Italian heavy metal veterans Skanners are ready to return to the scene with their new album, entitled “Midnight Call”. After more than 40 years of activity, the band is preparing to strongly reaffirm its presence on the scene, promising an album that is set to be epic for all heavy metal fans. The record was recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Alley Studio by Francesco Gambarini, already known for his work with Chronosfear and Shiver Down. The artwork was created by Carolina Gottardi.
“Midnight Call” will be released in physical format on November 27 via Punishment 18 Records, while the digital release is scheduled for October 30.
Italian heavy metal veterans Skanners have announced that their new album will be entitled “Midnight Call”. The record was recorded, mixed and mastered at Black Alley Studio by Francesco Gambarini, known for his work with Chronosfear and Shiver Down.
“Midnight Call” will be released soon via Punishment 18 Records. More details about the release date, tracklist and artwork will be revealed shortly.
Punishment 18 Records will release two reissues in digipak format from the legendary Italian heavy metal band Skanners.
The albums in question are “Dirty Armada” and “Pictures of War”, their debut and second album, originally released in 1986 and 1988, respectively. The reissues are already available in the European market, while the U.S. release is scheduled for next October 4th.
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)
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