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Peter Frampton Releases Protest Single ‘Lions at the Gate’ With Tom Morello

The track underscores a comeback built on family ties with marquee collaborators.

Overview

  • The protest track, released Friday, features guitar by Tom Morello and vocals by Julian Frampton.
  • Frampton drew on 1920s Hollywood lion statues for imagery that calls to “tear down the lions at the gate.”
  • The song previews Carry the Light, his first album of all-new material in 16 years, due May 15 via UMe.
  • Frampton made the album with his son as co-writer and co-producer, with guest spots from Sheryl Crow, Graham Nash, H.E.R., Benmont Tench and Bill Evans.
  • Preorders include CD, 180-gram yellow vinyl, hi‑res digital and Dolby Atmos, plus a numbered limited vinyl sold through Frampton’s store and partner outlets.