31/08/2024
Reptile Smile (SWE) RETURNS WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM UNDER Lions Pride Music - OUT NOVEMBER 29, 2024.
Band: Reptile Smile
Album: Mark III
Label: Lions Pride Music
Catalogue Number: LPM090
Release Date: November 29, 2024
Sampler: https://youtu.be/ySMeSh19htU
Order: https://www.catapultdistribution.com/magnet/Reptile-Smile/Mark-III
Reptile Smile, the Stockholm-born rock band that has been shaking the foundations of the European music scene since 1988, is back with their highly anticipated album Mark III, set for release on November 29, 2024, under Lions Pride Music. This album marks the band's powerful resurgence, combining reimagined classics with previously unreleased tracks, and is a must-hear for fans old and new.
Tracklist: 01. Self Righteous Bastard, 02. Stay Tuned To My Station, 03. Minding My Own Business, 04. Holiday In The City, 05. Push Has Come To Shove, 06. Automatic Cool, 07. 2000 Miles, 08. Shove 'Em Down, 09. Hush Hush, 10. Senorita Lucy, 11. Rattlesnake Valley, 12. Pour 'Em Right Up, 13. Freight Train.
Formed in the late 80s by guitarist/songwriter Martin Karlegård and drummer Michel Maiden, Reptile Smile quickly rose to prominence after signing with CBS Records in 1989. Their debut single "Shove ‘em Down" and the album Automatic Cool propelled them into the limelight, with the track "2000 Miles" gaining heavy rotation on MTV. The follow-up album Who Makes the Rules in 1991, featuring the hit single "Wild Life," further established the band's place in the rock pantheon.
After a period of lineup changes, relentless touring, and eventual disbandment in the mid-90s, the band’s music continued to resonate with fans, leading to sporadic reunions and a renewed interest in their earlier work. This renewed interest culminated in a decision by Martin Karlegård in 2010 to re-record some of the band’s classic tracks with a new lineup, including Michel Maiden on drums, Andreas Karlegård on bass, and Fredrik Björk on guitar.
Mark III represents the culmination of this journey, blending the band’s classic sound with a modern edge. Recorded at Submob Studios in Stockholm and mixed and mastered by Martin Karlegård, the album is a sonic tribute to Reptile Smile’s enduring legacy. The lineup for Mark III includes Peter Schapiro on lead vocals, Martin Karlegård on guitars and backing vocals, Andreas Karlegård on bass and backing vocals, and Michel Maiden on drums, with guest appearances by Fredrik Björk and Jan Lissnils on lead and rhythm guitars.
The album’s production, overseen by Martin Karlegård, is a reflection of the band’s commitment to quality and authenticity. The front cover and layout, created by Chris Siloma for C.S.M.&P. Designs in Thessaloniki, and the band photos by Tallee Savage for Savage Beauty in Sollentuna, Sweden, perfectly capture the band’s aesthetic and the album's spirit.
As Reptile Smile prepares to release Mark III, fans can expect a powerful, rejuvenated sound that stays true to the band's roots while exploring new sonic territories. With Peter Schapiro's commanding vocals leading the charge, Mark III promises to deliver an explosive listening experience that is sure to leave a lasting impact.
Reptile Smile is:
Peter Schapiro -Lead Vocals
Martin Karlegård - Guitars & Backing Vocals
Andreas Karlegård – Bass & Backing Vocals
Michel Maiden -Drums
Guests:
Fredrik Björk -Lead & Rhythm guitars (Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13)
Jan Lissnils - Lead and rhythm Guitars (Tracks 5, 7, 8, 9)
Recorded at Submob Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.
Mixed & Mastered by Martin Karlegård
Front Cover & Layout By: Chris Siloma for C.S.M.&P. Designs at Thessaloniki, Hellas.
Band Photos By: Tallee Savage for Savage Beauty at Sollentuna, Sweden.
Produced by: Martin Karlegård
Chris Siloma : Chris Siloma
Executive Producer: Carsten Nielsen
C.S. Management & Promotions
