Autograph - 'This Ain’t The Place I Wanna Be' - Official Music Video | R.I.P. Randy Rand

"This Ain’t The Place I Wanna Be"

Falling in a daze last night
Couldn’t find a way outside
Staring at my shadow in dismay
I saw trouble in my way
Tears of panic down my face
Hiding from myself to stay alive

I gotta move on, I gotta hold on
and find a better place to be

Where is my starlight, I think I’ve gone blind
Praying as I fall on my knees
Scared out of my mind, crossing my own lines
This ain’t the place I wanna be

In the morning when I woke
Lying naked on her coat
She was standing right in front of me
Falling angel never spoke
As I tried to clear the smoke
Said she had a plan to set me free

I’m gonna reach out, I gotta go now
This ain’t the place I wanna be

Where is my star light, I think I’ve gone blind
Praying as I fall on my knees
Scared out of my mind, crossing my own lines
This ain’t the place I wanna be

Is this my highlight, is this my moment
I didn’t choose this destiny
Scared out of my mind, where is my starlight
This ain’t the place I want to be

“Beyond” Tracklisting:
1. This Ain’t The Place I Wanna Be
2. Your Slave Tonight
3. Everything
4. Gotta Getcha
5. Take Me Higher
6. Run For Your Life
7. Beautiful Disaster
8. Love Is A Double Edge Sword
9. Heart Of Stone
10. Feels So Good
11. Flying High
12. To Be Together
13. Mind Of Fear (Bonus Track Digital only)

LINE-UP:
Randy Rand - Bass
Simon Daniels - Vocals
Jimi Bell - Guitar
Marc Wieland - Drums

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On January 31, 2022, Frontiers Music Srl made an announcement welcoming the legendary '80s hard rockers Autograph to the label's roster. The band, at the time, featuring vocalist Simon Daniels, guitarist Jimi Bell, bassist Randy Rand, and drummer Marc Wieland, were close to wrapping up work on their brand new studio album "Beyond, " which the label had slated for release later in the year. Just past mid-April 2022,  Randy delivered the masters and artwork for "Beyond" and was sorting out plans for the release with the label when he received some news about his health. And then, shockingly, just a few days later, on April 26, 2022, Randy Rand, a founding member of the band, passed away. Before his untimely passing, he shared with his bandmates that if something was to happen to him before the release plans were finalized,  he wanted them to release "Beyond", his last recorded work.

And so, with bittersweet emotions, Frontiers Music Srl announces the forthcoming release of Autograph's new studio album, "Beyond", the last album to feature founding member and bassist Randy Rand, on November 11, 2022. A new single and music video, 'This Ain't The Place I Wanna Be' is out now.


Autograph, whose hit 'Turn Up The Radio' was a staple of the hard rock soundtrack of the '80s, disbanded in 1989, but in 2011, founding members bassist Randy Rand and guitarist Steve Lynch decided to meet up at the NAMM show in Anaheim, CA. They rekindled their friendship first before even thinking about a musical reunion. With their personal relationship rebuilt, they made a collective decision to play again. “We approached our original singer Steve Plunkett about a reunion, ” recalled Rand. “He didn’t have the time to join the band again due to his busy schedule. He did give us his blessing to move forward though, and that was important. We missed our fans. This is for them.”

Fully embracing the future, the remaining members begin a search for a new singer. They discovered some videos of singer/guitarist/songwriter Simon Daniels (of Jailhouse, Flood, 1RKO) on YouTube and instantly, they sensed a connection and knew that he was the right fit for the band. “He was perfect to front Autograph, " smiled Rand. "His hard-edged, bluesy voice and massive riffing sharpen our edge. He’s given us a new energy, and he impressed us immediately. We all had a euphoric feeling after the first rehearsal, ” Rand added.

Rand said that during his long-lived career, he has only loved playing with two drummers; one is the great late Randy Castillo, and then there is Autograph's new drummer Marc Wieland. As Rand put it, “We’re heavier than before. At the same time, the melodic vocals and catchy hooks are still an integral part of our sound.”

In 2019, Lynch decided to leave the group to pursue different musical styles and was replaced by international monster shredder guitarist Jimi Bell (House of Lords). The band didn't skip a beat and went on to record a new album, "Beyond", with this line-up before Rand's untimely passing on April 26, 2022.

Autograph, the platinum-selling Southern California hard rock band who gave the world the ubiquitous hit 'Turn Up The Radio', has released seminal albums such as "Sign In Please" [1984], "That’s The Stuff" [1985], and "Loud and Clear" [1987]. Over the course of their career, they have played shows with everybody from Mötley Crüe and Ronnie James Dio to Van Halen and Aerosmith. Successfully touring again since the beginning of 2014, Autograph has strived and shined at arenas, casinos, major music festivals such as M3, Monsters of Rock Cruise, The Moondance Jam, 80’s in the Park, Grand Rock Tember, Cat Club Festival at Irvine Meadows, and Firefest UK, among others. In 2017, Autograph released a new album on ex-Megadeth member David Ellefson's EMP Label Group, hitting # 21 on the Billboard Classic Rock Sales Chart, as well as placing two new singles on the top 10 Hard Rock Mediabase Radio Chart. The band will release their new studio album, "Beyond" via Frontiers Music Srl in 2022. It is the last album to feature founding member and bassist Randy Rand.

“Beyond” Tracklisting:
1. This Ain’t The Place I Wanna Be
2. Your Slave Tonight
3. Everything
4. Gotta Getcha
5. Take Me Higher
6. Run For Your Life
7. Beautiful Disaster
8. Love Is A Double Edge Sword
9. Heart Of Stone
10. Feels So Good
11. Flying High
12. To Be Together
13. Mind Of Fear (Bonus Track Digital only)

LINE-UP:
Randy Rand - Bass
Simon Daniels - Vocals
Jimi Bell - Guitar
Marc Wieland - Drums

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[johnhutchison]

Totally unfair to be losing our 80's rock heroes this soon. Thanks for the great music, RR. R.I.P. Randy 🤘😢🤘

[joetvr]

Autograph is one of the most underrated bands in history (I'll die on that hill). As for the song this sounds pretty badass! Can't wait for full album

[helendunbar]

The scenes where Randy and the guys are 'together' and then they fade in and out are just 💔😢
Please come over to the UK 🙏🤘

[coolnegative]

R.I.P. I still listen to "Sign In Please" such a classic album. This song is perfect!

[AllDigitalEnterprise]

Met him buying a guitar in Roswell Ga several years ago. Very very nice person. Loved Autograph and his positivity! Very sad hearing this news.

[tommya]

Probably the best recent comeback song of any 80's band that I can remember. Great tune. Awesome that some bands are keeping the rock alive. Great job Autograph.

[chadhammer]

Sounds good, RIP Randy you were a Solid Cat, your music will live on

[TempleOvBlackLight]

Man, so sad about Randy. No original members left in the band at all now. This was rocking, too! Can't wait to hear this final album with Randy.

[BahamaKin]

R.I.P. Randy Rand. May the Light You kept on Shining, Forever Shine on. Your Spirit and Soul will never fade away. May The Fire Continue to burn in the Awesome Heart of the Sound of Autograph. Bahama Kin

[sweetsinnndy]

Solid song, glad they decided to put out the album, looking forward to hearing more. RIP Randy.

[robertchattin-smith]

To my ears this is so much better than anything off of the last Autograph album. Looking forward to this release.
RIP Randy Rand

[centaurus]

Great Cut!!!! Sounds like we have a winner here!!! Bravo and Condolences for Randy's loss!

[albertomonaco]

great return of this great band with the presence of the great Jimi Bell of House Of Lords!

[gladyssimmermaker]

Love this new tune. Happy to see Regina and Randy Rand in the video. A beautiful tribute to Randy. RIP. We miss you!!

[tdlmusic]

So LOVE this tune and this band ... great job on the tribute to Randy ... he would be proud!

[codyb]

Glad to see these guys are still a rocking after four decades so awesome love autograph Rest In Peace Randy love your guitar work an a great tribute to by you guys to your fallen guitarist

[alenarae]

The BEST song.. video and look by far of all!!! Absolutely amazing and chill inspiring how dear Randy was put in the scenes.. God bless you all and long life to this new version of Autograph.. So happy Randy found his true family and got to create the music with you that he wanted all along before he passed.. BETTER THAN EVER!!!

[REMBRANTTUBE]

Jimi Bell Is incredible!!! Such a fantastic talent! Can’t wait to get the album! 🎸⭐️

[Rottonchild]

Great song! I know Randy is smiling down on you guys!