Received email from Mythra man Vince High tipping me off about the pre-order details for the new album along with the track listing. Now, this is a big deal for any New Wave of British Heavy Metal type like myself.
The Death and Destiny EP from all the way back when was a proud part of my record collection until it got lost in the mists of time (a bit like Mythra themselves did for a while…..).
Now I (and you) can hear it again along with new stuff. It’s out on 30 November and you can pre-order via a link below. I’ve got mine in……Here’s a press release which Vince sent with all the blub. Do, as they say, enjoy.
MYTHRA are one of the most mystical British Heavy Metal bands, and their recent reunion was a major event for many NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) fans around the globe. Their name is respected as names of acts such as DIAMOND HEAD or ANGEL WITCH, and their legendary debut EP from 1979, titled “The Death and Destiny”, has cult status comparable to IRON MAIDEN and their “The Soundhouse Tapes”.
The band disappeared in 1981, but managed to leave great legacy, which inspired and still inspire Metal bands all over the world, and it’s no big secret that even members of METALLICA used to list MYTHRA as one of their favourite bands. On November 30, 2015, MYTHRA will release the “Warriors of Time: The Anthology” compilation via Skol Records. The limited edition album will include all classic MYTHRA tracks from 1979 through to the early ’80s, plus five brand new songs written and recorded in 2015, after their reunion.
The album will be remastered by Bart Gabriel (SATAN’S HOST, CRYSTAL VIPER, SACRED STEEL), and will feature the original song titles for the first time, as the famous “Death And Destiny LP” compilation, released back in 1998, had incorrect titles on several of the songs. The booklet accompanying the album will include lyrics to all songs, as well as tons of previously unseen photographs from the ’70s and early ’80s.
Some things of note:
- The album’s artwork was painted by Italian artist Roberto Toderico, who has worked previously with other NWOBHM acts including TYGERS OF PAN TANG and QUARTZ.
- First ever official and proper collection of all classic songs of an ultimate NWOBHM legend
- First new studio recordings since 1981 – 5 new songs
- Ultra-limited edition: only 1000 copies worldwide
- Thick booklet with tons of previously unseen photos, lyrics and liner notes
- Remastered by Bart Gabriel (Satan’s Host, Crystal Viper, Mortician)
I’ve jumped in to pre-order my copy. Be quick about it if you want to bag one of those 1,000 copies. See links below under the track listing.
Warriors of Time track listing
- Heaven Lies Above
- New Life
- U.F.O.
- Warrior of Time
- Vicious Bastard
- At Least I Tried
- Together Forever
- Machine
- Killer
- England
- WASA
- Overlord
- Death and Destiny
Bonus tracks:
- Reaching Out
- The Best Is Yet To Come
- You
- Face in the Mirror
- Faith, Fate, Hate
MYTHRA online:
http://www.facebook.com/mythranwobhm
http://www.facebook.com/skolrecords