Winery Dogs Reveal 'Hot Streak' Album Details + Fall Tour

The Winery Dogs are emerging from their studio with a new album and fans will have plenty of chances to catch the hard rocking trio on the road this fall. The group just announced that they've titled their sophomore set, Hot Streak, and they'll release the effort on Oct. 2 via Loud & Proud Records.

The band's self-produced album will be preceded by the lead single "Oblivion," which is set to impact at radio on Aug. 25. In addition, the band will be offering a double vinyl edition of the album that's expected to arrive in early November.

“I feel we’ve taken the band to another level,” explains vocalist Richie Kotzen. “The compositions are stronger on this album. I feel more connected lyrically and musically to what I did on this record than on the last one. We’ve widened the musical scope of the band on this record and moved it forward."

Drummer Mike Portnoy continues, “Everything on this album was more of a collaboration than on the first album. There’s just a natural chemistry. The three of us really mesh very, very well, both musically and personally. The mission of this band is to write catchy songs, and not have the musicianship overpower that.”

“I’m glad we’re not playing it safe and just doing songs that automatically fit in the category of what we did on the first record,” Bassist Billy Sheehan concludes. “Some of them are a little different, and we definitely took chances. And you have to do that -- otherwise, you don’t grow."

While "Oblivion" is the lead single from the disc, other key tracks singled out in the press release for the album include the strum and headbang of "Captain Love," the propulsive "The Bridge" and the introspective, harmony-driven "Fire."

Look for the band infusing some of the new material into their shows when they hit the road on Oct. 3 in Ridgefield, Conn. U.S. dates run through early November. Check out the album's track listing and the band's tour dates below.

The Winery Dogs, Hot Streak Track Listing:

1. "Oblivion"
2. "Captain Love"
3. "Hot Streak"
4. "How Long"
5. "Empire"
6. "Fire"
7. "Ghost Town"
8. "The Bridge"
9. "War Machine"
10. "Spiral"
11. "Devil You Know"
12. "Think It Over"
13. "The Lamb"

The Winery Dogs Fall 2015 Tour

10/3 -- Ridgefield, Conn. -- Ridgefield Playhouse
10/4 -- Jim Thorpe, Pa. -- Penn’s Peak
10/5 -- Boston, Mass. -- Wilbur Theater
10/8 -- Glenside, Pa. -- Keswick Theater
10/9 -- Sayreville, N.J. -- Starland Ballroom
10/10 -- New York, N.Y. -- Best Buy Theater
10/12 -- Atlanta, Ga. -- Variety Playhouse
10/14 -- Jacksonville, Fla. -- Ponte Verde Concert Hall
10/15 -- Tampa, Fla. -- State Theater
10/16 -- Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. -- Culture Room
10/17 -- Orlando, Fla. -- The Plaza Live
10/20 -- Nashville, Tenn. -- Wildhorse Saloon
10/22 -- Houston, Texas -- Pub Fountains
10/23 -- Ardmore, Okla. --Heritage Hall
10/24 -- Dallas, Texas -- The Gas Monkey
10/27 -- Milwaukee, Wis. -- Potowatami Casino
10/28 -- Milwaukee, Wis. -- Potowatami Casino
10/29 -- St. Charles, Ill. -- Arcada Theater
10/31 -- Denver, Colo. -- Marquis Theater
11/2 -- San Jose, Calif. -- Rock Bar
11/3 -- Anaheim, Calif. -- House of Blues
11/5 -- Agoura Hills, Calif. -- Canyon Club
11/6 -- Beverly Hills, Calif. -- Saban Theater
11/7 -- Las Vegas, Nev. -- Vamp’d
11/8 -- San Diego, Calif. -- House of Blues