Philip Sayce announces “Scorched Earth: Volume 2 Live in LA / London”
Philip Sayce has announced the release of his new live album, Scorched Earth: Volume 2 Live in LA / London on May 1.
To coincide with the announcement, Sayce has released the live single “Morning Star (Live),” now available on all streaming platforms. The track follows the previously issued “Peace Machine (Live),” which debuted late last year alongside an official music video. Together, the two singles offer an early preview of the full album.
Recorded during sold-out performances at The Baked Potato in Los Angeles and an over-capacity show at The Garage in London, the album captures Sayce in a live setting alongside bassist Sam Bolle and drummer Bryan Head. The performances document the trio’s blend of blues-driven grit, psychedelic textures and hard-hitting rock energy.
Among the highlights are live versions of “Once” and “Bitter Monday,” recorded at The Baked Potato, as well as a rendition of “Spanish Castle Magic,” originally by Jimi Hendrix, performed at The Garage in London. The album was mixed by GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Mark Rains and mastered by GRAMMY Award-nominated engineer Brian Lucey.
“These shows were pure electricity,” says Sayce. “There’s something powerful about capturing a moment when the band, the songs, and the audience are completely locked in. LA and London brought that magic. We lit the fuse, and you can feel it.”
Scorched Earth: Volume 2 Live in LA / London track listing:
- One Foot In The Grave (3:19)
- Once (3:35)
- Bitter Monday (5:52)
- Peace Machine (9:30)
- Lady Love Divine (3:56)
- 5:55 (1:53)
- Morning Star (5:07)
- Spanish Castle Magic (5:07)
In addition to the album release, Sayce has announced a May and June 2026 UK tour. Tickets are available through The Gig Cartel and Philip Sayce’s official website. Tom Moriarty will appear as special guest on all dates, with Chantel McGregor joining the Holmfrith show.
Philip Sayce – May/June 2026 UK Tour Dates
May 19 – Bristol, UK – The Fleece
May 20 – Nottingham, UK – Rescue Rooms
May 22 – Holmfirth, UK – Picturedrome (Special guests: Chantel McGregor and Tom Moriarty)
May 23 – Glasgow, UK – St Lukes
May 24 – Newcastle upon Tyne, UK – Anarchy Brew
May 27 – Basingstoke, UK – Haymarket
May 28 – Bury St Edmunds, UK – The Apex
May 30 – Chester, UK – The Live Rooms
May 31 – Cardiff, UK – The Globe
June 3 – London, UK – Islington Assembly Hall
With its mix of extended improvisation, high-energy interplay and dynamic live production, Scorched Earth: Volume 2 Live in LA / London documents Sayce’s continued presence on the modern blues-rock scene.
