Russell/Guns: “Medusa” – Jack Russell’s Final Blues-Rock Act

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Medusa is a collaboration between two underrated hard rock gods.

Jack Russell, renowned for his radio-friendly vocals in Great White (“Once Bitten, Twice Shy”), and Tracii Guns, the guitar virtuoso behind L.A. Guns and a pivotal figure in the Guns N’ Roses origin story, combined their talents for  Medusa.

These deciphers of 70s rock n’ roll, performing under the moniker Russell/Guns, deliver a potent fusion of their signature blues-soaked hard rock with a bit of an edge. 

For Russell, Medusa signifies a return to the studio after a seven-year hiatus, while Tracii Guns continues to solidify his legacy to go alongside a string of solid LA Guns albums

The album’s eleven tracks are exactly what you would expect. It offers a diverse range of sounds and moods. 

Nothing strays too far from what made Great White and LA Guns successful.

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Songs like “Next In Line” and the title track, “Medusa,” blend  FM album track vibes with a hint of modern rock sensibilities.. 

Don’t worry – it’s just a hint. You’ll swear you can hear a hiss from a vintage reel-to-reel master tape.

From the gritty blues swagger of “Tell Me Why” to the electrifying energy of “Give Me The Night,” Medusa promises a walk down memory lane.

In a good way.

It rocks and it rolls.

With its signature Jack vocals,tasteful Gun guitar work (Page-esque without the sloppiness), and nods to classic rock influences, Medusa has a lot in common with Zeppelin, Aerosmith, and Bad Company.

It’s straightforward and no nonsense.

Medusa reviews:

“‘Tell Me Why’ is a hard rocker that puts the foot to the floor and is great fun; ‘Coming Down’ rides a Gunners style riff; and ‘Where I Belong’ has a super cool riff and a catchy sing along 70’s vibe…” – The Rockpit

“…a single came out ahead of the album’s release called “Next In Line.” This track blew my mind because Jack sounded so strong and the guitar work was clearly Tracii playing with that signature sound.” – SleazeRoxx

“With a hefty shot of blistering guitar solos and thundering drums, and a lead singer who’s lost none of his vocal power over the last few years, Medusa is a feel-good ode to the best of 80s rock. Guns lends his sleaze rock vibe and Russell brings on the blues-rock he’s known for–together they create some gems.” – Rock and Blues Muse

Tracklist for Medusa:

  1. Next In Line
  2. Tell Me Why
  3. Coming Down
  4. Where I Belong
  5. For You
  6. Give Me The Night
  7. Living A Lie
  8. In And Out Love
  9. Medusa
  10. Back Into Your Arms Again
  11. I Want You

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