(Heavy Metal) Agincourt - Angels Of Mons - 2011, MP3 (tracks), 320 kbps

"Agincourt are one of the most exciting bands the UK has produced... With a great ear for melody, the band demonstrate a breathtaking maturity and a real depth and breadth in terms of songwriting. Songs like the frenetic 'Going Insane' and 'Behind Closed Doors' ably display the band's NWOBHM roots, whereas 'Living In The Real World' and 'Promised Land' are more forward looking, contemporary and commercially-edged and none the worse for it... Great players too; had they come together a few years earlier, in metal's Eighties heyday, or a few years later during the metal renaissance they would have been massive." - .... John Tucker, author of 'Suzie Smiled... The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal' and co-author of Biff Byford's autobiography 'Never Surrender'. .... ~ .... Based in the Midlands the band were heavily influenced by the new wave of British Heavy Metal that emerged in the early 80’s, spearheaded by bands such as Iron Maiden, Diamond Head & Saxon. Other influences like AC/DC, Black Sabbath, Scorpions & Queensrÿche, would also affect the musical direction of the band. .... In the latter half of 2008 the band has had their songs played numerous times on BBC 6 Music radio station. As well as national airplay Agincourt have also received airplay locally & internationally, along with video appearances on national TV. .... The band has joined the list of distinguished artists who have recorded a session for the BBC at their famous Maida Vale Studios in London. The session was recorded for the Radio 1 Rock Show. .... The band are currently in the studio finishing off their new album which is due for release this summer.
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Birmingham NWOBHM style metallers Agincourt are about to release their debut album. And they provide the latest Track Of The Day. Check out all Tracks Of The Day here.
The band were originally formed in 1991. Heavily influenced by the NWOBHM era of the previous decade, they released two Eps, did a session for Radio One and their brand of old school metal was being tipped by may to carry them to big success. But the arrival of grunge effectively killed off their hopes. They split up in 1997.
However, 11 years later Agincourt reformed. Three original members – vocalist/guitarist Richard E. Toy, guitarist Frank Miracco and bassist Russ Weaver – were joined by former Benediction drummer Paul Brookes. But Miracco was quickly replaced by Paul Anderson. The band are to release their debut album, Angels Of Mons, on March 1. Since they finished recording this, Brookes has left, with Steve Riley coming in.
On April 2, Agincourt will be part of the British Steel extravaganza at The Underworld in London. The bill also features Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper, Pagan Altar, Elixir and Saracen.
http://www.metalkingdom.net/album/36406_agincourt_angels_of_mons
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Angels-Mons-Agincourt/dp/B004SUSNMK
http://www.cdmarket.eu/agincourt-angels-of-mons/en/cdaudio/2751171
http://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Agincourt/Angels_of_Mons/295301

Richard E. Toy - Guitar/Vocals (1991-1997, 2008-)
Paul Anderson - Guitar (2008-)
Russ Weaver - Bass (1991-1997, 2008-)
Steve Riley - Drums (Scarab) (2010-)