# Skid Row’s Rachel Bolan Announces Debut Solo Album

**New Music** — On Your Markus  
**Published:** 25 March 2026  
**Author:** Markus Hamence  
**Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/skid-rows-rachel-bolan-announces-debut-solo-album/

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**SKID ROW’S RACHEL BOLAN Announces His Solo Debut As ‘Bolan**‘

**First Single & Video ‘At War With Myself’ Feat. Danko Jones Out Today!**

**The Album ‘Gargoyle Of The Garden State’ Out June 12**

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After four decades as the driving force behind **Skid Row**, bassist and songwriter **Rachel Bolan** steps forward with his first-ever solo album under the name **BOLAN**. **“Gargoyle of the Garden State”** is a bold, deeply personal debut rooted in the grit, attitude, and storytelling spirit of his New Jersey upbringing.

Produced by multi‑Grammy winner **Nick Raskulinecz** (Foo Fighters, Skid Row, Rush, Evanescence, Alice In Chains) The album began as a simple conversation between friends. What started casually quickly evolved into a record that would ultimately define Bolan’s voice as both a songwriter and storyteller.

*“Gargoyle of the Garden State is not a project, it is every bit of my soul,” ***says Bolan**.* “Like me, it knows when to be serious and also knows where the party is.”*

**“At War With Myself”** featuring **Danko Jones**  
**[https://bolan.lnk.to/AtWarWithMyselfPR](https://maricmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727b0946ab3fa65fe60bec739&id=b25f2e7b84&e=c982cfcc7a)**

Watch The **Video**  
**[https://youtu.be/XUr4Fl9Dv58](https://maricmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727b0946ab3fa65fe60bec739&id=dcd58377d4&e=c982cfcc7a)**

Musically, the album delivers hook-driven, anthemic songs that fuse punk energy with melodic sensibility, wrapped in swagger and raw edge what early listeners have already called “quintessentially New Jersey.” Among its standout moments is a surprising cover of Oasis’ **“Rock And Roll Star”, **reimagined through Bolan’s distinctive lens.

Expanding beyond his role as a bassist, Bolan performs the majority of instruments, shaping the record from the ground up. Drawing on influences from Brit Pop and Glam to Punk Rock and New Wave, the album represents a lifetime in music.

“Gargoyle of the Garden State” also features an impressive lineup of guests, including **Corey Taylor, Danko Jones, Nuno Bettencourt, Damon Johnson, Steve Conte**, and fellow Skid Row members **Scotti Hill, Dave “Snake” Sabo **and** Rob Hammersmith**.

“*It was incredible to work with so many of my talented friends an experience I wish everyone could have at least once,*” **Bolan adds**.  
  
At its core, **“Gargoyle of the Garden State”** is Bolan at his most honest, a record full of attitude, melody, and personality unmistakably his own.

The album is out on June 12 and will be available as **CD digipak**, **LP gatefold**, as well as **digital** and **download**. 

*Pre Order At War With Myself here*  
**[https://bolan.lnk.to/GargoyleoftheGardenStatePR](https://maricmedia.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=727b0946ab3fa65fe60bec739&id=85f01922e6&e=c982cfcc7a)**** **

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