Title - Out Of The Shadows
Artist - Dark Heart
For those not in the know, Dark Heart were formed during the early eighties, releasing the debut album Shadows of the Night on the Roadrunner label in 1984.
After a number of successful live shows, the fast approaching end of NWOBHM era meant the band decided to go their separate ways, never quite fulfilling their potential or producing a follow up second album.
Over the years the band has developed a cult following, gaining many new fans to their music. Founding member of the Band Alan Clark went on to form Change of Heart moving from guitar to Vocals and as the main song writer, the band have very much established themselves as one of the best British AOR/Rock bands, with 4 albums released to date.
Fast forward to 2024 and Dark Heart are BACK with their brand new album Out Of The Shadows, set for release on July 21, 2024, under Battlegod Productions.
After a number of years being asked to make a new album, Alan finally decided to commence work on new material. The style, although still routed in classic metal/Hard Rock has very much moved away from NWOBHM, to not only bring the sound up to date, but also reflect the maturity in their song writing craft.
Alan as the only original member of the band, has been working with Nick Catterick (Guitar) for a number of years on various projects, the pair have developed an intuitive and special understanding when writing, and working together, so it was a natural and easy choice to bring Nick on board.
Nick who started playing guitar in his early teens has always been inspired by fiery and inventive players, drawing influences from the great players such as Moore, Sykes, Campbell, Norum with a touch of Lynch/Rhoads, and is set to be recognized for not only his playing ability, but also for one of the best guitar tones in the business.
The album has been produced and mixed by the talented Mr Pete Newdeck, (Edens Curse, Grim Reaper, Paul Dianno’s Killers, Midnite City and Vega) Pete also appears on drums and additional Bv’s as part of the top class Rhythm section, including the superb Josh Tabbie Williams (Midnite City, Life Of A Hero) on Bass, with executive production by Dark Heart/Pete Newdeck.
1. Darkest Eyes
2. Cast To Stone
3. Edge Of Dreams
4. Degrees Of Separation
5. Wings Of The Night
6. House Of Usurer
7. Break The Chains
8. Time To Fly
9. K.O.T.D.
10. Night Won’t Let Me Go
11. Shadows Of The Night
This wondrously enigmatic new metal recording opens on the propulsive Darkest Eyes and the sweeping AOR of Cast To Stone and then we get brought forth the pop-rocker Edge Of Dreams, the ’80s-hued rocker Degrees Of Separation and the enigmatic rock balladry of Wings Of The Night.
Up next is the heavier fare of House Of Usurer and the freewheeling Break The Chains and they are in turn backed by the euphoric Time To Fly, the melodically-charged K.O.T.D., the album rounding out on the thunderous Night Won’t Let Me Go, closing on the rhythmic rocker Shadows Of The Night.
Musicians:
Alan Clark - Vocals
Nick Catterick - Guitar
Geordie Clark - Drums
Daniel Millward - Bass
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