SEBASTIAN BACH celebrates today’s “Child Within The Man” album release with new single ‘Freedom’
SEBASTIAN BACH has a lot to celebrate today. It’s the release day for his much-anticipated “Child Within The Man” (Reigning Phoenix Music) album — his first solo effort in 10 years — and tonight he’ll launch the U.S. leg of his “What Do I Got To Lose? Tour.” The singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor has also released a new single ‘Freedom’ from the album, with a video to follow in the coming days. Listen here. ‘Freedom’ is the latest track from “Child Within The Man”; it follows ‘What Do I Got To Lose?,’ ‘Everybody Bleeds,’ and ‘(Hold On) To The Dream.’
“‘Child Within The Man’ relates to the fact that rock and roll makes me feel like a kid,” BACH told Rock And Roll Globe. “The excitement of rock, the sound of it, the collecting of it, the communal vibe when you have a party or go to a concert—to me, rock and roll when it’s done right, like this album, feels like a magic elixir. Like something you can enjoy that makes you feel like a youth. The spirit of being a little kid. I can’t think of many things that do that in this world.”
“Child Within The Man” was recorded in Orlando, Florida; produced and mixed by Baskette; engineered by Jef Moll, assistant engineered by Josh Saldate; and mastered by Robert Ludwig/Gateway Mastering. BACH wrote or co-wrote all the album’s 11 tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals. “Child Within The Man” features guest appearances from John 5, Steve Stevens, and Orianthi—who all co-wrote their respective tracks with BACH—and two tracks co-written with Myles Kennedy (‘What Do I Got to Lose?’ and ‘To Live Again’); Devin Bronson on guitars, Todd Kerns (bass) and Jeremy Coulson (drums) round out the players on the album. The album is available on CD (Jewelcase), cassette and double LP in a variety of color options. The album artwork holds special meaning since it was designed by BACH’s father, noted visual artist David Bierk. “This album artwork was started in 1978 and finished in 2024!” SEBASTIAN says.
Here’s some initial critical feedback for the album:
“Sebastian Bach’s latest solo album, ‘Child Within The Man,’ is a reminder that every once in a while, a man and a moment meet…the vintage-sounding album has everything that made Bach a force…it shows a fierce performer in prime fighting form…his vocals remain sharp and his songwriting talents as cunning as ever.”
–ASSOCIATED PRESS (5/8)
“…this is about as personal as the man who was recently disguised as a giant tiki cup on The Masked Singer has ever gotten on record…He still has the amps cranked to 11, and his heavy metal screams are straight from 1991, but now lyrics such as ‘Everybody bleeds, everybody burns, everybody drowns’ have semi-healing connotations…caterwauling guitars linked hand-in-hand with larynx-shredding vocals and an air of forced doom hanging over almost every note…Bach’s conviction to them remains undeterred, words falling out of his mouth like they’re doing so for the first time. Bach’s voice has lost none of its rage or range, even in the highest registers…”
–ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK (5/7)
“That voice, that persona, just screams ‘rock star’, […] thankfully, and despite its introspective-sounding title, Child Within The Man is Bach at full force”
KERRANG! (UK)
“An indisputable achievement… a perfectly mastered rise to power… he has probably just released his best solo album…”
–ROCK HARD (FR)
Album artwork: David Bierk
Execution: Scott M Fischer
“Child Within The Man” track listing is as follows:
Everybody Bleeds
Freedom (featuring John 5)
(Hold On) To The Dream
What Do I Got to Lose?
Hard Darkness
Future of Youth (featuring Orianthi)
Vendetta
F.U. (featuring Steve Stevens)
Crucify Me
About To Break
To Live Again
Tonight, BACH will kick off the “What Do I Got To Lose?” U.S. Tour, in Jefferson, LA. The tour–a mix of solo gigs and festival appearances– wraps June 29 in San Diego, CA. Click HERE for all ticketing info and to purchase tickets.
SEBASTIAN BACH live:
10.05.2024 US New Orleans, LA – Southport Music Hall
11.05.2024 US Destin, FL – Club LA
12.05.2024 US Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
14.05.2024 US Jacksonville, FL – Hooligans Live
16.05.2024 US Patchogue, NY – Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
17.05.2024 US Warren, OH – Packard Music Hall
18.05.2024 US Bensalem, PA – Parx Casino
19.05.2024 US Baltimore, MD – Rams Head Live!
21.05.2024 US New Haven, CT – Toad’s Place
22.05.2024 US Albany, NY – Empire Live
24.05.2024 CA Montréal, QC – Theatre Beanfield
28.05.2024 US Warrendale, PA – Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
29.05.2024 US Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation
31.05.2024 US Indianapolis, IN – Hendricks Live!
01.06.2024 US Morgantown, WV – Ruby Amphitheatre
02.06.2024 US Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs
04.06.2024 US Detroit, MI – Saint Andrew’s Hall
05.06.2024 US Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
07.06.2024 US Joliet, IL – The Forge
08.06.2024 US St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
09.06.2024 US East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
11.06.2024 US Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
12.06.2024 US Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
14.06.2024 US Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios
15.06.2024 US Denver, CO – Summit
16.06.2024 US Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
18.06.2024 US Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
19.06.2024 US Little Rock, AR – The Hall
21.06.2024 US Dallas, TX – The Lexus Box Garden @ Legacy Hall
22.06.2024 US Houston, TX – Scout Bar
23.06.2024 US San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
25.06.2024 US Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
27.06.2024 US Ventura, CA – The Majestic Ventura Theater
28.06.2024 US Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
29.06.2024 US San Diego, CA – House of Blues
About SEBASTIAN BACH
With an inimitable presence as loud as his instantly identifiable voice, SEBASTIAN BACH has left a San Andreas Fault-size imprint on music, theater, film, television, and culture. Moreover, his influence only continues to magnify. He has penned and voiced some of the most iconic anthems in rock history, crafting a catalog highlighted by generational hits such as ’18 And Life,’ ‘I Remember You,’ ‘Youth Gone Wild,’ ‘Slave To The Grind,’ ‘Wasted Time,’ and ‘Monkey Business,’ to name a few. He has made history as “the first heavy metal singer on Broadway” with a now legendary turn in “Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical” in addition to leading roles in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” He has appeared in dozens of television series and films, ranging from “Trailer Park Boys” and “Robot Chicken” to “Spongebob Squarepants,” “The Masked Singer,” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” Speaking to his versatility, he’s the rare force of nature who can duet with Axl Rose and reprise a seven-season recurring role on “Gilmore Girls.”
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