Watch Shogun Mojo's 'Gonna Raise Hell' Video
(Freeman) Shogun Mojo - an exciting new collaboration between legendary KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and acclaimed singer-songwriter Dan Reed of Dan Reed Network fame - is thrilled to share their new single and official video, "Gonna Raise Hell," taken from the self-titled debut album, out on October 30, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Dan Reed comments: "The new single 'Gonna Raise Hell' is a straight-up invitation to give a hundred and ten percent to everything you put your mind to... from the obvious of partying into the night, but also to romance, to celebration, even to whatever your passion is for in life... and accept that sometimes what we believe are angels in our lives come with a dark side, and sometimes the people we have hatred for may be in our path to bring us insight and wisdom. So let's raise hell together... starting with tonight... see what tomorrow brings!"
SHOGUN MOJO is the explosive new rock collective masterminded by legendary guitarist Tommy Thayer (KISS, Black 'N Blue) and acclaimed vocalist Dan Reed (Dan Reed Network), uniting decades of arena rock legacy, musical innovation and pure rock'n'roll spirit.
Backed by a Sweden-based and exceptionally tight lineup featuring drummer Robert Mehmeti Kizilcay, guitarist Roger Ojersson and bassist Jake Nyman, the band delivers a debut album packed with towering hooks, driving energy and electrifying performances.
Tommy Thayer comments on the record: "I've always loved doing projects like this because they give me a chance to step outside of my usual world and just create, play guitar, and have fun making music. Dan and I go back a long way, and it's been great getting to know Bengt and Ikiz over the past year and discovering the chemistry we have together. SHOGUN MOJO really came from that shared energy, getting in a room, playing, writing, and seeing where it took us. There's a great spirit and camaraderie in this band that comes through in the music, and I'm excited for people to finally hear what we've created together."
"This debut album is a reflection of all the rock records both Tommy, Bengt, Ikiz, and I grew up listening to! Even Brion James from my band Dan Reed Network has a co-write on the album called 'Funk Party'! What we captured in the studio is playing live together like bands did in the 70s, and the outcome is a record that's a groovy, rowdy funk rock celebration of life. At least that was the goal", added Dan Reed. "In a world of AI music, we took it back to the roots of having fun writing in a room together and recording in a room together. We hope you feel what we attempted to capture. We are often told, 'People don't want to hear guitar solos anymore'... so Tommy has a guitar solo in every song!"
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