WEAPON UK GET READY TO SET THE STAGE ALIGHT
17th August 2017
Weapon recently returned to Scream Studios, Croydon and recorded their version of Thin Lizzy's 'The Rocker', as well as re-recording their 1980 hit, 'Set The Stage Alight'. These are the first recordings with the new rhythm section of Tony Forsythe and Darren Lee.
The recordings were produced by Weapon, engineered by Rob Coma and mixed by Andy Reilly at Muse Studios, Atlanta, Georgia, who was also responsible for the Weapon's 2014 critically acclaimed album 'Rising From The Ashes'. Mastering was done by Steve Mann (MSG/Lionheart).
'The Rocker'/'Set The Stage Alight 2017' will be released on Thursday 28th September and will be available through all the usual digital stores.
Meanwhile, writing has begun for the new album and recording will begin, again at Scream Studios, on completion of the tour dates with a predicted release of March 2018...
Weapon head back out on the road in September and October, hitting Norway, UK and Sweden. Dates are as follows:
Friday 15th September: Edvarts Nye Pub, Sarsborg, Norway Saturday 16th September: Edvarts Nye Pub, Sarsborg, Norway Thursday 28th September: The Cavern, Raynes Park, London Saturday 30th September: The Craufurd Arms, Wolverton, Milton Keynes Sunday 1st October: Grimm Up North Rock & Metal Festival 2017, Town Hall, Bury Thursday 26th October: Sweden - venue tbc Friday 27th October: Stockholm - venue tbc Saturday 28th October: Bomber Bar, Motala, Sweden
Grimm Up North on 1st October is in aid of Steve Grimmet of Grim Reaper who sadly had to have his right leg amputated during a South American tour and has been left with hefty medical bills. Weapon hit the the stage at 4.30pm sharp.
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