Captain Black Beard

Combining hard rock riffs and synth layers that recall the arena-shaking sounds of Survivor or Europe at their mid-’80s peak, Captain Black Beard have earned their stripes as a continuance of that sound, sharing studios and stages with members of KISS, Deep Purple, and Queensrÿche. Their longevity, and the popularity of originals like “Wasted Heart,” “Physical,” “Flamenco,” and “When It’s Over,” is contrasted by a somewhat unpredictable lineup, with a new vocalist powering almost each of their studio albums.