'Criminal Record' is the third instrumental solo album by Adrian Weiss, known as the guitarist of German power metal outfit Gloryful, formerly active in Forces At Work and Thought Sphere. Even more than on the previous albums 'Criminal Record' emphasises dynamics and atmosphere in its melodic guitar playing excursions. The album features a song entitled ‘Completely Cut Loose’ co-written and performed with Jen Majura, new guitarist of Evanescence. The song was featured in a video clip that contained never before seen footage of underwater guitar playing and was released on Dec 5 2016, three days prior to the album. Like on the first two albums the bass and drums were tracked by Adrians long time friends and band mates Marcel Willnat and Lars Zehner who both also perform live with Adrian regularily. In addition the following guest musicians are featured on ‘Criminal Record’: - Stefan Weber (Axxis, Lion Twin, Rebattered) - Jimmy Pitts (Eternity´s End, The Fractured Dimension, Pitts/Minnemann-Project) - Michael Dietz (Warrant, Monstagon) - Niels Loeffler (Orden Ogan) - Tom Geldschläger (Obscura, Fountainhead) Adrian Weiss has shared stages with Victor Smolski, Christian Münzner, Waltari, Accept, Hammerfall, Animals As Leaders a. m. o. and will continue to support his albums with his live trio as much as possible.