Vandenberg – Saturday 10th May 2025
Steve Vai. In addition to playing guitar on and cowritingRestless Heartfrom David Coverdale &Whitesnake, he performed hundreds of shows as part of the band for some twelve years.Speaking to thebreadth of his output, he notably penned and recorded “A Number One” as thetheme for his hometown Dutch football team FC Twente. 2013 saw him launch the acclaimedVandenberg’s MoonKings, releasingMoonKings[2014],MK II[2017], andRugged andUnplugged[2018].Vandenberg as a bandroared back to life with the comeback LP,2020. Among many highlights,“Freight Train” gathered 1.6 million Spotify streams, while the record attracted praise. In itswake, Vandenberg welcomed Mats [Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Yngwie Malmsteen] to the fold.“He’s an amazing singer,” notes Adrian. “I’d heard him online, and we got in touch. It’s funnybecause his mom brought the first two Vandenberg records back to Scandinavia from Englandwhen he was in his early twenties—and he was a fan. He’s a workaholic like me. We picked upafter COVID and put the new album together. The spark is definitely there. On top of that, Koenand Randy lay down the most solid concrete, grooving foundation that I could ever wish for. I’dsay it’s one notch heavier than2020,” he smiles.Recorded in Holland and Los Angeles with Marlette,Sinrepresents a natural evolution forVandenberg. Scorching pinch harmonics light up the first single “House On Fire” as the grooveunderlines a chantable chorus from Mats.“In one way, it’s a party song, because it keeps youtapping your foot,” Adrian exclaims. “Mats added a different darker twist with his lyrics. It alsoenvisions a person who’s frustrated about the things other people have. This person can’t controltheir anger and sets the place on fire.”The complete track listing features, “ThunderAnd Lightning,” “House On Fire,” “Sin,” “Light ItUp,” “Walking On Water,” “Burning Skies,” “Hit The Ground Running,” “Baby You’veChanged,” and “Out Of The Shadows.” Available formats include Green LP, CD and Digital.
