The Apocalypse Blues Revival
| Company type | Musical group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founder | Shannon Larkin, Tony Rombola |
| Defunct | 2019 |
| Headquarters | United States |
Key people | Shannon Larkin, Tony Rombola, Brian Carpenter, Ray Cerbone, Shane Hall |
| Products | Music albums |
The Apocalypse Blues Revue was a rock ensemble from the United States, established in 2016. The group included Godsmack's Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola, along with Brian Carpenter and Ray Cerbone. Originally rooted in blues rock, their musical style expanded to incorporate elements of psychedelic rock by their third record. Larkin characterized their sound as a fusion of classic rock influences such as David Bowie and Pink Floyd combined with the styles of blues greats including Johnny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and B.B. King. Their initial album achieved a position within the top 10 on Billboard's Blues Albums chart.
In 2019, following a lineup change with Shane Hall replacing Cerbone as vocalist, the band rebranded itself as The Apocalypse Blues Revival. This new formation released the album "Can't Win for Losing" on July 22, 2019.
History
The collaboration between Larkin and Rombola began in 2010 when they discovered a mutual interest in blues music during songwriting sessions. Desiring an alternative to Godsmack’s metal style, they initiated a side project that evolved into the Blues Revue after recruiting Carpenter—who earned his place by winning a talent competition—and Cerbone, whom they encountered at a biker bar. This lineup eventually secured a deal with Provogue Records.
Their self-titled debut album, produced by Dave Fortman, was launched on August 26, 2016, entering Billboard's Top Blues Album chart at number six. Their sophomore release, The Shape of Blues to Come, was issued on July 20, 2018. The band intended to tour in support of this album while also supporting Godsmack’s releases during late 2018 and early 2019.
On February 21, 2019, the group announced its dissolution.