Holy Cow [Red Bonus Tracks]

Personnel: Billy Sheehan (guitar, strings, harmonica); Paul Gilbert, Billy Gibbons, Simone Sello (guitar); Pat Regan (keyboards, programming); Ray Luzier (drums).
Audio Mixer: Pat Regan.
Recording information: Digital Dungeon, Sherman Oaks, CA; SeaSound Studio's, North Hollywood, CA.
Photographer: Neil Zlozower.
On his third solo album, electric bass guitar virtuoso Billy Sheehan delivers an energetic set of metal-tinged hard rock that positions his mind-blowing chops at the fore. Featuring guest appearances from King's X vocalist/bassist Dug Pinnick, guitar shredders Tony MacAlpine and (Sheehan's former Mr. Big band mate) Paul Gilbert, as well as blues-rock legend/ZZ Top front man Billy Gibbons, HOLY COW is a joyful romp through the styles that Sheehan does best. "Dynamic Exhilirator" and "Theme for an Imaginary Sci-Fi" are galloping, serpentine instrumental tunes that showcase the Buffalo, New York, native's growly tone and hyper speed licks at their most exciting. "A Bloodless" recalls MOVING PICTURES-era Rush, while "Swimming Water" is a slow jam that allows Sheenhan to really stretch out with a two-handed tapping tour de force. The sound of a highly influential musician playing at the top of his game, HOLY COW will appeal to bass guitar fans and lovers of technically accomplished heavy rock in general.