Blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa and rock legend Sammy Hagar have joined forces on an electrifying new single, “Fortune Teller Blues,” now available on all major streaming platforms. This powerhouse collaboration marries Bonamassa’s fiery guitar work with Hagar’s distinctive vocals, resulting in a track brimming with raw energy, mystery, and a modern blues edge.

“Fortune Teller Blues” unfolds as a blues-infused narrative of fate and deception—evoking the ambiance of a smoky backroom confession. The lyrics recount an eerie encounter with a cryptic fortune teller who refuses to reveal the whole truth, leaving the narrator to wrestle with secrets best left unsaid. A driving beat and deep, brooding riffs amplify the song’s simmering tension, channeling both Bonamassa’s mastery and Hagar’s rock-and-roll swagger.

Co-written by Bonamassa, Hagar, and longtime producer Kevin Shirley (known for his work with IRON MAIDEN, JOURNEY, and THE BLACK CROWES), the track pays homage to classic blues traditions while injecting a fierce, contemporary energy. Bonamassa’s scorching solos combined with Hagar’s impassioned delivery transform the song into a true tour de force.

Shirley reflected on the song’s origin, saying: “Sammy sent us this very rough idea of a blues song while Joe and I were in a studio in Greece, and we crafted a raw, edgy blues version to go with it. At times, it carries a haunting energy, and at others, it evokes the spirit of the New Orleans French Quarter. Joe was in a particularly gritty mood and played the entire track on an Ovation acoustic guitar plugged into an overdriven amplifier, producing a chaotic, heavy, and almost eerie sound. We wanted to create a different kind of blues feel to complement the lyrics, and we’re all thrilled with how it turned out.”

Hagar added, “Holy sh*t, the thing came out good… the track is a monster!”