{"id":10686,"date":"2012-07-31T15:21:20","date_gmt":"2012-07-31T05:21:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/?p=10686"},"modified":"2012-07-31T15:21:20","modified_gmt":"2012-07-31T05:21:20","slug":"pride-of-lions-to-return-with-an-immortal-fourth-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maytherockbewithyou.com\/mtrbwy\/2012\/07\/pride-of-lions-to-return-with-an-immortal-fourth-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Pride Of Lions to return with an “Immortal” fourth album"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Frontiers Records<\/strong>\u00a0is excited to announce the return of\u00a0PRIDE OF LIONS<\/strong>\u00a0with the release of their anticipated fourth studio album entitled \u201cImmortal<\/strong>\u201d on\u00a0September 21st in Europe<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0September 24th in North America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The 11 track new album is everything Melodic Rock fans expect from these guys: powerful vocals from Toby Hitchcock and Jim Peterik, amazing music from the Pride Of Lions band and guest musicians, and of course epic songs from the pen of Grammy-winning songwriter and founding member of Survivor, Jim Peterik.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter producing and writing the songs for Jimi Jamison\u2019s wonderful 2009 release, \u201cCrossroads Moment\u201d, I needed a minute or two to get my juices back flowing in the direction of writing a great new Pride Of Lions record. When Toby decided to do his solo album, this was the perfect time for reflection. Once I started writing, the flood gates just opened up. I feel this is the cd to put POL on the map once and for all<\/em>\u201d says Peterik.<\/p>\n

Indeed all the pieces are there that made Pride Of Lions the group to watch back in 2003 with their self-titled debut record on Frontiers. Timeless songs such as \u201cIt\u2019s Criminal\u201d, \u201cSound Of Home\u201d and \u201cGone\u201d are still on the i-pods and cd players of thousands of rock fans worldwide, but Toby Hitchcock’s voice this time has gained a new maturity and depth while sacrificing none of his incredible 4 octave range.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was approached by Serafino Perugino (Frontiers Records President and guiding light) to do the next POL record I knew he wouldn\u2019t settle for less than my very best as a songwriter and producer. I couldn\u2019t let him or the fans down – so I really got down to business,<\/em>\u201d continues Jim.<\/p>\n

The results speak for themselves. Joined again by Jim’s long time musical partner Larry Millas the album is a sonic powerhouse. Back up vocals are supplied by Thom Griffin ex of Trillion and a new rock tenor on the scene Marc Scherer. The title track is sheer POL magic \u201cImmortal\u201d with its key line: \u201cFor the thousand times we fail, it\u2019s the one thing we did right, that leaves a mark forever on this world- and makes us Immortal.\u201d \u201cDelusional\u201d, another key cut (chosen to become the first single and music video) tackles the subject of the way we as a people overprescribe medication to young people that may be a bit different from the norm, to make them conform with the status quo- thus choking off their brilliant uniqueness.<\/p>\n

Of course the power ballads are there as always: \u201cEverything Money Can\u2019t Buy\u201d, the melancholy gem, \u201cAre You The Same Girl\u201d and \u201cSending My Love\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cFor me,\u201d states Toby Hitchcock, the pivotal song on this cd is \u201cSending My Love\u201d.\u00a0I\u2019m a sucker for a great ballad and this one spoke to my soul. Being a new father, it gets more and more heartbreaking to be away from my loved ones on the road. I love the road, don\u2019t get me wrong, but its tough being separated from them as well.\u201d The rockers, of course, rock as hard as ever. The album\u2019s closer, \u201cAsk Me Yesterday\u201d explores the natural wisdom we seem to lose over time. \u201cIf It Doesn\u2019t Kill me\u201d explores the Nietzschian quote: \u201cWhat doesn\u2019t kill me- makes me stronger!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cAnother strong rocker, in my opinion, is \u201cVital Signs,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>says Peterik. \u201cIt\u2019s a song I started back in 1984 while making Vital Signs with Survivor. I often like to have a song be the title cut- ie When Seconds Count, Eye Of The Tiger, Too Hot To Sleep, Caught In The Game etc. But this time I couldn\u2019t quite finish this tune- until finally this year.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cImmortal\u201d is a vital album (pun intended) for POL. \u201cWe hope to finally break big in our own country- the USA. It\u2019s great having the world wide profile that we do – when Toby and I walk the streets of Barcelona the people point and shout- Pride Of Lions! I\u2019d like that to happen in Cincinnati!\u201d concludes Jim Peterik.<\/p>\n

Some big shows are currently being set up for Pride Of Lions including a show with Styx in the Chicago area around the time of this release.<\/p>\n

So enjoy another epic album from a band that is more than a flash in the pan project. Pride of Lions is the real thing – and they are here to stay!<\/p>\n

\u201cImmortal<\/strong>\u201d tracklisting includes:\u00a0Immortal; Delusional; Tie Down The Wind; Shine On; Everything That Money Can\u2019t Buy; Coin Of The Realm; Sending My Love; Vital Signs; If It Doesn\u2019t Kill Me; Are You The Same Girl; Ask Me Yesterday.<\/p>\n

The first single \u201cDelusional\u201d will be available for digital purchase only on September 5th. A videoclip will be made available soon \u2013 an album trailer is available now :<\/p>\n\n

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