Kings Of Mercia (Matheos/Overland) - s/t

[Stefan]

Press release from Metal Blade:

Acclaimed rock/metal guitarist Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, Arch/Matheos) has joined with powerhouse rock vocalist Steve Overland (FM) to create the new group Kings of Mercia. Accompanying the duo on the upcoming debut album are Matheos’ Fates Warning bandmate Joey Vera on bass, and legendary drummer Simon Philips. The self-titled album will be released on September 23rd, 2022 via Metal Blade Records.

Jim Matheos had this to say about the song: “Wrecking Ball was the first song I wrote for what would become Kings of Mercia, it's also the opening track on the album. I didn’t have a clear idea of what I wanted to do musically but this one came together very quickly and naturally without too much forethought. The combination of simple but heavy riffs along with Steve's powerful vocals sets the tone and mood for the rest of the record.”

Steve Overland on the track: “Wrecking ball is a great introductory track for what Kings of Mercia are all about, and a great taster for what to expect from the rest of the album. A powerful hard hitting, anthemic rock track, with melody and great individual performances from all the band.”

Jim Matheos - Guitars

Steve Overland - Vocals

Joey Vera - Bass

Simon Phillips – Drums

'Kings of Mercia' tracklisting:
1. Wrecking Ball
2. Humankind
3. Sweet Revenge
4. Set the World on Fire
5. Too Far Gone
6. Liberate Me
7. Nowhere Man
8. Everyday Angels
9. Is It Right?
10. Your Life

 

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Edited August 14 by Stefan

[lettard]

Well thats not a combination i'd have expected to see 

[Dead Planet]

 

[KarpetRydOFunk]

I really wanted to like this more than I do. 

[lettard]

6 hours ago, KarpetRydOFunk said:

I really wanted to like this more than I do. 

 

[Glen]

Well I absolutely love that

Can't wait for this land.

Overland sounds amazing on those 2 tracks 

[Stefan]

New video for 'Humankind'.

 

 

[Dead Planet]

 

[Stefan]

Second album out soon and here is the debut album in full display: