Despite the band having been kicking around for nigh on a decade now, Monk first came across the trans-Atlantic collaboration by the name of Legion around this time last year, when their previous album, ‘Rising’, found its way on to the death decks at ÜRHQ. At that time, it was difficult to find out much information about this particular outfit, as there were more than 30 bands of the same name listed on the venerable Encyclopaedia Metallum. However, some Jethro Gibbs-style investigation uncovered the fact this particular incarnation is an amalgam of some very highly experienced and respected musicians, led by vocalist Phil Vincent (hopefully known to ÜR readers as the singer with Cranston, D’Ercole and Tragik) alongside three former members of Bob Catley’s solo backing band – in bassist Gavin Cooper, guitarist Vince O’Regan and keyboardist Irvin Parratt – alongside the latter’s Escape/Pulse bandmate, drummer Andy Pierce. Now, here we are, just shy of 12 months later with Legion’s ninth album seeking ‘Redemption’ for any previous sins which they (or their record company) may have committed…
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