# Cactus band Temple of Blues 2 release

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cactus-band-temple-of-blues-2-release
> Updated: 2026-10-18T09:01:28.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The rock band Cactus, led by founding member Carmine Appice, released the single ‘300 Pounds of Joy’ as part of their album, ‘Temple of Blues 2’. The track is a cover of a 1963 Howlin’ Wolf song and features Ty Tabor of King’s X.

Following the single's release, a music video for the track was issued, featuring performances by Appice, Ty Tabor, and Artie Dillon. The album, released through Cleopatra Records, is a collection of eleven tracks intended to celebrate the influence of blues on rock and metal.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Carmine Appice and Cactus release new video for ‘300 Pounds of Joy’

Carmine Appice and Cactus have released a new video for ‘300 Pounds of Joy’ from their latest blues rock album, ‘Temple Of Blues II’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carmine-appice-and-cactus-release-new-video-for-300-pounds-of-joy

### 2026-10-15: Cactus releases '300 Pounds of Joy' single featuring Ty Tabor

The band Cactus has released a cover of Howlin' Wolf's '300 Pounds of Joy' featuring Ty Tabor, as part of their new album Temple of Blues 2.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cactus-releases-300-pounds-of-joy-single-featuring-ty-tabor

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