Oct 3, 2024 3 min read

[promo] Salem UK - "Outer Limits" (November 29 via Rude Awakening Records)

"Outer Limits" is the second full-length album by Salem UK, a hard rock and heavy metal band originating from the UK.

Artist: Salem UK
Release Title: Outer Limits
Label: Rude Awakening Records
Release Date: November 29, 2024
Format: CD
Genre: Hard'n'Heavy
Country: UK

"Outer Limits" - Album PREVIEW

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"Outer Limits" is the second full-length album by Salem UK, a hard rock and heavy metal band originating from the UK.

The album is inspired by Hull Fair, a historical event in the band’s hometown that dates back to 1279 and is the largest travelling fair in Europe. Each track on Outer Limits draws from the carnival theme, with many named after rides from the fair, weaving the spirit of the event throughout the album.

Quotes:

Simon Saxby (Vocals)
"Probably the best recording sessions we’ve done—certainly the most relaxed we’ve been in the creative process. The biggest and best surprises usually came in the form of Adrian’s cooking skills. I would gladly walk to Hull for one of his curries!!! All in all though it was a good experience getting back in the studio: can’t wait to do it again!!"

Adrian Jenkinson (Bass guitar/Production)
"I never thought I would be involved in a “concept” album! The recording process was a lot of fun; Simon and I had a couple of attacks of the giggles, and I think this joyful aspect comes through in some of the tracks. Jonny and Dan made the recording process easy, which meant we were free to focus on creativity. I hope you like the result!"

Jonny Hirons (Guitar)
"Out of the many recording experiences I have had so far it was one of the more relaxed and experimental times, trying out sounds, amps, pedals, guitars and pickups. In the past I used no more than three guitars for a full session where this time I used up to six with a mix of active and passive pickups along with a mix of solid state and valve amps. The creative process was interesting; Ady and I were able to come up with new ideas that came from existing ones, rather than recreating a demo verbatim. Overall it was a fun experience, and I look forward to making the next album."

Dan Ellis (Drums)
"The recording process seemed to go well and were able to add our own take/opinions on the way we thought the songs should go. Obviously, we all have our own ideas and each of us brought something unique to the table, sometimes taking a song in a different direction: no idea we gave was a bad idea—just a different one. This is my first album cycle with Salem UK, and it went very smoothly."

This album will be the second release under the Salem UK moniker. The band traces its origins to the golden era of NWOBHM in the early 80s, with the debut album featuring founding members Adrian Jenkinson and Simon Saxby released in 2019.

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