TYGERS OF PAN TANG Release 12th Studio Album ‘Ritual’
November 22nd, 2019
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North East England-based heavy metal band Tygers Of Pan Tang issued 12th full-length studio album Ritual on November 22nd, 2019 through Mighty Music.
Regarding the title of the album, vocalist Jacopo Meille said: “Making an album is some kind of ritual. There is something sacred in writing songs as nobody can really tell where the inspiration for a riff or a melody comes from. You can never tell when it’s the right time to write a song and you can allow yourself to be inspired; it’s like embracing the energies of all members and being connected.”
Guitarist Micky Crystal added: “Coming up with the album title was a tricky one as we had all made a conscious effort to not have it be a song title which we felt would steer the listener in the direction of that particular song. We feel that we have an album of songs where each one stands up on its own merit. The one title that we all feel captures the vibe of this album as well as the Tygers was Ritual.”
Meanwhile, founding guitarist Robb Weir commented: “Every album you set out to create is special. Ritual is just that bit extra special! It’s taken two studio postponements, but we now have the right result… a claw ripping, gigantic sabre tooth Tyger kind of an album which you’re gonna love! Don’t be shy to say you think it’s the best… because it is!”
Ritual was produced by former Tygers Of Pan Tang guitarist Fred Purser at his Trinity Heights studio in Newcastle Upon Tyne, and mixed by Søren Andersen at Medley Studios in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mastering was once again overseen by Harry Hess of Harem Scarem.
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The track listing is as follows:
01. ‘Worlds Apart’
02. ‘Destiny’
03. ‘Rescue Me’
04. ‘Raise Some Hell’
05. ‘Spoils Of War’
06. ‘White Lines’
07. ‘Words Cut Like Knives’
08. ‘Damn You!’
09. ‘Love Will Find A Way’
10. ‘Art Of Noise’
11. ‘Sail On’
Tygers Of Pan Tang’s line-up was as follows:
Jacopo Meille (vocals)
Robb Weir (guitar)
Micky Crystal (aka Michael McCrystal, guitar)
Gav Gray (bass)
Craig Ellis (drums)
Inaugural single ‘White Lines’ was released on September 27th, 2019 in limited edition (500 copies) 12-inch vinyl format, and also features a reworking of the band’s 1979 debut single ‘Don’t Touch Me There’ included as an exclusive B-side. The new version of ‘Don’t Touch Me There’ features guitar solos from current Tygers Of Pan Tang members Robb Weir and Micky Crystal, as well as former guitarist Fred Purser and producer Søren Andersen.
Shot by Ian Brown / Flashlight Films, a music video was filmed for the track ‘White Lines’. In addition, official lyric videos were created for the songs ‘Damn You!’, ‘Destiny’ and ‘The Art Of Noise’. All four clips can be viewed below.
Tygers Of Pan Tang’s self-titled 11th studio record was released in October 2016.
