“Battle Scars”, due out on October 25th, 2024, via Metal Blade Records. The band is helmed by guitarist Jim Matheos (Fates Warning) and singer Steve Overland (FM) who are joined by drummer Simon Phillips (The Who, Toto) and bassist Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning).
Kings Of Mercia’s 2022 approachable, world-class self-titled debut was termed “truly a hybrid: it’s heavy, but not metal. It’s got tones of melodic AOR hard rock but with an edge”. Now, 2024 brings the band’s sophomore album written and recorded throughout 2023, “Battle Scars” sees the core writing team of Matheos and Overland expanding on their obvious chemistry…
01. Guns and Ammunition
02. Eye for an Eye
03. Between Two Worlds
04. Legend
05. Battle Scars
06. Don’t Ask
07. Aftermath
08. Hell ‘n’ Back
09. Cold
10. Angels & Demons
Jim Matheos – Guitars
Steve Overland – Vocals
Simon Phillips – Drums
Joey Vera – Bass