The Pete Roth Trio return with Group Chat, a striking new CD/DVD release that captures the spontaneity, interplay and fearless musical conversation at the heart of this exceptional band. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, alongside bassist Mike Pratt and legendary drummer Bill Bruford, Group Chat is Roth’s third major album and a release of particular significance, marking Bruford’s eagerly awaited return to headline performance after a 13-year hiatus, as well as his first appearance on new material in 19 years.
Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records, Group Chat presents a trio that thrives on intimacy, risk and connection. Rooted in jazz but never constrained by it, the music moves fluidly through funk, contemporary classical influences and spontaneous improvisation, with nothing treated as untouchable. Original compositions such as Full Circle, Dancing With Grace and Original Sin sit alongside collaborative pieces including Part Of The Charm and Looking Forward To Looking Back, while the trio’s inspired Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 underlines the breadth of their musical imagination. The result is a record that feels adventurous, immediate and alive – music made in the moment by three musicians listening as deeply as they play.
PETE ROTH TRIO
featuring
BILL BRUFORD
PETE ROTH
MIKE PRATT
GROUP CHAT
available
september 18th
Two-disc set contains 9-track audio CD and 35-minute DVD.
The record is a vivid, a breathtaking live
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rapport. Rooted heavily in jazz but completely unconstrained by its traditional
boundaries, the trio fluidly navigates a sonic landscape that bridges jazz
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Richie Faulkner is an acclaimed English guitarist best known as a co-lead guitarist for the legendary heavy metal band Judas Priest. He joined the band in 2011 to replace founding member K.K. Downing. He is credited with injecting fresh energy into the band, helping revitalize their career and sound for subsequent studio albums like Redeemer of Souls, Firepower, and Invincible Shield.Faulkner is highly recognized for his blistering solos, tasteful phrasing, and use of Gibson Flying V guitars.
Judas Priest announced a major career-spanning collection titled "The Best of Judas Priest",released on June 19, 2026. The collection traces the evolution of the band and features 16 quintessential heavy metal tracks.
The band has also confirmed a return to the studio for new music and is gearing up for their summer European "Faithkeepers" tour. The tour starts: July 25, 2026, in Monchengladbach, Germany and Ends: September 21, 2026, in London, UK.Judas Priest is also set to record a New Studio Album sometime In 2026.
Also, Ritchie Faulkner’s Elegant Weapons return with their sophomore studio album, Evolution.
This quartet of lifelong musicians — guitarist Richie Faulkner (Judas Priest), vocalist Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, MSG), bassist Dave Rimmer (Uriah Heep), and drummer Christopher Williams (Accept) — have rallied around a collective vision. Together they’ve forged a signature style built on unforgettable riffing, surgically precise solos, bold grooves, and skyscraping hooks.
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The Best of Judas Priest is a career spanning collection celebrating one of the most influential and enduring bands in heavy metal. Judas Priest have defined and redefined the sound and imagery of heavy metal for more than five decades. With over 50 million albums sold worldwide and more than 2.5 billion streams across their catalogue, their impact on music and culture remains unmatched. This special collection of 16 songs brings together some of the band’s globally revered recordings, including ‘Breaking The Law,’ ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Coming,’ ‘Electric Eye,’ ‘Turbo Lover’ and ‘Painkiller.’ Together, these tracks represent key moments from across their catalog and trace the evolution of a band that helped shape the genre itself. The Best Of Judas Priest serves as both an accessible entry point for new listeners and a definitive collection for longtime fans looking to revisit the song that cemented the band’s legacy.
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Elegant Weapons, the heavy metal supergroup founded by Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner, released their sophomore studio album, Evolution, on April 24, 2026.Released via Exciter Records, the album features 11 dynamic tracks ranging from hard-hitting riffs to classic power ballads.
You can stream or purchase the album across all major platforms using the Exciter Records Evolution Stream link. You can also pick up physical media like the CD directly via Darkside Records or Rough Trade.
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