{"id":11904,"date":"2025-04-03T13:02:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T18:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=11904"},"modified":"2025-04-03T13:02:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T18:02:11","slug":"rock-comeback-of-the-year-dan-sindel-drops-explosive-new-single-ambition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=11904","title":{"rendered":"Rock Comeback of the Year: Dan Sindel Drops Explosive New Single &#8220;Ambition&#8221;!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"888\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-888x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11905\" style=\"width:568px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-888x1024.jpg 888w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-260x300.jpg 260w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed-768x886.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/unnamed.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 888px) 100vw, 888px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cTHEY ONLY LOVE YOU WHEN YOU\u2019RE WINNING\u201d Marks a Triumphant Return to the Spotlight<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>LOS ANGELES, CA<\/strong> \u2014 After decades in the trenches of the rock and metal world, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter <strong>Dan Sindel<\/strong> steps into the spotlight with the release of his first solo single <strong>&#8220;Ambition,&#8221;<\/strong> out today, April 3rd. The high-energy, emotionally charged track is the lead single from his forthcoming EP, <strong><em>THEY ONLY LOVE YOU WHEN YOU&#8217;RE WINNING<\/em><\/strong>, signaling a powerful new chapter in his storied career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Ambition<\/em> is a deeply personal song that many can relate to,\u201d says Sindel. \u201cIt\u2019s about holding onto the childhood dream of becoming a famous rock and roll star and never letting it die.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sindel has been a fixture in the <strong>Los Angeles metal scene since the early &#8217;80s<\/strong>, sharing stages with iconic bands like <strong>ACCEPT, SAXON, KING DIAMOND, WENDY O. WILLIAMS, RACER X, ARMORED SAINT, FLOTSAM &amp; JETSAM, HELMET, GRIM REAPER, and METAL CHURCH<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"AMBITION - Dan Sindel (Official Animated Video) 4K\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T4rytxdLDYk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, as a solo artist, he is breaking new ground while holding onto his roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pivotal moment in Sindel\u2019s career came when he appeared on <strong>95.5 KLOS \u2013 Heidi and Frank Show\u2019s \u201cSTAY OR GO\u201d Contest<\/strong> on <strong>May 17, 2024<\/strong>. Two tracks from his debut solo EP, <em>&#8220;Unpopular Music for Popular People Vol. 1&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 <em>&#8220;Stepping Stone&#8221;<\/em> and <em>&#8220;All Due Respect&#8221;<\/em> \u2014 were featured on the show. Listeners voted, and Dan earned a coveted <strong>&#8220;STAY&#8221;<\/strong> from the 95.5 KLOS Los Angeles audience \u2014 a significant honor from one of LA\u2019s premier rock radio stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn 2012, everything came to a screeching halt when I had a near-death experience with almost stage 4 tongue cancer,\u201d Sindel shares. \u201cIt took years of speech and hand therapy to regain my ability to talk and play guitar. During that time, I vowed to fight my way back to health and return to the stage where I belong. My passion for music and performing runs deeper than most.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To bring <strong>AMBITION<\/strong> to life, Dan teamed up with renowned producer and mixer <strong>Danny Saber<\/strong>. Known for his work with legends like <strong>U2, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Marilyn Manson, Alice Cooper, Michael Hutchence, and The Rolling Stones<\/strong>, Saber\u2019s production helped shape a vibrant and polished sound that\u2019s sure to captivate listeners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Critics and fans are taking notice. <strong>HIGHWIRE DAZE<\/strong> recently declared, <em>\u201cDan Sindel is one of the best kept secrets of the Los Angeles music community, but expect that to change if this massively talented musician keeps on releasing songs this great!\u201d<\/em> Meanwhile, <strong>KMUZ Radio<\/strong> crowned him the <strong>&#8220;California Guitar Man&#8221;<\/strong> for his electrifying guitar work and unique sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sindel\u2019s influences range from <strong>Led Zeppelin, ELP, Yes, Deep Purple, and Genesis<\/strong> to <strong>Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and The Who<\/strong>. Drawing from classic rock, metal, and modern trends, his sound blends vintage energy with contemporary flair. Fans describe him as \u201cEccentric, Electric, Entertaining, Powerful, Poignant, Master Shredder, Amazing, Incredible, and a Whacked Out Genius.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently auditioning bandmates for a <strong>three-piece power trio<\/strong>, Dan is gearing up for live performances, ready to deliver his music with raw energy and powerful storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stream \u201cAmbition\u201d now on all major platforms and stay tuned for the full EP, <em>THEY ONLY LOVE YOU WHEN YOU&#8217;RE WINNING<\/em>, coming soon.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/dansindel\/ambition\"><strong>https:\/\/distrokid.com\/hyperfollow\/dansindel\/ambition<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cTHEY ONLY LOVE YOU WHEN YOU\u2019RE WINNING\u201d Marks a Triumphant Return to the Spotlight LOS ANGELES, CA \u2014 After decades in the trenches of the rock and metal world, acclaimed guitarist and songwriter Dan Sindel steps into the spotlight with the release of his first solo single &#8220;Ambition,&#8221; out today, April 3rd. 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