The new CD from Chicago-based British guitarist ANDREW BORDONI, called simply Andrew Bordoni & Friends, has been completed and is set for a June 18th release.

Bordoni issues the following update: "Unfortunately CHRIS CAFFERY wasn't able to deliver his solo in time due to his busy schedule in promoting his upcoming album, Pins & Needles, and his new gig with DORO. That said, he did promise to take part of the next album!"

You can now preview MP3 samples of three songs -

'Carnival Gloom', 'It Came From Outer Space' (featuring Michael Angelo Batio) and 'Cold' (featuring Lars Eric Mattsson) at this location.

A link to pre-order the album (the first 1,000 copies will be packaged in a limited edition digipack), guest and track by track details and more are also available at this location.

The entirely instrumental album will feature guest appearances from some of today's best metal and rock guitarists including: MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO, Kee Marcello (ex-EUROPE, K2), Dave Weiner (STEVE VAI BAND), LARS ERIC MATTSSON, MATT KONFIRST, Will Scarlett (one of Andrew's 16 year old students!) and Ryan Richko (MIDNITE VENDETTA).

Featuring 12 songs ranging from soft rock to full on metal, anyone who loves guitar will find something they'll enjoy on this album.

Andrew Bordoni & Friends will be released independently and will be available at the following websites: http://www.andrewbordoni.com , http://www.andrewbordoniandfriends.com , http://www.cdbaby.com , http://www.guitar9.com , I-Tunes, Rhapsody, Napster and most major download websites.

The profits of the CD will go into supporting the "Beyond Music - Creative & Interactive Music School" created and founded by Andrew Bordoni.