BRITISH PROG-ROCKERS IHLO’S DEBUT ALBUM ‘UNION’ SET FOR REISSUE ON KSCOPE ON 11TH OCTOBER
22nd August 2024British progressive rock band Ihlo have announced a new 2024 reissue and first-time vinyl release of their widely celebrated debut album Union. Set for release on 11th October via the Kscope label, Union is characterised by a seamless fusion of progressive metal, electronic elements & subtle pop hooks, and quickly established Ihlo as a rising force within the progressive music scene upon its release in 2019. The album reached #1 on Bandcamp’s ‘Progressive Metal’ charts multiple times and continues to resonate with fans worldwide.
Speaking on the reissue and the new partnership with Kscope, singer Andy Robison said “We’re very happy to finally be able to release this record on vinyl after many, many requests! It’s been a long time coming and we hope that this reissue with the incredible remastering by Acle will be a great way to relisten or discover the Ihlo sound for the first time! The songs on this record mean a lot to us and we can’t wait to give them a couple more spins on the road this October before we finish off Album 2.”
Remastered by Acle Kahney of TesseracT, the new edition of Union will be available on vinyl LP for the first time ever as well as digipak CD with an 8-page booklet. The reissue also features two exclusive live recordings from the band’s electrifying performance at ProgPower Europe 2023, capturing the energy and musicianship that have made Ihlo a standout act in the prog community.
PRE-ORDER UNION ON BLACK VINYL LP AND CD
Ihlo – Union
DISC 1
A.1 Union [06:08]
A.2 Reanimate [05:31]
A.3 Starseeker [07:33]
B.1 Hollow [06:59]
B.2 Triumph [04:54]
B.3 Parhelion [07:26]
DISC 2
C.1 Coalescence [15:15]
Bonus Tracks
D.1 In Stasis/Starseeker (Live at ProgPower Europe 2023) [09:31]
D.2 Hollow (Live at ProgPower Europe 2023) [07:25]
Formed originally as a duo with vocalist Andy Robison and guitarist Phil Monro, Ihlo expanded into a full-fledged band with the addition of guitarist Rob Mair, drummer Clark McMenemy, and bassist Michael Roberts. Together, they crafted Union—a progressive journey through lush sonic landscapes, blending ethereal synths with relentless, heavy guitar riffs. Robison’s poetic lyrics explore themes of surrealism, nature, and transcendence, drawing comparisons to iconic vocalists like Jeff Buckley and Cedric Bixler-Zavala.
The reissue announcement follows the recent news of Ihlo’s UK tour dates, kicking off on 17th October in London –
UK TOUR DATES
17th October – 229, London
19th October – Aatma, Manchester
21st October – Trillians, Newcastle
22nd October – Bannermans, Edinburgh
23rd October – District, Liverpool
24th October – The Sunflower Lounge, Birmingham
Union will be released on Kscope on 11th October on classic black vinyl LP and CD digipak with 8-page booklet. Pre-order: https://ihlo.lnk.to/Union_2024
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