New Michael Sweet/George Lynch Projet

Michael Sweet has revealed the likely name of his new supergroup featuring George Lynch.

The former Stryper frontman is teaming up with Lynch, of Dokken and Lynch Mob, as well as former Megadeth bass player James Lomenzo and one time Whitesnake drummer Brian Tichy on the project, to be known as Sweet Lynch.

An album will be released in the coming months.

Sweet tells Guitar International: “It looks like we are going to go with the name Sweet Lynch. We were debating that for a while and the label was pushing it for it.

“I co-wrote the songs with George. I called Brian Tichy and James Lomenzo to put the band together. You’ll start to hear about it in September with the first single and video. It’s an incredible combination of classic 70s and 80s. You will hear some flavours of Journey, Bad Company, Dokken, Van Halen, and Stryper.

“James and Brian are amazing musicians. They tore it up. The drums and bass are just as impressive as the guitars. Everybody really delivered.

“I love this CD. I’m super excited for people to hear this CD. I’m so proud of it.”

Former Stryper singer? Sounds pretty cool, looking forward to it. Michael is busy these days.

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Former Stryper singer?

I think Michael would be surprised to know he's their "former" singer, since he's been posting daily updates from Stryper's current tour on their Facebook.

I definitely wanna hear this collaboration when it comes out.

Poor journalism strikes again!  

Despite the lame name, I'd be curious to hear what those guys come up with.

Maybe they can call it George Michael ?

I'm also curious to hear what they come up with. I've liked most of Lynch's projects in the last few years, and Sweet is also putting out some really strong material.

The name is terrible though. They should at least write it as a generic "Sweet/Lynch" rather than having one name read as an adjective.

James B. wrote:

Maybe they can call it George Michael ?

Great way to sneak it into the larger music market. "Hey, the new George Michaels album!"  

James B. wrote:

Maybe they can call it George Michael ?

Damn, you beat me to it!   

This should be an amazing album. Michael Sweet can do no wrong. His new solo album is great and Stryper has been on an incredible roll.

Brief audio sample of the new material...

http://audio.chirbit.com/michaelhsweet_1406294226.mp3

Sounds pretty decent to me. Wouldn't mind hearing some more.

Holy shit, that sounds great. Didn't expect that at all.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Brief audio sample of the new material...

http://audio.chirbit.com/michaelhsweet_1406294226.mp3

Sounds pretty decent to me. Wouldn't mind hearing some more.

Oh wow, I'm really surprised by this!   
Sounds very good!

MetalGuy71 wrote:

Brief audio sample of the new material...

http://audio.chirbit.com/michaelhsweet_1406294226.mp3

Sounds pretty decent to me. Wouldn't mind hearing some more.

Nice! I'll buy this if the rest of the tracks are of the same quality.

Thanks for posting the clip; sounds great!

Sounds really good.

Pretty excited for this one.

Cover art...



Michael looks ok, but the George's head looks too small for the body or something. Maybe it's just the weird pose.

I like that track posted above way more than I expected to. The cover art though is goofy.

Nice cover art. I dig it.

music should be good, too.

Damn I can't keep up with all of George Lynch's side projects

i think the song sounds good. I might have to get this one.

I love the guitar work but I just can't stand Michael Sweets voice so I will pass on this album...

New video

New video...'The Wish'

That verse sounds sheer Stryper.

It's all good stuff, not sure if enough for me to purchase, but enjoyable.