Guitarist Paul Gilbert says of the work: "It rocks. After 25 years I'm proud we can make an album that's melodic, powerful, interesting, groovy and emotional."

They play Koko in London on October 17 as the first date of their European tour, while frontman Eric Martin plays a run of solo dates in December. Drummer Matt Starr has been named as replacement for original man Pat Torpey, who's had to step back as a result of Parkinson's disease.