Ryan McGarvey kondigt triomfantelijke terugkeer aan met nieuw album Up From The Ashes, verschijnt op 31 mei 2026
Na een afwezigheid van acht jaar in de opnamewereld maakt de geprezen gitarist en singer-songwriter Ryan McGarvey een krachtige en langverwachte comeback met zijn nieuwe album, Up From The Ashes, dat op 31 mei 2026 verschijnt.
Up From The Ashes markeert een diep persoonlijke en artistieke heropleving en verschijnt nadat McGarvey door een ingrijpende en onverwachte gebeurtenis in zijn leven tijdelijk uit de muziekwereld werd gezet. Nu, met hernieuwde energie en creatieve gedrevenheid, levert hij een album af dat zowel de worsteling als de triomf van zijn terugkeer vastlegt.
Het album is opgenomen in de Rio Grande Studios in Albuquerque, New Mexico, en is mede geproduceerd en gemixt door Grammy Award-winnaar Ken Riley. De mastering is gedaan door Brian Lucey in de Magic Garden Studios, wat garant staat voor een geluidskwaliteit van wereldklasse die perfect aansluit bij de emotionele diepte en intensiteit van het album.
Het album bevat een indrukwekkende line-up van muzikanten, waaronder de legendarische bassist Tony Franklin, die te horen is op drie opvallende nummers: "In The Graveyard", "Nothing Worth Living For" en een door Led Zeppelin beïnvloede versie van "When The Levee Breaks". Andere bijdragers zijn Logan Miles Nix op drums, Artha Meadors op bas en Brant Leeper op keyboards, die allemaal diepte en energie aan het project toevoegen.
De eerste single van het album, "Back To Life", uitgebracht op 13 maart 2026, heeft alom lof geoogst, lovende recensies gekregen en wereldwijd enthousiasme onder fans aangewakkerd. De reacties duiden op een sterke en enthousiaste vraag naar McGarveys terugkeer en bevestigen zijn positie als een dynamische kracht in de moderne bluesrock.
Ter ere van de release organiseert McGarvey een officieel comeback- en cd-releasefeest in Albuquerque, New Mexico op 31 mei 2026. Er worden momenteel extra tourdata in de VS gepland, met een langverwachte terugkeer naar Europa in oktober 2026.
Up From The Ashes is meer dan zomaar een nieuw album – het is een statement van veerkracht, een hernieuwde artistieke geest en een bewijs van de blijvende band tussen McGarvey en zijn wereldwijde fanbase.
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Ryan McGarvey Announces Triumphant Return with New Album Up From The Ashes, Out May 31, 2026
Albuquerque, NM — After an eight-year absence from the recording spotlight, acclaimed guitarist and singer-songwriter Ryan McGarvey makes a powerful and long-awaited return with his new album, Up From The Ashes, set for release on May 31, 2026.
Marking a deeply personal and artistic resurgence, Up From The Ashes arrives after McGarvey was sidelined from music due to a devastating and unexpected life event. Now, with renewed purpose and creative fire, he delivers an album that captures both the struggle and the triumph of his journey back.
Recorded at Rio Grande Studios in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the album was co-produced and engineered by Grammy Award winner Ken Riley, and mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Studios, ensuring a world-class sonic experience that matches the record’s emotional depth and intensity.
The record features an impressive lineup of musicians, including legendary bassist Tony Franklin, who appears on three standout tracks: “In The Graveyard,” “Nothing Worth Living For,” and a Led Zeppelin–influenced rendition of “When The Levee Breaks.” Additional contributors include Logan Miles Nix on drums, Artha Meadors on bass, and Brant Leeper on keys, all bringing depth and energy to the project.
The album’s first single, “Back To Life,” released on March 13, 2026, has already generated widespread acclaim, earning rave reviews and igniting excitement among fans worldwide. The response signals a strong and enthusiastic demand for McGarvey’s return, reinforcing his place as a dynamic force in modern blues-rock.
To celebrate the release, McGarvey will host an official comeback and CD release party in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 31, 2026. Additional U.S. tour dates are currently being scheduled, with a highly anticipated return to Europe planned for October 2026.
Up From The Ashes stands as more than just a new album—it is a statement of resilience, a rekindling of artistic spirit, and a testament to the enduring connection between McGarvey and his global fanbase.
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B I O RYAN McGARVEY
Ryan McGarvey is a globally respected guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter admiration of his own musical heroes. Over the course of his luminous career, McGarvey has shared stages with legends including Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck,B.B. King, Joe Bonamassa, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and many more an achievement that speaks volumes about both his talent and reputation.
McGarvey’s recordings have received critical acclaim worldwide, with reviewers praising his explosive yet nuanced guitar work—ranging from searing delta slide to hard-driving rock—his unmistakable vocal style, and his mature, emotionally resonant songwriting. His live performances are equally unforgettable: powerful, dynamic, and deeply engaging, leaving audiences breathless and eager for more. Rooted in early delta blues and classic hard rock, while seamlessly incorporating modern blues-rock influences, McGarvey’s sound is both timeless and forward-looking. In 2010, he and his band were hand-selected from over 4,000 artists worldwide to perform at Eric Clapton’s prestigious Crossroads Guitar Festival in Chicago. That invitation was followed by a return appearance at the 2019 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas—performed in the midst of a demanding European tour. McGarvey also held a standing invitation for the 2023 Crossroads Festival in Los Angeles. His work has been featured in leading publications such as Guitar World, Guitar Player, Premier Guitar, Music Connection, Gitarist, Blues Magazine, Rock Times, Blues Review, and more. In 2013, he was named “Best New Talent” in Guitar Player Magazine’s annual Readers Choice Awards, and has since received numerous additional honors, including Hall of Fame status at the European Blues Awards.
Backed by a formidable rhythm section often featuring A-list musicians such as Logan Miles Nix (John 5), Brant Leeper (W.C. Clark, Coco Montoya), and legendary bassist Carmine Rojas (David Bowie, Rod Stewart, Joe Bonamassa), Ryan McGarvey is entering an exciting new chapter. With a long-awaited comeback album on the horizon and national and international tours currently in development, McGarvey continues to evolve—expanding his loyal worldwide following and pushing his music to new heights.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience Ryan McGarvey live when he comes to a city near you!
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