Rize of the Fenix is the upcoming third album by American comedy rock band Tenacious D, set for release on May 15, 2012. It is the band's first studio release in six years, since 2006's The Pick of Destiny, the soundtrack for their film of the same name. (wikipedia)
Overview
Sony Music is excited to announce the May 18, 2012 release of Tenacious D’s widely-anticipated Rize of the Fenix, the band’s first studio album in over six years. Rize of the Fenix is the third album from the group and is the follow-up to 2006’s gold The Pick of Destiny and 2001’s platinum debut album Tenacious D.
Produced by the brilliant John Kimbrough, Rize Of The Fenix was recorded in the garage behind his LA home and features Jack Black and Kyle Gass (Tenacious D’s core duo), performing with Dave Grohl (drums), John Spiker (bass, piano, organ)and John Konesky (electric guitar). The album was engineered and mixed by John Spiker who has been touring with the band for years.