LOUDNESS - Title Of New Album Changed, Remastered Atlantic / Warner Catalogue To Be Issued On Same Day Of Release
April 14, 2009, 15 years ago
According to BW&BK;'s Japanese source, the title of LOUDNESS' forthcoming studio album has been changed from Return To Forever - Aun to The Everlasting. It is due to be released in Japan by Tokuma Japan Communications on May 27th and is now available for pre-order through CDJapan.co.jp at this location.
In addition, remastered versions Loudness' Atlantic/Warner-era albums will be released in Japan on the same day. The albums are Shadows Of War (original Japanese version of Lightning Strikes), Lightning Strikes, 8186 Live, Hurricane Eyes, Hurricane Eyes (Japanese Version) and Jealousy.
As previously reported, Loudness drummer Munetaka Higuchi passed away on November 30th, 2008 following a long battle with liver cancer. The band recorded their new album using archived Higuchi drum tracks as a tribute to their fallen bandmate.
More details will be revealed soon.
(Thanks Takashi)
