_{Black Star Riders, fronted of course by local singer Ricky Warwick, today announced more details on the release of their new album “Another State of Grace” as well as a series of tour dates that sees them return to Dublin on 16th October and Belfast on 17th October. Support on both dates comes from Stone Broken who supported Buckcherry on tour last year and returned to both cities to play headline shows last month.}

_{Press Release via Duff Press.}

_{Black Star Riders will release their fourth studio album in September 2019. Entitled ‘Another State of Grace’ the album was produced & mixed by Jay Ruston (Stone Sour, Anthrax, Uriah Heep).}

_{The band will support the record with a full UK and Ireland tour in October 2019 with additional dates in other territories to be announced in the near future.}

_{Black Star Riders, who consist of Ricky Warwick (Lead Vocals / Guitar), Scott Gorham (Lead Guitar) and Robert Crane (Bass) together with recent additions Chad Szeliga (Drums) and Christian Martucci (Lead Guitar) recorded the album at Sphere Studios in Burbank, California in February.}

_{Ricky Warwick: "I’m absolutely thrilled to be back with a brand new Black Star Riders Album. In my honest opinion this is the best record the band has made! This is Christian and Chad’s first album with the band and they have brought a fantastic energy and vibe”}

_{Scott Gorham adds "It was great to be back in Los Angeles and recording with Jay Ruston was an absolute pleasure. I am excited to see everyone’s reactions to this amazing record … and I can’t wait to get back on the road and play you these new songs!”}

_{The band previous album, “Heavy Fire”, was released in 2017 and enjoyed widespread fan and critical acclaim. The album enjoyed success in many countries and went on to score multiple high chart placing’s & radio playlists. They toured extensively in support of the release with notable appearances on the SOLD OUT Rock Legend’s VI cruise out of Florida, alongside Sammy Hagar and Bad Company and very successful tour of North and South America with metal legends Judas Priest.}

_{Following on from their previous albums ‘All Hell Breaks Loose’, ‘The Killer Instinct’ and ‘Heavy Fire’ which have paved the way for Black Star Riders to be recognized as a power force in the modern day of Rock n’ Roll, ‘Another State of Grace’ will be once again released by Nuclear Blast Entertainment.}

_{After a lengthy period off the road, Black Star Riders are back with a 15 date UK & Ireland Tour with special guests Stone Broken and Wayward Sons.}

_{Ricky adds re the tour: “I’m also very happy to have our friends in Stone Broken and Wayward Sons on the bill with us. A tour of epic proportions… not to be missed!”}

_{Dates for Black Star Riders 2019 UK & Ireland Tour are:}

_{Thursday 10th October O2 Academy, Bristol}

_{Friday 11th October Corn Exchange, Cambridge}

_{Saturday 12th October O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire}

_{Sunday 13th October William Aston Hall, Wrexham}

_{Monday 14th October Rock City, Nottingham}

_{Wednesday 16th October Academy, Dublin *}

_{Thursday 17th October Limelight, Belfast *}

_{Friday 18th October Braehead Arena, Glasgow §}

_{Saturday 19th October O2 Academy, Newcastle}

_{Sunday 20th October O2 Ritz, Manchester}

_{Tuesday 22nd October De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill}

_{Wednesday 23rd October O2 Academy, Bournemouth}

_{Thursday 24th October University Great Hall, Cardiff}

_{Friday 25th October Steel Mill, Wolverhampton}

_{Saturday 26th October O2 Academy, Leeds}

_{* BSR and Stone Broken Only § BSR Only as Guests to Saxon}

_{Tickets are on sale from 10am Friday March 8th.}

_{For Ticket Info please visit www.blackstarriders.com}