Guitarists Peter Stroud and Trace Foster recently spoke with the Is Breakfast Included? podcast to discuss their new band, Close Enemies, also featuring Aerosmith bassist, Tom Hamilton.
The duo shares the story of how the band came together, their songwriting process, and the unique chemistry that drives their sound. They reflect on their decades of experience touring with icons like Sheryl Crow, Aerosmith, and Rolling Stones, and how those lessons shaped this new project.
The conversation gets into their upcoming single, “Sound Of A Train,” set to release on January 17, and their excitement about hitting the road. Watch below:
Close Enemies, the powerhouse band featuring legendary musician Tom Hamilton (multiple Grammy winner, Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame member, and bassist of the biggest-selling American rock band of all time, Aerosmith), alongside legendary drummer Tony Brock (The Babys, Rod Stewart), touring veterans Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow, Don Henley), Trace Foster on guitar, and singer Chasen Hampton, who has been singing professionally since the age of 11 as a member and co-host of the famed 90s Mickey Mouse Club and pop group The Party, recently announced their signing with TLG|ROCK for management and label services. Their new record will be distributed through Virgin Music Group. Unlike the name suggests, these five guys are close friends, each with an illustrious musical career.
The band will release their debut single, "Sound Of A Train", on January 17 and will be playing shows in support (dates below).
Tom Hamilton (Bass): "We’re really excited to be working with TLG/Virgin on the release of the Close Enemies record! They’re genuinely as excited about putting it out as we are! Can’t wait to see what happens!"
Tony Brock (Drums): "TLG/Virgin are the perfect match for Close Enemies as we are both SUPERGROUPS!
