Today, singer Ronnie Romero releases his new solo album, Backbone, via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, the new single, “Hideaway,” is also available now, along with an official video, featuring Russ Ballard & Kee Marcello.
On the new track, Ronnie states: “Probably my favourite song of the album! Hard rock, still melodic! A true honour to have written this one with my friend Russ Ballard. Also, a huge thanks to the legendary Kee Marcello for the awesome guitar solo! What a combo!”
Backbone, Ronnie Romero’s new solo album, is a bold and dynamic statement that marks a major step forward in his solo career. Featuring a collection of powerful and inspired heavy metal tracks, the album showcases Romero at the peak of his vocal prowess. The album is produced by Romero himself and mixed and mastered by his guitarist Jose Rubio Jimenez.
Special contributions include guitar legend Kee Marcello, as well as acclaimed songwriter Russ Ballard, who penned the track “Hideaway.” The album also features a thunderous cover of Black Sabbath’s “Devil And Daughter,” reimagined with Romero’s signature intensity.
Ronnie comments: “I actually have to thank my dear friend Russ Ballard!! Before I started writing the songs, I had this idea to make a song together, to link somehow the Rainbow connection we have. He immediately said yes and sent a cool idea which ended up being the song ‘Hideaway.’ From there it was so easy to get inspired for the rest of the songs.”
“Also, the song we did with my dear Roy Z, and of course the amazing guitar solo of one of our heroes Kee Marcello for the song with Russ… It’s so easy to write music when you are surrounded by such great people!”, he added.
Romero continued, “Nothing would be possible without the help of my friend Jose Rubio, in the songwriting process and the wonderful job he did to get the powerful sound through all the album, since he took care of the mixing and mastering. I really believe it’s an important improvement from the previous album. I hope you all gonna like this one!! We feel very proud of what we achieved with Backbone.”
Order the album here.
Backbone tracklisting:
“Backbone”
“Bring The Rock”
“Lost In Time”
“Never Felt This Way”
“Hideaway (Run)”
“Lonely World”
“Keep On Falling”
“Eternally”
“Running Over”
“Black Dog”
“Eternally” video:
“Backbone” video:
Romero’s unmistakable voice and tireless work ethic have made him a standout figure in the hard rock and metal world. He has lent his talents to iconic acts such as Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, The Michael Schenker Group, Lords of Black, The Ferrymen, Sunstorm, and most recently, Elegant Weapons, alongside Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest.
Backbone follows Romero’s first solo album of original material, Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters, and two cover records. 2023’s Raised On Heavy Radio paid tribute to metal giants like Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Accept, and Metallica, featuring special guests such as Gus G., Chris Caffery, and Roland Grapow.
Romero’s debut solo album, Raised On Radio, explored his personal musical roots, revisiting classic rock hits from bands like Survivor, Bad Company, Foreigner, Queen, and Led Zeppelin, all interpreted through his powerful and expressive vocal style.
With Backbone, Ronnie Romero solidifies his place as one of the premier voices in today’s metal and hard rock scene; bold, authentic, and undeniably electrifying.
Lineup:
Ronnie Romero – lead and backing vocals
José Rubio – guitars and bass guitar
Chris Allan – drums
Alessandro Bertoni – keyboards and piano
Russ Ballard – backing vocals in “Hideaway”
Kee Marcello – lead guitar in “Hideaway”
Jiri Rambousek – guitars in “Running Over”
(Photo – Unai Endemaño Photography)
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