KING ZEBRA – Between The Shadows [Deluxe Edition] (2026) HQ *0dayrox Exclusive*

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KING ZEBRA, the band hailing from the picturesque city of Zurich, Switzerland, emerges as the new face of melodic rock in a harmonious fusion of youthful exuberance and veteran wisdom. A couple of years ago, KING ZEBRA released their album ‘Between The Shadows’, their first via Frontiers Records, reaching larger audiences.
Meticulously produced by Oscar Nilsson, “Between The Shadows” showcase the culmination of dedication, passion, and attention to detail that defines KING ZEBRA’s distinctive sound, characterized by former CHINA vocalist Eric St. Michaels.
Tomorrow July 31, 2026, KING ZEBRA will release “Between The Shadows [Deluxe Edition]“, including 3 new tracks and a new version of ‘Dina’ in acoustic form, bringing a new dimension to song and the band’s sound.
And the new tracks are really good. Our favorite is ‘All I Want Is You’. Originally written in New York in the late 80s by frontman Eric St. Michaels and acclaimed songwriter John DeNicola – best known for his work on the iconic Dirty Dancing soundtrack and recipient of both an Academy Award and Golden Globe – the track remained unreleased for almost 40 years.
This expanded edition, also featuring new artwork, takes you deeper into the KING ZEBRA world, the definitive version of this strong, catchy rockin’ record.

Opener ‘Starlight’ gives you a good idea of what to expect. Soaring harmonies, thunderous guitar work and a massive chorus that just has you tapping your toes and banging your head from the very first listen. Production is polished, crisp, clean & clear.
‘Children Of The Night’ is a full-on instant party tune and has a sing-along chorus to die for which will surely become a huge live show favorite going forward. ‘Wicked’ is a slow build guitar driven track with more great harmonies while ‘Dina’ combines Eighties Rock/Pop with melodic rock in the best Reckless Love fashion.

‘Love Lies’ is another big tune, while ‘Cyanide’ is for me the best song on this album by a country mile. An ominous opening builds immediately to a full-blown classic structure with hints of Alice Cooper and Ratt flowing through its veins. It’s a big song and one that is worth the price of admission on its own.
’With You Forever’ is light and mellow with Eric St. Michaels showcasing all his experience and why he already shined years ago in CHINA, while ‘Love Me Tonight’ is in a similar vein and is yet another AOR track of the highest quality with some cool melodic guitar work.

‘Out In The Wild’ is a radio-friendly, windows of your car wound down type of song, then album closer ‘Restless Revolution’ is a Skid Row / Bon Jovi style hybrid and is an excellent way to finish this fine collection of breezy, summery American sounding melodic herd rock music played at its finest.

The bonus tracks are really good. The aforementioned ‘All I Want Is You’ is plenty of ’80s magic. Then ‘Heart Without a Home’ is King Zebra’s first true ballad. The song mix electric & acoustics, recalling early Nineties Def Leppard, and of course, CHINA.
And “A Love I’ve Never Known” is a pretty killer melodic rocker, full of dynamic riffs and superb vocals.

While the band’s previous recordings were good and enjoyable, “Between The Shadows” was a huge step up in both production values and sheer immediate songwriting quality. And the new songs on “Between The Shadows [Deluxe Edition]” highlight the band’s growth, showcasing even greater musicianship and production quality.
If you yearn for that Eighties sound you’ll love this!

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01 – Starlight
02 – Children Of The Night
03 – Wicked
04 – Dina
05 – Love Lies
06 – Cyanide
07 – With You Forever
08 – Love Me Tonight
09 – Out In The Wild
10 – Restless Revolution
Deluxe Edition Bonuses:
11 – Dina (Acoustic Version – Bonus Track)
12 – All I Want Is You (Bonus Track)
13 – Heart Without A Home (Bonus Track)
14 – A Love I’ve Never Known (Bonus Track)

Eric St. Michaels – Vocals
Manu Judge – Bass
Ben Grimm – Drums
Roman Lauer – Guitars
Jerry Napitupulu – Guitars

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