Photo by Nikola Majkic – Cover artwork by Lawrence Winram

With a number of successful singles released so far to support it, British/Danish rock singer MICHAEL CATTON releases today his debut solo album “Point Of No Return”. Catton’s album promises to deliver the energy and flamboyance of the 80’s, with renowned producer and guitarist Soren Andersen (Glenn Hughes, Electric Guitars) bringing a powerful and punchy production to this modern masterpiece of rock. 

“This album has been growing inside of me for the past 15 years, since I first got hooked on rock music as a teenager; the energy, the attitude, the bravado – all my influences rolled into a single album. I can’t wait to unleash it,” says Catton. As the frontman of Danish rock band Tainted Lady, Catton became widely recognised as the standout singer of the modern rock scene, being compared to the likes of Steven Tyler, Ian Gillan and Bruce Dickinson. “After Tainted Lady had split, I quickly realised that I had to make my own way as an artist. It was a heart-wrenching experience, but it gave me the space to find my own feet and the opportunity to work with some of the most experienced and talented musicians on the Danish rock scene”. 

“Point Of No Return” is out today on LP (black vinyl, limited to 300), CD and digital formats via Mighty Music. Orders are available here. The digital version is available here.

“Point Of No Return” tracklist:
1. Faith 
2. Livin’ Lovin’ 
3. Armageddon Again 
4. Never Say Goodbye 
5. Hearts In Danger 
6. Ready For The Takin’ 
7. Lights Out 
8. Gas On The Fire 
9. Going Down 
10. Brother 

Having already collaborated with Catton, producing Tainted Lady’s widely acclaimed albums “How The Mighty Have Fallen” and “Sounds Like Freedom // Feels Like War”, Andersen is guitarist, producer and co-writer on the album. “There aren’t many Michael Cattons out there,” says Andersen. “He’s the whole package, and he knows it. That’s why I got hold of him as soon as I heard that Tainted Lady had split up. We dived straight into the songwriting and quickly had ten bangers ready. We attempted to keep the production as if we had tracked on tape in 1987 – not too many overdubs or Pro Tools tricks; just focusing on the songs, performance and lyrics, and I think it shows. I’m very proud of the result and I’m excited to see the reaction”. 

Also co-writer on the album and playing keys is Michael’s brother Chris Catton (Boys From Heaven). “Music is what really brought us together growing up, and this was a fantastic opportunity to finally work on a project together.” The Catton brothers spent countless late nights in the Boys From Heaven frontman’s studio writing and recording demos, before recording the album in full with Andersen in the legendary Medley Studios in the heart of Copenhagen. 

“The whole process unfolded while I was touring with my Guilty Pleasures trio consisting of myself, drummer Allan Tschicaja (Pretty Maids) and bassist Michael Gersdorff (Superfuzz)”, says Andersen. “It made perfect sense to record the album with them – there isn’t a rhythm section in all of Denmark that can match Tschicaja and Gersdorff”. 

The style of hard rock that Catton embodies has slowly been on the rise in the past few years, and he has already made his mark with album features and live performances with the likes of Steel Panther and glam metal icon Kip Winger. “I was born in the 90’s”, Catton declares. “I grew up after most of my favourite bands released their best material, and rock music has rarely hit those highs since. I wanted to make the album that I myself was longing to hear as a teenager. This is the album that has been missing from the record stores, the songs that have been missing from rock bar playlists, the passion that has been absent in so much music in recent years. With this album, I hope to carry the torch for the next generation of rock”. 

Lineup:
Michael Catton – vocals
Soren Andersen – guitar
Chris Catton – keyboards, backing vocals
Michael Gersdorff – bass
Allan Tschicaja – drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/catt-point

Digital: https://catton.lnk.to/point

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MICHAEL CATTON’s new single and lyric video “Brother”, of his debut solo album “Point Of No Return“, is out today, September 29, 2023 on Mighty Music.

Written on piano, Catton’s songwriting versatility is on full display in this emotional rock ballad, with a string ensemble and horn section accompanying the rock band for the first time.

“”Brother” is without a doubt the most personal song I have ever written”, says Catton. “It is a song of betrayal and loneliness, about feeling abandoned by the very people you thought would always be there and have your back. It’s about losing the one thing you cared about the most in the world, and with it your identity – and having to find out who you are without it“.

Today Metal Shock Finland has a pleasure to premiere for Finland MICHAEL CATTON’s lyric video “Brohter”, enjoy it below.

With a number of successful singles already released, British/Danish rock singer Michael Catton releases his debut solo album “Point Of No Return” on November 10, 2023 on Mighty Music. Catton’s album promises to deliver the energy and flamboyance of the 80’s, with renowned producer and guitarist Soren Andersen (Glenn Hughes, Electric Guitars) bringing a powerful and punchy production to this modern masterpiece of rock.

“This album has been growing inside of me for the past 15 years, since I first got hooked on rock music as a teenager; the energy, the attitude, the bravado – all my influences rolled into a single album. I can’t wait to unleash it”, says Catton. As the frontman of Danish rock band Tainted Lady, Catton became widely recognised as the standout singer of the modern rock scene, being compared to the likes of Steven Tyler, Ian Gillan and Bruce Dickinson. “After Tainted Lady had split, I quickly realised that I had to make my own way as an artist. It was a heart-wrenching experience, but it gave me the space to find my own feet and the opportunity to work with some of the most experienced and talented musicians on the Danish rock scene”.

Having already collaborated with Catton, producing Tainted Lady’s widely acclaimed albums “How The Mighty Have Fallen” and “Sounds Like Freedom // Feels Like War”, Andersen is guitarist, producer and co-writer on the album. “There aren’t many Michael Cattons out there”, says Andersen. “He’s the whole package, and he knows it. That’s why I got hold of him as soon as I heard that Tainted Lady had split up. We dived straight into the songwriting and quickly had ten bangers ready. We attempted to keep the production as if we had tracked on tape in 1987 – not too many overdubs or Pro Tools tricks; just focusing on the songs, performance and lyrics, and I think it shows. I’m very proud of the result and I’m excited to see the reaction”.

Also co-writer on the album and playing keys is Michael’s brother Chris Catton (Boys From Heaven). “Music is what really brought us together growing up, and this was a fantastic opportunity to finally work on a project together”. The Catton brothers spent countless late nights in the Boys From Heaven frontman’s studio writing and recording demos, before recording the album in full with Andersen in the legendary Medley Studios in the heart of Copenhagen.

“The whole process unfolded while I was touring with my Guilty Pleasures trio consisting of myself, drummer Allan Tschicaja (Pretty Maids) and bassist Michael Gersdorff (Superfuzz)”, Andersen offers. “It made perfect sense to record the album with them – there isn’t a rhythm section in all of Denmark that can match Tschicaja and Gersdorff”.

The style of hard rock that Catton embodies has slowly been on the rise in the past few years, and he has already made his mark with album features and live performances with the likes of Steel Panther and glam metal icon Kip Winger. “I was born in the 90’s”, Catton declares. “I grew up after most of my favourite bands released their best material, and rock music has rarely hit those highs since. I wanted to make the album that I myself was longing to hear as a teenager. This is the album that has been missing from the record stores, the songs that have been missing from rock bar playlists, the passion that has been absent in so much music in recent years. With this album, I hope to carry the torch for the next generation of rock”.

“Point Of No Return” will be released on CD, LP (black vinyl, limited to 300) and digital formats via Mighty Music on November 10th, 2023.

Lineup:
Michael Catton – vocals
Soren Andersen – guitar
Chris Catton – keyboards, backing vocals
Michael Gersdorff – bass
Allan Tschicaja – drums

Digital single: https://catton.lnk.to/brother

Webshop: https://bit.ly/catt-point

More information at:
https://www.facebook.com/michaelcattonofficial
https://www.instagram.com/michaelcattonofficial/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/29NiLSaIk3nlCMKEZ794nL
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/michael-catton/1210794480

Photo by Nikola Majkic – Cover artwork by Lawrence Winram

With a number of successful singles already released, British/Danish rock singer Michael Catton releases his debut solo album “Point Of No Return” on November 10, 2023 on Mighty Music. Catton’s album promises to deliver the energy and flamboyance of the 80’s, with renowned producer and guitarist Soren Andersen (Glenn Hughes, Electric Guitars) bringing a powerful and punchy production to this modern masterpiece of rock. 

“This album has been growing inside of me for the past 15 years, since I first got hooked on rock music as a teenager; the energy, the attitude, the bravado – all my influences rolled into a single album. I can’t wait to unleash it,” says Catton. As the frontman of Danish rock band Tainted Lady, Catton became widely recognised as the standout singer of the modern rock scene, being compared to the likes of Steven Tyler, Ian Gillan and Bruce Dickinson. “After Tainted Lady had split, I quickly realised that I had to make my own way as an artist. It was a heart-wrenching experience, but it gave me the space to find my own feet and the opportunity to work with some of the most experienced and talented musicians on the Danish rock scene”. 

“Point Of No Return” will be released on, CD LP (black vinyl, limited to 300) and digital formats via Mighty Music on November 10th, 2023. Pre-orders are available here.

“Point Of No Return” tracklist:

1. Faith 
2. Livin’ Lovin’ 
3. Armageddon Again
4. Never Say Goodbye 
5. Hearts In Danger 
6. Ready For The Takin’ 
7. Lights Out 
8. Gas On The Fire 
9. Going Down 
10. Brother 

Having already collaborated with Catton, producing Tainted Lady’s widely acclaimed albums “How The Mighty Have Fallen” and “Sounds Like Freedom // Feels Like War”, Andersen is guitarist, producer and co-writer on the album. “There aren’t many Michael Cattons out there,” says Andersen. “He’s the whole package, and he knows it. That’s why I got hold of him as soon as I heard that Tainted Lady had split up. We dived straight into the songwriting and quickly had ten bangers ready. We attempted to keep the production as if we had tracked on tape in 1987 – not too many overdubs or Pro Tools tricks; just focusing on the songs, performance and lyrics, and I think it shows. I’m very proud of the result and I’m excited to see the reaction”.

Also co-writer on the album and playing keys is Michael’s brother Chris Catton (Boys From Heaven). “Music is what really brought us together growing up, and this was a fantastic opportunity to finally work on a project together.” The Catton brothers spent countless late nights in the Boys From Heaven frontman’s studio writing and recording demos, before recording the album in full with Andersen in the legendary Medley Studios in the heart of Copenhagen.

“The whole process unfolded while I was touring with my Guilty Pleasures trio consisting of myself, drummer Allan Tschicaja (Pretty Maids) and bassist Michael Gersdorff (Superfuzz)”, says Andersen. “It made perfect sense to record the album with them – there isn’t a rhythm section in all of Denmark that can match Tschicaja and Gersdorff.” 

The style of hard rock that Catton embodies has slowly been on the rise in the past few years, and he has already made his mark with album features and live performances with the likes of Steel Panther and glam metal icon Kip Winger. “I was born in the 90’s”, Catton declares. “I grew up after most of my favourite bands released their best material, and rock music has rarely hit those highs since. I wanted to make the album that I myself was longing to hear as a teenager. This is the album that has been missing from the record stores, the songs that have been missing from rock bar playlists, the passion that has been absent in so much music in recent years. With this album, I hope to carry the torch for the next generation of rock”. 

Lineup:
Michael Catton – vocals 
Soren Andersen – guitar 
Chris Catton – keyboards, backing vocals 
Michael Gersdorff – bass 
Allan Tschicaja – drums 

Webshop: https://bit.ly/catt-point

Web:
Facebook
Instagram
Spotify
Apple Music

“Armageddon Again”, the new single from MICHAEL CATTON, expresses that “Oh no, here we go again” feeling we get every time a new power-hungry madman gets too close to the nuke codes. Sometimes it seems like half the world’s leaders are intent on blowing the planet to bits in an effort to win the world’s highest-stakes pissing contest.

It can’t all be doom and gloom though, so it’s all wrapped in fun, upbeat heavy metal riffs reminiscent of Ozzy and Dio and topped off with the maximum allowed number of notes in a guitar solo.

MICHAEL CATTON has teamed up with Metal Shock Finland to premiere “Armageddon Again” official video for Finland, enjoy it here:

The doomsday clock stands at 90 seconds to midnight. It begs the question: when will the clock strike twelve?

Lineup:
Michael Catton – vocals
Soren Andersen – guitar
Chris Catton – keyboards, backing vocals
Michael Gersdorff – bass
Allan Tschicaja – drums

Digital single: https://catton.lnk.to/again

More information at:

• https://www.facebook.com/michaelcattonofficial
• https://www.instagram.com/michaelcattonofficial/
• https://open.spotify.com/artist/29NiLSaIk3nlCMKEZ794nL
• https://music.apple.com/us/artist/michael-catton/1210794480

British/Danish rock singer MICHAEL CATTON (ex-Tainted Lady) has teamed up with guitar virtuoso Soren Andersen, for the release Catton’s debut solo album. Immersing themselves in their common love of 70’s and 80’s hard rock, they are bringing the style, spirit and swagger of the golden age of rock to the modern day. And the first single of the album, “Ready For The Takin’”, hits the ground running.

“”Ready For The Takin’” is the final form of a song I began writing in my bedroom over a decade ago, back when I was discovering bands like Kiss and Def Leppard”, Catton reveals. “When I teamed up with Soren, we wrote the chorus together and had the first fully-fledged song on the album. It’s a fun rocker and holds a special place in my heart, representing my teenage dream of releasing my own songs that has now become a reality”.

Today Metal Shock Finland has a pleasure to premiere for Finland MICHAEL CATTON’s official video, enjoy the premiering below.

Lineup:
Michael Catton – vocals
Soren Andersen – guitar
Chris Catton – keyboards, backing vocals
Michael Gersdorff – bass
Allan Tschicaja – drums

Digital single: https://catton.lnk.to/ready

Web:

• https://www.facebook.com/michaelcattonofficial
• https://www.instagram.com/michaelcattonofficial/