H42 Records announces the first-ever release of legendary instrumental driving riff Rock unit Treasure Cat‘s long-lost debut “Let The Cats Outta The Bag” in a newly remastered version as well as the reissue of their “Last Day Of Summer” split album with Sons of Alpha Centauri. Pre-Orders are available now!
Morphed from the ashes of Karma to Burn, NYC and Creek, Treasure Cat was formed in Halloween 2003 as the definitive missing chapter in the riff Rock history of guitarist Will Mecum. After Karma to Burn acrimoniously split in 2003, Will Mecum formed this new band with an undeniable blend of anthem Rock, crazy stage presence, solid instrumentation and sonic riffs that hook deep enough to grab you at your core. Hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of West ‘by God’ Virginia comes the bare bones, supercharged, Rock experience that is Treasure Cat! After 15 years in the archives, deluxe vinyl arthouse H42 Records presents their remastered debut album “Let The Cats Outta The Bag” on limited 12” vinyl. The label is also set to reissue Treasure Cat‘s legendary collaboration with UK’s progressive instrumental stalwarts Sons of Alpha Centauri “Last Day of Summer” on 12” vinyl, celebrating the 15th anniversary of the release.
Treasuree Cat “Let The Cats Outta The Bag” debut album – Available now on 12″ vinyl via H42 Records
Originally released as “Choice Cuts,” this exclusive remastered release is limited to 250 copies and comprises new artwork, a collection of live photography and gig posters spanning the seven years of the band and presented with a DVD of a collection of live show recordings. “Let the Cats Outta the Bag” is an underground riff-packed, driving rock album that pays true testament to the legendary skills of Will Mecum and is the missing chapter 2003 – 2009 between Karma To Burn‘s “Almost Heathen” and “Appalachian Incantation.”
This is a highly limited one-off pressing of Treasure Cat‘s debut album, featuring eleven tracks and the following lineup: Will Mecum (guitars), Matthew Cross (bass) and Roy Brewer (drums). John McBain (Desert Sessions, Monster Magnet) has remastered this release in two different colour formats (Appalachian gold and traditional black) on heavyweight 12” vinyl.
Tracklist:
01. Poltergator
02. Queen Of Spades
03. King Shit Of Fuck Mountain (203 Mclane Ave.)
04. Cerebral Ballsey
05. Hurt Myself Being Stupid
06. Destructo Legatta
07. Snake Plisskin (I Thought You Were Dead)
08. The Admirals
09. Captain Smirk
10. Shock And Awe
11. Pyroglyphics
Sons Of Alpha Centauri & Treaure Cat “Last Day Of Summer” split album – Available on 12″ vinyl via H42 Records and Bandcamp
“Last Day of Summer” is the creation and merging of two pioneering Instrumental Rock bands from both sides of the Atlantic. The album is both a split and collaboration being the first of its kind when released.
Sons of Alpha Centauri blend psychedelic and ambient elements to create a hypnotic harmonic pulse to form the body of a vast electronic riff Rock instrumental soundscapes. Treasure Cat morphed from the ashes of instrumental legends Karma to Burn in 2003 to form an undeniable blend of driving Rock hooks and sonic riffs to create a supercharged Rock experience.
In 2007, both bands collaborated to write and record a trilogy of new tracks together to form for the first time ever a solely Instrumental Hard Rock super group. Together with four songs provided by each act the result is a pure instrumental head trip that never lets up and refuses to let go!
“Last Day of Summer” will be issued on double 12-inch vinyl in various colour variations, featuring new artwork from Alex von Welding and, for the first time, the original demos from the Alpha Cat and Sons of Alpha Centauri sessions. This exclusive release is limited to only 250 copies.
The release contains a collection of live photography spanning the collaboration and is the missing chapter from Karma to Burn guitarist Will Mecum – comprising the remainder of the Treasure Cat discography and marked the start of his long running collaboration with Sons of Alpha Centauri.
Tracklist:
01. The Flying Dutchman (Alpha Cat)
02. Battle of Britain (Treasure Cat)
03. Tribute to Harmonious (Sons of Alpha Centauri)
04. Valhalla (Treasure Cat)
05. Last Day of Summer (Alpha Cat)
06. Under Surveillance (Sons of Alpha Centauri)
07. Dresden (Treasure Cat)
08. Fire (Alpha Cat)
09. Crossing the Border (Sons of Alpha Centauri)
10. On a Clear Day (Treasure Cat)
11. Exhaust (Sons of Alpha Centauri)
Bonus Tracks:
Fire – Demo (Alpha Cat)
Last Day of Summer – Demo (Alpha Cat)
The Flying Dutchman – Demo (Alpha Cat)
Tribute to Harmonious – Demo (Sons of Alpha Centauri)
Crossing the Border – Demo (Sons of Alpha Centauri)
