TORONTO, CANADA (February 16, 2026) — BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the acquisition of the WARLORD digital catalog consisting of the following albums:

BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the signing of Phil Soussan who will be releasing a new solo album, Cosmo Fighters in 2026.

Phil commented on signing with BraveWords Records and his new solo album, “I am thrilled to be working with the BraveWords Records team on my new album. To me BraveWords represents a truly modern label with modern ideas, thanks to their global presence and brand as the defining source for anything that is happening in the world of rock – kind of like having your go-to music magazine as your label! I am looking forward to collaborating and bringing each release that we have planned for this record right in front of my amazing fans, old loyal and new – the people who inspire us to do all of this.

“These songs were written and recorded over the last year. I had locked myself away in the studio and just started writing and recording tracks as I went along. I started in April and finished the album about November – it was very quick. As such, while writing, I actually played all the instruments and performed all the vocals (with the exception of one track that features Richie Kotzen on guitar and two tracks that feature drummers Carmine Appice and Jay Schellen)

“The songs are really about what is going on in the world; chaos, division and the rise of social media to become an incredible tool that can be used for good, or at the same time a weapon that can be used for bad. It is up to us to use our human intelligence, so as to not become controlled by the futuristic villains that we were warned about in science-fiction movies! The styles of the songs run the gamut, from production hit to modern metal, with a lot of surprises. I am so proud of this record, the energy and the emotion that was captured. I hope that listeners will enjoy this collection of music, a trippy journey through the world of my experiences and musical influences that inspired me to create this album!”

Tim Henderson, BraveWords Records, “Phil’s resume dating back to Ozzy’s classic solo album, The Ultimate Sin, is unmatched in the world of hard rock and BraveWords Records is honoured to work with this legendary musician as he continues to shine with everlasting youth.”

Giles Lavery BraveWords Records A&R, “We are delighted to add Phil Soussan to the BraveWords Records roster… his legendary work with Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Vince Neil and ongoing with Last In Line, to name just a few, speaks for itself. Phil has some great new solo music to put out into the world and we are honored to be with him on this journey.”

About Phil Soussan:

Phil Soussan is a British bass guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, known as a member of the rock bands Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, the Vince Neil Band. Big Noize and Last in Line. As a writer and producer, he has worked with Dokken, Toto and Steve Lukather. As a bass player has performed and recorded with John Waite, Richie Kozten, Jani Lane, and the French legend Johnny Hallyday. Phil was also a regular featured artist in the Las Vegas hit show “Raiding the Rock Vault”

With Ozzy Osbourne, Soussan played on the 1986 album The Ultimate Sin and co-wrote the hit single “Shot In The Dark”. He toured with Ozzy through the entire Ultimate Sin tour.

After leaving Ozzy in 1988 he accepted an invitation to be included in a new band for Billy Idol and is featured on the Charmed Life album. He then co-wrote and played on Vince Neil’s first solo album Exposed after which he went on to co-write the Steve Lukather Luke album. More recently he is a member of Last In Line, the band formed out of the original Dio lineup. Together with Vivian Campbell and Vinny Appice, the band tours regularly, and have released three albums and an EP.

Phil previously released two earlier solo albums; Vibrate (2006) and No Protection (2012)

About BraveWords Records:

BraveWords Records has released albums by Alcatrazz, Bangalore Choir, Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr, ASKA and future releases from Lillian Axe and Crimson Glory.

There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly.

BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.

With the rapid spread of the world wide web, BraveWords.com was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.

For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!

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Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael’s skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com’s multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program.

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