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Gillingham, England - The Zac Schulze Gang is excited to announce the upcoming of Straight to It on September 26, 2025, via Ruf Records.Straight To It is a fitting title for the Zac Schulze Gang's debut studio album the trio doesn't mess around with niceties, preferring to play the kind of blues-infused rock'n'roll that grabs your throat and doesn't let go.There's no doubt that their frontman, guitarist Zac Schulze, is a world-class shredder, playing with precision, speed, and passion, but the focus of the trio isn't his solos. The Zac Schulze Gang is an undeniable gang, a group unified by a flinty sensibility that adds an electrifying charge to their rock'n'roll. Zac Schulze rides the thunder generated by the rhythm section of his drummer brother Ben and bassist Ant Greenwell, the three combining to create a massive roar, all without losing sight of their songs.The blend of melody and muscle gives Straight To It a visceral kick. Branching away from the blues that provided the trio their initial inspiration, the Zac Schulze Gang opens the album with InchThe Rocker, Inch whose breathless hooks almost feel like a rallying call, and sustain that energy through the blitzkrieg rush of InchHigh Roller.Inch This hard edge is complemented by the bright power-pop of InchAngelineInch and InchBetterland, Inch an alt-rock anthem that soars toward the skies. Even with these softer touches, the Zac Schulze Gang retains a rough-and-tumble attitude, evoking the slash-and-burn menace of Dr. Feelgood and the fiery humanity of Rory Gallagher.The latest single, InchHigh RollerInch finds Zac channeling the slash-and-burn style of Feelgood's guitarist Wilko Johnson, but it was Gallagher that inspired him to form his gang. During the early days of the Coronavirus Pandemic, he discovered footage of the Irish blues legend playing InchBullfrog BluesInch on YouTube. Astounded, he brought the
