SiX By SiX, the Progressive power trio comprising Ian Crichton (Saga), Nigel Glockler (Saxon) and Robert Berry (3.2), are pleased to announce the release of their sophomore album “Beyond Shadowland” via InsideOut Music on April 26, 2024. The band reconvened in Berryâs own Soundtek Studios in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2023 to bend, shape, hammer and caress their diverse musical talents into 11 impressive new tracks. With this album, they continue to define and build upon their unique melodic space, welding guitar-driven Rock, Metal and Prog into a unique and powerful sonic setting.
The band are pleased to launch a video for the new track “The Mission,” and you can watch the official video through the YouTube player below:
Robert Berry comments of the track: âThe Mission is the closing track on âBeyond Shadowlandâ and a song that I am incredibly proud of. Propelled by Nigelâs signature drumming and featuring Ianâs extraordinary unique guitar stylings front and centre, the song is the perfect way to finish the âBeyond Shadowlandâ journey, while hinting at the music that we still have ahead of us. On our last album, the closing track Save The Night proved to be our most popular song, so weâre hoping to repeat the trick with The Mission!â
SiX By SiX are also extremely pleased to announce their first ever live date, with the band taking to the stage at the ProgStock Festival in the United States in October 2024 alongside Saga and a number of other bands. Find more details here:Â https://www.progstock.com/2024/
“Beyond Shadowland” will be available as a Limited CD Digipak, Gatefold 180g Black 2LP (featuring 4 exclusive bonus tracks) & as a Digital Album. The artwork was once again created by Rob Fowler.
Pre-order now here: https://sixbysix.lnk.to/BeyondShadowland
Tracklist:
1.Wren
2.The Arms of a Word
3.Canât Live Like This
4.Obiliex
5.Only You Can Decide
6.Titans
7.Outside Looking In
8.Spectre
9.Sympathise
10.One Step
11.The Mission
Vinyl-only bonus tracks:
1.SiX By SiX Orchestra Medley
2.The Arms of a Word (Instrumental)
3.Honor Bridge
4.The Mission (Instrumental)
Background:
Ian Crichton is best known as one of the founding members of Saga, alongside his brother Jim. Saga went on to sell roughly 10 million albums world-wide and continue to perform around the world. As the driving force behind SiX By SiX, Ian takes a cunning turn, in assembling another potent band but one that focuses on his guitar prowess. This time with established players, each with a celebrated past, refined skills, and unlimited potential.
Nigel Glockler began his career in 1980 as the drummer for the British band Krakatoa. In 1981 he found an opportunity with singer Toyah. By the end of the year, he joined Metal legends, Saxon. Except for two brief absences, Nigel has been behind his massive drum kit as an integral part of Saxon ever since. His powerhouse drumming is the engine that drives SiX By SiXâs songs forwards relentlessly.
Robert Berry first gained international attention with San Francisco-based Hush, releasing well-received recordings and then touring the USA. In the mid-1980s Berryâs first solo album garnered positive reviews in the most influential trade publications and attracted the attention of several major labels. At the suggestion of one of those labels, Robert moved to the UK to work with guitarist Steve Howe (of Yes fame) along with drummer Nigel Glockler in an effort to revitalize GTR. When GTR stalled, Robert partnered with British Rock legends Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer to form â3.â With Emerson and Palmer, Robert achieved a top ten charting single and toured the USA. Robertâs melodic sensibilities complement Ianâs extraordinary guitar and Nigelâs signature drumming perfectly.
