HEARTLAND – INTO THE FUTURE
Release date: oct, 2021 / Catalogue No: ESM258 /
Bar Code: 5 031281 00358 4
Chris Ousey - Lead Vocals
Mike Slamer – Guitars and Keyboards
Barish Kepic – Guitar and keyboards
Ged Rylands – keyboards
Wayne Banks – Bass,
David Anthony – Drums
Prod: Chris Ousey, Khalil Turk, Barish Kepic / Mixed by Mike Slamer
Mastered by Steve Mann
Chris Ousey has had an excellent singing career that goes way back to the
times of “Monroe” and “Virginia Wolf” and along the way we have had “The
Distance”, “Ozone” and “Snakecharmer” but he will always be known for the much
loved “Heartland”. He is nicknamed “The man with the golden tonsils” and that
is a fine accolade indeed for he has earned it. His effortless vocal range has
gained him a top spot in the world of classic UK hard rock.
Heartland was formed in 1990 by Chris Ousey and Gary Sharpe and Steve Morris
joined in 1995 when Heartland III was released (the first release for Escape
Music). Steve has been in the band since then right up the 2007 release “Mind
Your head”.
“Into the Future” marks a new era for Heartland, their brand-new release and
a fantastic new line up with Chris’s vocals still showing no signs of tiring!
This marks their 10th Studio album, a milestone indeed
Here we have an album that reflects the prowess of all the musicians
involved on this album, featuring the fantastic Mike Slamer (City Boy / Streets
/ Seventh Key / Steelhouse Lane) and Ged Rylands (Ten / Rage of Angels / Tyketto)
along with the seasoned Barish Kepic, Wayne Banks and David Anthony.
“Into the Future” is typically Heartland, the style is immediately recognised
yet there is a fresh, vibrant feel that gives the fans something new. The song “Foreign
Land” has already had an airing (Escape-Music.com) and is a typical song from
the album, this is what melodic rock is all about!