Jono Moulds check out the new single from King Kraken for The Rock & Roll Circus. Haddonfield '78 is taken from their debut album MCLXX, which is due out on January 27th 2023.
The intriguingly titled ‘Haddonfield '78’. Not being a big fan of the horror genre, I had to check this title out and low and behold, there is an alignment to the fictional location featured in the film, ‘Halloween’, a 1978 American slasher film. To be honest, I’ve never seen any of the films from this series, but, by the ‘dark and threatening’ sound of the opening guitar riff, things start to make more sense. This Michael Myers inspired tune is further reenforced by the first line, where ‘Donoghue’ vehemently spits out ‘Man behind the mask -shape of things to come’. As heavy as this song is, I can still pick out some great melody that the vocal line exudes, which is ‘metallically sandwiched’ in-between the now fully expected and varied guitar riffs, that spill forth with consummate ease. The short respite of the songs bridge allows for a breather, but it’s very brief, and before you know it, we are through the solo and out the other side. A track that sits perfectly with the subject matter laid before us. Excellent tune.
Today King Kraken also releases the Halloween inspired video for 'Haddonfield '78' ahead of debut album 'MCLXXX"
Check out the official video here now for yourselves :
'MCLXXX' will be released on 27th January 2023.
. Pre-order the album here : https://kingkraken.bigcartel.com/
TRACKLIST:
1. Devils Night
2. Bastard Liar
3. Green Terror
4. Veins
5. Haddonfield '78
6. Man Made Monster
7. Walls of Jericho
8. Proctors Ledge
9. Chaos Engine
10. Castle of Bone
LIVE DATES:
10 Dec - MERHYR TYDFIL, A Rock & Roll Circus Christmas at The Redhouse
28 Jan - MERTHYR TYDFIL, The Redhouse (album launch party)
25 Feb - QUEENSFERRY, PentreFest
30 Apr - SWANSEA, Hanger 18 (Station 18 Festival)
28 May - LINCOLN, Call of the Wild Festival
28 Oct - CANNOCK, Shark Fest (The Station)
King Kraken is:
Mark Donoghue - Vocals
Peter Rose - Rhythm guitar / Backing vocals
Adam Healey - Lead Guitar
Karl Meyer - Bass
Richard Lee Mears - Drums
Connect with King Kraken:
Official Website: www.kingkraken.co.uk/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingkrakenuk/
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGkf1RjevjmbA-HgVRPZ4uw
Twitter: twitter.com/KINGKRAKENUK
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kingkrakenuk/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kingkraken_uk
Pre-order the album: https://kingkraken.bigcartel.com/
Tickets : www.fatsoma.com/therocknrollcircusradioshow
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Tickets: callofthewildfestival.com