KHYMERA
HOLD YOUR GROUND
new album
out 10.02.23
(Frontiers)
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includes the single
FIRESTARTER
video
youtu.be/xC0v9ej-KqA
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce a new album by Khymera (masterminded by US musician and current Magnum bassist Dennis Ward), with ‘Hold Your Ground’ scheduled for release on 10th February 2023. A first single and video from it for the song ‘Firestarter’ is available from today.
‘Hold Your Ground’ sees Ward handle lead vocals, bass and keyboards, while Michael Klein (guitar), Eric Ragno (keyboards), Michael Kolar (drums) and Pete Newdeck (backing vocals) provide other instrumentation. The result is another fine slice of high pedigree melodic rock, with Khymera remaining a shining example of what great European AOR is all about: crystal clear production, soaring vocals, killer musicianship and songwriting that reminds fans of the heyday of the genre when bands such as Giuffria, Icon and Signal were all releasing classic albums.
Khymera had originally begun as an alliance between Italian producer/musician Daniele Liverani and then Kansas singer Steve Walsh, but it developed into a regular band when bassist and producer Ward entered the fold. Having always been comfortable singing backing vocals, Ward was happy to take over lead vocal duties for the Khymera albums ‘A New Promise’ (2005) and ‘The Greatest Wonder’ (2008). Following a hiatus, ‘The Grand Design’ was issued in 2015, with ‘Master Of Illusions’ appearing five years later. A melodic tour de force, that record had shown off Ward’s vocal ability and full range of skills as a songwriter and producer, while ‘Hold Your Ground’ is the next logical chapter in his and the group’s progression.
HOLD YOUR GROUND
TRACKLISTING
1 Don’t Wait For Love
2 Firestarter
3 Hear Me Calling
4 Sail On Forever
5 Our Love Is Killing Me
6 Hear What I’m Saying
7 Believe In What You Want
8 On The Edge
9 Could Have Been Us
10 Runaway
11 Am I Dreaming
Dennis Ward of KHYMERA
MUSICIANS
Dennis Ward – lead vocals, bass, keyboards
Michael Klein – guitars
Eric Ragno – keyboards
Michael Kolar – drums
Pete Newdeck – backing vocals
ABOUT FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
Originally founded in Naples, Italy in 1996 by Serafino Perugino and his father Fernando as a distribution company, Frontiers has developed into one of the premiere independent rock labels in the world. Synonymous with quality music across a broad spectrum of rock and metal genres, the company works with multiple genre heavyweights and fan favourites. However, in addition to providing an outlet for classic and established acts, it has also become home to a wealth of young, up and coming talent whose musical prowess, when combined with the label’s savvy and forward thinking A&R and marketing approach, will be developed into the future of rock and metal. With a deep commitment to and passion for THE MUSIC and the artists who create it, plus massive global distribution, sales, marketing and promotion channels, Frontiers is the leading home for both established and emerging rock and metal artists.
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