Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton’s new band Close Enemies have inked a record deal with TLG|ROCK, and have embarked on a US tour. The band has also unveiled its first single, “Sound of a Train.”
The tour kicked off with a show on January 8th at Philadelphia City Winery, and runs through January 29th at St. Louis City Winery. Ticket info for most shows can be found on the respective websites for each venue.
The band’s debut single, the bluesy rocker “Sound of a Train,” can be heard below, while a full-length album is also in the works.
“We’re really excited to be working with TLG/Virgin on the release of the Close Enemies record!” Hamilton said in a press release. “They’re genuinely as excited about putting it out as we are! Can’t wait to see what happens!”
Added Denny Sanders, CEO of TLG|ROCK (a part of The Virgin Music Group): “My good friend Andy Gallagher of the band Overhaul sent me the music. I absolutely loved it, then to find out who’s in the band, well that was just icing on the cake. We are all thrilled here at TLG to be working with Close Enemies.”
Hamilton announced the formation of Close Enemies back in September. The lineup is rounded out by drummer Tony Brock (The Babys, Rod Stewart), touring vets Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow; Don Henley) and Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton.
With his new band, Hamilton looks like he’ll be keeping busy now that Aerosmith have retired from touring due to Steven Tyler’s vocal issues, although the bassist said recently said that Tyler’s “healing process is going well” and that Aerosmith “could do something” in the future.
Below you can see the remaining dates and poster for Close Enemies’ 2025 tour, as well as listen to the single “Sound of a Train.”
Editor’s Note: This article was updated on January 17th, 2025, with the release of the debut single “Sound of a Train.”
Close Enemies’ 2025 Tour Dates:
01/23 – Pawling, NY @ Daryls House
01/25 – Nashville, TN @ Nashville City Winery
01/28 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago City Winery
01/29 – St. Louis, MO @ St Louis City Winery
