Blistering Records has announced the worldwide signing of Italian based classic rock supergroup, MOONSTONE PROJECT and their new release, Rebel On The Run.

A new press release reads as follows:

Rebel On The Run features the amazing voice of James Christian (HOUSE OF LORDS) on all but one track. That 11th track happens to be 'Closer Than You Think', a soulful original written and performed by the voice of rock himself, GLENN HUGHES (DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH).

On the spontaneous creation of the Hughes cut, Moonstone founder/guitarist Matt Filippini recalls: "Closer Than You Think is a beautiful gift from Glenn. He wrote that magical piece while I was at his house in LA. We were watching TV in his living room and suddenly he ran into his studio, picked up his guitar and five minutes later the song was born."

This vibe of immediate cosmic generation permeates the album, though with two years of blood sweat and tears in the production, no detail was left unpolished on this labour of love.

While the predecessor to this release, Hidden In Time has become a re-issued collectible favorite in the neo-classic rock underground that album related more the "Project" part of the group's name, with ten different singers and 20 musicians collaborating.

Rebel On The Run has an intentionally more consistent "band" feel. But fret not, there are still plenty of stunning guest appearances from hard rock royalty Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE) and Clive Bunker (JETHRO TULL) on drums to legendary Hammond organ maestro, Ken Hensley (URIAH HEEP) adding his distinct, wild keyboard flourishes.

Lead vocalist James Christian's wife, solo artist Robin Beck also layers many unique backing vocals into the colorful fabric of this warm recording.

The masterminds behind the ambitious operation are guitarist Matt Filippini and his co-writing/producing studio wizard keyboardist, Alessandro Del Vecchio.

The music is solidified by the powerful Moonstone bassist Nik Mazzucconi, U.D.O. drummer Francesco Iovino , live drummer Alex Mori and backing singer Roberto Tiranti (LABYRINTH).

Spring ad summer concerts to support the album are already being announced starring Glenn Hughes as well as a festival & fall tour featuring former RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN crooner, Doogie White.

Traditional hard rock fans throughout the world are in for a treat, both on their stereos & in concert halls this year from the non-traditional, monster collaborative Moonstone Project.

Already home to albums by Project alum Glenn Hughes and House Of Lords as well as melodic rock contemporaries, Joe Lynn Turner, Starbreaker, Michael Kiske and many more - the quickly rising label, Blistering Records is the ideal home for this stellar, all-star cast! Keep your ear out for more exciting news on Moonstone Project as Rebel On The Run approaches its late May release.

Rebel On The Run tracklisting: 'Moonster Booster', 'Shooting Star', 'One Dollar Babe', 'From Another Time', 'Cosmic Blues', 'Madman', 'Halfway To Heaven', 'Closer Than You Think', 'Hey Mama', 'Rebel On The Run', 'Sinner, Sinner'.

Confirmed upcoming concerts:

March

8 - University Square - Tirana, Albania feat. Glenn Hughes
10 - Black Horse - Cermenate CO, Italy feat. Glenn Hughes

May

15 - Motorock Festival, Cremona, Italy feat. Doogie White

July

18 - Parco Comunale, Taino VA, Italy feat. Glenn Hughes