BW&BK; has received the following HYDROGYNpress release:

Ashland, KY, rockers Hydrogyn have released Phase 1, a Best Of collection featuring live versions of their biggest hits, along with two never before released tracks.

In addition to live versions from their albums Bombshell, Deadly Passions, and Best Served With Volume, Phase 1 includes 'If These Walls Could Talk' and 'Assault Attack', two previously unreleased tracks. 'If These Walls Could Talk' was co-written by Hydrogyn’s Jeff and Julie, along with DIO guitarist Craig Goldy in 2007. 'Assault Attack' is an MSG classic from the Graham Bonnett-era recorded in October 2009.

This release marks the band’s first five years (2004-2009). “It is a way to close that chapter before opening up a new one,” Jeff Westlake explained. “We will very soon be unveiling a new lineup that we are very excited about."

Along with the new lineup, a new album and tour is in the works for later this spring.

"We already have a few songs finished for the new album,” Westlake reports. “We will start writing the remaining songs with our new lineup in February."

While everyone is keeping the new line-up top secret, Westlake would confirm that Hydrogyn will be going back to a five-piece group. “Our fans will be totally blown away with the new line up and the new album,” he promised.

The Phase 1 commemorative album is available now only from the Hydrogyn website. The group plans to announce their new line up January 26.

Westlake is also making quite a name for himself in the radio world as the co-host for the popular Westlake And The Pig. The weekly radio show is broadcast digitally on JFL Radio via Nokia Mobile, Stream Finder, iTunes (Classic Rock) and other digital outlets Saturdays 6-9 pm EST. The show provides an entertaining mix of outrageous comedy, along with the best rock and metal music available, along with a passion for promoting to top notch indie musicians.

Click here to order Phase 1.