DOWN N OUTZ, the Mott The Hoople-inspired side project of DEF LEPPARD singer JOE ELLIOTT, will release a new album, 'The Further Adventures Of…', on April 21.

The group features Elliott, The Quireboys' Paul Guerin (guitar), Guy Griffin (guitar) and Keith Weir (keyboards), plus Phil Martin (drums).

'The Further Adventures Of…' is the band's third project, following 2010's debut album, 'My Re-Generation', and the 'Live At Hammersmith Apollo' DVD recorded during the 2009 shows.

"These songs make up a huge portion of who I am," says Elliott, "and I feel incredibly privileged to have been able to record them and hopefully give them a new lease of life, which, quite frankly, is long overdue."

"I'm blown away by these recordings," adds Ian Hunter.

"The solo by Paul Guerin on 'The Journey' is one of the best I've heard. These songs really suit Joe's voice also. It's a whole different side to him and the project gets my approval!"

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