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Battle Scars

Kings of Mercia

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Format: LP

Cat No: 161041

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Release Date:  25 October 2024

Label:  Metal Blade Records

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  039841610413

Genres:  Rock  Hard Rock  

Release Date:  25 October 2024

Label:  Metal Blade Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  039841610420

Genres:  Rock  Hard Rock  

  • Description

    Kings of Mercia's 2022 self-titled debut was termed "truly a hybrid: it's heavy, but not metal. It's got tones of melodic AOR hard rock, but with an edge." 2024 brings Battle Scars, the sophomore album featuring "Don't Ask" and the epic "Aftermath" as the first singles. Written and recorded throughout 2023, Battle Scars sees the core writing team of guitarist Jim Matheos and vocalist Steve Overland expanding on their obvious chemistry. "It's a different genre of music that I'm normally involved in," says Overland, whose voice has been likened to other British greats Paul Rodgers and Glenn Hughes. Fans of Fates Warning, FM and Armored Saint all rejoiced at the common ground on Kings of Mercia, the sweet spot in the middle of the Venn diagram.

    Description

    Kings of Mercia's 2022 self-titled debut was termed "truly a hybrid: it's heavy, but not metal. It's got tones of melodic AOR hard rock, but with an edge." 2024 brings Battle Scars, the sophomore album featuring "Don't Ask" and the epic "Aftermath" as the first singles. Written and recorded throughout 2023, Battle Scars sees the core writing team of guitarist Jim Matheos and vocalist Steve Overland expanding on their obvious chemistry. "It's a different genre of music that I'm normally involved in," says Overland, whose voice has been likened to other British greats Paul Rodgers and Glenn Hughes. Fans of Fates Warning, FM and Armored Saint all rejoiced at the common ground on Kings of Mercia, the sweet spot in the middle of the Venn diagram.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Guns and Ammunition
      • 2. Eye for an Eye
      • 3. Between Two Worlds
      • 4. Legend
      • 5. Battle Scars

      Side 2

      • 1. Don't Ask
      • 2. Aftermath
      • 3. Hell 'n' Back
      • 4. Cold
      • 5. Angels & Demons

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Guns and Ammunition
      • 2. Eye for an Eye
      • 3. Between Two Worlds
      • 4. Legend
      • 5. Battle Scars
      • 6. Don't Ask
      • 7. Aftermath
      • 8. Hell 'n' Back
      • 9. Cold
      • 10. Angels & Demons