Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen (also known as Smith/Kotzen their new studio album Black Light / White Noise on April 4th via BMG — available on splatter vinyl, black vinyl, CD digipak and digital platforms .

Recorded at The House in Los Angeles, California, produced by the duo themselves and mixed by Jay Ruston , Black Light / White Noise showcases Adrian and Richie's prodigious talents as songwriters, musicians, and vocalists. The ten-track album is a true rock gem, comparable to the best work they have ever released.

Atmospheric, ambitious, diverse and brilliant, the album not only features stratospheric guitar solos and powerful vocals, but also soulful moments, intricate arrangements, elegant compositions and a mature style reminiscent of legends like Thin Lizzy , Jimi Hendrix , Prince , Cream , Free and Deep Purple — and yet it undeniably sounds like a cohesive and authentic work by Adrian Smith & Richie Kotzen.

Deliciously varied, masterfully composed, and enriched by a palette of influences that only decades on the road could provide, Black Light / White Noise has everything it takes to be one of the most impactful rock albums of 2025.

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