Classic rockers STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas have signed to Loud & Proud Records; the band's first new studio album in more than 20 years, Loveless Fascination, will be released worldwide on September 17th.

Of the signing, Loud & Proud President Tom Lipsky commented, "Mickey Thomas is one of the most gifted singers in rock music history. His voice is pure, and without boundaries. Loveless Fascination stands with pride next to the most impressive work of Mickey's entire career."

Frontman Mickey Thomas added, "It's been a long time coming. With each passing year, the bar was raised higher and higher for this album. I'd be lying if I didn't tell you the expectations caused me a few sleepless nights. Finally I just said - let's play it like we used to play it but play it like it's today! Then everything fell into place. The right management came along, the right songs appeared, the perfect producer and finally the label I hoped for. Now the wait is over. Please PLAY IT LOUD!!"

Produced by musician/producer Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER, DIO), Loveless Fascination finds Starship featuring Mickey Thomas in reinvigorated form with their classic arena rock sound enhanced by modern elements and a harder edge. Starship will play select tour dates around the world in advance of the album's release; please see below for the itinerary.

Loveless Fascination tracklisting:

'It's Not The Same As Love'

'How Do You Sleep'

'Loveless Fascination'

'What Did I Ever Do'

'Technicolor Black And White'

'Where Did We Go Wrong'

'Nothing Can Keep Me From You'

'How Will I Get By'

'You Never Know'

'You Deny Me'

Tour dates:

July

27 - Perth, Scotland - Rewind Festival

August

3 - Minnedosa, MB - Rockin' The Fields Of Minnedosa
4 - Kenora, ON - Harbourdome
9 - Sedalia, MO - Missouri State Fair
17 - Rexburg, ID - Madison County Fair
22 - Woodlands, TX - Dosey Doe
23 - Laredo, TX - Laredo Energy Arena

(Photo: Pat Johnson)