The European progressive hard rock group HEADLESS – composed of members who have performed alongside the likes of Yngwie Malmsteen, Geoff Tate (ex-Queensryche) and Elegy – have unveiled a music video for their newest single, a cover of AC/DC's “Two's Up.” The clip can be viewed at https://youtu.be/e4D59eubtjs. The song – which is now available for streaming and download on all digital platforms – is the latest preview of the band's new record (and M-Theory Audio debut) “Square One,” which will be released on September 24. The album – which showcases the band's blend of classic rock catchiness with heavier progressive metal influences – is now available for pre-order on CD, digital and limited-edition colored vinyl at http://www.smarturl.com/headlessmetal.
Says the band, “(Guitarist) Walter Cianciusi came up with the idea of recording an AC/DC cover. He is a huge fan of Angus & Mal's band. Walter particularly loves the AC/DC albums of the ‘80s, which also contain lesser-known songs and real hidden gems. Once, while listening to the song 'Two's Up,' he realized that Göran Edman could sing it too, making a HEADLESS song out of it. At first, the other members of the band were skeptical, but after hearing the final result, everyone exclaimed, ‘Wow, Göran really made the song his own.’”
Earlier this year, the group released the first sampling of new music from “Square One” via “Woman in White,” an energetic rocker with a melodic power metal vibe and lyrics inspired by the works of classic American poet Emily Dickinson. A video, directed by Dimitar Stamenov (Sabaton, Motorhead), in which the ghost of the death-obsessed poetess is projected in a typical video game setting, can be viewed at this location: https://youtu.be/uL5UulKlH1s. This was soon followed up by the release of “Streetlight Buzz”, a catchy progressive rocker with an animated video that can be viewed at this location: https://youtu.be/s4wFPCmR6Jg.
HEADLESS was founded in 1996 by cousins Walter (guitars) and Enrico Cianciusi (drums). The original incarnation of the band released the 1996 EP “Future to Past” and the 1998 full-length “Inside You” before disbanding in 2000. Walter and guitarist Dario Parente (who, along with Walter, is part of Geoff Tate’s band, and recently guested on Tate’s Sweet Oblivion project) revived the name in 2011 with an entirely new lineup, centering their new music around catchy rock choruses, progressive metal technicality and Edman's powerful vocals. That formula – aided by drummer Scott Rockenfield (Queensryche) – formed the basis of their 2013 comeback record “Growing Apart.” Enrico rejoined HEADLESS in 2014 and subsequently contributed drumming duties on 2016's “Melt The Ice Away,” which also featured a guest appearance from guitarist Jim Matheos (Fates Warning). The band's mastery of rock-solid AOR anthems is bolstered on “Square One” by new bassist Martin Helmantel, whose playing helped provide the backbone for a decade's worth of stellar progressive metal from Dutch rockers Elegy from 1992 through 2002.
In addition to the two full-length records that HEADLESS has recorded since their 2011 revival, the band has been a consistent live presence on European stages, performing alongside Fates Warning, Queensryche, Tygers of Pan Tang, Angra, Skid Row, Bonfire, D.A.D., Candlemass, The Dead Daisies and more.
More information on HEADLESS and “Square One” will be released in the weeks to come by M-Theory Audio and www.headlessofficial.com.
HEADLESS is:
G̦ran Edman Рvocals
Walter Cianciusi – guitars
Dario Parente – guitars
Martin Helmantel – bass guitar
Enrico Cianciusi – drums
