Walter's Battle Scars 25/10/15

Joyful, energized guitar-and-vocal performances frame the dozen original songs that narrate his hard-won, life-or-death struggle waiting for, and ultimately receiving, a life-saving liver transplant. With bristling energy, unflagging virtuosity and lyrics that cut to the core of human hope and willpower, Walter Trout’s new album, ‘Battle Scars’, chronicles his horrific battle with liver failure. But the 12-song set, which was released worldwide by Mascot Label Group’s Provogue Records last Friday, also captures the international guitar hero, on a new high - playing and singing at the peak of his abilities, infusing even his darkest numbers with creative joy that sweeps like a beacon. Trout's UK 'I'm Back Tour 2015' coincides with the album's release which includes a gig at The Forum in London on Saturday 21st November.