Valhalla Records Release "Stranglehold," the Self-Titled Debut Album by the Awesome UK Power Metal Trio, Featuring Lionsheart Members Steve Hales and Pete Bartlett

"Stranglehold" comprises 10 tracks weighing in at over an hour total running time. The CD was mastered by Karl (Threshold) Groom and features cover artwork from Derek (Iron Maiden) Riggs. Available to order direct from the label at valhallarecords.co.uk/stranglehold.html

(PRWEB) April 3, 2005 -- Already with the likes of Dirty Deeds, Pain Control and Legacy on the roster, Valhalla Records continue to expand their roster with this Stranglehold CD. Three fine exponents of Progressive flavoured Power Metal make up this talented UK trio; Jon Nicholas on guitars and vocals, Steve Hales on drums and Pete Bartlett on bass and keys.

Heavy Melodic Metal laced strongly with superb musicianship. This is powerful stuff. Catchy melodies deliver strong intelligent lyrics that deal with a wide range of subjects and emotions. Mindblowing guitar and keyboard solos fly around Nicholas' unique vocals while at the other end Hales' double-kick drumming underpins the whole album with dextrous authority.

The unique sound of Stranglehold comprises many factors. Dynamic vocals sung with passion, fast fast fast shredding, trading keyboard and guitar solos (something very rarely heard anymore) complex yet driving rhythms, time changes...it's all here. Is it progressive metal? Is it power metal? Is it straight up classic British metal? Answer, it'is none of these, yet it's all of them! The best of three worlds all wrapped up in one very talented band.

A European tour is being arranged for the summer 2005 and the band are already finishing writing for the follow-up album that should be released before the end of this year.

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