{"id":2154651,"date":"2025-11-13T18:41:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T18:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2154651"},"modified":"2025-11-13T18:41:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T18:41:41","slug":"hard-rock-supergroup-black-swan-announce-new-album-paralyzed-share-music-video-for-second-single-if-i-was-king","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/hard-rock-supergroup-black-swan-announce-new-album-paralyzed-share-music-video-for-second-single-if-i-was-king\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard Rock Supergroup BLACK SWAN Announce New Album &#8220;Paralyzed&#8221;, Share Music Video For Second Single \u201cIf I Was King&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The all-star hard rock collective\u00a0<strong>Black Swan<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 featuring\u00a0<strong>Robin McAuley<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>McAuley Schenker Group<\/strong>),\u00a0<strong>Reb Beach<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>Winger<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Whitesnake<\/strong>),\u00a0<strong>Jeff Pilson<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>Foreigner<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>The End Machine<\/strong>, ex-<strong>Dokken<\/strong>), and\u00a0<strong>Matt Starr<\/strong>\u00a0(<strong>Ace Frehley<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Mr. Big<\/strong>) have announced the release of a new studio album, <em>Paralyzed<\/em>, set for release on\u00a0February 13, 2026, via\u00a0Frontiers Music Srl.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>Black Swan<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0has also unleashed today another extract of the record, \u201cIf I Was King,\u201d that follows the previously released single \u201cThe Fire And The Flame.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reb Beach<\/strong>\u00a0described the new single: \u201c\u2019If I Was King\u2019 is one of my favorites because it has all the elements of a good\u00a0<strong>Black Swan<\/strong>\u00a0song. It\u2019s powerful with great guitar riffs and soaring vocals, but that chorus has some different chords than usual. It really sticks in my head.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jeff Pilson<\/strong>\u00a0added, \u201cThis song really shows where\u00a0<strong><strong>Black Swan<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0shines at its best. Great melodies and lyrics, burning guitars and pounding rhythms. And wait till you see the video!!!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis track sets the tone for what\u2019s to come with its dark and heavy opening chords, building intensity into a big melodic chorus that is quintessentially\u00a0<strong><strong>Black Swan<\/strong><\/strong>!! Watch the video and let it pull you in!\u201d\u00a0continued\u00a0<strong>Robin McAuley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c\u2019If I Was King\u2019 throws down the gauntlet and is what\u00a0<strong><strong>Black Swan<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0is all about. Kick ass, high-energy rock music with killer melodies, lyrics, and musicianship.\u00a0<strong>Robin<\/strong>\u00a0is so talented at creating imagery with his lyrics based on the music that\u00a0<strong>Jeff<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Reb<\/strong>\u00a0create. This is a great example of that\u201d, said\u00a0<strong>Matt Starr<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Pre-order the album <strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ffm.bio\/blackswan_paralyzed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Black Swan - &quot;If I Was King&quot; - Official Music Video\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dfc9K94mAmo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><strong>McAuley<\/strong>\u00a0expressed his enthusiasm for the new record by saying, \u201cCan\u2019t wait for you guys to hear our new record. We feel we\u2019ve taken our songwriting to another level on this one, with amazing guitar riffs that once again show the brilliance that is\u00a0<strong>Reb Beach<\/strong>. Pounding bass as you\u2019d expect from\u00a0<strong>Jeff<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Matt<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Starr<\/strong>\u00a0leaving no doubt about where the thunder comes from. Soaring melodies with strong lyrics are what we do best; combine that with sheer heaviness, and we have a record we think you, the fans, are going to love.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong><strong><strong>Black Swan<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0is old school eighties rock that is all about good guitar riffs with badass vocals. No one is better than\u00a0<strong>Robin<\/strong>\u00a0at singing this kind of music. I think the combination of my riffs and his vocals is what makes the band stand out\u201d,\u00a0<strong>Reb Beach<\/strong>\u00a0said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think the fans are going to love our new record. It builds on the first two records, taking the songwriting, playing, and energy to another level.\u00a0I\u2019m so proud to be part of this great group of musicians and guys\u201d,\u00a0stated\u00a0<strong>Matt Starr<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jeff Pilson<\/strong>\u00a0commented: \u201cWe\u2019re all very excited for the release of\u00a0<strong><strong><strong>Black Swan<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2018s\u00a0<em>Paralyzed<\/em> and can\u2019t wait for all the fans to hear it. We wanted to come up with a real step forward in melodic heaviness, and I strongly believe we delivered. Enjoy!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"786\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?resize=788%2C786&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-153687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?resize=1024%2C1022&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?resize=768%2C767&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?resize=1536%2C1533&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?resize=2048%2C2045&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?resize=450%2C449&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?resize=1200%2C1198&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sonicperspectives.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Swan-Paralized.jpg?w=2364&amp;ssl=1 2364w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" data-eio=\"l\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>With all songs written and composed by\u00a0<strong>McAuley<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Pilson<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>Beach<\/strong>, and expertly produced by\u00a0<strong>Pilson<\/strong>, <em>Paralyzed<\/em> showcases\u00a0<strong><strong><strong><strong>Black Swan<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0at their peak performance \u2013 offering a dynamic mix of towering vocals, razor-sharp riffs, and hook-laden melodies. The band\u2019s chemistry continues to shine, elevating their songwriting and musical delivery to new heights.<\/p>\n<p>Tracked at\u00a0<strong>Pilson<\/strong>\u2019s Los Angeles studio, the album reflects the tight-knit synergy among its members.\u00a0<strong>McAuley<\/strong>\u2019s commanding vocals remain ageless, while the instrumentalists deliver with precision and fire. Much like its predecessors, the new record is a testament to the individual and collective talents of these seasoned musicians.<\/p>\n<p><em>Paralyzed<\/em> is fresh, heavy, and melodically rich \u2013 a cohesive and compelling album that feels both classic and contemporary. Building upon the blueprint laid by their debut, <em>Shake The World,<\/em> the band expands their sonic universe.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Black Swan - &quot;The Fire And The Flame&quot; - Official Visualizer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ae-aZfqHXMc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.sonicperspectives.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The all-star hard rock collective\u00a0Black Swan\u00a0\u2013 featuring\u00a0Robin McAuley\u00a0(McAuley Schenker Group),\u00a0Reb Beach\u00a0(Winger,\u00a0Whitesnake),\u00a0Jeff Pilson\u00a0(Foreigner,\u00a0The End Machine, ex-Dokken), and\u00a0Matt Starr\u00a0(Ace Frehley,\u00a0Mr. Big) have announced the release of a new studio album, Paralyzed, set for release on\u00a0February 13, 2026, via\u00a0Frontiers Music Srl. Black Swan\u00a0has also unleashed today another extract of the record, \u201cIf I Was King,\u201d that follows the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2154652,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2154651","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Hard-Rock-Supergroup-BLACK-SWAN-Announce-New-Album-Paralyzed-Share.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2154651","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2154651"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2154651\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2154653,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2154651\/revisions\/2154653"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2154652"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2154651"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2154651"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2154651"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}