Lita Ford Teases Upcoming Album: A Dark Fairytale Awaits
In a recent heart-to-heart with Scott Davidson on Chicago's Rebel Radio, legendary hard rock goddess Lita Ford unveiled the latest on her long-anticipated studio album. Following up on her 2012 magnum opus, "Living Like A Runaway," Ford is once again teaming up with the prodigious Gary Hoey, who not only produces but also lays down some blistering guitar work on this soon-to-be-released gem. "We're trying to get this record out, going back and forth with paperwork through the record companies, and so we're hoping for a September record," she stated, her excitement palpable. "Once that drops, the touring is gonna pick up and everything is gonna be off the charts. So I'm excited. Fingers crossed."
When asked about how her songwriting process has evolved over the decades, Ford declared her allegiance to the old-school approach. "I'm not much of a technology head. I'm really old school with everything," she confessed. For Ford, inspiration strikes like a bolt of lightning, and if you don’t capture that riff or lyric in the moment, it’s gone forever. "If you have a good idea, if you can somehow get to a guitar, play that riff, write down the lyrics and the title, because it changes almost instantly if you don't put it down," she warned, emphasizing the urgency of creativity.
In a candid reflection on her songwriting, Ford highlighted the organic nature of her craft. "There's no rhyme or reason. Sometimes somebody will shout something over to you," she explained, showing how even the simplest phrases can spark powerful ideas. It's a chaotic yet beautiful process, piecing together elements as they come to her. "But I have found that to wait on something, to get into the studio and try to recreate that feeling, it can be a challenge. So get it while you can," she advised, a testament to the fleeting nature of inspiration.
This past April, Ford had already teased the album's content, revealing a killer duet with the metal queen Doro Pesch, calling it fantastic. "I did another track with Jean Beauvoir, and the song is magic," she remarked, hinting at the potency of collaborations. With legendary producer Max Norman mixing the album, fans can expect nothing less than a sonic assault that harkens back to the glory days of 80s metal.
Ford acknowledged the shifting landscape of the music industry since her heyday, which has only fueled her determination to assemble a stellar team for this release. "It's been a while, but I wanted to put together a great team of people to promote this record. I didn’t wanna just give it to somebody and hope for the best," she explained. Through it all, she remains grateful for the unwavering support of her fans, who are eager for new rock and roll. "We're still here, we're still rocking, and we're gonna give it to 'em," she declared, ready to unleash a new chapter in her storied career.
Ford’s upcoming album promises to be a thematic masterpiece, drawing inspiration from the whimsical yet dark narrative style of films like 'Shrek.' She envisions it as a "dark fairytale record" that captures both the cute and the macabre. With fans eagerly awaiting a return to full-length albums, Lita Ford is set to deliver a project that promises to resonate deeply within the hearts of hardcore rock aficionados.