Screamer Magazine recently sat down with Angell to discuss his start in music, Walking Papers, and what the band is up to next. For instance, Rolling Stone described the album as “dark, alternately sensual and sinister.” In fact, the band’s latest effort is gaining excellent reviews from both critics and fans alike.

The album perfectly showcases the musicianship of these talented musicians. Walking Papers’ sophomore album, WP2, is straight ahead rock music that is infused with sounds of the blues. McKagan is the bassist for Guns N’ Roses and has received worldwide success as a member of the iconic band. Guitarist and vocalist Anderson has been members of bands The Missionary Position and Rorschach Test out of Seattle, and was introduced to music at a very early age which has led him to where he is today. He’s a go-to session player in Los Angeles who has recorded with artists such as R.E.M., Stone Temple Pilots, Queens of the Stone Age, and more. Martin is a Grammy award winning producer and multi-instrumentalist who has been a member of both Mad Season and Screaming Trees. Songwriter, lead vocalist and guitarist Angell is best known for his time in Seattle bands Post Stardom Depression and The Missionary Position before forming Walking Papers.

The album was produced by Jack Endino (Soundgarden, Nirvana, Mudhoney) and Martin Feveyear (Mark Lanegan, Kings of Leon, Queens of the Stone Age), and mastered by Chris Hanzsek. Their second studio album WP2 (Loud & Proud Records) was released in January. The band formed in 2012 when they released their self-titled debut album in 2013 which featured guitarist Mike McCready from Pearl Jam. The band was formed by Jefferson Angell (The Missionary Position, Post Stardom Depression) and features Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver, Jane’s Addiction), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees, Mad Season) and Benjamin Anderson (The Missionary Position). Hailing from Seattle, supergroup Walking Papers is back with a new album. L to r: Jefferson Angell, Barrett Martin, Duff McKagan & Benjamin Anderson

Walking papers tour 2017