KISS's Tommy Thayer and Dan Reed form new band Shogun Mojo
They're set to release a debut album
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and eponymous Dan Reed Network frontman Dan Reed have formed a new band called Shogun Mojo.
Signed to Frontiers Music Srl, Shogun Mojo is a powerhouse rock collective that also features Swedish bassist Bengan Jonasson and drummer Robert Mehmet Ikiz.
Shogun Mojo’s as-yet-untitled debut album was co-produced by and engineered by Joe Satriani protégé Geoff Tyson and mixed by the acclaimed Rob Daiker. It’s described as a ‘rocking, funk fuelled, celebration of life on an ever-growing dystopian world.’
“I'm incredibly excited to be joining forces with Frontiers Music for the release of the new Shogun Mojo album,” says Tommy Thayer.
“Collaborating with my dear friend Dan Reed on this project has been an inspiring and rewarding experience from start to finish. We set out to create something that was both powerful and unique, a dynamic blend of rock & roll, funk, and fusion, and I truly believe we've achieved that.
“I'm extremely proud of this record and can't wait for all our fans to hear it. Frontiers has been a fantastic partner, and I'm looking forward to sharing this exciting new chapter with music lovers around the world.”
Dan Reed enthuses: “Joining forces with Tommy Thayer on guitar, Bengt Jonasson on bass and Robert Ikiz on drums to make the debut album for Shogun Mojo has been a most inspiring journey so far!
“Bengt, Ikiz and I have been playing rock trio shows together for over 15 years, and when Tommy and I started spending more time together composing songs, it became apparent there was something brewing we just might have to release to the world. Writing this album together reminded me why I fell in love with writing songs as a teenager- For the simple fun of it!”
He continues: “As the world gets more chaotic and politically divided, we have tried to make a collection of songs that celebrate rock and roll, celebrates life, an escape from the noise, a record with a funky backbone with all live performances, harkening back to the 70s, arguably the greatest era of rock! We knew that partnering with Frontiers Records would be the perfect marriage to get the album out to the world of true music lovers, and soon the public will be the judge if we hit that mark.”
Mario de Riso, A&R and Business Affairs VP at Frontiers, added: “Bringing together the songwriting brilliance of Dan Reed and the unmistakable guitar work of Tommy Thayer, Shogun Mojo is the perfect meeting of two exceptional musical minds. Timeless songwriting, world-class musicianship and undeniable chemistry make this one of the most exciting new additions to the Frontiers roster.”
More details about Shogun Mojo’s new album will be revealed in due course.