NEW YORK CITY, NY (August 18, 2025) — “We Go To War (feat. Ray West)” introduced STEVE GORDON MIA's hard rock firepower. With his latest single “Pharaoh Lives”, Steve Gordon proves that even without words, the guitar alone can lead the charge. Now Steve Gordon shares some stories behind the songs.
First up, Steve Gordon talks about the meaning behind his song "We Go To War (feat. Ray West)". He clarifies that the song is about relationships and not actual war. He explains that the song is about the feeling of being with a partner so much that you sometimes feel like you're going crazy and need a minute to yourself. He reiterates that it's "real life", not "real war".
Steve Gordon follows by talking about his instrumental rock track titled "Pharaoh Lives". He explains that he didn't name the track until it was completely finished because it didn't have any lyrics to draw the title from. He decided on the name after listening to the track and feeling that the beginning of the song sounded "a little Egyptian". He mentions his personal interest in the subject, including watching documentaries on King Tut and lost Egyptian treasures. Since pharaohs no longer exist, he felt that his pharaoh "lives in that song", leading to the title "Pharaoh Lives".
YouTube Playlist Sharing the Stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjpfBXV8ojBi07RZC0Fpe0_bRrQnD11nX
Listen to WE GO TO WAR:
https://hypeddit.com/stevegordonmia/wegotowarfeatraywest
Listen to PHARAOH LIVES: https://hypeddit.com/stevegordonmia/pharaohlives
Known for his work on more than 50 Gold and Platinum albums alongside legends like Bon Jovi, Prince, Rob Thomas, James Ingram, Rita Marley, Betty Wright, Motley Crüe / 2 Live Crew, Morgan Wallen, Najee, Donell Jones, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Matt Kramer (Saigon Kick), Inner Circle, Brian Howe (Bad Company), Betty Wright, Phyllis Hyman, Regina Belle, Tito Jackson, Steve Gordon’s latest work proves he’s not just a master behind the scenes — he’s a commanding creative force in his own right.
Early Reviews:
“A cinematic instrumental rock and metal journey that speaks volumes without a single lyric.” - We Write About Music (USA)
“A ferocious rock guitar track that resurrects the intensity of classic guitar gods.” - Korli Blog (UK)
“Steve Gordon MIA celebrates his solo debut with an explosive instrumental rock instrumental track.” - Time for Metal (Germany)
“A sweeping, apocalyptic instrumental that showcases both precision and passion.” - Rockear.co (Latin America)
Spread Eagle's Ray West on working with Steve Gordon, "Collaborating with my talented compadre Steve Gordon is all about the joy of making cool music, while having way too much fun. Steve's got a high energy personality, and an approach to writing that is infectious, not to mention a maniacal sense of humor that will have you laughing so hard, your face will hurt.
Those who know his studio credits know how good his ears are, but as a musician he's what I call "A two headed beast guitar player" because he not only writes the coolest solo's, he's also gifted with a great sense of rhythm, which for me is the icing on the cake."
About Steve Gordon
Steve Gordon has contributed guitar work to some of the most iconic recordings & movie soundtracks of the past three decades. A seasoned studio and stage veteran, he’s worked with artists spanning Rob Thomas, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, Howard Hewett, Rita Marley, Wu-Tang Clan, and many more. As Steve Gordon MIA, he now channels that legacy into a solo career that fuses old-school power with modern cinematic metal.
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