‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’ Available For Presale

‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’ is available for presale now at the Global Music Online Shop.

Tracklisting:
1. Flying In The Face Of Logic (Part 1)
2. Eat The Sun
3. Angel At Harlow Green
4. De Profundis (Back Home Again)
5. The Linton Flyer
6. Good Intentions (A Young Man’s Tale)
7. Point Of Departure
8. (We All Get) Where We Want To Go
9. Still Lucid After All These Beers
10. Which Is Why (2010 mix)
11. Knotwork
12. They Dance Till Tomorrow
13. Lost For Words
14. Flying In The Face Of Logic (Part 2)

Solo Album: Press Release

Press Release

“SKYCLAD FRONTMAN RELEASES DEBUT SOLO ALBUM
23/05/2011

KEVIN RIDLEY – ‘FLYING IN THE FACE OF LOGIC’
**Available 4th July 2011**

GLOBAL MUSIC are pleased to announce the release of ‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’, the first solo album from singer/songwriter Kevin Ridley; producer/vocalist with folk-metal pioneers Skyclad.

The album contains 14 original tracks, mainly inspired by the singer’s native Northeast (England) so fittingly, it features several northern session players – notably Northumbrian pipes player Andy May, Folkworks fiddle player, Sophy Ball, and Blitzkrieg’s Dave Anderson on bass – as well as contributions from the current members of Skyclad.

Ridley describes the record as a form of continuation from Skyclad’s ‘Semblance of Normality’:
“‘Semblance…’ was the first album where all the band members involved had roots in Northern England and references were buried within the songs. It was something I wanted to explore, so ‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’ became autobiographical and based upon my personal stories of life, love and growing up in the North-East of England.”

After spending 35 years in the music industry, engineering and producing for thrash-metalers Venom, Forgodsake, Anathema, Pariah and Skyclad, Kevin Ridley took the opportunity to emerge from behind the mixing desk and experience the role of a player, rather than Producer.

Five years in the making, Ridley described the journey of writing the album as a challenge of learning “how to fly and make my own rules”.

‘Flying In The Face Of Logic’ was produced by Kevin Ridley; recorded at Newcastle’s Blast Studio, and mixed by Dario Mollo (Glenn Hughes/Tony Martin/Lacuna Coil). Available 4th July 2011.”

For more information about Kevin Ridley visit
http://kevinridley.groovemachine.net | www.myspace.com/kevinridleyofficial

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Skyclad Re-Release A Decade’s Worth Of Music Online

Press Release

“It’s been 20 years since the release of their first record, now SKYCLAD have joined with GLOBAL MUSIC for the digital re-release of nearly half of their back catalogue. All releases from 1996 to 2006 are now available to download from all major online retailers.
Includes:

  • Irrational Anthems (1996)
  • Oui Avant-Garde á Chance (1996)
  • The Answer Machine? (1997)
  • Vintage Whine (1999)
  • Folkémon (2000)
  • Another Fine Mess Live Album (2001)
  • Swords of a Thousand Men Single (2001)
  • Live at the Dynamo Compilation/Live Album (2002)
  • No Daylights… Nor Heel Taps Compilation/Re-Recording (2002)
  • A Semblance of Normality (2004)
  • Jig-a-Jig Limited Edition EP (2006)

SKYCLAD was founded in 1990 by then former Sabbat vocalist Martin Walkyier and Satan/Pariah guitarist Steve Ramsey, the two’s aim was to put together the ‘ultimate pagan metal band’. Initial ideas for the band included such extravagances as traditional Robin Hood costumes, although these concepts were soon dropped. SKYCLAD are now considered one of the pioneers of folk metal.

Current line-up:
Kevin Ridley (Vocals & guitar)
Steve Ramsey (Lead guitar, acoustic guitar and backing vocals)
Graeme “Bean” English (Bass guitar, acoustic and classical guitar)
George Biddle (Fiddle, keyboards and piano)
Arron Walton (Drums & Percussion)”

http://www.skycladmusic.co.uk | http://www.theglobalmusicgroup.com