Slide Guitar Virtuoso Troy Redfern Releases New Single ‘Van Helsing’ taken from his upcoming album ‘Invocation’ out May 17, 2024
A passionate, intense guitarist, Troy Redfern’s slide guitar twists, turns and burns with the heat of a master.
“This is one of my favourite tracks from the new album Invocation,” says Troy. “It’s dark and heavy from the outset, musically reflecting themes of these times of uncertainty. The dystopian verse narrative is juxtaposed by an uplifting chorus that comments on the fact that we’re all looking for our own ray of light in this life to get us through. No matter how bad things can seem, there’s always something worth fighting or living for.
“Van Helsing” by Troy Redfern opens with a sinister vibe and fiery guitar riff, blasting head first into a compelling tune that rocks. With a great feel for groove, Redfern’s guitar riffs surpass most with finesse and aggressive feel.
Watch “Van Helsing”
Stream the new single HERE
Having released five albums to date and most written and recorded during the pandemic, Redfern churns out albums at a furious pace. Invocation promises to be his most compelling album to date.
Over the course of last two albums The Fire Cosmic (2021) and Wings of Salvation (2022) Troy found his true voice stylistically in terms of writing and playing, but with Invocation he created a collection of outstanding new songs that carves out his own identity as to who he really is an artist.
Troy headed to the west Wales coast with his trusty 1929 National Triolian resonator guitar for a week of solitude in a remote Sheppard’s hut to sketch the initial song ideas for the new album.
“It was important for me to clear my mind of all distractions so I could really focus on what I wanted to write on this album and the direction I wanted to take it in,” says Troy.
With Invocation Troy explores fresh musical territory, from the heavy, bone crushing slide riffs and big sing along choruses on “Van Helsing” and “Getaway” to the evocative, wind-swept western landscapes of “The Native” and “Blind Me.” After three albums in three years Troy continues to expand his musical horizons and keep his creative fire burning.
INVOCATION – TRACK LISTING
1 – The Strange (3.36)
2 – Getaway (3.25)
3 – Van Helsing (2.55)
4 – The Calling (4.47)
5 – Native (4.43)
6 – The Fever (3.33)
7 – All Night Long (3.34)
8 – Blind Me (4.16)
9 – Voodoo Priestess (3.25)
10 – Take Me High (3.42)
11 – The Last Stand (3.46)
Troy Redfern June 2024 Headline UK Tour. Tickets available HERE
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