Hard Rock band A-Z released their brilliant sophomore album, A2Z2‘, last month to critical acclaim.
The band continues to celebrate the album’s release with the video for the track “Now I Walk Away,” the album’s epic closing track.
“’Now I Walk Away’ is a modern power ballad with a distinctly nostalgic feel; a song that is relatable to anyone who’s ever experienced a toxic situation,” Mark Zonder said. “From the moment we wrote this song I always felt it could have crossover appeal to most any musical genre — much like Queensryche did with ‘Silent Lucidity’.”
“This album will be on repeat & leave the listener wanting more!” – The Prog Report
Full album review here.
Spearheaded by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (Fates Warning, Warlord) and along with former Fates Warning bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, ‘A2Z2‘ builds on the groundwork laid on the acclaimed 2022 self-titled debut album. The writing for the album began when Zonder and guitarist Nick Van Dyk (Redemption)started working with vocalist Alder on the album’s first single and de facto statement “Nothing Is Over,” showcasing the band’s commitment to making heavy music that’s sophisticated but hooky and accessible. Helping achieve those aural goals are bassist Philip Bynoe (Steve Vai/Ring of Fire/Warlord), Italian guitarist Simone Mularoni (A2Z2 mixing/mastering, DGM) and keyboard player Jimmy Waldo (Alcatrazz/New England).
A2Z2 Tracklist:
1. Fire Away 4:37
2. Running in Place 4:58
3. Nothing is Over 4:18
4. A Wordless Prison 6:04
5. Reaching Out 4:16
6. The Remedy 5:06
7. I Am Numb 4:03
8. This Chaotic Symphony 5:10
9. Learning to Fly 4:38
10. Now I Walk Away 5:39
Order A2Z2 now at: https://www.metalblade.com/a-z
