NOVEMBER NEWS
Cats In Space release new album Suit Of Armour on November 6th! New single White Knight is out now...
Esoteric Recordings announce, "From Genesis To Revelation", the 1969 debut album by GenBritish rock band CATS in SPACE will release their seventh studio album, Suit of Armour, on 6 November 2026 via Cherry Red Records on the Esoteric Antenna label. Available on classic black vinyl and CD, Suit of Armour once again raises the bar, taking listeners on a journey of epic proportions in a way only CATS in SPACE can.
Guitarist Greg Hart says:
"Our last album, Time Machine, was our first for the label, so we were testing the water carefully. This time, however, the gloves are off. We have spent more than 18 months recording what we truly believe is our finest and most grandiose record yet. Emotionally charged and shaped by the many facets of the human condition, we guarantee this conceptual journey will blow everyone away. The fans want epic CATS in SPACE? Well, hold on to your hats, because this album is full of it. Time Machine was merely the starter - Suit of Armour is the full banquet... a medieval banquet of epic rock, if you will."
The album is also the first to feature Chris Childs (Thunder, Tyketto) on bass and Sam Wood (Black Star Riders, Uriah Heep) on lead guitar. Both deliver standout performances that help shape the band's evolving sound. The record also features backing vocals from Julie "The Duchess" Maguire, while lead vocalist Damien Edwards turns in a breathtaking performance.
Packed with towering harmonies, sweeping orchestration, pounding piano, and thunderous drums, Suit of Armour once again draws inspiration from legends such as Queen, ELO, and Styx, while also revealing a stronger hint this time of the classic Thin Lizzy sound, with waves of harmony guitars throughout.
Wrapped in stunning conceptual gatefold artwork and accompanied by striking imagery reminiscent of the classic Hipgnosis era, Suit of Armour looks set to become an essential release for fans of classic, epic, 70s-inspired rock.
For full track list and to pre-order head here!
Check out all our new upcoming releases on our New Releases page.
Esoteric Recordings announce, "From Genesis To Revelation", the 1969 debut album by GenBritish rock band CATS in SPACE will release their seventh studio album, Suit of Armour, on 6 November 2026 via Cherry Red Records on the Esoteric Antenna label. Available on classic black vinyl and CD, Suit of Armour once again raises the bar, taking listeners on a journey of epic proportions in a way only CATS in SPACE can.Guitarist Greg Hart says:
"Our last album, Time Machine, was our first for the label, so we were testing the water carefully. This time, however, the gloves are off. We have spent more than 18 months recording what we truly believe is our finest and most grandiose record yet. Emotionally charged and shaped by the many facets of the human condition, we guarantee this conceptual journey will blow everyone away. The fans want epic CATS in SPACE? Well, hold on to your hats, because this album is full of it. Time Machine was merely the starter - Suit of Armour is the full banquet... a medieval banquet of epic rock, if you will."
The album is also the first to feature Chris Childs (Thunder, Tyketto) on bass and Sam Wood (Black Star Riders, Uriah Heep) on lead guitar. Both deliver standout performances that help shape the band's evolving sound. The record also features backing vocals from Julie "The Duchess" Maguire, while lead vocalist Damien Edwards turns in a breathtaking performance.
Packed with towering harmonies, sweeping orchestration, pounding piano, and thunderous drums, Suit of Armour once again draws inspiration from legends such as Queen, ELO, and Styx, while also revealing a stronger hint this time of the classic Thin Lizzy sound, with waves of harmony guitars throughout.
Wrapped in stunning conceptual gatefold artwork and accompanied by striking imagery reminiscent of the classic Hipgnosis era, Suit of Armour looks set to become an essential release for fans of classic, epic, 70s-inspired rock.
For full track list and to pre-order head here!
Check out all our new upcoming releases on our New Releases page.
Deluxe 7CD Anthology Box Set of legendary Westcoast band Quicksilver Messenger Service due for release end of May!
• 7CD clamshell box anthology featuring recordings of the legendary West Coast band Quicksilver Messenger Service made between 1967 and 1972.
Formed in San Francisco in 1965, the band were contemporaries of local acts such as Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead, achieving huge popularity in the Bay Area of California thanks to their imaginative psychedelic rock which drew on jazz, classical and folk influences. Their live performances were legendary thanks to their extended improvisational ability and the interplay of John Cipollina and Gary Duncan's guitar playing, ably backed by David Freiberg (bass) and Greg Elmore (drums).
In the late 1960s their musical approach influenced many emerging artists both in the USA and Europe (with the British band Man being huge admirers) thanks to their 1968 self-titled debut and the classic 'Happy Trails' album released a year later. In 1969 the band augmented their line-up with the arrival of Dino Valenti (guitar, vocals) and renowned British keyboard player Nicky Hopkins.
Although not as commercially successful as their West Coast compatriots, the band’s albums all charted in the USA. This clamshell box set collection includes the albums ‘Quicksilver Messenger Service’, ‘Happy Trails’, ‘Shady Grove’, ‘Just For Love’, ‘What About Me’, ‘Quicksilver’ and ‘Comin’ Thru’, along with an additional 12 bonus tracks drawn from demos, rare singles and a 1968 live concert recording.
‘Who Do You Love – The Recordings 1967-1972’ also features an illustrated booklet with a new essay featuring exclusive interviews by journalist Mike Mettler.
For full track lists and to pre-order head here!
Check out all our new upcoming releases on our New Releases page.
• 7CD clamshell box anthology featuring recordings of the legendary West Coast band Quicksilver Messenger Service made between 1967 and 1972.Formed in San Francisco in 1965, the band were contemporaries of local acts such as Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead, achieving huge popularity in the Bay Area of California thanks to their imaginative psychedelic rock which drew on jazz, classical and folk influences. Their live performances were legendary thanks to their extended improvisational ability and the interplay of John Cipollina and Gary Duncan's guitar playing, ably backed by David Freiberg (bass) and Greg Elmore (drums).
In the late 1960s their musical approach influenced many emerging artists both in the USA and Europe (with the British band Man being huge admirers) thanks to their 1968 self-titled debut and the classic 'Happy Trails' album released a year later. In 1969 the band augmented their line-up with the arrival of Dino Valenti (guitar, vocals) and renowned British keyboard player Nicky Hopkins.
Although not as commercially successful as their West Coast compatriots, the band’s albums all charted in the USA. This clamshell box set collection includes the albums ‘Quicksilver Messenger Service’, ‘Happy Trails’, ‘Shady Grove’, ‘Just For Love’, ‘What About Me’, ‘Quicksilver’ and ‘Comin’ Thru’, along with an additional 12 bonus tracks drawn from demos, rare singles and a 1968 live concert recording.
‘Who Do You Love – The Recordings 1967-1972’ also features an illustrated booklet with a new essay featuring exclusive interviews by journalist Mike Mettler.
For full track lists and to pre-order head here!
Check out all our new upcoming releases on our New Releases page.
