THE ROLLING STONES guitarist Keith Richards has slammed the current rock scene, telling the New York Daily News that “it sounds like a dull thud to me. For most bands, getting the syncopation is beyond them. It’s endless thudding away, with no bounce, no lift, no syncopation.”

Richards was equally critical of heavy metal, telling the Daily News. “Millions are in love with METALLICA and BLACK SABBATH. I just thought they were great jokes.”

The guitarist’s new solo album, titled “Crosseyed Heart”, will be released on September 18 via Virgin EMI/Universal Music. It is his first solo work in 23 years.

Keith wrote or co-wrote the majority of the tracks on “Crosseyed Heart”, many with co-producer Steve Jordan.

Richards, who plays electric and acoustic guitars, bass, piano and vocals on the album, is joined by guitarist Waddy Wachtel, keyboardist Ivan Neville and background singer Sarah Dash, part of the X-PENSIVE WINOS, who accompanied Richards on his previous solo records.

Fonte: Blabbermouth.net