Robin McAuley Talks MSG, Soulbound, and His Resurgence

Robin McAuley Talks MSG, Soulbound, and His Resurgence

Author: Beyond the hits—exploring the albums, bands, and moments that shaped the heavy 70s & 80s metal February 27, 2025 Duration: 1:07:32

From Grand Prix to McAuley Schenker Group (MSG), Survivor, and the hard-hitting supergroup Black Swan, Robin McAuley has spent decades proving why he’s one of the most underrated vocalists in rock. Now, at 72 years old, he’s not slowing down—in fact, he’s getting heavier.

In this episode, we sit down with Robin to discuss his brand-new solo album Soulbound (out Feb 28), his surprise detour into graphic design, and the odds of a Black Swan tour finally happening. We also take a deep dive into his MSG years, the pressure to write radio hits, and what it was like to have The Black Crowes open for him in 1990—before they blew up.

If you’re a fan of Foreigner, Scorpions, Whitesnake, or classic hard rock with killer vocals, this episode is for you.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

0:00 – Intro: “Gimme Your Love”

5:12 – Supergroup that works? – How Black Swan became more than just a label project.

9:51 – “Love Is Not a Game”

10:53 – Soulbound and the sound of 2024 – Why Robin’s newest album is his heaviest yet.

18:50 – The truth about vocal longevity – Robin’s strict regimen that keeps his voice in top shape.

23:05 – That Perfect Timing album cover… – Why Robin never wanted MSG’s name change.

29:18 – The Black Crowes opened for MSG?! – Robin’s reaction when he saw their future coming.

34:26 – The MSG Unplugged Tour – The risk of going acoustic in the early ‘90s.

39:20 – Will Black Swan ever tour? – Reb Beach’s future might hold the answer.

1:05:27 – “Soulbound” – The title track from Robin’s new solo album.

1:10:00 – Outro: “Anytime” – Closing the show with MSG’s biggest hit.

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