Dunsmuir, the new project featuring Clutch singer Neil Fallon, former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice, Fu Manchu bassist Brad Davis, and The Company Band guitarist Dave Bone are set to release their self-titled debut album July 22nd via Hall Of Records. Pre-sales will begin July 8th and will be released digitally exclusively on iTunes. The LP will have a limited pressing of 1,000 copies and will include a signed lithograph poster of the album cover. The LP will be available exclusively at indiemerch.com/Dunsmuir. The first single at radio will be “Our Only Master”.

Davis recently answered some questions from Rock Radio NI and discussed Dunsmuir.

"We wanted to trim the fat and get back to what we consider the roots of heavy metal,” said Davis. “Dunsmuir for me pays homage to my favorite heavy metal influences. Sabbath, Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, as well as a lot of NWOBHM stuff. Of course this is all filtered through our own personal way of playing."

He continued, "The album’s lyrical concept was 100% Neil. When he told me and Dave what he was planning we were really excited. If you’re a Clutch/Neil Fallon fan like we are you know he’s a great lyricist/storyteller as well as singer. I was really blown away when I got my hands on the lyrics.

"My personal take on it is that the first time someone listens to Dunsmuir they should be sitting in front of a stereo possibly with a beer in their hand."

When asked about the album, Appice explains, “This album is pure simple heavy ROCK that ROCKS!”

“This record is an intense collaboration of four minds all set on "destroy”, says Bone. “It’s been a few years in the making and now ready to erupt. Raw and in your face, we hope you like it hot!”

"Dunsmuir has given us the opportunity to explore some of our favourite heavy metal influences” adds Davis. "We strove to create something I hope will inspire a lot of head banging all over the world.”

Fallon adds, "We turned out some serious metal on this record and it shreds. The concept behind the lyrics is comprised of 10 tales from the survivors of a shipwreck. What had been intended as a scientific expedition, quickly deteriorates into a struggle to survive both the natural and supernatural world.”

Dunsmuir tracklisting:

“Hung On The Rocks”
“Our Only Master”
“The Bats (Are Hungry Tonight)”
“What Manner Of Bliss?”
“Deceiver”
“...And Madness”
“Orb Of Empire”
“Church Of The Tooth”
“The Gate”
“Crawling Chaos!”

Dunsmuir lineup:

Neil Fallon - Vocals/Guitar
Dave Bone - Guitar
Brad Davis - Bass
Vinny Appice - Drums