THE PROFESSIONALS are back with their second album, 36 years after the first!
The band, originally formed by SEX PISTOLS Paul Cook and Steve Jones, were resurrected by Cook and first-album bassist and guitarist Paul Myers and Ray McVeigh in 2015. With Jones now domiciled in the US, his role as frontman was taken by Tom Spencer of THE YO-YOS and THE MEN THEY COULDN'T HANG. McVeigh ducked out last year.
What In The World features 10 new tracks produced by Dave Draper, with Cook and Spencer co-producing. With basic tracks recorded at Zak Starkey's studio outside London and Tower Studio in Pershore, the album also features numerous contributions from various transatlantic guests, including Jones, Billy Duffy, Mick Jones, Marco Pirroni, Duff McKagan, DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen and Chris McCormack of 3 COLOURS RED who has also been playing live with the band..
“In the studio we put the songs down as a three piece but what was needed was a second guitarist’s mind, to come from another angle," they say. "Cookie dusted off his punk rock address book and made a few calls. All the guests added their own unique magic.”
To celebrate the release, the band play a pair of shows at....
27 Oct - Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton
28 Oct - The Garage, London
“We’ve been adding a new track or two to live shows but can’t wait to try some of the other new songs. We’re buzzing about the album, and can’t wait to spread the buzz. Of course there’ll be old stuff played too. We don’t cover Pistols stuff (apart from Silly Thing) but as the gig’s 40 years to the day from Nevermind The Bollocks was released, we might just add a cover or two!”
What In The World is set for release on 27 October through Automaton Records on CD, vinyl and download and is available to pre-order here.
Paul Cook recalls the Pistols' '96 reunion in the new edition of Vive Le Rock out now!
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