Bio
From 1969 to 1974 Scottish Heavy Rock band Iron Claw plowed across theUK, blasting out relentlessly heavy doom-laden, heavy blues rock. In and out of the recording studios, the band never officially released an album, but the bulk of their recorded output finally saw the light of day in 2009, released as a self-titled CD by Rockadrome. 35 years had passed since their last recording, but it was as if time had stood still. 2009 found a hungry audience, salivating at the heavy riffs and earthshaking rock that was Iron Claw. Stunned by the overwhelming response, the lads of Iron Claw started talking and soon, the band had reformed to work on new material. The buzz began to build.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away, John and Todd of the Ripple Effect were formulating plans of their own. A record label was in the works to unleash the underground/authentic rock sounds that they’d spent the previous four years championing with their fan-favorite music site, The Ripple Effect. Since The Ripple Effect had pounced all over the Rockadrome Iron Claw album, an email from the band was sent to The Ripple Effect informing them of the plans to reform.
Wheels were set in motion.
Within weeks of Iron Claw’s email, the band and Ripple Music found themselves in perfect musical kismet. A recording and publishing contract were signed. Iron Claw was officially part of a dynamic new indie record label and Ripple Music had an underground legend on their roster. Together, they’d unleash new heaviness upon the world.
Local musician Gordon Brown (vocals) joined the three original founding members of the band; Ian McDougall (Drums), Jimmy Ronnie (Guitar) and Alex Wilson (Bass), with the intention of creating an album of raw, unfettered heavy rock; not over-produced but faithful in all regards to the original spirit of the band. Instantly, it all came together. 40 years had passed since they’d last played together, but time meant nothing. It was like putting on an old pair of shoes. No need to break them in, immediately comfortable. The music was vibrant and alive. Iron Claw had been reborn.
Now, Ripple Music and Iron Claw are prepared to open the cage and release A Different Game onto an unsuspecting world. 13 tracks of riff-mad, blues driven rock. Some of the songs have their beginnings in songs written as far back as 1969. Some had been part of the band’s live set in the 1970s. Some were bits of other projects. As a whole, they represent the best Iron Claw has to offer and a sound legions of heavy blues fans have been salivating for. Rough and ready rock ‘n’ roll.
Members
Jimmy Ronnie – Guitars
Gary Hair – Vocals
Alex Wilson – Bass
Ian McDougall – Drums
