UFO - Seven Deadly Artwork, Tracklisting Revealed
December 18, 2011, 12 years ago
UFO are set to release ten brand-new songs under the album name Seven Deadly via Steamhammer/SPV in Germany on February 24th (Europe: February 27th, USA/Canada: February 28th), featuring the line-up of singer Phil Mogg, keyboardist Paul Raymond, drummer Andy Parker and guitarist Vinnie Moore.
The album will be released as a limited edition digipak (including two bonus tracks), a Double Gatefold LP with printed innersleeves and coloured vinyl, standard edition and download.
Check out the newly-revealed artwork below:
Seven Deadly tracklisting:
'Fight Night'
'Wonderland'
'Mojo Town'
'Angel Station'
'Year Of The Gun'
'The Last Stone Rider'
'Steal Yourself'
'Burn Your House Down'
'The Fear'
'Waving Good Bye'
'Other Men's Wives' (bonus track)
'Bag O' Blues' (bonus track)
According to a press release, Seven Deadly is an atmospherically dense fabric consisting of classy guitars, tight rock grooves and vocals which are unique to UFO. So it’s no wonder that sound engineer Tommy Newton, in whose Area 51 studio in Celle, Germany, the new tracks were recorded, commented: “I’ve never heard a better Phil Mogg!”
The UFO frontman’s thoroughly impressive vocal performance goes hand in hand with the awesome compositions on Seven Deadly. The classic rock of ‘Burn Your House Down’ features all the important UFO strengths, ‘Going Down To Mojotown’ sees the musicians sound tougher than ever, and last but not least ‘Wonderland’ features a pointed reference to UFO’s early days. ‘Angel Station’ sees the band prove how classic rock music is complemented perfectly with epic elements, while ‘Fight Night’ is an excellent track to be performed in a live context. There’s no need to draw attention to the technical skills of original UFO members Paul Raymond and Andy Parker, their music sounding inspired and faultless at the same time. Having said that, Vinnie Moore’s exceptional guitar style deserves to be explicitly mentioned. The American musician not only lends the songs expression and power with his haunting licks and dynamic riffs, but also contributes solos on Seven Deadly which can only be described as absolute world class.
UFO's UK tour has been scheduled for March/April before the band go on to tour the rest of Europe. A little note in passing: at the time of Seven Deadly’s release, UFO will be performing at the Monsters Of Rock Cruise – The Voyage.
UFO live dates include:
February
25-28 - Florida/Bahamas - Monsters Of Rock Cruise: The Voyage
March
15 - Cambridge, UK - The Junction16 - Edinburgh, UK - HMV Picture House
17 - Newcastle, UK - 02 Academy
18 - Leeds, UK - 02 Academy
20 - Dublin, Ireland - Academy
21 - Belfast, Ireland - Spring & Airbrake
23 - Milton Keynes, UK - The Stables
24 - Tavistock, UK - The Wharf
25 - Bristol, UK - 02 Academy
27 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City
28 - Norwich, UK - Waterfront
30 - Manchester, UK - HMV Ritz
31 - Wolverhampton, UK - Wulfrun Hall
April
1 - Southampton, UK - The Brook3 - Brighton, UK - Concorde 2
4 - London, UK - Forum
27 - Glauchau, Germany - Alte Spinnerei
28 - Malchim, Germany - Mecklenburger Motorradtreffen
May
2 - Metzingen, Germany - Festkeller3 - Siegburg, Germany - Kubana