The album exceeded their expectations by hitting the UK National Rock Chart at No. The subsequent tour with the Dan Reed Network was one of that year’s finest pairings in the UK, whilst their Hard Rock Hell performance was the stuff of legend.Ģ017 saw them releasing “Only Human”, a collection of songs that focused on their core strengths: strong harmonies, big choruses, and compelling lyrical content. Songs like 'Saving Grace', 'White Flag', and 'Every Little Monster' are sublime moments on an album that was full of outstanding songs. Lyrically compelling, it traversed rock genres with ease, hitting a note with pop and rock fans alike. It was like they’d pulled together all the pieces of the puzzle, coming up with an album of such magnitude that it was hard to put into words. Produced and mixed by Harry Hess (Harem Scarem), 'Who We Are' saw them in fine form. The fourth installment in the Vega saga saw them releasing an album that was reckoned to be the best of their recording career. Coincidentally, “Stereo Messiah” was also graced by the vocal presence of Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott, who also gave the band a song for the album. With Mitchell’s all-time favourite album being Def Leppard’s “Hysteria”, a production that Mutt Lange would be proud of was pursued. The It Bites frontman managed to get the best out of the band as they lived at the studio and fully immersed themselves in the process. The eclectic, off-kilter style of rock made them stand out from the crowd and the band have always been keen to be more than just another “AOR” band.Īfter the warmly received sophomore release “What the Hell”, the band recorded their third album 'Stereo Messiah' at the home studio of John Mitchell. VEGA’s members have a rich history, but it was their meeting of musical minds back in 2009 that would lead to the melodic rock genre receiving one of the finest releases of that year in the form of their debut album, “Kiss Of Life”. They join singer Nick Workman, guitarist Marcus Thurston, and the brothers Martin, keyboardist James and bassist Tom.

'Anarchy and Unity' sees two new faces in the band, Billy Taylor (ex-Inglorious) on guitars and Pete Newdeck (Nitrate, Midnite City) on drums. On the songwriting front, the band have returned with a more muscular sound, but no less full to the brim with melodies that will grab you from the first note to the last. It has a crisp sound and immaculate musicianship showcasing the great talents in the band. The new album, while not a departure from the band’s defined and classy sound, shows a band determined, mature, and ready for the next step in their career. UK rockers VEGA are back with “Anarchy and Unity,” their seventh studio album overall and the culmination of a string of releases which started in 2009 with their debut album “Kiss of Life”.

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