KINGS OF MERCIA: Battle Scars

[KingsGene]

KINGS OF MERCIA Feat. FATES WARNING, FM, ARMORED SAINT Members To Release Battle Scars Album In October; "Don't Ask" Music Video Streaming​

"...Today, Kings Of Mercia share "Don't Ask" - the first single from their sophomore album, Battle Scars, due October 25 via Metal Blade Records. A new music video accompanies the track.

Now and again, art offers up the perfect storm. When creative worlds collide with a furious cacophony of power, licks, and lyrics, magic happens. Such is the case with Kings Of Mercia, whose second album, Battle Scars, is the continuation of a story as unlikely as it is glorious. The band is helmed by guitarist Jim Matheos (Fates Warning) and singer Steve Overland (FM) who are joined by drummer Simon Phillips (The Who, Toto) and bassist Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning)....Pre-order Battle Scars here...."

 

[KingsGene]

KINGS OF MERCIA Feat. FATES WARNING, FM, ARMORED SAINT Members Release "Aftermath" Single And Music Video​

 

[KingsGene]

KINGS OF MERCIA Feat. FATES WARNING, FM, ARMORED SAINT Members Celebrate Album Release With New Video For Title Track​

 

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Watch JOEY VERA Perform KINGS OF MERCIA's "Guns And Ammunition" In One-Take Bass Video​

 

[Comic Book Dude]

I just picked up this release....REALLY good. Some of the songwriting reminds me a lot of the more melodic songs Pretty Maids would do (with less crunch), and to my ears, there's a strong Schenker/UFO feel with a tiny bit of Bad Company thrown in. Very classy, strong music....a great listen.