KINGS OF MERCIA (Steve Overland) – Kings Of Mercia (2022) *HQ*
KINGS OF MERCIA is ready to release their debut “Kings Of Mercia” on Metal Blade Records, and what a debut album. This is a terrific super group formed by Fates Warning founding guitarist Jim Matheos, impressive FM’s vocalist Steve Overland, behind the drum kit is the legendary Simon Phillips (ex-Toto and et all), while rounding out the group is bassist Joey Vera – Matheos’ Fates Warning bandmate – who brings his trademark style and professionalism to the table.
What a line up… and what a killer stuff we find into “Kings Of Mercia” first record.
In early 2021, Matheos started working on the songs that would become Kings Of Mercia’s self-titled debut album, bringing his distinct style yet doing something a little different. “I really liked the idea of going back to my early hard rock roots.”
And indeed folks, “Kings Of Mercia” is classic hard rock crafted with fantastic performances from all talents involved…
