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Below is our complete Kings Of Mercia news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Kings Of Mercia Unveils "Aftermath" Music Video
Today, Kings Of Mercia shares the second single from their new album "Battle Scars," out October 25th via Metal Blade Records. The track is entitled "Aftermath" and it has a new music video, which can be found below.
"Aftermath" is "very dark," vocalist Steve Overland comments. "It's about what will be left behind in the end. What will be left on the planet. It's a very dark track and very dark subject matter."
"I almost didn‘t send this one to Steve, and when I did I was certain he wouldn‘t like it," says guitarist Jim Matheos. "I‘m glad I did though, as it‘s one of my favorites on the album now. It‘s quite different for us and I think Steve really shines on this one." More...
Kings Of Mercia Signs With Metal Blade
The combination of big riffs, driving rhythms, thick yet lithe bass lines and rich vocal melodies has made for some of the greatest music of all time, and in the hands of Kings Of Mercia this recipe is intoxicating. The new project features guitarist Jim Matheos (Fates Warning, OSI, Tuesday the Sky) along with the vocal talents of Steve Overland (FM). The duo are joined on their debut album by the dynamic rhythm section of drummer extraordinaire Simon Phillips (ex-Toto, Derek Sherinian), and bassist Joey Vera (Fates Warning, Armored Saint).
Music will be launched later this summer with an album scheduled for release this fall. Until then, fans can get an impression of what is to come by clicking here.