Legendary Italian metallers SKANNERS have released their new album Greatest Hits, out now via Music For The Masses Records, furthermore the band has also launched the official video for the song “Under the Grave”, the only unreleased track included in the new Album.
SKANNERS have released their official Lyric Video for the title track of the 1988’s classic album Pictures Of War included on the new upcoming Greatest Hits – Out on October 22nd via Music For The Masses Records. Edited by Stefano Mastronicola with some rare photos and slides from the 80′.
Watch “Pictures Of War” on Skanners official Youtube channel here:
To celebrate the 35th discographic anniversary of the Band and the forthcoming 40th since its formation, Music for the Masses has the honour to announce the agreement with legendary Italian metallers Skanners for the release of their first Greatest Hits which goes through the Band’s whole career.
Skanners are with no doubt one of the most important and representative bands of Italian Heavy Metal, one of the few deserving the definition of “Legendary”. Kicking off back in 1982 and debuting in 1986 with “Dirty Armada”, released for a Major Label, the then very active CGD, which also released the following “Pictures of War” in 1988, the Band has ever since kept up its identity and dignity, always far from trend-following and staying true to its Metal Belief, supported by great composition and talent, together with Claudio Pisoni’s voice. These have always been the trademarks of the Band.
The Greatest hits, produced by Music for the Masses is scheduled for release on October 22nd on cd format and features 16 tracks drawn from the entire rich Band’s repertoire, tracing an actual musical biography which will satisfy die hard fans but will also be able to attract new listeners to their musical craft.
And, for this special release, a new, unreleased song entitled “Under the Grave” will be on the album.
The album will be distributed by Egea Music (Italy), Code 7 (Europe), Sleaszy Rider Records (USA), Wormholedeath Japan and Music for the Masses Distro. In addition, it will be available on all digital platforms.
TRACKLIST: 1 TV SHOCK (Dirty Armada) 2 ROCK ROCK CITY (Dirty Armada) 3 STARLIGHT (Dirty Armada) 4 PICTURES OF WAR (Pictures of War) 5 TURN IT LOUDER NOW (Pictures of War) 6 WILD (Pictures of War) 7 UNDERTAKER (The Magic Square) 8 METAL PARTY (The Magic Square) 9 FLAGELLUM DEI (Flagellum Dei) 10 TIME OF WAR (Flagellum Dei) 11 SOUL FINDER (Serial Healer) 12 WELCOME TO HELL (Serial Healer) 13 FACTORY OF STEEL (Factory of Steel) 14 HARD AND PURE (Factory of Steel) 15 THE EYE (Temptation) 16 UNDER THE GRAVE (Unreleased Track)
To celebrate the 35th discographic anniversary of the Band and the forthcoming 40th since its formation, Music for the Masses has the honour to announce the agreement with legendary Italian metallers SKANNERS for the release of their first Greatest Hits which goes through the Band’s whole career.
Skanners are with no doubt one of the most important and representative bands of Italian Heavy Metal, one of the few deserving the definition of “Legendary”. Kicking off back in 1982 and debuting in 1986 with “Dirty Armada”, released for a Major Label, the then very active CGD, which also released the following “Pictures of War” in 1988, the Band has ever since kept up its identity and dignity, always far from trend-following and staying true to its Metal Belief, supported by great composition and talent, together with Claudio Pisoni’s voice. These have always been the trademarks of the Band.
The Greatest hits, produced by Music for the Masses is scheduled for release on October 22nd on cd format and features 16 tracks drawn from the entire rich Band’s repertoire, tracing an actual musical biography which will satisfy die hard fans but will also be able to attract new listeners to their musical craft.
And, for this special release, a new, unreleased song entitled “Under the Grave” will be on the album.
The album will be distributed by Egea Music (Italy), Code 7 (Europe), Sleaszy Rider Records (USA), Wormholedeath Japan and Music for the Masses Distro. In addition, it will be available on all digital platforms.
TRACKLIST: 1 TV SHOCK (Dirty Armada) 2 ROCK ROCK CITY (Dirty Armada) 3 STARLIGHT (Dirty Armada) 4 PICTURES OF WAR (Pictures of War) 5 TURN IT LOUDER NOW (Pictures of War) 6 WILD (Pictures of War) 7 UNDERTAKER (The Magic Square) 8 METAL PARTY (The Magic Square) 9 FLAGELLUM DEI (Flagellum Dei) 10 TIME OF WAR (Flagellum Dei) 11 SOUL FINDER (Serial Healer) 12 WELCOME TO HELL (Serial Healer) 13 FACTORY OF STEEL (Factory of Steel) 14 HARD AND PURE (Factory of Steel) 15 THE EYE (Temptation) 16 UNDER THE GRAVE (Unreleased Track)
LINE UP: CLAUDIO PISONI -Vocals FABIO TENCA – Guitars WALTER UNTERHAUSER – Guitars TOMAS VALENTINI – Bass CHRISTIAN KRANAUER – Drums
They are one of the longest-running and beloved band of the Italian Metal scene with a career that now comes close to four decades, SKANNERS have no intention of stopping their race. Following their successful album “Temptation” released on Alpha Omega Records, today the band reveals a new single.
The lyric video for “Back To The Past” is now available here:
The song has been chosen by the band for its clear references to the past, without nostalgic feelings, but a proud look at a story that will see its end when the time comes. Certainly not soon.
Joy and pain, sweat and fatigue, disappointments and satisfactions: feelings that make a band’s career something unique and true. This is what SKANNERS want to celebrate together with their fans.
For the video the band worked with the famous video maker Stefano Mastronicola, who used some rare photos taken from the band’s historical archive.
Italian legendary heavy metallers SKANNERS have released a new single and video “Cut my Heart”, taken from the band’s latest effort “Temptation”. Watch the video here:
In case you missed it, Last December 2019 SKANNERS released a new live video and second single “Rolling in The Fire”, shot in Moscow in September 2019, during a mini-tour with the Metal Queen DORO PESCH, as her special guests. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nGZCbsRImIY
“Temptation” album was released on April 26th 2019 in Europe via Self Distribuzione Milano and CODE 7 /Plastic Head UK for ALPHA OMEGA Records!
Also watch SKANNERS’ video for the song “In Flammen 666”, taken from the band’s new album “Temptation”: https://youtu.be/W6S2p2JgtlM
Bolzano, Italy based heavy metal legends SKANNERS were formed in 1982. In 1986 they released the debut LP “Dirty Armada”, in Germany the band won widespread public approval and critical acclaim, becoming pioneers in the New Wave of Italian heavy metal. SKANNERS have shared stages with legends as DEEP PURPLE, DORO, IN FLAMES, SAVAGE, DARK FUNERAL, VADER, METAL CHURCH, GIRLSCHOOL, MOTORHEAD, HALLOWEEN, SAXON, MANOWAR, DIO, TWISTED SISTER and many other. SKANNERS’ latest, eighth album (CD/DVD) “Eins Zwei Drei Metal Party Live” came out in 2015 (dedicated to their former guitarist and founding member, Max Quinzio, who died in February of 2014). The band’s new album “Temptation” was released in Europe on April 26th via Self Distribuzione Milano and CODE 7 /Plastic Head UK for ALPHA OMEGA Records!
Italian legendary heavy metallers SKANNERS have released a new live video and second single “Rolling in The Fire”, shot in Moscow in September 2019, during a mini-tour with the Metal Queen DORO PESCH, as her special guests. Watch the video here:
This is what Claudio Pisoni, frontman of the Band said:
“When we were contacted by the promoter who managed the Doro’s tour we almost couldn’t believe it. An unforgettable adventure was beginning. We knew we were welcome in Russia but we did not expect all the warmth we received from our Russian fans. For this reason we decided to immortalize these fantastic events by doing what we do best. The news is not over, the Skanners still have a lot to say!”
“Rolling in The Fire” is taken from the band’s latest album “Temptation”, released on April 26th 2019 in Europe via Self Distribuzione Milano and CODE 7 /Plastic Head UK for ALPHA OMEGA Records!
Also watch SKANNERS’ video for the song “In Flammen 666”, taken from the band’s new album “Temptation”: https://youtu.be/W6S2p2JgtlM
Currently, the band is working on future projects that will be revealed soon.
Bolzano, Italy based heavy metal legends SKANNERS were formed in 1982. In 1986 they released the debut LP “Dirty Armada”, in Germany the band won widespread public approval and critical acclaim, becoming pioneers in the New Wave of Italian heavy metal. SKANNERS have shared stages with legends as DEEP PURPLE, IN FLAMES, SAVAGE, DARK FUNERAL, VADER, METAL CHURCH, GIRLSCHOOL, MOTORHEAD, HALLOWEEN, SAXON, MANOWAR, DIO, TWISTED SISTER and many other. SKANNERS’ latest, eighth album (CD/DVD) “Eins Zwei Drei Metal Party Live” came out in 2015 (dedicated to their former guitarist and founding member, Max Quinzio, who died in February of 2014). The band’s new album “Temptation” was released in Europe on April 26th via Self Distribuzione Milano and CODE 7 /Plastic Head UK for ALPHA OMEGA Records!