THE DEAD DAISIES Release ‘Lookin For Trouble’ Via SPV GmbH

From the moment the band stepped into FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama they felt the weight of history around them. The iconic space, where legends like Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett and Etta James once recorded, inspired a late-night jam session that quickly became something much bigger. Producer Marti Frederiksen pressed record, and what started as impromptu fun turned into a full-fledged album – one that captures the blues in its purest, most electrifying form. Steeped in the raw energy and rebellious spirit that shaped rock ‘n’ roll, the album finds the band reimagining blues standards with the same firepower that has fuelled their decade-long run.

Across ten powerhouse tracks, Lookin’ For Trouble breathes new life into legendary songs, with The Dead Daisies putting their own stamp on each one. The band’s high-voltage take on Robert Johnson’s “Crossroads” – the song that gave rise to blues mythology, kicked off the album rollout with a scorching tribute to the Delta blues legend.

“Crossroads by Delta bluesman Robert Johnson has created a myth so large that it’s been etched into the very foundation of rock ‘n’ roll lore,” says bassist Michael Devin. “Many bands have covered ‘Crossroads’ over the years, now we’ve covered it in our own way.”
The band’s rendition has already been met with praise, with Raised by Cassettes calling it “a high-energy, soul-drenched performance that bridges past and present.”

The release of the second single, “Boom Boom” – a gritty, hard-hitting take on the John Lee Hooker classic channels the swagger and soul of Hooker’s original, inspired by his time at Detroit’s Apex Bar, where the bartender Willa would famously scold him, “Boom Boom, you late again!” The phrase sparked one of his biggest crossover hits, and now The Dead Daisies bring that same playful edge and infectious rhythm to their high-octane version.

“He thought it was a great title and wrote the song,” says frontman John Corabi. “He recorded it with the legendary Motown session band The Funk Brothers, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to put our spin on it!!!” The result is a riff-heavy, blues-drenched anthem that pays tribute while making it unmistakably their own.

Elsewhere on the album, the band tears through classics like “Going Down” (Freddie King) and “Little Red Rooster” (Rufus Thomas), putting their own hard-hitting spin on these blues staples. The tracklist also includes smoldering renditions of “Born Under A Bad Sign” (Albert King), “Sweet Home Chicago” (Robert Johnson), and “The Thrill Is Gone” (B.B. King), each one injected with The Dead Daisies’ signature grit and intensity.

As the album drops, the spotlight turns to the electrifying focus track, “Black Betty”. Originally written and released by Lead Belly, The Dead Daisies crank the energy all the way up with a thunderous rendition that blends raw blues power with a Daisies spin. It’s a bold, centrepiece that captures the spirit of the album – unapologetic, soulful, and steeped in tradition.

“Black Betty” is an old working blues hymn that was sung by Lead Belly and made famous by Ram Jam as a rock song. Our version is a brand-new take on it. We hope you like it as much as we do!” – Doug Aldrich

At its core, Lookin’ For Trouble is a testament to the enduring power of the blues. The band approached the album with a deep respect for the genre’s origins, recording the songs live to capture the spontaneity and emotion that make blues so timeless.

“This album is our love letter to the blues,” says John Corabi. “When I first heard blues, it was through bands like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones. The deeper I researched my heroes, the deeper I got into the history of this music. The blues is the soul of rock ‘n’ roll – it’s in everything we do.”

Guitarist Doug Aldrich adds, “We cut these songs live, in the same room where so many legends recorded. It was all about feel, capturing the rawness and authenticity that makes blues so powerful.”

Complementing the album is an upcoming documentary exploring the rich history of the blues and the band’s experience recording at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and reflections on the genre’s impact, it will premiere on June 5th with Glide Magazine in the US.

Lookin’ For Trouble by The Dead Daisies
1. I’m Ready (Muddy Waters)
2. Going Down (Freddie King)
3. Boom Boom (John Lee Hooker)
4. Black Betty (Lead Belly)
5. The Thrill Is Gone (B.B. King)
6. Born Under A Bad Sign (Albert King)
7. Crossroads (Robert Johnson)
8. Sweet Home Chicago (Robert Johnson)
9. Walking the Dog (Rufus Thomas)
10. Little Red Rooster (Howlin’ Wolf)

TOUR DATES:
EU – JUNE
14 – Music Legends Festival Bilbao ES
17 – Zeche Carl Essen DE
19 – Gigant Appeldoorn NL
20 – Moderns Bremen DE
21 – Graspop Metal Meeting Dessel BE
23 – Hirsch Nuremberg DE
24 – Hellraiser Leipzig DE
25 – Hype Park Krakow PL
27 – Majestic Music Club Bratislava SK
28 – Basinfirefest Spalene Porici CZ

UK – AUGUST
13 – Limelight Belfast
14 – Corn Exchange Edinburgh
15 – NX Newcastle
16 – KK’s Steel Mill Wolverhampton
19 – Tramshed Cardiff
20 – Islington Assembly Hall London
21 – Picturedrome Holmfirth
23 – Stonedead Festival Newark

https://thedeaddaisies.com/tour-2025/