Johnny Wore Black, featuring frontman / stuntman-by-day Jay and guest musician / co-writer David Ellefson (Megadeth), will release a brand new full-length, Walking Underwater Pt. 2, on November 26th via Dead Cherry. Listen to the full album ahead of it's release at Yahoo! Music.

A playthrough video featuring David Ellefson showcasing a bass riff from the new track "Firefly" can be seen below:

Ask any new or professional musician what it’s like to be involved in the music business, and they’ll tell you that it can be risky, dangerous - and sometimes - downright scary. Enter Johnny Wore Black (aka Jay, as he prefers to be called) who skillfully balances craft as a musician with his main gig - Hollywood stuntman for the stars (including work in films such as Les Miserables, The Dark Knight Rises, Fast and Furious 6 and most recently, Fury with Brad Pitt). If Jay could have a choice of middle names, “risky”, “dangerous” and “scary” would be his three top selections.

Pulling inspiration from his work on the silver screen, Johnny Wore Black ‘the artist’ has created his own brand of dark, atmospheric musical intrigue. The new album, Walking Underwater Pt. 2, is an excellent example of this style. The new record also features several guest appearances, including the one and only David Ellefson of “Big 4” heavy metal titans Megadeth, Croatian singer Sara Renar, and renowned soul singer Loretta Heywood. Both esteemed artists bring a new level of undeniable credibility and brooding, haunting sounds that Jay bases Johnny Wore Black on.

Ellefson’s co-writes on Walking Underwater Pt. 2 include the poignant "Gift of Desperation" and "A Cut Above". He states, “Johnny Wore Black has a very unique sound that I like and as an artist creating a unique sound is one of the hardest things to do, you either have it or you don’t and to me Johnny Wore Black definitely has it.”

“Dave Ellefson is not only an inspired and creative musician he has also become a great friend and is always a pleasure to collaborate with musically,” adds Jay. “In addition, "Winter in July" by Loretta Heywood skillfully produced by Tim Simenon of Bomb The Bass was a childhood favorite of mine. I approached Tim and Loretta with the idea of doing a cover and was pleased to not only have their blessing but to have Loretta sing on the track and Tim’s full support during the recording.”

 

 

Walking Underwater Pt. 2 tracklisting:

"Firefly" (co-written by David Ellefson)

"A Cut Above" (co-written by David Ellefson)

"Comfy Slippers" (featuring David Ellefson on bass)

"Fallen Angel" (featuring David Ellefson on bass)

"Gift of Desperation" (co-written by David Ellefson)

"I Do Dissolve" (featuring David Ellefson on bass)

"Noise" (featuring Pete Mathers)

"Shine On" (featuring Croatian singer Sara Renar)

"Whose Children" (featuring David Ellefson on bass)

"Winter in July" (Cover featuring vocals by Loretta Heywood, plus Loretta Heywood/Bomb The Bass collaboration)

Walking Underwater Pt. 2 is produced by Jay himself, with several tracks mixed by Grammy-award winning producer David Bottrill (Tool, Stone Sour).

 

 

Johnny Wore Black is:

Johnny Wore Black - vocals

Pete Mathers - guitar

Simon Hutchby - drums

David Ellefson - bass

James Coppolaro - guitar

Loretta Heywood - vocals ("Winter In July")

Sara Renar - vocals ("Shine On")