'Attrition', the brand new studio album from NWOBHM legends SALEM, will be released on 23rd February 2018 via Dissonance Productions!
The album was recorded at Hairy Monster Studios in Hull. Developing from the up-beat theme of 'Forgotten Dreams' (2013) and the more reflective mood of 'Dark Days' (2016), lead guitarist Paul Macnamara described the third studio as a little 'edgier', but with the same Salem heavy and melodic approach.
The track 'Taking Control' is available below:
Tracklist:
1. Attrition
2. Black and White
3. I'm the One
4. Lest We Forget
5. My Only Son
6. Sights of Wonder
7. Stay With Me
8. Taking Control
9. Warning Sings
10. We Are Gods
11. Isolation
ONLINE
LINEUP
Simon Saxby (vocal)
Paul Macnamara (guitars)
Mark Allison (guitars)
Ade Jenkinson (bass)
Paul Mendham (drums)
.......
Oli Davis (deputy drummer)
BIOGRAPHY
Salem was formed in late 1979 and built a strong following with their heavy rock based on thundering rhythms, soaring twin-guitars and powerful melodies.
The band’s 1982 single sold globally and continued gig across the northeast of England before folding in May 1983.
In 2010, Salem’s original recordings were released on the album “In The Beginning.” This attracted great interest, so the band reformed and played its first gig in 27 years! In 2011, Salem recorded three songs for the "New Tricks" EP and played again for its launch.
The band played a number of events in Europe in 2012 including the Heavy Metal Festival in Italy, Ages of Metal in Belgium, and back home at the Metieval Winterfest in Hull.
Salem released the "X Rated" EP for the BROFEST#1 in March 2013 including a bonus new recording of the 1980s song "Reach To Eternity".
The album "Forgotten Dreams" was released in December 2013 by Pure Rock Records and has received excellent reviews.
In 2013, Salem played gigs in the Netherlands, Germany and UK, and in 2014 the band played at Play It Loud, Italy, Very 'Eavy Festival, Netherlands, Headbangers Open Air, Germany, Glasgow, Scotland, Rock Diabetes Festival, England, Paris, France, Rock You To Hell Festival, Athens, Greece, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
In 2015, Salem played gigs and festivals including a great slot at Wildfire Festival, Scotland, BäääM Festival in Germany, headlining at the RockWich fest in Cheshire, and British Steel Festival, France.
Last year Salem plays festivals Headbangers Open Air, Germany and MuskelRock, Sweden, as well as gigs with Diamond Head and Tygers of Pan Tang.
In 2017 we have played at festivals such as BROFEST, MataRock in Barcelona, then we are high on the bill at Grimm Up North, playing festivals in France and Belgium as well as HRH NWOBHM.
They have recently been rated with Iron Maiden, Saxon, etc as one of the top 10 NWOBHM bands that are "better than ever" - http://whatculture.com/music/10-new-wave-of-british-heavy-metal-bands-that-are-better-than-ever.php
"Dark Days" was considered a top album of 2016 - http://www.worshipmetal.com/features/the-10-greatest-nwobhm-releases-of-2016/3/
... and following the recent signing, the next "Attrition" album is on the way in 2018!
DISCOGRAPHY
Forgotten Dreams Full-length 2013
Dark Days Full-length 2016
Attrition Full-length 2018