Influential NWOBHM Band TRESPASS Signs With MIGHTY MUSIC

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NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends TRESPASS have inked a deal with Mighty Music. The band's new studio album will be released in late 2017. TRESPASS was formed in Sudbury, Suffolk, England in April 1979 by brothers Mark (guitar, vocals) and Paul Sutcliffe (drums), Dave Crawte (guitar) and Richard Penny (bass). Around this time, they started gigging around East Anglia, playing a mix of rock covers and original songs including early versions of "One Of These Days" and "Lightsmith". Despite their fairly short-lived time on the metal scene, TRESPASS made a lasting impact. Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield of METALLICA remained fans since the very beginning and "One Of These Days" was featured on NWOBHM compilation "New Wave of British Heavy Metal '79 Revisited" put together by Ulrich and Geoff Barton in 1990. TRESPASS played festivals in Europe in 2015 and 2016 and will be touring in 2018 in support of the upcoming album. TRESPASS is: Mark Sutcliffe - Guitar, Lead Vocals Jason Roberts - Drums Danny B - Bass Joe Fawcett - Guitar

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