Indianapolis, Indiana - (Saturday, February1, 2025) - Eonian Records is excited to announce the release of the single & lyric video for “The Drama” by RINGS OF SATURN. Originating from Hollywood, California, RINGS OF SATURN bring a powerful blend of late ‘80s to early ‘90s hard rock, drawing influence from iconic acts such as Quiet Riot, The Cult, Guns N' Roses, and Bon Jovi. With strong songwriting, exceptional musicianship, memorable melodies, captivating harmonies, and electrifying solos, this release is a must-have for collectors and fans of late ‘80s to early ‘90s rock.
Billy Coane, lead vocalist and guitarist for RINGS OF SATURN, “On the first CD on Eonian Records, we wrote songs about love (“For Real,” “I Need You Tonight”), relationships of different types (“Electric Love,” “Walk Away,”) and outer space (“23 Starrs,” “To See Black.”) Each song is uniquely different, but always hard, melodic rock. We were influenced by bands of the time like Quiet Riot, The Cult, Guns N’ Roses, and Bon Jovi. The original band members were extremely talented and dedicated, including Marz Tercero (drums), Eric Swanson (bass), David Adjian (guitar), Scott Swan (bass), and myself, Billy Coane (lead vocals, guitar, and keyboards).” … Billy continues, “For the Stonecrazy CD, I wrote songs about what was happening at the time, and our sound was a lot heavier. We had love (“Last Rocket To Love”), but we also had difficult relationships (“The Drama,” “Love’s Come”), and other things happened. L.A. went through the riot in ’92 and the earthquake in ’94 (“Take Another Hit”). It was a dark but hopeful time for me and the band, which was reflected in the lyrics. I was very fortunate to have an amazing studio band with Glen Sobel on drums (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires), Jim Kleinman on bass, Dave Chamberlain on guitar, and Scott Van Zen on guitar. I sang lead vocals, and backing vocals in the studio, and I played guitars and keyboards. It was a total team effort and a brotherhood. I was lucky to have this great group of musicians playing live and on record with me.”
Stephen Craig, Eonian Records Founder, stated, “We are excited for music fans to experience the newly released title Stonecrazy. RINGS OF SATURN is an exceptional rock/metal band, and this album captures the essence of their sound from the 1993-95 era. The CD features 10 tracks and one instrumental, all engineered by Brian Levi (Dwight Yoakam, Hurricane, Tony MacAlpine) and Jim Wirt (L.A. Guns, Incubus, Human Drama). The album was produced by Levi, Wirt, and band founder Billy Coane. This heavy-hitting release showcases thunderous drumming by Glen Sobel (Alice Cooper, the Hollywood Vampires, Mötley Crüe, Richie Sambora), the exceptional bass work of Jim Kleinman, and the versatile musicianship of Coane, with additional guitar contributions from Scott Van Zen and Dave Chamberlain. A true mid-90s rock classic, Stonecrazy is sure to get your adrenaline pumping, and it’s a must-have for any dedicated ‘80s/’90s rock fan!”
RINGS OF SATURN is: Billy Coane on Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals & Guitar, Scott Van Zen on Guitars, Dave Chamberlain on Guitars, Jim Kleinman on Bass, Glen Sobel on Drums
RINGS OF SATURN ‘Stonecrazy’ Tracklist:
1. The Money Song 2. Goin’ Down 3. 23 Stars 4. All Gone 5. Take Another Hit 6. Last Rocket To Love 7. Love’s Come 8. The Drama 9. Why? 10. Go To Hell 11. Reprise
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About RINGS OF SATURN - RINGS OF SATURN was formed in January 1988 by Billy Coane, a talented singer, guitarist, and keyboard player who had already established himself in the Hollywood, California music scene. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of bands, including The Beatles, The Doors, Quiet Riot, The Cult, and Led Zeppelin, the band underwent multiple lineup changes before solidifying its classic quartet in 1989. This lineup consisted of Coane, bassist Eric Swanson, drummer Mar Tercero, and guitarist David Adjian.
As a regular fixture on the live music scene, RINGS OF SATURN performed on iconic Hollywood stages such as the Whisky a Go Go, the Roxy, and the Troubadour. They also became known at other venues like the Country Club in Reseda, Madame Wong’s West in Santa Monica, and Goodies in Whittier, where they frequently shared the stage with bands like Night Ranger, Racer X, Hurricane, Poison, and Warrant.
The band received strong support from the press, not only in local publications such as BAM, Screamer, and Rock City News, but also in national outlets like RIP, Metal Forces, and Sunset Strip, which helped them reach audiences in America, Europe, and Japan. This exposure led to growing recognition, and in April 1989, Arista Records’ A&R Executive Liz Levy brought label owner Clive Davis to see the band perform at the Roxy. Despite their impressive performance, Davis opted to sign fellow Los Angeles act Tomorrow’s Child. Both Columbia Records and RCA expressed interest in the band, but as the music industry shifted toward rap and hip-hop, a major label deal remained elusive.
Undeterred, RINGS OF SATURN signed with Lawless Records, releasing their debut ten-track CD, Early RINGS OF SATURN, in 1989. A four-track cassette version of the album was also made available. Two of the album’s standout tracks, “For Real” and “Can You Feel It Comin’,” became hits in Belgium, simultaneously reaching #1 and #3 on Radio Aktief’s Live Cassette Band chart. In 1990, the band followed up with a six-song cassette titled For Real, which was later reissued as a CD with four live tracks through Slamstone Records.
In 1990, bassist Eric Swanson was replaced by Scott Swan, but by August 1991, the band decided to take a break. Coane joined Cherry Street as their lead vocalist for a summer tour, but upon his return, he found that his former bandmates were no longer interested in reuniting, feeling that he had moved on.
With no active band, Coane focused on studio work and various other gigs, including commercials and TV appearances. In 1993, he was approached by Steven Sweet of Warrant to audition for the lead vocalist position after Jani Lane’s departure. The two began writing and rehearsing together, but communication soon stopped, and Coane discovered that Lane had rejoined the band when he saw them at a local rock club.
That same year, Coane began writing his own material again and struck a deal with producer/engineer Brian Levi at Clear Lake Audio in North Hollywood to record new music under the RINGS OF SATURN name. When the band reformed in 1994, Coane was the sole original member, with a new lineup consisting of drummer Glen Sobel, bassist Jim Kleinman, and guitarist Dave Chamberlain. This iteration recorded the track “Last Rocket To Love,” which was featured on the 1995 compilation Stonecrazy, with guitarist Scott Van Zen contributing to the recording.
Despite the band’s return to the studio, RINGS OF SATURN ultimately disbanded in 1996 due to the changing musical landscape, with rap, hip-hop, grunge, and country acts dominating the scene. The final lineup, which included drummer Chad Clark, bassist Paul Jaeger, and guitarist Sean Colligan, brought an end to the band’s journey, alongside founder Billy Coane.
Also available from EONIAN RECORDS: The recently repressed, limited edition release of RINGS OF SATURN – a collection of 14 tracks recorded between 1988 and 1991 by this legendary Los Angeles rock band. The album was engineered by Rob Xeno (Billy Idol, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey), John Henning (REO Speedwagon, Montrose, Sammy Hagar, Carmine Appice), and Brian Levi (Dwight Yoakam, Hurricane, Tony MacAlpine). These recordings were made at renowned Los Angeles studios, including Paramount Recording Studios, Music Lab, Sound Image, and Clear Lake Audio.
RINGS OF SATURN is: Billy Coane on Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Keyboards & Rhythm Guitar, David Adjian on Lead & Rhythm Guitar, Eric Swanson on Bass & Backing Vocals, Scott Swan on Bass (1990-1991), Mar Tercero on Drums
RINGS OF SATURN ‘Self-Titled’ Tracklist:
1. For Real 2. I Need You Tonight 3. To See Black 4. Bring It On 5. Electric Love 6. Boy Gone Wrong 7. 23 Starrs 8. Can You Feel It Comin’ 9. Walk Away 10. And She’s Crying Softly 11. Last Rocket To Love 12. Stand Up 13. Tell Me ‘Bout Love 14. The Will To Power
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