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Escape
Music has the pleasure to announce the release date for Saracen,
title of the album
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CD VERSION £10.99 + Shipping Pre-order Now |
VINYL VERSION £23.99 + Shipping Pre-order Now |
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Release
Date: 20th March 2026 SARACEN are: Vinyl
Track-list CD Track-list When Saracen released their debut album ‘Heroes, Saints & Fools’ back in 1981, the UK Rock scene certainly took notice. Their combination of Magnum-like melodies and Uriah Heep intensity and vocal stylings immediately endeared them to fans of the NWOBHM scene, and fans of classic British Rock in general. All songs and lyrics were written by lead guitarist Rob Bendelow, who left prior to the release of their second album, ‘Change Of Heart’, in 1984. While this sophomore effort still contained a few Bendelow songs, the band had changed direction, moving away from the almost Pomp and NWOBHM of the debut for a more polished and Melodic Rock direction. Unfortunately, this new direction didn’t resonate with the fans, and the band broke up not long after. However, Bruce Mee of Now & Then Records had always been a massive Magnum and Saracen fan. Having already convinced Bob Catley to start a solo career in the late 90s, he also had very productive talks with Rob Bendelow. This great friendship resulted in the band reforming and the release of ‘Red Sky’ in 2003. Rob Bendelow and Saracen were back. Later signing to Escape and releasing several more great albums, Rob Finally retired from the music scene a few years ago, but the band gamely soldiered on, keeping his songs and legacy alive for their many adoring fans. In an instance of total cosmic kismet, that same Bruce Mee was also co-organiser of the inaugural ‘Tower of Fire’ UK festival, and in 2024 invited Saracen to play the event along with other well recognised names of the scene such as Nitrate, Remedy, Atack, White Skies and Gabrielle de Val. The event was multi-track recorded, and the results of the Saracen set were so good that it was decided to release a very first live album. The title of the live album is taken from the name of their crushing opening song: ‘Crusader’. And in a further act of unbelievable karma, the magnificent album artwork and design are created by Sebastian Kozak, the very same creative artist responsible for the brilliant artwork on the band’s come-back album ‘Red Sky’ back in 2003. All but one of the songs that day were from that incredible debut and those 5 songs, along with 3 others previously recorded live by the band, make up this totally amazing live album. For fans of Saracen and NWOBHM, this is a moment we never thought we’d ever see: a brilliant live Saracen album with vocalist Steve Bettney sounding as incredible as he did over 40 years ago.
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Escape Music has the pleasure to announce the release date of Keys brand new album title “INFINITY PARABELLUM” on the 20th February 2026, it will be limited edition of 1000 copies only, and all will be numbered 0001-1000
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Release
Date: 20th February 2026 Track List: Keys
are: With special guests: Alex Landenburg – Drums / Adde Larsson - Drums * Produced by Mark Mangold and Jake E. Mixed by Dennis Ward
KEYS are back and in fine form with their third studio album following on from 2024’s “The Grand Seduction”. This all-keyboard band is the brainchild of singer Jake E (Cyhra, Amaranthe and others) and keyboardist Mark Mangold (Touch, Drive, She Said, Michael Bolton, Cher, Paul Rogers and others) with help of drum gurus Alex Landenburg (Kamelot, Cyhra and others) and Adde Larsson. Featuring live performances with three keyboardists boasting a huge battery of keyboards, this ambitious band brings keyboard and instrumental prowess to a new level while playing a range of progressive melodic forays to catchy and melodic rock anthems …and highlighted with Jake’s award-winning voice (Burrn Vocalist of the year 2020). Previous KEYS album also featured guest keyboard additions by Charlie Calv of Angel and others. This band shows the versatility of keyboards in the modern age and the professionally crafted songs are brimming with synths, organ and “guitar” style pyrotechnics. We have beautifully layered keyboards with the, now available, “plug in” that perfectly emulates guitars. As Mark and Jake are first and foremost award-winning songwriters, they never lose sight of the composition and melodies, Mark is famous for his work with classic four piece “Touch” and Jake E has a 4 octave vocal range that is just a pleasure to the ears.
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Escape Music
has the pleasure to announce the release date for Stormzone's new
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CD VERSION £10.99 + Shipping Pre-order Now |
VINYL VERSION £27.99 + Shipping Pre-order Now |
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Release date: 23 January 2026 Vinyl catalogue No: ESMV1035 Barcode: 5 031281 01035 3 CD catalogue No: ESM407 Barcode: 5 031281 00407 9 Stormzone is:
John Harv Harbinson – Vocals All songs written and recorded by John Harbinson, Andrew Baxter, Shaun Nelson-Frame.
Produced and Mixed by Shaun Nelson-Frame. Track Listing: 01. Titanic (steel meets ice) 5:37 / 02. Tyrannosaur (screaming in the night) 4:21/ 03. My Immortal Beloved 5:11 / 04. Stand In Line 4:05 / 05. The hammer has to fall 4.23 / 06. Hands held high 4.54 / 07. Iron Clad 4:24 / 08. Blood and Tears 4:10 / 09. The reckoning 4:37 / 10. The light of day 5:06 / 11. Until I found you 4:07 / 12. Heart on fire 5:27 /13. Facing Time 4:34
Stormzone were formed in Northern Ireland in 2004 as a heavy metal band. In 2007 They released “Caught in the Act” on the Escape Music label, and it was met with critical acclaim. They have since released another 3 albums on different labels, all of which have firmly put them on the map. In more recent years the band have taken a heavier direction and attracting fans of the NWOBHM genre. Stormzone have played at many festivals including Sweden rock, Firefest and Wacken open air to name but a few, as well as playing many shows. They have also played as support to many big names, such as Saxon, Y & T, Stryper, Tesla and White Lion. They have always had a loyal following which continues to grow. Their debut “Caught in the Act” featured artwork by the Rodney Matthews art studio, who have worked with album covers by YES, Bob Catley, Magnum and many others. The distinctive style of art is a firm favourite with many, and it is with great pleasure that we announce that “Immortal Beloved” shall also enjoy such outstanding artwork. This latest Stormzone chapter boasts 13 tracks of classic heavy metal, and it will be a much anticipated release to start the new year..
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