Ricky Warwick has released his new studio album, When Life Was Hard And Fast, via Nuclear Blast. Order the album in various formats, including a 2CD digipack which includes the bonus covers album Stairwell Troubadour, here.

To celebrate the release of the new album, Ricky has released a lyric video for the album's closing track, "You're My Rock N Roll"- a bombastic ode to the powerful, majestic and life affirming addiction that is rock 'n' roll.

Ricky comments on the release of his new album “This album is a statement of my intent, a love of rock n roll, songwriting and playing from the heart. The only way I know how. I’m so honored I now have the opportunity to share it with all of you!”

Warwick adds "To celebrate, I will be joined by my good friends Keith Nelson and Robbie Crane for an exclusive Q&A live on my Facebook page on Friday, February 19th, at 7pm GMT / 8pm CET / 11am PT.
Leave your questions in the comments and we’ll see you there."

For the process of recording the album, Ricky was joined by Robert Crane (bass), Xavier Muriel (drums) and Keith Nelson (guitar) as well as a number of special guests including Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, Andy Taylor formerly of Duran Duran, Thunder's Luke Morley, Dizzy Reed of the mighty Guns 'N Roses and even Ricky's daughter Pepper. Keith also produced the new album, having previously worked with Buckcherry, Blackberry Smoke and Alice Cooper.

When Life Was Hard And Fast tracklisting:

"When Life Was Hard And Fast"
"You Don't Love Me"
"I'd Rather Be Hit"
"Gunslinger"
"Never Corner A Rat"
"Time Don't Seem To Matter"
"Fighting Heart"
"I Don't Feel At Home"
"Still Alive"
"Clown Of Misery"
"You're My Rock N Roll"

Stairwell Troubadour tracklisting:

"You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" (Dead Or Alive cover)
"Ooops!...I Did It Again" (Britney Spears cover)
"Summertime Blues" (Eddie Cochran cover)
"1000 Dollar Car" (Bottle Rockets cover)
"Cocaine Blues" (Johnny Cash cover)
"I Don't Want To Grow Up" (Ramones cover)
"I Fought The Law" (The Clash cover)
"Burning Love" (Elvis Presley cover)
"Jesus Loves You...But I Don't" (The Almighty cover)
"Wrathchild" (Iron Maiden cover)

"When Life Was Hard And Fast" video:

"You Don't Love Me" video:

"Fighting Heart" video: