Interview and Live Photo by Robert Cavuoto
Lynch Mob, the band led by former Dokken guitar legend George Lynch, will release their ninth and “final” studio album, Dancing with the Devil, on November 28, 2025, via Rat Pak Records.
Reuniting with the same lineup that lit up 2023’s Babylon with Gabriel Colón (vocals), Jaron Gulino (bass), Jimmy D’Anda (drums), and George captures the undeniable chemistry of a band that is truly brewing lightening.
If you are looking for down-and-dirty Rock n’ Roll done right, mixed with some hellish riffs, then look no further. Songs like “Machine Bone,” “Lift Up Your Soul,” “Saints and Sinners,” and the epic closer “The Stanger” showcase the band’s unbridled passion for hard rock and George’s love of guitar playing. Dancing with the Devil continues to strengthen George’s title as one of the greatest guitar players of our time.
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In my interview with George, he reflects on the making of the album with a mix of humor, candor, and creative introspection. He admits that he feels the record is a “half and half” effort, stating that some tracks give him goosebumps while others do not, but overall, the songs capture the band’s ongoing evolution and his personal songwriting journey. Unlike their 2023 release, Babylon, which George describes as a bit unfocused, but Dancing with the Devil benefited from a stronger band camaraderie built on their collective touring experience.
He rejects the notion of using any leftover songs or riffs from the Babylon for Dancing with the Devil, saying he approaches making an album like a meal that must be finished, utilizing every part of what he writes. Still, he acknowledges that he sometimes “plagiarizes himself,” unintentionally reusing ideas, joking that he could “sue himself and still lose.”
He also reflects on his creative process, noting that writer’s block is a thing of the past for him. Ideas now flow freely, and he prefers to capture inspiration quickly rather than overthink it. “Don’t work it to death,” he says. “Go with your gut.” George admits that he writes songs for singers, hearing vocal melodies in his head even if he can’t sing himself. He credits his instinctive melodic sense for making it easier for vocalists to find their lines. However, he feels he still struggles with leaving enough space in the music “silence is a note,” he says, acknowledging his ongoing growth as a composer.
Songs like “Golden Mirror” reveal his acoustic side, which was inspired by Jimmy Page’s “Black Mountain Side”. Similarly, “Sea of Stone” carries an unintentional Black Sabbath vibe, its dark atmospheric vibe was created by daisy-chaining several analog delays together, along with a Sustainiac pick-up, to produce the lush, “hypnotic subterranean bed” sound.
Discussing the band’s future, despite past claims that Babylon would be the “final” Lynch Mob album, he jokes, “It was the last record for that week.” He hints at another record already taking shape because he now knows exactly what he wants to do next, and it will be even better than Dancing with the Devil!
He admits he’s good at guitar and “digging holes” for himself with the moniker “final” album, as managing band decisions and writing press releases is not his thing. When I suggest the next album should be called the “Return of Lynch Mob,” he quickly and playfully suggests “Just Kidding” or “Lyin’ Sack of Shit” as more viable titles. With every interview, George shows that, behind the virtuosity and decades of rock history, his sense of humor and passion for music remain fully intact.
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