Chosen by Monk
Despite having set out with the intention of having one of the most short-lived careers in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, by recording just the one song, this collaboration between two of the most respected figures on the ÜK AOR scene is now preparing to deliver it’s long-overdue #Encore, in terms of a second album due at the beginning of next year.
Coming together back in the initial post-Covid recovery period of early 2022, drummer Mark ‘Penfold’ Powell, formerly of the cruelly short-lived Psycho Kiss, and ex-Airrace vocalist Adam Payne had one objective: to record a song dedicated to their lost loved ones.
Very soon their journey took them down an unexpected path, as before long they had a full band in place and a debut album, which saw them declaring ‘Voilà’ in December 2024.
Now, almost two years later, they are back in the Über headlights with this first sample of that upcoming sophomore album – a song which frontman Payne describes as a melodic, full-throttle track with a driving energy and a huge hook that grabs you from the first listen and refuses to let go:
Speaking about the album as a whole, which will be released via Frontiers Music on 29 January, Adam added:
Our second album is a whole new level for us in terms of songwriting, power and direction.
From the very first track, it’s motoring – full throttle from start to finish. It digs deeper into our sound, brings more of our blueprints to the forefront, and gives a real insight into the road we want to travel as a band.
This record feels like a statement of intent: bigger, bolder, more focused, and a true reflection of where we’re heading.