The second single of the British Prog Power Metal Band SHADOWKEEP - 'Immortal Drifter' was released on Soundcloud. The release date of the new SHADOWKEEP album 'ShadowKeep' on CD is March 30th, 2018. The pre-order phase will start on March 16th, 2018 in Pure Steel Webshop.
10 years SHADOWKEEP fans waited for a new album. 2018 the band is now striking back with a new singer and a new album. Nobody else than James Rivera from HELSTAR joined the quintet from England! So it is no wonder that the image of SHADOWKEEP will change now a little bit.
In the past SHADOWKEEP were compared with the more progressive QUEENSRYCHE or CRIMSON GLORY. The Comeback album will go more into the direction of classic 80's US-Metal, because James Rivera and his remarkable voice is putting his stamp on the eleven fresh songs, so that the listener is reminded of the beautiful days of HELSTAR, DESTINY'S END or NEW EDEN.
Is there any chance that the new year can start any better?
Coverartwork:
Timo Wuerz - www.timowuerz.com
TRACKLIST:
1. Atlantis
2. Guardian Of The Sea
3. Flight Across The Sand
4. Horse Of War
5. Little Lion
6. Angels And Omens
7. Isolation
8. Never Forgotten
9. The Sword Of Damocles
10. Immortal Drifter
11. Minotaur
Total Playing Time: 55:00 min
Check also “Horse Of War” – official single from the album „ShadowKeep“:
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LINEUP
James Rivera – vocals
Chris Allen – guitars
Stony Grantham – bass
Omar Hayes – drums
Nikki Robson – guitars
BIOGRAPHY
ShadowKeep were formed in 1999 by guitarists Chris Allen and Nikki Robson, and Belgian vocalist Rogue M.
Only 6 months into the venture, and following the recording of a six-track EP at Thin Ice Studios, produced by Threshold guitarist Karl Groom, their opus Dark Tower became a phenomenon on the defunct mp3.com site, which led to mainstream press coverage in the US and elsewhere. As a result of their online exposure the track was also included as the opener on a German mag’s CD for unsigned bands – thus gaining them a record deal with Limb Music Productions in June 2000.
Two albums, Corruption Within and A Chaos Theory, followed to huge acclaim. The band soon gained support slots with Ronnie James Dio, Halford, Symphony X, Dream Evil and Flotsam & Jetsam. These major shows led to appearances at festivals in the UK, America, Germany and Holland - including the very first Bloodstock in the UK.
After the departure of vocalist Rogue M in 2002
ShadowKeep started work on their third album, The Hourglass Effect – again with Karl Groom on production duties with Richie Wicks on vocals, Scott Higham on drums, and Texan Stony Grantham on bass.
These sessions produced some of Chris and Nikki’s most creative songwriting and things were looking up, with a new recording deal from Dutch label Melissa Records in place and Hourglass’ slated for a November 2008 release. The album was praised for its concise songs, soaring vocals and grand production. A reviewer from The Sun dubbed ShadowKeep “the new New Wave Of British Heavy Metal.”
Richie Wicks left in 2009, soon after the departure of drummer Scott Higham.
Omar Hayes Drummer and long time friend of Chris and Nicky quickly stepped in to keep the band on the road with vocalist Matt Oakman for the remaining shows in support of The Hourglass Effect.
Rogue M returned in 2012 for some reunion shows
10 years after the release of A Chaos Theory . Shows included Wizzfest in Belguim and Swordbrothers Festival in Germany.
ShadowKeep began work on their 4th studio album in 2014.
ShadowKeep approached Helstar Vocalist James Rivera with regards to singing on the 4th SK album.
After recording and touring in the US for Helstar"s Vampiro.
James Rivera began recording the vocals for ShadowKeep in January 2017 at Larry Barragans studio where 7 of the tracks were completed.
After touring Europe for Vampiro.
James Rivera flew to the UK to record another track, the epic ballad Never Forgotten at Thin Ice Stuidios with Karl Groom and ShadowKeep.
With the new album almost complete ShadowKeep are now currently in discussions with labels for the release of the album.
DISCOGRAPHY
1999 - ShadowKeep (EP)
1999 - Rebellion Queensryche Tribute (Queen of the Ryche) (Compilation)
2000 - Corruption Within (full-length)
2002 - A Chaos Theory (full-length)
2008 - The Hourglass Effect (full-length)
2018 - ShadowKeep (full-length)