{"product_id":"elegant-weapons-evolution-red","title":"Elegant Weapons - Evolution [Red]","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegant Weapons sharpen their attack on Evolution, the 2026 second album from Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner's hard rock project, pressed here on red vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaulkner launched the band with 2023's Horns for a Halo, and this time he has a settled lineup behind him: Ronnie Romero of Rainbow on vocals, Uriah Heep's Dave Rimmer on bass and Accept drummer Christopher Williams. Faulkner co-produced the record with Andy Sneap, and they recorded across Nashville and Europe, aiming for something that feels like a real band rather than a side project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpener \"Evil Eyes\" and lead single \"Bridges Burn\" set out the stall with big riffs and bigger choruses, while \"Holy Roller\" and closer \"Keeper Of The Keys\" keep the energy high to the very last note, never letting the tempo sag for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomero's powerhouse voice, steeped in classic rock tradition, is a natural match for Faulkner's fiery lead work, which mixes old-school metal flair with a bluesy feel. The rhythm section locks in tight, giving the songs a swagger that owes as much to seventies hard rock as to anything heavier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Priest, Rainbow and the golden age of heavy rock, Evolution is a lively, well-crafted ride, and the red pressing suits its fiery spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67762480808226,"sku":"630428402324","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/2080\/8994\/files\/Elegant_Weapons-Evolution_Red_ebf545b7-d1fc-426d-acf3-14bef90bd873.jpg?v=1794315241","url":"https:\/\/soulfulvinyl.com\/products\/elegant-weapons-evolution-red","provider":"Soulful Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}