What did the TYGERS OF PAN TANG do when the world was closed? Well, quite a few things actually. To start, a new guitarist, Francesco Marras, and a new bass player, Huw Holding, were recruited. They were also proud to receive an award from Hard Rock Hell as winners in the NWOBHM section. And... as if that weren't enough, they wrote and demoed their next album and produced a new four-track E.P. The EP. includes two re-recorded tracks from their debut album “Wild Cat” and two new tracks.

'Fireclown' and 'Killers' from 'Wild Cat' now firmly bear Francesco's musical imprint and new tracks 'A New Heartbeat' and 'Red Mist' demonstrate what can be expected from Tygers' next album – the signature Tygers sound with heavy-as-hell riffs, finger-tying solos and Jack Meille's extraordinary vocals. Mixing was done by Marco Angioni at Angioni Studios and, as with all recent Tygers releases, mastering was done by Harry Hess. The release initially comes as a digipak CD and will only be available in physical form through Tygers' website and directly from their Mighty Music/Target Group record label.

A vinyl version will follow.

Robb Weir said: "'Fireclown' and 'Killers' are very overlooked Tygers gems. They are rarely played in concert but often requested. So we thought it would be interesting to hear a modern take on these tracks. Visiting the past brings back so many memories for us and, I imagine, for Tygers followers.” Jack Meille added: “Lockdown may have stopped us playing live but it couldn't dampen the creative momentum that resulted in the creation of 'A New Heartbeat' and 'Red Mist' for this single” .
The EP “A New Heartbeat” will be released digitally, and on CD digipack (along with the vinyl version to be released later this year) on February 25, 2022 via Mighty Music.

It's on sale exclusively now at Targetshop.dk and the group's online store.

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@Doc Olivier



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