Frontiers Records has announced the release of the self-titled comeback album from KING KOBRA, on April 15th in Europe and May 5th in North America.

Formed in 1984 by legendary drummer Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART, OZZY OSBOURNE), Los Angeles heavy metal outfit King Kobra recorded two critically acclaimed albums for Capitol Records – the 1985 release Ready To Strike and 1986's Thrill Of A Lifetime.

Along with Carmine, the band featured four relatively unknown musicians at the time – David Michael-Philips and Mick Sweda on guitar, Johnny Rod on bass and Mark Free on lead vocals. King Kobra toured the US, Canada, Europe and Mexico playing shows with KISS, IRON MAIDEN, QUIET RIOT, TED NUGENT, QUEENSRŸCHE and AUTOGRAPH.

The band was featured regularly on MTV and performed the theme song for the #1 1986 motion picture Iron Eagle. After disbanding in 1988, each member continued his career in other successful major-label groups - Carmine to BLUE MURDER (Geffen), Mark Free to UNRULY CHILD (Interscope), Mick Sweda to the BULLETBOYS (Warner Bros.), Johnny Rod to W.A.S.P. (Capitol/EMI) and David Michael-Philips to LIZZY BORDEN (Metal Blade).

The year 2010 saw the band reunite the original classic '85 lineup, replacing original singer Mark Free (now Marcie Free) with veteran lead vocalist Paul Shortino (ROUGH CUTT, Quiet Riot).

“This album captures all the great points we had in the 80's, but better”, says Carmine Appice. “The music is more traditional King Kobra music. Great lyrics, kick ass songs with cool hooks and  really good playing. A really great hard rock/metal record with lots of energy”.

David Michael-Phillips adds, “It truly is an all-star album. Paul Shortino is amazing! I can honestly say he is one of the best vocalists in the business along with being one of the nicest and most generous people I have ever met."

The band is planning to get on some targeted American and European summer festivals this year.

The new album, King Kobra, will include the following tracks:

'Rock This House'

'Turn Up The Good (Times)'

'Live Forever'

'Live Forever'

'Tear Down The Walls'

'Tear Down The Walls'

'This Is How We Roll'

'This Is How We Roll'

'Midnight Woman'

'We Got A Fever'

'Top Of The World'

'You Make It Easy'

'Cryin' Turns To Rain'

'Screamin' For More'

'Fade Away'

King Kobra:

Paul Shortino - Vocals

David Michael-Philips - Guitar

Mick Sweda - Guitar

Johnny Rod - Bass Guitar

Carmine Appice - Drums