When Into The Unknown were recording their debut album, “Out of the Shadows”, they were only a three piece band, so didn’t have the opportunity to rehearse the new songs. As a result, as warm ups, they started to record some covers, never intending them to see the light of day, but they then realised that they had an albums worth of songs recorded. They decided to digitally only release them as an album, between their first two studio albums, and thus “The Other Side of the Wall” was born.
Fast forward to 2024, and with a new lineup, and a new studio album being recorded, they thought that it would be fun to do a follow up with the new guys in the band. This one was done on purpose, and was recorded within the sessions for the new album (which will be released soon). Once again they decided on a few unusual songs, not going for the ‘standard’ covers. This time they tried some songs from their peers in symphonic rock, as well as another Bond theme, and even covering themselves with a new version of their first single “Monsters”.
Although this lineup of the band did release the single “Into The Unknown”, their version of the Disney Frozen song, this is the first release to showcase the new lineup in all its glory. Joining Ryan Rivers (lead guitar) and Rupert Withers (Bass) are James Milner (Rhythm Guitar), Paul Knightley (Keyboards), Richard Novak(drums) and new vocalist Natalie Shedden.
The track listing is:
Stand My Ground (Within Temptation)
Steal Your Fire (Gun)
Assassing (Marillion)
For Your Eyes Only (Sheena Easton)
William Tell Overture (Rossini)
My Immortal (Evanessence)
I Want My Tears back (Nightwish)
Monsters 2024 (Into The Unknown)
Relax (Frankie Goes To Hollywood)
Dry County (Bon Jovi)
The album is a digital only release again, and has also been made available in spatial Dolby Atmos mixes where possible.
The Other Side of the wall, part 2 is released by Vigilante Music on October 18th, 2024 on all digital platforms.