HARDWARES

Former KISS guitarist, Bruce Kulick, has just released a sampling of tracks from his forthcoming solo album in the form of a three song EP called BK3. Lead-off track, ‘No Friend Of Mine’ reunites three-fourths of (his first post-Kiss band) Union and features a strong lead vocal by John Corabi. With a sound reminiscent of that band’s first album mixed with KISS’ Carnival Of Souls, it is sure to please. With its timeless guitar work, the album’s second track, ‘And I Know’ (an upbeat pop track with mid-’80s Cheap Trick sensibilities), finds Kulick comfortable and confident behind the microphone. Axe master Steve Lukather (best known for his work with Toto) trades licks with Kulick on the grooving instrumental and final track, ‘Between The Lines’. Overall, BK3 is a tasty appetizer and will leave fans wanting more.