BraveWords Records is pleased to announce the signing of Airforce, and the release of the single “Strange World,” a cover of the Iron Maiden track. Set in the Iron Maiden “Somewhere In Time” universe, the video brings to life the lyrics and themes in the song! Watch as one of the most iconic Maiden cover artworks comes to life!”
The band shared their excitement about signing with BraveWords Records, “Airforce are delighted to be joining forces with the phenomenal BraveWords, a highly regarded global media outlet and record label. Airforce are looking forward to a long and successful partnership with BraveWords.”
Continuing, the band, (whom features in it’s ranks former Iron Maiden drummer Doug Sampson) talked about covering Iron Maiden’s track “Strange World”: “Covering Iron Maiden’s ‘Strange World’ was actually Tony Hatton’s idea. The song has always been a favorite of Chop Pitman since the early days. Plus, our drummer, Doug Sampson, played on the original Iron Maiden version that was recorded during the Soundhouse Tapes sessions, so we thought, ‘Why not give it a go and see what happens?’
Lino did a great job with the vocals. We didn’t want to simply cover the song as it was originally recorded, so we adapted it to suit Airforce’s style and sound.
Chop Pitman ran the idea past Steve Harris and asked for his blessing. Steve suggested that we invite Dave Sullivan, one of Iron Maiden’s earliest guitarists, to play on the track – which we did. As a result, we have two former Iron Maiden members performing on the recording.
Chop also came up with the idea of ending the song with the outro from another classic Iron Maiden track, “Remember Tomorrow,” which we felt fit perfectly. Steve and Dave both liked the idea as well.
‘Strange World’ was played at the funeral of our good friend, Paul Di’Anno, making this recording a tribute to him, too. Paul recorded with Airforce on a couple of occasions, and we miss him dearly.
We would like to thank Steve Harris and Dave Sullivan, as well as Jez Coad, who produced the track, and, of course, my nephew Lee Heffron for creating this amazing video.”
Winter Metal Meltdown will see Airforce supporting heavy metal bands Raven, Girlschool and Alcatrazz on tour across the mainland UK this December for night of full on, face pounding metal!
Dates:
November
26 – Planet Rockstock – Trecco Bay, South Wales (Girlschool, Alcatrazz, Raven only)
27 – The Brook – Southampton, UK
28 – The Craufurd Arms (Live Music Venue) – Milton Keynes, UK
29 – Digital Newcastle Live / Events – Newcastle, UK
December
1 – The Underworld Camden – London, UK
2 – Corporation Sheffield – Sheffield, UK
3 – The Factory Live – Worthing, UK
4 – Blackbox Hastings – Hastings, UK
5 – Manchester Academy 3 – Manchester, UK
6 – The Palace Nightclub Bridgwater – Bridgwater, UK
Tickets on sale now from your usual local outlets.
About Airforce:
“A Band of Brothers” is not only a term that best describes this London-based heavy rock band, but it is also the title of one of their most memorable songs. The description is fitting because Airforce began their journey unpretentiously as a true band of brothers in music.
Cutting their teeth on the London club circuit, the band shared a passion for the rock lifestyle, the art of songwriting, and the thrill of performing live. This enthusiasm for their craft led them to experience the magic of the unexpected, taking them to stages across Europe and the United States.
Although the roots of the band date back to the late 1970s under the name EL-34, Airforce has existed under its current name since 1986. With two EPs, three studio albums, and one live album to their credit, the band’s name has become synonymous with the classic legacy of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) sound.
At the same time, Airforce became pioneers of a new wave of “blast-from-the-past” bands. Unexpectedly emerging as leaders of the genre, they outlasted many younger bands that failed to make a lasting impact.
Airforce evolved from being the exception… to becoming part of a worldwide movement that spread across numerous countries. Throughout it all, they have proudly carried the flag for British heavy rock.
In the last five years alone, despite the challenges of the lockdown era, Airforce have performed more than one hundred shows in over twenty countries, building an army of loyal fans around the world.
Airforce lineup:
Lino – Vocals
Chop Pitman – Guitar & Vocals
Doug Sampson – Drums
Tony Hatton – Bass
About BraveWords Records:
BraveWords Records has released albums by Crimson Glory, Alcatrazz, Bangalore Choir, Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr, ASKA and future releases from Lillian Axe, Phil Soussan and a new Alcatrazz studio album.
There is a serious void which desperately needs to be filled, hard-working and creative bands that have yet to find a partnership and a mutual vision with a professional team. The music-fuelled minds behind BraveWords Records, Brian Adams, Giles Lavery, Tim Henderson and Michael Brandvold, have built the ultimate home for an artist that will take you where you want to be. Collectively, with nearly 100 years of music industry experience under our belts, the BraveWords Records team will take care of all the crucial aspects of your project from global distribution (digital and physical), publicity and media coverage (web, radio, visual), social media blanketing and streaming opportunities (such as Streaming For Vengeance). Where most labels have forgotten the concept of actually marketing a release sensibly, BraveWords Records will construct a viable and comprehensive marketing plan, including visibility at BraveWords.com, which attracts a million visitors monthly. BraveWords Records has all senses on high alert as the music industry continues its never-ending transitioning, so the artist will always be aware of new opportunities to build their brand and strive for world domination. BraveWords will also have a focus on licensing film and TV content, both contemporary and retrospective across many genres. As artists and labels transition to the many new mediums available today for their work, BraveWords intends to stay ahead of the curve in providing and actively seeking opportunities for our roster of clients.
With the rapid spread of the world wide web, BraveWords.com was born in 2000 and quickly became the CNN of heavy metal. With its team of global writers and photographers, the site flourished with 24/7 updated news, features, reviews, audio and video steams.
For nearly 30 years, BraveWords wears their metal heart loudly on their sleeve, as they celebrate the greatest genre of music with the most dedicated and passionate fans on the planet!
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