Seminal guitarist Punky Meadows (ex-Angel) is set to release his first-ever solo album, Fallen Angel, on May 20th via Main Man Records. The offering will be the first new music from the guitarist in years and features the soaring guitars and arena-sized rock sounds for which Punky Meadows and Angel came to be known. Watch the new music video for the album cut “Straight Shooter”, streaming below.

Of the new album, Punky Meadows commented, "It feels great to be back and I can't wait for all my fans to hear my new album. It's badass, rocks and every song will have you rockin' and singing along. This album is diversified and has something for everyone while still keeping true to form. Everyone who played on this record had amazing performances and made this album killer! We run the streets! This is the album you will be playing in your house, in your car, when you work out and anywhere else your ears will take you. Long live rock n' roll!"

Fallen Angel will be available in two formats. The standard CD will include a 16-page booklet which features previously unreleased images of Punky Meadows throughout the years. A very special limited edition will also be available which is autographed by Punky and includes two bonus tracks, one with Angel lead singer Frank Dimino, as well as an exclusive Punky Meadows guitar pick. Both formats are available for sale at mainmanrecords.com.

Fallen Angel tracklisting:

“Descent”
“The Price You Pay”
“Straight Shooter”
“Breathless And Jaded”
“Loaded Gun”
“Lost And Lonely”
“Home Wrecker”
“I Wanna Be Your Drug”
“Leavin' Tonight”
“Searchin'”
“Something Strange”
“Shadow Man”
“Shake Shake”
“Summertime Love”
“Fallen Angel”

“Straight Shooter” video:

In other news, Punky Meadows will play an exclusive album release party in New York City on June 14th at BB King's. Tickets are available here.

Punky Meadows is best known as lead guitarist of the 70s band, Angel (Casablanca Records). Angel, like labelmates KISS, were a highly-successful theatrical band that headlined throughout the world, but was particularly successful in Japan. Punky was a huge influence to many musicians for not only his great feel, tone and unique style of guitar playing, but also his image that many have tried to emulate over the years. Angel released six albums on Casablanca Records before disbanding in 1981 due to the demise of the label. During his career Punky had been sought after and asked to join such bands as KISS, Aerosmith, New York Dolls and Michael Bolton. Upon the disbanding of Angel he occupied himself with successful business ventures while continuing to play guitar and write songs.

Through social media, fans have let him know that they want to hear from him and with his newfound passion in music and inspiration from close friend Danny Farrow Anniello, together they have written 15 new songs for the Punky Meadows solo album Fallen Angel.

Punky Meadows is:

Punky Meadows (lead/rhythm guitar)
Danny Farrow (rhythm guitar)
Felix Robinson (bass)
Chandler Mogel (lead vocals)
Bob Pantella (drums)
Charlie Cav (keyboards)

(Photos - Danny Sanchez)