Lita Ford Returns With “Sexual” LP, Explains Runaways Movie Rift

Until recently, heavy metal’s leading female rocker has been laying a bit low. In addition to being the guitarist for the Runaways in the ’70s, Lita Ford was responsible for two solo pop metal hits in the ’80s: “Kiss Me Deadly,” and a duet with Ozzy Osbourne, “Close My Eyes Forever.” But with a new album on the horizon, Wicked Wonderland (out September 15th via Ford’s own label, JLRG Entertainment), Ford is back. “What happened was I got married to Jim Gillette [ex-singer of über hair metallists, Nitro], and he and I started ‘island hopping,’ ” she says. “We found these fantastic islands out in the Caribbean. At that same time, I was pregnant with our second child. We wanted a good, safe place to raise our kids. We ended up moving to the Caribbean — right after 9/11 — where we built this massive house, and we’ve lived there since then.”
A few months ago, Ford hooked up with producer Greg Hampton, and work began on Wicked Wonderland (co-produced by Ford, Gillette, and Hampton), her first studio release since 1995. “The new album is extremely heavy, extremely sexual. I would say it’s my best album yet. As soon as you hear the vocals and lead guitar, you know it’s Lita. But at the same time, it’s completely different, because it’s so heavy.” While Ford describes the entire album as “slamming” — as proven by such cuts as “Scream” and “Betrayal” — it’s the album’s lone ballad that stands out for her. ” ‘Sacred’ is probably my favorite track, because it was written for me from my husband. It’s a beautiful song.”
Recently, Ford has also hit the road for select shows, and is planning more gigs for the fall. In addition to reviving her music career, Ford recently lent her voice […]

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