Brian May Joins Rock Act Five Finger Death Punch for New Country Single

The multi-platinum rock group Five Finger Death Punch has teamed up with the legendary Brian May (Queen) and two of the biggest names in country and blues rock, Brantley Gilbert and Kenny Wayne Shepherd to record a special version of the song 'Blue On Black' mixed by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Shania Twain, Disturbed).

Titans in each of their respective genres, the artists came together to merge country and mainstream rock to re-create the classic song originally recorded and co-written by Shepherd. Taking Country Rock to the next level, 'Blue On Black' is out now worldwide via Prospect Park (North America) and Eleven Seven Music (ex. North America). The track is available HERE.

The artists and their respective labels are donating all proceeds from the collaboration version of  'Blue On Black' to the GARY SINISE FOUNDATION which honours America’s defenders, veterans, first responders, their families and those in need.

Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory states: 'To raise awareness for and support First Responders is a cause that’s always been close to our hearts. These brave men and women leave their homes every morning not knowing if they’ll ever see their families again. Yet they make a conscious choice to do so for the greater good. What better way to make a difference than to join forces with some of our friends in country, blues and classic rock who happen to be some of the biggest names in those genres and together celebrate these heroes.'

'Blue on Black is a song my band and I have covered off and on for years... songs are certified timeless when you can come back to them,' says Brantley Gilbert. 'It’s always a staple each night and one of my favorite songs to perform.  When the opportunity came up to sing on Five Finger’s version, with both Kenny Wayne and Brian May of Queen, I jumped at the chance... Who wouldn’t?! It incorporates so many different musical perspectives, but our collaboration just works brilliantly.'

Gary Sinise, the Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actor and Founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation expresses his gratitude to the artists saying: 'I want to send my thanks to Five Finger Death Punch, Brian May of Queen, Brantley Gilbert and Kenny Wayne Shepherd for their support of The Gary Sinise Foundation and our efforts to give back to our Nation’s First Responders. I’m so grateful to have all of these incredible artists from different genres coming together to support our mission with this great song, 'Blue On Black'. I believe while we can never do enough to show our appreciation and gratitude to our Nation’s defenders and the families who sacrifice right alongside them we can always do a little more. And you all are doing just that. So I salute you, and I thank you all. God bless.'

'Blue On Black' performers:

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – lead vocals, guitars, bass, drums

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD - original songwriter, guest vocals and guitar

BRANTLEY GILBERT - guest vocal

BRIAN MAY - guest guitar

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