Zan/Cody – the project of Shotgun Messiah’s original singer Zinny Zan (vocals) and Harry Cody (guitars) – return with a debut album, “Beautiful ‘N Damned”, out on July 24th, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
To celebrate the announcement, the band unveil the first single and accompanying video, “Damn”, available below.
Zinny Zan commented: “‘Damn’ is the first single from our upcoming album and a statement of what Zan/Cody is all about. Harry and I feel this track captures the core of who we are as musicians – high-octane rock with attitude and a sharp edge. Lyrically, it taps into the world we’re living in now – where the lines between truth and illusion keep getting blurred. What’s real? What’s fake? The message is simple: don’t take everything at face value. Think for yourself, question what you’re told, and draw your own conclusions. This is Zan/Cody”!
When two of the founding architects of Swedish sleaze hard rock reunite, the result can only be explosive. Zinny Zan (vocals) and Harry Cody (guitars), the original front duo of cult legends Shotgun Messiah, are back together under the banner Zan/Cody, delivering a brand-new album, aptly titled “Beautiful ‘N Damned” that reconnects directly with the genre-defining sound they helped create.
Shotgun Messiah’s self-titled 1989 debut remains a cornerstone of glam and sleaze metal, a record that shaped an entire generation and secured the band’s status as one of the most influential cult acts in Scandinavian hard rock. Now, decades later, Zan and Cody rekindle that chemistry with a record that proudly revives the classic Shotgun Messiah sleaze vibe, while pushing it forward with renewed energy, attitude and modern punch.
At the center of the album is Harry Cody’s unmistakable guitar work – sharp, melodic, gritty and instantly recognizable. Long regarded as one of the most respected guitarists to emerge from the Swedish scene, Cody delivers riffs and solos that are both streetwise and technically refined, perfectly complementing Zinny Zan’s raw, charismatic vocal delivery, steeped in attitude and rock ‘n’ roll swagger.
Mixed by Chris Laney (Pretty Maids, Crazy Lixx), the album captures the perfect balance between classic sleaze authenticity and contemporary production power, ensuring the songs hit hard while retaining their dirty, dangerous edge.
With their highly anticipated appearance at Sweden Rock Festival and a new album on the way, the sensation is real: Zan/Cody are not here to rewrite the past, but to carry the Shotgun Messiah legacy into the future. Fans can expect uncompromising sleaze hard rock, undeniable hooks, and the spirit of a band that helped define a scene – reborn, louder and sharper than ever.
Pre-order & pre-save “Beautiful ‘N Damned” here.
Tracklist:
1. Sever
2. I Am the Shit
3. Ride or Die
4. Suffer City
5. She Walks With Violence
6. Damn
7. Let’s Be Heroes
8. Beautiful ‘N Damned
9. Bad Bad Man
10. Tear It All Down
Line-up:
Zinny Zan – Vocals
Harry Cody – Guitars
