, southern soul country ballads and groovy glam Rhythm and blues.

The kings are back on their very own throne!

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DIAMOND DOGS will play two shows at the legendary Dublin Castle in Camden, London just prior to their album release. Both nights will include special guests. Get tickets here: https://www.wegottickets.com/f/11908

DIAMOND DOGS

September 2019

26th            LONDON – Dublin Castle
27th            LONDON – Dublin Castle

The new studio album ‘Recall Rock ‘n’ Roll and the Magic Soul’ is due to release on the 27th of September 2019 on Wild Kingdom Records. Pre-order CD, Vinyl and digital here: https://smarturl.it/recall-rock-n-roll

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MORE INFO ON DIAMOND DOGS

* Diamond Dogs was formed by lead singer Sulo Karlsson & Anders “Boba” Lindström (Hellacopters) in 1992.

* After Sulo recorded 10 demos with world famous producer Max Martin in 1991 they secured a record deal and released their first single “Blue eyes shouldn’t be cryin'” in 93. A song that was viewed on MTVs Headbangers Ball.

* Their debut album “Honked” came out in 1994 and they toured Scandinavia sharing stages with Electric Boys, Clawfinger etc.

* From the beginnings the sound of Diamond Dogs was hugely influenced by British Early 70’s rock like Rod Stewart, Frankie Miller, Faces, Mott the Hoople, Slade etc.

* In 1997 Diamond Dogs took a break and Anders “Boba” Lindström became a full member of The Hellacopters. Two years later a record company asked if the band would like to record a new EP cos they’ve had a lot of requests from UK, Spain, Germany etc.

* Anders returned to DD and they cut a 5 song EP named “Among the non-believers” in 24 hours that got released in early 2000.
That was the restart of a successful journey that took the Diamond Dogs to Cult status.

* The following 10 years Diamond Dogs released 11 albums and a handful of EPs. Diamond Dogs toured with artists such as Ian Hunter, The Cult, Hanoi Rocks, The Damned, Nazareth, Sensational Alex Harvey band etc. They created a reputation as one of the best live acts in Europe and the shows were often stretched out to 2,5 hours.

* Leadsinger and mainly songwriter Sulo also mixed The Diamond Dogs career with a solo career. Releasing 7 solo albums and working with artists like Wilko Johnson, Randy Bachman, Robert Wyatt, Paul Young, Maria Mckee etc.

* In 2015 their longtime member & saxophone player “Magic” Gunnarsson tragically died in a drowning accident.
Diamond Dogs decided to honor him with a last album and a farewell tour. The album “Quitters & Complainers” was followed by a European tour that ended in October together with Iggy Pop in Santander Spain.

* A perfect ending and the band members when separate ways.
Sulo continued his solo career and formed The Crunch with Terry Chimes (Clash), Dave Tregunna (Sham 69) etc and original member and keyboard player Henrik “Honk” Widen went on to play with Swedish female pop star Meja and Conny Bloom (Electric Boys) etc.

* As the years went by a lot of fans from all over the world were writing and asking for rare recordings and new shows so after a while Sulo and Honk decided to see if there still was something left to do.

* During the years the band have had a lot of members coming and going from both Sweden and UK.
Sulo and Honk being the only original members left together with long time serving guitarist Lars Karlsson decided to put a new band together.

* Martin “Slim Martin” Thomander is one of Sweden’s most prolific guitarist and have played with several bands like Electric Boys etc.

* Thomas Broman also played the drums for Electric Boys but also been in bands with Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) and Michael Schenker (UFO).

* Finally bass player Stefan Bellnäs was found when Sulo recorded with the band The Piggyback Riders together with Chris Spedding.

* After one rehearsal they knew it was the perfect mix.

* Diamond Dogs went into Strawberry Studio in January 2019.
The result will be released as the album “Recall Rock N Roll & The Very Soul” in Sept 2019. Tour dates are set in Sweden, UK & Spain.

About Louise Swift

I first went to a gig in 1981, Gillan at Leeds University. I've been a regular gig goer ever since. I haven't kept count of how many gigs I've been to over the intervening years, but it's a lot! My favourite bands are AC/DC then, in no particular order, Anti-Nowhere League, Slaughter and the Dogs, Towers of London and Dirt Box Disco. I tend to like Glam/Punk and rude offensive lyrics, not sure what that says about me but as Animal would say 'So What!' The question was recently put to me - did I write for any online publications? My reply - No, but I'd like to! Planetmosh was suggested and I found myself offering to review Aces High Festival. Easy peasy I thought! Well not quite, if a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well! I had sixteen bands to research. I found I actually enjoyed that and it kept me too busy to be making lunatic comments on Facebook! ;) Then I felt a bit inadequately qualified. I mean, who am I to comment on others, when my musical expertise extends to being able to play a mean Greensleeves on the recorder and a passable Annie's song on the flute! Haven't picked up either instrument for years! What I do have, however, is over 30 years of experience as a gig goer, so I can comment on what I like and what I don't! It's only my opinion and, if I don't like a band it doesn't mean they are bad, just not to my own liking. I admire anyone who has the guts to get up on that stage and have a go!