By Justin Smulison
We have the pleasure of welcoming back revered hard rock/metal singer to Jace Media annually. And for good reason: He always has at least one new album to share with the world, either as a solo artist or as a group’s frontman. On November 6, his most popular group, Bangalore Choir, released their sixth studio LP, Payload via El Puerto Records.
The album picks up where last year’s Rapid Fire Succession: On Target Part II left off in terms of tone and mood, and features longtime guitarist Andy Susemihl and new members who all bring a special energy in the form of heavy anthemic rock. These new members include drummer extraordinaire Tommy McWilliams and guitarist Steve Gordon, both of whom have performed, mixed or produced on multi-platinum albums.
It’s pretty amazing that, following a 12-year hiatus, Bangalore Choir has released three new albums since 2023 (in addition to Reece’s solo albums and other projects). As we learn, Reece had to embrace his brand, and lean into what his post-Accept output has meant to his fans. (This also includes Sircle of Silence, a 1990s metal band, which he describes as a “late bloomer,” and has found new life on streaming outlets, like Bandcamp.)
In this interview, Reece delves into the origins of some of the songs and how his decades in rock and metal have established a network of musicians and talent he can tap into for various creative outlets. And we learn a bit more about his creative process and why he feels the need to keep busy during a time when many other artists might slow down.
This interview was recorded just prior to the announcement that Reece would join his one-time band, Accept, for two performances in the coming weeks to close out 2026. Anyone who knows their history would be pretty floored to learn this news, but based on the enduring popularity of the lone Reece-front Accept album, Eat the Heat, and the success of that band’s recent Teutonic Titans album, featuring re-recorded classics – which features “Hellhammer,” (originally recorded with Reece) – it was time to write a new chapter in both artists’ histories.
Horns Up!
Clips: “Tear It All Down,” “Cost Of The Grind,” “I’ll Take The Risk,” “Believing,” “Dig Deep.”
Bangalore Choir Links:
www.facebook.com/DavidReeceOfficial
www.instagram.com/david.reece.official/
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/1505934
https://www.youtube.com/@davidreece7832
https://shop.el-puerto-records.com/en/bands/bangalore-choir
Check out my interview with Reece and Susemihl in 2025: https://jacemediamusic.com/2025/10/23/back-on-target-a-conversation-with-david-reece-and-andy-susemihl-of-bangalore-choir/
Payload Line-up:
David Reece – Vocals
Andy Susemihl – Guitars, Background Vocals
Steve Gordon MIA – Guitars
Tommy McWilliams – Drums
Gorka Alegre – Bass
Tour News!
David Reece and Bangalore Choir have already booked select shows and festivals in the EU. Confirmed dates are below!
Reece with Accept:
11/21/26 Oberhausen, GER
12/02/26 Milan, ITA
Bangalore Choir
01/15/27 la casa del loco, Zaragoza, ESP
01/16/27 Asociación Burgos Heavy Metal, Burgos, ESP
06/19/27 Rampa Kultura, Goleniów, PL
09/24/27 Karosserfabriken, Denmark
09/25/27 Trollhättan, Sweden
10/15/27 – 10/16/27 Heavy Metal Fans Festival, Hagen, GER
10/17/27 KI Gerstetten, GER
Reece solo:
04/17/27 John Steel 20th Anniversary, Bulgaria
05/14/27 The Rock at “On the Rocks”, Helsinki, Finland
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