Joey was asked to step in when it became clear that regular drummer Jason Bonham's professional commitments would prevent him from being able to tour with California Breed.

California Breed will support Alter Bridge in the United States before heading to Europe where they will close out the run supporting Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators on their five UK arena dates.

Following the break-up of his previous band Black Country Communion in 2013, Glenn Hughes was introduced to Andrew Watt later in the year and the two quickly formed California Breed, along with fellow former Black Country Communion member Jason Bonham.

The new power trio recorded their 12-track debut album at producer Dave Cobb's Nashville studio in December 2013, after Glenn Hughes went through heart surgery less than four months prior to replace his aortic valve, and survived subsequent near-fatal complications.