NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have released a new video for “Art Of Noise“, taken from their latest album, “Ritual”.
“There is an art to making noise and I think we possibly just found it!‘” Robb Weir, guitarist and founding member, comments on the song.
Tygers of Pan Tang released their new album in November on Mighty Music. It was their second album with the label and also the second recording by the current line-up. The album was recorded at ex Tygers’ guitarist Fred Purser’s studio in Newcastle Upon Tyne and mixing and additional production was again conducted by Soren Andersen, most recently known for his role as Glenn Hughes’ guitarist. Mastering done by Harry Hess (Harem Scarem).
‘Ritual’ features 11 new songs. Of the album title vocalist Jack Meille explained “Making an album is some kind of ritual. There is something sacred in writing songs as nobody can really tell where the inspiration for a riff or a melody comes from. You can never tell when it’s the right time to write a song and you can allow yourself to be inspired; it’s like embracing the energies of all members and being connected”.
The band worked on the songs for over a year, constantly revisiting and revising their ideas which coalesced in what the band feel is their best album since the revered “Spellbound”. Guitarist Micky Crystal explained further, “Coming up with the album title was a tricky one as we had all made a conscious effort to not have it be a song title which we felt would steer the listener in the direction of that particular song. We feel that we have an album of songs where each one stands up on its own merit. The one title that we all feel captures the vibe of this album as well as the Tygers was “Ritual.” ”
