The Apocalypse Blues Revue - Devil Plays A Strat (Official Video)

As the legend goes, Robert Johnson infamously started his career by meeting the Devil at the crossroads. By the same token, you could say Apocalypse Blues Revue began playing at the end of the world. Co-founded by Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola and featuring vocalist Ray “Rafer John” Cerbone and bassist Brian Carpenter, the quartet honors blues traditions, while etching their stamp on the genre in blood.

“As far as blues goes, Apocalypse Blues Revue is a little heavier, a little darker, and has some punk rock attitude in the lyrics,” affirms Shannon. “We wanted to make something deep that will provoke thought. It had to be evil though. We’re not trying to make it happy. It’s called blues for a reason! It was also an opportunity to show the world what a phenomenal guitar player Tony is.”

[TheCelticCrippler]

HELL YEAH! I got no other words... instant fan lol.

[leonard]

This deserves way more likes than it has now, wow, this is beyond good !

[thatmetaldude]

killer video love the close ups of Tony's solos \m/

[stevenprosser]

Shannon and tony kick fucking ass playing the blues

[robinmurray]

Just found this band today..huge Godsmack fan and diggin' this sound..I find the singer to have alot of Jim Morrison sound.

[rogerklein]

What a departure from Godsmack! Awesome sound!

[belakiss]

Ray Cerbone is one hell of a singer....you have to get him back

[metalassassin]

wow I have not seen anyone play the drums like that except Eric singer when he played for kiss wow Shannon you are amazing and rafer johns vocals are killer a definite candidate for blues album of the year!

[bobbyosdmf]

Love the band***, great⚡, wicked⚡... an tight***⚡

[lindasalcido]

Wow! Love! Can't wait to see you guys in Redwood City, CA!!

[rayparkin]

Now that's what I'm talking about Tony!!  Been a fan since 96' back in my Boston days, always wondered when you were going to blow the world away with some insane blues fretwork we always knew you had in you!  PS - dig the Marshall!

[FranciscoRomero-mpod]

This was the shit.. fucking awesome sound ! beats any music today

[alexislaine]

I have the cd of this group it's amazing

[seanreed]

Wow, I didn't know Rob Ryan could sing so well

[jusfnn]

Tony! Great guitar work!!! When and where can us Salem folk catch you guys?

[santosgarcia]

Wish godsmack would do music like this it’s obvious the two members can play like this I’m sure sully could to smh

[j.christopherhomerenovatio]

Who's the singer? Who the hell says strat O caster? Weird. Music is sick!

[yannjodry]

Very interesting. Got there 'csuse I remember Larkin with Ugly Kid Joe. Never liked Godsmack but that doesn't matter here.

[sixxgunnar]

I dont know abt u ppl but I like this shit....but they sound like Danzig...the singer reminds me of glen danzig...