featuring Joe Satriani, Steve Hackett, Bruce Kulick, Gus G, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal, Doug Rappoport, Gary Hoey, Carl Verheyen, Hal Lindes, Stu Hamm, Joe Deninzon & Karen Briggs
“Tyranny of Tone” is the 2026 powerhouse release from Brian Tarquin
& Heavy Friends, a guitar-driven instrumental album that unites Tarquin’s
analog craftsmanship with an extraordinary roster of world-class players.
Recorded at Tarquin’s Jungle Room Studios and mastered by David Glasser at Airshow
Mastering, the album blends fusion, rock, cinematic textures, and deep musical
camaraderie all in service of a cause that matters—California Fire
Foundation—helping families of fallen firefighters
and communities recovering from catastrophic fires. Tarquin’s Heavy Friends
projects have long centered on giving back, and “Tyranny of Tone”
continues that legacy.
The album hits all streaming media on September 18.
Fans can buy the album at guitartrax.bandcamp.com.
Tarquin’s compositions that are finding radio
airplay include the explosive “Tyranny of Tone” with Joe Satriani, his sonic swagger “IG
Nite” featuring Steve Hackett, the celestial funky “Intergalactic
Burn” with guitar from Bruce
Kulick, and the jazzy and soulful “Visions of the Eternal Flame”
featuring Peter Gabriel’s violinist Karen Briggs.
In the album’s liner notes Larry Crane of Tape Op
praises Tarquin as “a damn good musician, writer, producer, and engineer”
calling “Tyranny of Tone” a warm, analog-rich record that feels like the
classic
albums of the ’70s and ’80s. Tarquin records to 2-inch tape, mixes through a
Trident console, and masters directly from tape — giving the album its focused
tones, musical warmth, and timeless feel. Every note
on “Tyranny of Tone” reflects Tarquin’s commitment to tone,
authenticity, and service. The album’s analog workflow gives it the warmth and
musicality of classic rock and fusion records, while the collaborative
spirit honors the friendships and artistic bonds Tarquin has built over
decades.
Brian Tarquin is a multi-Emmy Award–winning composer, guitarist, producer, and engineer whose career spans decades with Top 10 radio hits across several formats. His 2024 release “Beyond the Warrior’s Eyes” was the #1 fusion album in 2024 on Roots Music Reports.
Tarquin has also been heard by tens of millions on
such popular television scores as CSI, Ellen, Extra, TMZ, 60 Minutes, Sex and
the City to name few.
He has more than 50 million streams. Tarquin’s Jungle Room Studios have become
a creative hub where he composes, tracks, and mixes his Heavy Friends projects
— albums built around generosity, mentorship, and the joy of bringing elite
musicians together.
1. 1,Tyranny
of Tone — feat. Joe Satriani
Brian Tarquin rhythm guitar, bass, lead
melodies and 1st & end solo
Joe Satriani intro & 2nd solo
Reggie Pryor Drums
2. IG NITE — feat. Steve Hackett
Brian Tarquin rhythm guitar, keyboards, guitar melody & 2nd solo
Steve Hackett 1st solo
Brandon Miller bass
Rion Smith drums
3. Out of the Ashes — feat. Gary Hoey, Joe Deninzon & Hal Lindes
Brian Tarquin rhythm Guitar, Bass, guitar melodies & 1st & 3rd solo
Gary Hoey 2nd solo
Joe Deninzon violin solo & Hal Lindes intro & outro solos
Tony Morra Drums
4. Dead Reckoning — feat. Gus G
Brian Tarquin Rhythm, Bass, guitar melodies, intro solo, 3rd solo, &
end solo,
Gus G 2nd guitar solo
Tony Morra drums
5. Atom Smasher — feat. Bumblefoot & Stu Hamm
Brian Tarquin rhythm guitars, melodies & 2nd solo
Stu Hamm bass & bass solos, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal intro solo and end solo
Reggie Pryor Drums
6. Intergalactic Burn — feat. Bruce Kulick
Brian Tarquin Rhodes, clave, guitar melodies, talk box, 1st & 3rd solos
Bruce Kulick intro guitar & 2nd solo
Brandon Miller bass
Reggie Pryor Drums
7. Übermensch — feat. Doug Rappoport
Brian Tarquin rhythm guitars, guitar melodies, 1st & 2nd solos
Doug Rappoport middle solo
Brandon Miller bass
Reggie Pryor Drums
8. Visions of the Eternal Flame — feat. Karen Briggs
Brian Tarquin Rhodes, clave, guitar melodies & solo
Karen Briggs violin, melodies & solo
Brandon Miller bass
Reggie Pryor Drums
9. Phoenix Rising — feat. Carl Verheyen
Brian Tarquin piano, organ, slide guitar, guitar melodies & 2nd solo
Carl Verheyen middle solo
Brandon Miller bass
Reggie Pryor Drums
Produced,
Recorded & Mixed by Brian Tarquin at Jungle Room Studios Mastered by
David Glasser at Airshow Mastering All songs composed by Liam Tarquin
(SESAC) Liam Tarquin Music Publishing (SESAC) BHP Music–Guitar Trax Records
©2026
