{"product_id":"diskheaven-184287304","title":"KINGS OF MERCIA \/ Battle Scars (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatalog number: RBNCD-1420\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFATES WARNING's Jim Mateos (guitar) teamed up with FM's Steve Overland to create the second masterpiece! !\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA miraculous fusion between Jim Mateos, the absolute leader of FATES WARNING, who reigns in the progressive metal scene as an old stock, and FM's Steve Overland. KINGS OF MERCIA is a band that crosses the seas between America and England, and the band's name is based on the Kingdom of Mercia, which flourished in England during the Seven Kingdoms era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn fact, this project was born in 2021 when Jim was introduced to Steve at the suggestion of British journalist Dave Ring when he was starting his own project, and with the participation of world-renowned drummer Simon Phillips and Joey Vera, the leader\/bassist of ARMORED SAINT who worked with FATES WARNING, this mixed martial arts super band was started.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey released their debut album ``Kings Of Mercia'' in 2022, and performed a melodic-oriented hard rock sound that took advantage of Steve's mature singing ability, but since the songs were written by Jim Mateos, they created a unique HR\/HM that was difficult to follow, and stunned fans. The second album, produced by the same members as the debut album, uses the continued interaction between Jim and Steve after the previous album to create a group of gems that have been further refined. While the main songs are songs that highlight Steve's overwhelming bluesy and melancholy singing, the combination of Jim Mateos' guitar work and arrangements, and Simon and Joey's lively rhythmic style has created a masterpiece that has further evolved as a band!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA DVD-R containing 3 PV songs is included as a first-time bonus!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiner commentary: Yuji Okumura, with lyrics and translation!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1.Guns and Ammunition Guns and Ammunition 4:25\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2.Eye for An Eye 4:17\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.Between Two Worlds 4:19\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4.Legend 3:51\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.Battle Scars Battle Scars 4:45\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6.Don’t Ask Don’t Ask 3:28\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7.Aftermath 4:07\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8.Hell ‘N’ Back 4:14\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9.Cold 4:12\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e10.Angels \u0026amp; Demons 5:39\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLineup\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJim Matheos – Guitars (FATES WARNING)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteve Overland Steve Overland – Vocals (FM etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimon Phillips – Drums (TOTO, JEFF BECK, MSG, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoey Vera Joey Vera – Bass (AROMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING)\u003cbr\u003eBand name KINGS OF MERCIA Kings of Mercia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle Battle Scars Battle Scars ~Battle Scars~\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduct number RBNCD-1420\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelease date: Released on January 1, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrice ¥2750\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJAN code 4582798814206\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003erunning time:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e[CD] [2025\/01\/01]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MochiobaseCD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67831337124144,"sku":"RBNCD-1420","price":37.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/6585\/0672\/files\/184287304.jpg?v=1790125147","url":"https:\/\/mochiobasecd.com\/products\/diskheaven-184287304","provider":"MochiobaseCD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}