GREAT WHITE's 12th studio album, and first with singer Terry Ilous (XYZ), called Elation, is set to come out May 18th in Europe and May 22nd in North America via Frontiers Records. The album will also be released in Japan on May 23rd with the bonus track, 'Hard To Say Goodbye' (Acoustic Version).

“Elation is a new birth of the band,” drummer Audie Desbrow says. “I wanted to call the album Tabula Rasa which means rebirth, but we went for Elation because of the euphoria in the atmosphere. It’s a fresh and healthier start than ever before. I’m like a kid in a candy store.”

Mark Kendall, one of rock’s most notable guitarists, echoed Desbrow’s pure excitement. “The energy in the studio is amazing,” Kendall says. “This is the most excited I’ve been since I was nine-years-old and got my first guitar. It's remarkable to be doing our third record with Frontiers Records and to feel the love and support from Serafino and his team. They are truly part of the Great White family."

Guitarist Michael Lardie, who also served as Elation’s producer, applauded the band’s teamwork in the studio. He was struck by the group’s song writing approach and enthusiasm, and assures fans will embrace the record.

“The difference in this studio experience was simple. Everyone was completely present and contributed to the making of this album. As a producer, I feel my part is to get the best out of each of us and I got better than anyone’s best!”

Look out for Shark Tales - The Tell All Book: 30 Years Of Rock And Roll and Great White rocking in a city near you in 2012.

Elation tracklisting includes:

'(I've Got) Something For You'

'Feelin' So Much Better'

'Love Train'

'Heart Of A Man'

'Hard To Say Goodbye'

'Resolution'

'Shotgun Willie's'

'Promise Land'

'Lowdown' (Bonus Track)

'Just For Tonight'

'Love Is Enough'

'Complicated'

'Hard To Say Goodbye' (Acoustic Version) - Japanese Bonus Track

Great White 2012:

Terry Ilous – lead vocals

Mark Kendall – lead guitar

Scott Snyder – bass guitar

Audie Desbrow – drums

Michael Lardie – guitar, keyboards

Great White's tour itinerary can be viewed below:

June

1 - Norfork, NE - Midwest Bikefest
16 - Zurich, Switzerland - Rock Im Tal (Rock in the Valley)
30 - Greeley, CO - Greeley Stampede (with Creedence Clearwater Revival)

July

6 - Las Vegas, NV - Sunset Station Casino (with SLAUGHTER)
7 - Casper, WY - The Oasis Venue (with Slaughter)
13 - Woodhaven, MI - “Uncle Sam Jam” @ Civic Center Park
19 - Erie, PA - Roar on the Shore Biker Rally
20 - Santa Cruz, CA - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
28 - Birkenfeld, OR - Run 21 Biker Rally

August

11 - West Allis, WI - Wisconsin State Fair (with Slaughter & Tesla)
17 - Spanish, ON - Come Rock N Roll Spanish
24 - Jackpot, NV - Cactus Pete's Casino Resort
25 - Jackpot, NV - Cactus Pete's Casino Resort