We recently had the amazing opportunity to check out the sonically perfect new single “We Came To Rock “ via Rum Bar Records. from Sal Baglio’s phenomenal rock and roll project The Amplifier Heads which also includes the soulful “once in a lifetime “ vocals of Barrence Whitfield 

You can listen to “We Came To Rock” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here.

“We Came To Rock”, is the title track to the soundtrack of They Came To Rock, Executive Producer Norty Cohen’s immersive rock opera about an alien invasion that first debuted in Nashville three years ago, detailing a story about extraterrestrials coming to Earth – which they call The Vinyl Frontier – in search of the type of music heard through static and noise on their radio. Who are they, and what do they want? 

“We Came To Rock “ is an absolute blast. We fell instantly for the vibe and sound of this gem of a track.

Ready to rock out, the aliens have now landed close to home, as the pair of longtime Boston music scene veterans – known for work that spans decades: Baglio first in rock scene pioneers The Stompers; Whitfield dominating stages across New England fronting The Savages – come together for a fiery and attention-grabbing single that sets a loud tone for the 10-song, eight interlude soundtrack. 

“The term rock opera has come to mean different things to anyone’s interpretation,” Baglio says. “There is a lyrical and musical line that follows through the record. Some fantasy, some fact. It is a musical speed rocket trip and the seat belt sign is off!”

“They Came To Rock” is the third single from the forthcoming record, following last fall’s Jen D’Angora-led “Something Went Down” – about the most famous UFO event in England’s history, taking places at Rendlesham Forest on Christmas 1980 – and 2022’s “Space Cadette,” which received heavy airplay and attention on Little Steven’s Underground Garage on SiriusXM, about Betty and Barney Hill’s 1961 encounter of a UFO on a deserted highway in New Hampshire.

Written and produced by Baglio, who also performs guitar, mellotron, glockenspiel, and backing vocals, “They Came To Rock” features Samantha Goddess on vocals; Brad Hallen on bass; Kevin Rapillo on drums and percussion; Tom West on piano; Henley Douglas Jr. on baritone sax; and David Bryce on theremin. But it’s Whitfield who helps take it across the galaxy and back again, hurling through his vocals like a man possessed.   

We are absolutely mesmerized by the stunning brilliance of “We Came To Rock” from The Amplifier Heads featuring Barrence Whitfield. This is one magnificent track you can’t miss.