Steve Blaze, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling rock band Lillian Axe, is
taking some big steps forward in his relentless pursuit to establish the group’s rightful place in
hard rock history. With an impressive schedule of tour dates that includes a return to the
Monsters Of Rock Cruise in 2022 (their 6 th appearance), multiple festivals, the first tour of the
U.K. in ten years, a 2023 U.S. tour, and the release of the brand new album and anthology,
Lillian Axe is poised to add to their already significant list of accomplishments and keep doing
what they do best: delivering dramatic rock ‘n roll to the masses.
Blaze, whom Guitar Player Magazine listed as “one of the most underrated guitarists in the
world,” leads the charge alongside fellow axe-slinger Sam Poitevent (a member since 1999)
and original bassist Michael Maxx. Vocalist Brent Graham, after working with Steve Blaze in
other projects, first took centerstage when Lillian Axe was featured in the hit NBC show
“Constantine” in 2015. Former Pretty Boy Floyd drummer Wayne Stokely provides the groove
which supports the blistering guitar work and Graham’s powerful pipes.
The latest album “From Womb To Tomb” was released in August of 2022 as the band signed
their 9 th record deal with Global Rock Records to not only release the new album but to reissue
the band’s extensive back catalogue.. Also released in April, 2022 was a three disc anthology
entitled “Psalms for Eternity,” a time capsule of the bands prestigious career.
Lillian Axe gained international recognition with albums on MCA Records and IRS Records in
the late 80’s and early 90’s. They have toured with and shared the stage with hundreds of
bands over the years including Alice Cooper, Judas Priest, Sammy Hagar, Megadeth, Rob
Zombie, Eddie Money, Ratt, Skid Row, Godsmack, Accept and many others, as well as rocking
hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide at major festivals such as Sweden Rock, Bang Your
Head, Rockin’ the Bayou, Monsters of Rock Cruise, Firefest, and Rocklahoma. Though the
music has evolved and progressed in the decades since, the band still treats their audiences to
MTV singles like “Dream Of A Lifetime,” “Show A Little Love,” and their version of the
Badfinger classic “No Matter What.”
In 2010, they became the first-ever hard rock act inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of
Fame. In November, 2021, Steve Blaze was inducted for the second time for his individual
accomplishments as a guitarist and songwriter, which include multiple TV and film soundtracks
and appearances, sessions for major artists, and nine years as guitarist for legendary rockers
Angel. In 2017, Lillian Axe was awarded the Jackson Indie Music Ikon Award for their musical
contribution to the Mississippi music scene for the last 30 years.
LILLIAN AXE DISCOGRAPHY:
Lillian Axe (MCA Records) 1988
Love + War (MCA Records) 1989
Out of the Darkness Into the Light (IRS Records) 1991
Poetic Justice (IRS Records) 1992
Psychoschizophrenia (IRS Records) 1993
Fields Of Yesterday (Z Records) 1999
Live 2002 (Red And Gold Records) 2002
Waters Rising (Locomotive Records) 2007
Sad Day On Planet Earth (Blistering Records) 2009
Deep Red Shadows (CME Records / Sony Music) 2010
XI: The Days Before Tomorrow (CME Records / Sony Music) 2012
Live & War [digital only release live EP] (CME Records) 2012
Convergence [13 CD box set] (CME Records) 2014
One Night In The Temple (CME Records / Sony Music) 2014
Psalms For Eternity (Global Rock Records) 2022
From Womb To Tomb (Global Rock Records) 2022
“With the madness happening in the world today, we need music like this more than ever.”
SLEAZEROXX.COM
“After so many years the band has settled down writing one piece of art after the other.”
METAL-TEMPLE.COM
“The album Love and War should be on everyone’s ‘if stranded alone on a desert island what
three albums would you want’ list.”
HARDROCKHAVEN.NET“…give this album a listen. You might just walk out of the experience with a new
perspective on life…”
DEFENDERS OF THE FAITH“be prepared to be amazed and thoroughly gripped upon the first and repeated
listens.”ROXXONE
