Ira Black Steps Beyond the Shredder on Apocalypse

HEAVY Music Interviews · Sep 23, 2026 · 30m · transcript

After decades spent establishing himself as a formidable guitarist across bands including Vicious, Lizzy Borden and Metal Church, Ira Black is entering a new chapter — one where he is stepping behind the microphone and putting his own story at the centre of the music.Apocalypse marks a deeply personal evolution for Black, who began exploring his voice during the pandemic after turning his attention to recording and songwriting. Having written around 500 songs during that period, Black eventually narrowed the material down to ten tracks that would become the foundation of the project.The…