Blacklist Union Unleash New Album 'Slay the Dragon'

Blacklist Union deliver ‘Slay the Dragon‘, their explosive sixth studio album and the highly anticipated follow-up to ‘Letters from the Psych Ward‘, which earned critical acclaim and over two million streams. Produced by Christopher Johnson (Evanescence, Scott Weiland, Josh Todd), the album perfectly encapsulates the band’s signature blend of Stone Temple Pilots’ grit, Guns N’ Roses’ swagger, Malfunkshun’s otherworldly vibe, and The Cult’s anthemic power. ‘Slay the Dragon‘ follows lead singles ‘Mississippi Moonhound‘, and ‘Up In Smoke‘. A third lead single, ‘Dyin’ 4 U‘, was released September 9^th, a hard rock anthem for anyone breaking free from toxic ties.

Blacklist Union main man Tony West was raised in the Bronx on Ramones, Bad Brains, & the New York hardcore scene. ‘Go West young man’..Tony made his way to Los Angeles as a 19 years old, initially collaborating with guitarist Todd Youth (Murphy’s Law/Danzig) & Malfunkshun, who had been kept active by Andy Wood’s (Malfunkshun/Mother Love Bone singer) brother Kevin Wood.

In 2006 Tony decided to pursue his own musical direction, and Blacklist Union were formed, the band’s debut album, ‘After the Mourning’ was released the same year. The band is currently managed by veteran industry pro Paul Crosby from the Grammy nominated, multi-platinum band Saliva. West also recorded with Saliva, and Jon E. Love (Love/Hate) back in 2014.

Blacklist Union has earned a reputation for their explosive live shows. Last November, they stormed the West Coast with punk legends Dead Boys, followed by a December tour with former Saliva frontman Josey Scott, hitting Tennessee, Colorado, & California with their trademark intensity.

Tony West explains: “My inspiration primarily comes from insights and healing from going to the Amazon jungle in Peru with the Shipibo Indians. This whole record is about my journeys on ayahuasca and expelling pain from a hideous divorce and breakup. This record runs deep.”

Welcome to the Wild Wild West…