NEW YORK - s4story -- Joe Riley's album "The Axeman Unleashed" gets worldwide distribution!
March 31st, 2023 release date!

Riley's debut solo album will be getting worldwide distribution through RSTE/AMG/SONY.
Record label: Rock Solid Talent Entertainment

Joe Riley has a career spanning 25+ years in the music industry as a touring/recording guitarist and producer.

The  Axeman Unleashed has been labeled as "80's Metal with a modern twist" by Guitar World magazine. It is a powerhouse of heavy guitar grooves and high octane guitar soloing, topped off with Riley's lyric hooks and vocals! Radio DJ's have compared the album to the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Zombie, Steve Vai and Sixx A.M.

The album has guest appearances by well-known rock bassist Tony Franklin (The Firm / Blue Murder / Whitesnake), saxophone great Scott Page (Pink Floyd / Toto / Supertramp) and renowned DJ Mr. Dibbs (Atmosphere).  Engineered and produced by Joe Riley. Second engineer, mixed and mastered by Rob Nadler (Exhorder / Trapt / Noah Hunt) at Fat Tracks Studio. Album art by Claudio Bergamin (Judas Priest artist).

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The band released several music videos recently ... "In Black", "Lies" and "FACEDOWN". They will be releasing another music video for the song "Loud As Hell" in late April 2023.

Look for Joe Riley and his band The Hellhounds on tour this summer in support of The Axeman Unleashed!

The Hellhounds:
Greg Slone (Drums)
Justin Simms (Rhythm Guitar)
David Pitkavish (Bass)

For more information about Joe Riley (Bios/Tour Dates/Merch & more) visit:
http://www.joerileymusic.com

Single "FACEDOWN" official music video:
"Facedown"- JOE RILEY (The Axeman Unleashed) (https://youtu.be/qTpi1Vn7ufs)