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Elegant Weapons Unveil ‘Evolution’ as ‘Bridges Burn’ Leads April 24 Release

The project arrives on Exciter Records following Reach Music's acquisition of Judas Priest's early catalog.

Overview

  • The hard rock outfit led by Richie Faulkner announced its sophomore album and released the lead single Bridges Burn across streaming platforms.
  • Digital and CD editions arrive April 24 with a special edition vinyl planned later in the year, and pre-saves and pre-orders are available now.
  • Richie Faulkner is joined by Ronnie Romero on vocals, Dave Rimmer on bass, and Christopher Williams on drums.
  • Recording took place across sessions in Nashville, Europe, and France with co-production from Faulkner and producer-guitarist Andy Sneap.
  • Track highlights include Evil Eyes, Generation Me, the new single Bridges Burn, and the instrumental Rupture, which draws on Faulkner’s 2021 onstage medical emergency.