{"id":13407,"date":"2020-07-12T12:38:17","date_gmt":"2020-07-12T12:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=13407"},"modified":"2020-07-12T12:38:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-12T12:38:20","slug":"prog-ensemble-darwin-to-release-new-single-nightmare-of-my-dreams-featuring-simon-phillips-billy-sheehan-matt-bissonette-guthrie-govan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2020\/07\/12\/prog-ensemble-darwin-to-release-new-single-nightmare-of-my-dreams-featuring-simon-phillips-billy-sheehan-matt-bissonette-guthrie-govan\/","title":{"rendered":"Prog Ensemble DarWin To Release New Single \u201cNightmare Of My Dreams\u201d Featuring Simon Phillips, Billy Sheehan, Matt Bissonette, Guthrie Govan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

First album track, \u201cFuture History\u201d, to be released on Friday 10th July 2020. Video directed by Nigel Dick (Guns N\u2019 Roses, Def Leppard).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Forthcoming new album \u201cDarWin 2: A Frozen War\u201d featuring Simon Phillips (Toto\/The Who\/Jeff Beck), Matt Bissonette (Elton John, David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr), Billy Sheehan (Mr Big\/ Steve Vai\/Winery Dogs), Guthrie Govan (Aristocrats\/Asia\/Hans Zimmer\/Steven Wilson), Greg Howe (Michael Jackson\/Justin Timberlake), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater\/Alice Cooper\/Black Country Communion)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


Following the release of debut album \u201cOrigin Of Species\u201d in early 2019, DarWin releases a new single, \u201cNightmare Of My Dreams\u201d, on the 14th August 2020.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The epic 7 plus minute \u201cNightmare Of My Dreams\u201d builds on the themes set out by DarWin on \u201cOrigin Of Species\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The announcement of the first single will coincide with the release of the first album track, \u201cFuture History\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Both songs are taken from the forthcoming album, \u201cDarWin 2: A Frozen War\u201d, which will be released later in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Once more DarWin has assembled a stunning ensemble of musicians. \u201cDarWin 2: A Frozen War\u201d continues the deep collaboration with Simon Phillips (drums, Toto\/The Who\/Jeff Beck) and Matt Bissonette (Elton John, David Lee Roth, Ringo Starr). Joining them are powerhouse players Billy Sheehan (bass, Mr Big\/ Steve Vai\/Winery Dogs), Guthrie Govan (guitar, Aristocrats\/Asia\/Hans Zimmer\/Steven Wilson), Greg Howe (guitar, Michael Jackson\/Justin Timberlake), Derek Sherinian (keyboards, Dream Theater\/Alice Cooper\/Black Country Communion) and more\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cDarwin 2: A Frozen War\u201d was produced by DarWin and Simon Phillips and recorded primarily in Iceland and the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DarWin says, \u201cWe started working on DarWin 2: A Frozen War while still finishing Origin of Species.\u00a0 This new album is therefore more like a final chapter to OoS.\u00a0 The title song \u201cA Frozen War\u201d represents the final battle for the future of Earth.\u00a0 It has a heavier feel than the first album, and I think represents our best stuff.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cWe shifted live recording to Iceland and Billy Sheehan joined us on bass in the studio while Matt was often traveling with Elton John.\u00a0 We\u2019re also joined on the album by Guthrie Govan, Greg Howe and Derek Sherinian doing killer leads, and many more players that are super exciting.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cThis first song we\u2019re releasing, \u201cFuture History\u201d is about traveling faster than lightspeed and therefore going back in time.\u00a0 It\u2019s a real chuggy jam song that should rock hard.\u00a0 Matt\u2019s thick harmonies soar over the heavy grooves to provide a sensation of flying next to a ray of light and watching your life pass before you.\u00a0 It was great to jam with Billy and Simon on this and trade licks with Greg in the solo section.\u00a0 Check it out!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


The first release \u201cFuture History\u201d also features a video directed by the legendary Nigel Dick (Guns N Roses\/Band Aid\/Def Leppard\/Britney Spears)
See video HERE<\/a><\/strong> (https:\/\/youtu.be\/eM9cMtwqDJM<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n


DarWin\u2019s critically acclaimed debut \u201cOrigin Of Species\u201d was the first installment in an epic saga that addresses the challenges of mankind in our coming era.\u00a0 It depicts the role of a changing planet, and the potential, as well as limitations, of technology to help solve mankind\u2019s greatest challenges. A complex project that\u2019s eschews the hollow immediacy of much contemporary art. A story that demands attention and imagination.\u00a0 With music sweeping in scope, at times evoking hard rock virtuoso shredding, alongside grand orchestral compositions, warm harmonies and soaring choruses. A project that is even more relevant in the strange times we live in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cAt the end of it all, DarWin has saved the concept album as well as the planet.\u201d \u2013 Classic Rock review of debut album \u201cOrigin Of Species\u201d
\u201c\u2026a smorgasbord of styles, dripping in YES pomp, melodic pop and riffy modern day rock\u201d \u2013 Prog Magazine review of debut album \u201cOrigin Of Species\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cDarWin 2: A Frozen War\u201d is released later in 2020. \u201cNightmare Of My Dreams\u201d will be released on the 14th of August 2020. It will feature an exciting narrative video, also directed by Nigel Dick\u00a0
Darwin photo by Andy Earl<\/p>\n\n\n\n


To pre-order\u00a0\u201cFuture History\u201d:<\/strong>https:\/\/darwin.fanlink.to\/futurehistory<\/a>
DarWin official website:<\/strong>http:\/\/www.darwin.is\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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