Meat Loaf album preview 'Hell in a Handbasket'

Meat Loaf will finally see the release of his album Hell in a Handbasket in the U.S. on March 13 via Legacy. The album has been out in most other parts of the world for a number of months.

Performing with Meat Loaf on Hell In A Handbasket is The Neverland Express, his long-time backing ensemble, featuring John Miceli (drums, percussion), Patti Russo (lead and backing vocals), Paul Crook (electric and acoustic guitars), Randy Flowers (electric and acoustic guitars, vocals), David Luther (saxophone, vocals), Justin Avery (piano, organ, keyboard, vocals), and Danny Miranda (electric and upright bass).

Guesting on the album are Chuck D, Patti Russo (his regular female vocalist) and three of his teammates from last year's Celebrity Apprentice, John Rich, Mark McGrath and Lil John.

"Hell In A Handbasket is the most personal record I've ever made," said Meat Loaf. "It's really the first record I've ever put out about how I feel about life and how I feel about what's going on at the moment." The album, produced by Paul Crook, is an expression of life's metaphors, driven by excellent musicianship, and of course, the passionate vocals of Meat Loaf. "Making this album was a great experience," said Meat Loaf, "and I hope my fans enjoy hearing it as much as I did making it."

Track List:

All of Me
Fall From Grace
The Giving Tree
Blue Sky/Mad Mad World/The Good God is a Woman and She Don't Like Ugly (special appearance by Chuck D)
Party of One
Live or Die
California Dreamin' (duet with Patti Russo)
Another Day
40 Days
Our Love and Our Souls (duet with Patti Russo)
Stand in the Storm (special guest appearances from John Rich, Lil Jon and Mark McGrath)
Blue Sky