Set to unleash their new album Stand In The Fire via their own Record Breaking Records label on February 5th, Canadian new wave metallers Striker will be performing CD launch shows in their hometown of Edmonton tonight, January 22nd, and in Calgary on January 23rd.

The Edmonton show will take place at the Starlite Room and the Calgary concert will be at Dicken’s Pub. Each show will start at 8 PM and tickets are available at Concert Works.

Striker guitarist Tim Brown just uploaded a detailed guitar lesson for the single “Too Late”. In this video he is teaching all the riffs, licks and solos of the song.

“This song is full of classic 80's metal tricks, like using the push (or syncopation) in your rhythm playing, using broken chords over a changing background riff, and last but not least, all of the epic shred and tapping to melt your fingers on. Though simple on first listen, there are lots of complex parts that can increase the difficulty and challenge that will make this song fun for all levels of guitarist to play."

Stand In The Fire is Striker's most uncompromising record to date. A record packed with incredible riffs and colossal anthems, all laced together with epic harmonies. Inspired by legendary bands like Iron Maiden, Striker wear their hearts firmly on their battle jackets, soaking up the power and influence of classic rock and metal.

The band; Dan Clearly (vocals) Tim Brown (lead/rhythm guitars) William Wallace (bass) Adam Brown (drums) recorded the album themselves with the help of Randy Black (who filled in on drums while Adam was away…) and mixing genius Frederik Nordstrom (Bring Me The Horizon, In Flames, Opeth) giving them not only the time and space needed but the freedom to set up the release direct to fans worldwide.

“We’re so excited about having our music, our ideas, and our future in our own hands – ushering in a new era for the band of decisive action, dedication and forward thinking. Live life by one rule: No Limits!” – Tim Brown

Tracklisting:

“Phoenix Lights”
“Out For Blood”
“Too Late”
“Stand In The Fire”
“The Iron Never Lies”
“Escape From Shred City”
“Outlaw”
“Locked In”
“United”
“Better Times”
“One Life”

“Too Late” video:

Striker will be hitting the road with Primal Fear across Europe in February.

Tour dates:

February
5 - Barcelona, Spain - Razzmatazz 2
6 - Madrid, Spain - Arena
7 - Murcia, Spain - Garaje
10 - Paris, France - Divan du Monde
11 - Siegburg, Germany - Kubana
12 - Prague, Czech Republic - Nova Chelmice
13 - Cham, Germany - L.A. Cafe
14 - Hamburg, Germany - Logo
16 - Hannover, Germany - Musikzentrum
17 - Saarbrücken, Germany - Garage
18 - Stuttgart, Germany - LKA
19 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
20 - München, Germany - Backstage/Heavy Metal´s Calling
21 - Budapest, Hungary - Barba Negra Music Club
23 - Wien, Austria - Szene
24 - Cracov, Poland - TBC
25 - Berlin, Germany - K17
26 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle
27 - Essen, Germany - Turock
28 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob