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BLITZKRIEG Strike with New Self-Titled Album, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 8, 2024
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The day has arrived! – NWOBHM living legends BLITZKRIEG have released their long-awaited new studio album, self-titled. After a handful of outstanding single tracks and a plethora of great reactions from the press, the record is finally out for all heavy metal fans to sink their teeth in. And, boy, they’re in for an EPIC trip with the ten tracks of the long-player.

Unrepentantly flying the flag for Classic British Metal since the release of their 1981 “Blitzkrieg/Buried Alive” demo, Blitzkrieg were a pivotal influence on countless heavy metal bands for decades to come: most notably, Metallica, who released a cover of the band’s eponymous track “Blitzkrieg” both on the “Garage Inc” compilation album, and as a B-side on their 1984 single “Creeping Death”. 

“Blitzkrieg” is out now on CD, LP (black, green and red vinyl versions available, each limited to 200 copies) and digital, via Mighty Music. It can be ordered via this link.

“Blitzkrieg” tracklist:

1. You Won’t Take Me Alive 
2. The Spider 
3. Dragon’s Eye 
4. If I Told You 
5. Vertigo 
6. Above The Law (Pull The Trigger Pt. 3) 
7. I Am His Voice 
8. The Night He Came Home (Halloween) 
9. On Olympus High (instrumental) 
10. Aphrodite’s Kiss 

Formed in Leicester in late 1980 by lead vocalist Brian Ross (who remains at the helm of the band to this day), the band would take a four-year hiatus when Ross left to join NWOBHM legends Satan, recording their classic album “Court In The Act” (Roadrunner) and touring extensively, before reuniting with bassist Mick Moore to form Avenger. 

1985 saw the release of Blitzkrieg’s long-awaited debut album “A Time Of Changes” on legendary British label Neat Records, which remains a cult classic to this day. Further success would follow with 1991’s “Ten Years Of Blitzkrieg” (Roadrunner) and a three-album deal in 1995 with Neat Records. 

The band continued to champion Classic Metal throughout the turbulent 2000s, with albums like 2002’s “Absolute Power” (Hellion) and 2007’s “Theatre Of The Damned” (Armageddon), the latter of which was co-produced by Saxon frontman Biff Byford after Blitzkrieg opened for Saxon on their UK tour the year prior. All the while, the band remained a mainstay on the international festival circuit, with appearances at Wacken, Headbangers Open Air, Keep It True, Hard Rock Hell and countless others, along with regular tours in four continents. 

Returning from a hiatus in the wake of their critically acclaimed releases “Back From Hell” and “Judge Not”, Blitzkrieg are as vital, powerful and ferocious as the day they were founded over 40 years ago. Long time members Alan Ross (son of Brian Ross) and powerhouse drummer Matt Graham are joined by bassist Liam Ferguson and virtuoso guitarist and producer Nick Jennison. Their new album “Blitzkrieg” is set for release in summer 2024 via Mighty Music, and if early previews are to be believed, is their best work since 1985. 

Lineup:
Brian Ross: lead vocals
Nick Jennison: guitar, vocals
Alan Ross: guitar, vocals
Liam Ferguson: bass
Matthew Graham: drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/bltz-bnd

More info:
Official site
Facebook
Instagram
Spotify
Apple Music
Tidal

BLITZKRIEG to Release New Self-Titled Album on September 6th, Unleash First Single ‘The Spider’

Posted by metalshockfinland on July 5, 2024
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Unrepentantly flying the flag for Classic British Metal since the release of their 1981 “Blitzkrieg/Buried Alive” demo, BLITZKRIEG were a pivotal influence on countless heavy metal bands for decades to come: most notably, Metallica, who released a cover of the band’s eponymous track “Blitzkrieg” both on the “Garage Inc” compilation album, and as a B-side on their 1984 single “Creeping Death”. 

Formed in Leicester in late 1980 by lead vocalist Brian Ross (who remains at the helm of the band to this day), the band would take a four-year hiatus when Ross left to join NWOBHM legends Satan, recording their classic album “Court In The Act” (Roadrunner) and touring extensively, before reuniting with bassist Mick Moore to form Avenger. 

1985 saw the release of Blitzkrieg’s long-awaited debut album “A Time Of Changes” on legendary British label Neat Records, which remains a cult classic to this day. Further success would follow with 1991’s “Ten Years Of Blitzkrieg” (Roadrunner) and a three-album deal in 1995 with Neat Records. 

The band continued to champion Classic Metal throughout the turbulent 2000s, with albums like 2002’s “Absolute Power” (Hellion) and 2007’s “Theatre Of The Damned” (Armageddon), the latter of which was co-produced by Saxon frontman Biff Byford after Blitzkrieg opened for Saxon on their UK tour the year prior. All the while, the band remained a mainstay on the international festival circuit, with appearances at Wacken, Headbangers Open Air, Keep It True, Hard Rock Hell and countless others, along with regular tours in four continents. 

Returning from a hiatus in the wake of their critically acclaimed releases “Back From Hell” and “Judge Not”, Blitzkrieg are as vital, powerful and ferocious as the day they were founded over 40 years ago. Long time members Alan Ross (son of Brian Ross) and powerhouse drummer Matt Graham are joined by bassist Liam Ferguson and virtuoso guitarist and producer Nick Jennison. Their new album “Blitzkrieg” is set for release in summer 2024 via Mighty Music, and if early previews are to be believed, is their best work since 1985. 

“Blitzkrieg” will be released on CD, LP (black, green and red vinyl versions available, each limited to 200 copies) and digital on September  6th, 2024 via Mighty Music. Pre-orders are available here.

“Blitzkrieg” tracklist:

1. You Won’t Take Me Alive 
2. The Spider 
3. Dragon’s Eye 
4. If I Told You 
5. Vertigo 
6. Above The Law (Pull The Trigger Pt. 3) 
7. I Am His Voice
8. The Night He Came Home (Halloween) 
9. On Olympus High (instrumental) 
10. Aphrodite’s Kiss 

The first digital single from the album, “The Spider” is out today. Check it out here.

Lineup:
Brian Ross: lead vocals
Nick Jennison: guitar, vocals
Alan Ross: guitar, vocals
Liam Ferguson: bass
Matthew Graham: drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/blz-tgt

More info:
Official site
Facebook
Instagram
Bandcamp
Spotify
Apple Music
Tidal

BLITZKRIEG to Drop New Studio Album in September

Posted by metalshockfinland on June 18, 2024
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Blitzkrieg, the legendary NWOBHM band that was pivotal to the movement back in the early 80s, will release a new studio album this year, in September. The album, which will feature ten tracks, is fully recorded and will be available via Mighty Music.
 
The group gained notoriety in 1984 when Metallica included a version of their song “Blitzkrieg” in the B-side of the “Creeping Death” single (and later in the “Garage Inc” compilation). In the following years, they released ten studio albums.

This new album is released six years after “Judge Not!”, which saw the light of day in 2018. Blitzkrieg features the founding member and singer Brian Ross (also of Satan fame), as well as his son and long-time Blitzkrieg guitar player Alan Ross. The line-up also includes drummer Matthew Graham, bassist Liam Ferguson and guitar player Nick Jennison.

The first single will be released on July 5th, together with all the album details, such as the title, tracking list, artwork and pre-orders.

Lineup:
Brian Ross: lead vocals
Nick Jennison: guitar, vocals
Alan Ross: guitar, vocals
Liam Ferguson: bass
Matthew Graham: drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/blz-tgt

More information:
Official site
Facebook
Instagram
Bandcamp
Spotify
Apple Music
Tidal

BLITZKRIEG Announce New Album, 30th Anniversary Edition “A Time Of Changes”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 21, 2015
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Blitzkrieg-2015

This year sees the 35th anniversary of BLITZKRIEG, the UK’s NWoBHM metallers, formed in 1980.  Although their debut single (on Neat records) was released in 1981, “Buried Alive b/s Blitzkrieg” it was not till 1985 that the band recorded their debut album as vocalist Brian Ross was involved with his other band , Satan recording and touring their debut classic “Court In The Act”.

30 years on because of catalogue sale and resale “A Time Of Changes” is lost in the vaults of corporate hell and may never see the light of day again. That said the current line up of BLITZKRIEG wanted this album available to fans so they have completely re-recorded the album and added two bonus tracks. “Too Wild To Tame” which should have made the LP back in 1980 but for time restrictions of vinyl then would not fit. It was eventually recorded by another Neat records stablemate, Avenger. The second bonus track has never been released before though written at the time. “Jealous Love” was the last song penned by the Ross/Sirroto partnership which fueled the early version of the band.

All the classic tracks are here too on this album including many still played live today which included the Metallica covered ‘Blitzkrieg’ track .  It also features guess twin guitar appearances on ‘Pull The Trigger’ by Satan’s Russ Tippins and Steve Ramsay.

Great new artwork has been commissioned for the new version too by South American artist Ivan Chacon fronting a new 12 page booklet full of sleeve notes by  Brian Ross , lyrics and new photos from the past and present line up..

The album will be release in Europe by the band’s long time label Metal Nation Records. It will also be release in Japan by Spiritual Beast and various labels in South America to coincide with the band’s 15 date four country tour there in November 2015.  There will also be a vinyl version of the album on High Roller Records by German based label , High Roller Records.

Blitzkrieg-30th-edition-cover

The band continue their 2015 ‘Time Of Changes ‘ 30th Anniversary tour having already headlined festivals in he UK (Brofest / Hard Rock Hell) , Slovenia (Metal Days) and appeared at the prestigious Germany festival Headbangers Open Air.  The South American dates will be the last for this year. Dates available from the band’s website  or their facebook page.

Track listing:
1. Ragnarok
2. Inferno
3. Blitzkrieg
4. Pull The Trigger ( Features members of Satan )
5. Armageddon
6. Take A Look Around
7. Hell To Pay
8. Vikings
9. A Time Of Changes
10. Savior
11. Too Wild To Tame ( Bonus Track )
12. Jealous Love ( Bonus Track )