BPMD: American Made Gatefold Vinyl LP

The side to the side project of MA members! BPMD features ("B" for Bobby Blitz), "P" for Mike Portnoy, "M" for Mark Menghi and "D" for Phil Demmel). American Made was released during the pandemic (June 2020) and features their thrashy take on some 70's American Classics. Super rare.

Track Listing:

Side A:

01. Wang Dang Sweet Poontang 

02. Toys in the Attic   

03. Evil

04. Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers      

05. Saturday Night Special
 
Side B:

06. Tattoo Vampire   

07. D.O.A.  

08. Walk Away    

09. Never in My Life   

10. We're an American Band

It’s evident within the initial seconds of BPMD’s American Made, as the legendary Bobby Blitz (Overkill) chants the introductory lyrics to Ted Nugent’s “Wang Dang Sweet Poontang” in his signature skyscraper-high howl, that he and his equally iconic bandmates — drummer Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), bassist Mark Menghi (Metal Allegiance/Joe Satriani) and guitarist Phil Demmel (Vio-lence, ex-Machine Head) — are here to have a damn good time. Featuring 10 unforgettable rock classics reimagined as heavy bangers, American Made is a party on wax.

Tracks such as the raucous “Toys in the Attic” (Aerosmith) and rager-ready “Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers” (ZZ Top) prove that BPMD not only manages to capture the essence of each original track on the album, but skillfully transforms each classic into an unforgettable metallic anthem for a new age. The seasoned quartet flex their musical muscles on renowned classics such as “Saturday Night Special” (Lynyrd Skynyrd), “We’re an American Band” (Grand Funk) and “Walk Away” (James Gang), and introduce a whole new heavy generation to deeper cuts like blues standard “Evil” and “Never In My Life” (Mountain). Channeling nostalgia while maintaining a fresh attitude, American Made is a summer soundtrack for all ages!

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