MAD INVASION (Alien / Bad Habit members) – Crack In The Sky (2025) *HQ*

With a musical foundation deeply rooted in classic hard rock combined with a contemporary approach, MAD INVASION deliver a distinctive sound where heavy guitars and a solid rhythm section merge with melodic harmonies and modern soundscapes forming a unique listening experience.
A sort of a super-group including awesome vocalist Pete Sandberg (Madison, Snake Charmer, Alien), guitarist Bjorn Dahlberg (producer of Billionaire Boys Club, Bad Habit), guitarist / keyboardist Hal Marabel (Bad Habit, Bai Bang), bass player Mats Jeppsson (69-HARD, United Enemies) and legendary drummer Mikkey Dee (Motörhead, Scorpions, King Diamond, Dokken), MAD INVASION is killing hard rock machine.
The upcoming new album “Crack In The Sky” is the second effort from the combo, and if the first was good, this new CD surpasses everything from songwriting to production.

The band’s combination of classic 70s / 80s hard rock with a contemporary sound delivers a distinct and unique listening experience that makes them stand out in the musical landscape.
Produced by Hal Marabel, on “Crack In The Sky” the band has managed to establish a signature sound that is somewhat different – and better – than the typical hard rock sound. They took two years to refine the album.

This is timeless classic hard rock, sure, but there’s a detail in arrangements, different guitar set-up sounds, etc. The result of their classic 70s hard rock / 80s melodic hard rock combo is great and the contemporary seasoning they have added on top makes it different in a great way. Most songs on the album manage to include all those distinct musical elements.
It’s really satisfying to hear Pete Sandberg again – a vocalist deserving more praising out there – and the rest of the band rocks with groove, melody, power.

This new album is a natural progression of the MAD INVASION’s trademark sound: “Crack In The Sky” is a masterfully crafted and refined mix of melody and destruction, with sing-along choruses and hooky guitar melodies being contrasted by crushingly heavy guitar riffs on a solid bedrock of drums and bass.
Highly Recommended

01 – Welcome To My Show
02 – Crack In The Sky
03 – Heat Of The Night
04 – Crucifixion
05 – Voodoo Queen
06 – Flesh & Blood
07 – Blackness Calling
08 – Master Of Sorrow
09 – God Is Coming
10 – Danger Zone
11 – Darkness In The House

vocalist – Pete Sandberg (Madison, Snake Charmer, Alien)
guitarist – Bjorn Dahlberg (producer of Billionaire Boys Club, Bad Habit)
guitarist / keyboardist – Hal Marabel (Bad Habit, Bai Bang)
bass player – Mats Jeppsson (69-HARD, United Enemies)
drummer – Mikkey Dee (Motörhead, Scorpions, King Diamond, Dokken)

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