It's hard to believe that hard rock veteran Rob Rock is just releasing his first solo album here in the year 2000. Rock has been a mainstay of the hard rock scene since his first big break on the M.A.R.S. Project: Driver CD in 1986. That disc saw Rock teamed with guitarist Tony MacAlpine, bassist Rudy Sarzo, and drummer Tommy Aldridge.

After Sarzo and Aldridge left for Whitesnake in 1987, Rock continued to hone his vocal and songwriting skills by recording albums with a number of great guitarists including Roy Z, Axel Rudi Pell, and Chris Impellitteri.

Now Rob has stepped out on his own to start his solo career with his debut album called Rage Of Creation. It was produced and co-written by Rock's long-time friend, Roy Z, who has recently produced Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Rob Halford (Judas Priest), and Helloween. Roy Z also plays guitar, bass, and keyboards on the album. On the drums is Reynold "Butch" Carlson. Gregory Analla provides backing vocals. Making guest appearances on several songs are guitarist Jake E. Lee and bassist Ray Burke. Lead vocals are, of course, belted out by Rob Rock.

Rob has allowed us to bring you this full-length track from Rage Of Creation. "Streets of Madness" is a great example of the all-out rock assault that Rage Of Creation brings to your ears. Enough talk! Grab the tune:

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Like what you hear? Rage Of Creation is available October 26, 2000 at on-line retailers, as well as in U.S. record stores and at Rob Rock's website, www.robrock.com. The album will be released in Europe on Massacre Records on November 13, 2000. It's already out and reportedly doing very well in Japan on JVC/Victor.

The House of Shred would like to thank Rob Rock for allowing us to provide our readers with this exclusive audio preview from Rage Of Creation. Readers, please e-mail us and let us know what you think of this audio preview.