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Content Introduction The Emperor of the North descends. A new frontier is created by the endless clash of heaviness and melody. Shedding their cloak of madness, Pretty Maids take flight! Debuting in the 1980s, Pretty Maids spread their wings from their home country of Denmark to the world, gaining immense support with their top-quality hard rock/heavy metal. 35 years after their first full-length album, "Red Hot & Heavy" (1984), and continuing to be loved across generations with albums like "Future World" (1987) and "Please Don't Leave Me" (a cover of John Sykes) from "Syn Decade" (1992), their 16th album overall, "Andres Your Madness," is their first in three years. Hard sound, soul-stirring melodies, and irresistible choruses. Singer Ronnie Atkins, who showcases his soaring vocals on this album, describes its musicality as follows: "It's the culmination of everything we've done over the past 10 years. It's more melodic than any of our previous works." Guitarist Ken Hammer, who has supported the band alongside Ronnie since its inception, also describes this album as "an album that carries on the spirit of our previous work, 'Kingmaker' (2016)," and its sharp-edged riffs and melodic guitar playing will more than satisfy the fans' needs. Keyboardist/guitarist Chris Raney, who joined during the making of the previous album but did not play on the recording, is fully involved in this album, bringing even more depth and breadth to the band's sound. This album is filled with positive energy from beginning to end. From the anger-fueled power of "Serpentine," to the hard rock of "Firesoul Fly" with its catchy melody, to the heavy, driving "If You Want Peace (Prepare for War)" and "Black Thunder," and the emotionally charged power ballads "Will You Still Kiss Me (If I See You in Heaven)," "Shadowlands," and "Strength of a Rose," Pretty Maids unleashes the Pretty Maids music that fans worldwide have been craving. With Jacob Hansen (Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, Volbeat, Amaranthe, etc.), a trusted producer who has worked on their recent albums, this new album brings together the strongest team yet. It's classic yet fresh, heavy yet overflowing with melody?this is the Pretty Maids we've been waiting for! The Japanese edition also includes an orchestral version of "Serpentine" as a bonus track. Their new signature song is reborn with a different arrangement. [Includes Japanese liner notes/lyrics translation] [Members] Ronnie Atkins (vocals) Ken Hammer (guitar) Rene Shays (bass) Alan S?rensen (drums) Chris Rainey (keyboards/guitar) [CD Track Listing (tentative)] 01. Intro 02. Serpentine 03. Firesoul Fly 04. Andres Your Madness 05. Will You Still Kiss Me (If I See in Heaven) 06. Runaway World 07. If You Want Peace (Prepare for War) 08. Slave Driver 09. Shadowlands 10. Black Thunder 11. Strength of a Rose [Bonus Track] 12. Serpentine (Orchestra Version) Media Reviews and More Pretty Maids' latest album! (C)RS
