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TYGERS OF PAN TANG To Release 'Ambush' In September - July 18, 2012
The influential and legendary British hard rock band TYGERS OF PAN TANG will release a brand new album, "Ambush", on September 24, celebrating a landmark year in the band's history.

"Ambush" features 11 tracks of handsomely crafted melodic rock, recorded and produced by Chris Tsangarides who produced the band's historic "Wild Cat" and "Spellbound" albums in 1980 and 1981, respectively. Those early efforts were critically acclaimed and similarly revered by fans, as was the TYGERS' most recent LP, "Animal Instinct".

With a truly impressive piece of coverart by Rodney Matthews who originally worked with the band on the iconic "Crazy Nights" album cover and with audio mastering by Ian Cooper ("Wild Cat" and "Spellbound" albums), some three decades on, the TYGERS have assembled a team which understands and lives up to their heritage.

Fantastic news brought to you by Classic Rock Magazine!...! Welcome Tygers Of Pan Tang to the Mighty Music & Target Group family.

Tygers Of Pan Tang are in the studio working on a new album having signed a deal with Mighty Music/Target Group.

The self-titled album will be released in August, with a European tour to follow. It's being recorded at Newcastle's Blast Studio.

Mainman Robb Weir tells TeamRock: “This is a landmark album for the Tygers. Self-titled and self-produced, we feel we have written some pretty special hard rock songs.

"The sound is classic Tygers and the new cover version we have chosen to record is spectacular – after all, Love Potion #9 is 34 years old.

"It's a big year for the band, with 10 shows in South America in March, then festival's in Chicago, Ibiza, Gent, Alicante, a British tour starting October 21 and a European tour we're going to be applying to the time lords for membership."

Michael H Andersen, CEO of Mighty Music/Target Group, adds: “It’s no less than a landmark for our company to have signed Tygers Of Pan Tang.

"Having worked with and still working with artists like Mike Tramp, Volbeat and Pretty Maids, it is a great honour to welcome The Tygers to our family.

"After visiting the band in the Blast Studio in Newcastle, I have no doubts this is gonna be a classic hard rock album my staff and I will be very proud of releasing."

...In late August first single “Only The Brave” will be released on 7” vinyl ep with exclusive bonus track “What You Say” from the album recording session. A music video for “Only The Brave” is being shot as we speak.

The long awaited comeback album "Tygers Of Pan Tang" will be released worldwide Friday 21st of October 2016 on LP, ltd picture LP, CD and through all digital services...

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

The Tygers regretably need to inform our fans that Micky Crystal is leaving the band!..

His decision to leave for personal reasons is a huge blow to us, not only as an incredibly talented musician and songwriter, but also on performance, commitment and image. Mick has been instrumental in the rise in profile and current success of the band over the last 7 years and the last two albums have been a credit to him... Even though his decision was tough for us to take and we tried to resolve matters, he has made his mind up... Mick has been one of the best guitar players in the bands long history, always hungry to take things to the next level, and we are grateful for his dedication and very disappointed to see him go.

Statement from Micky Crystal

“I officially announce that I have left Tygers of Pan Tang and want to thank you the fans for all your love and support over the past 7 years. I also thank my friends in the band for the good times, great shows and of course two records that produced songs like “Only The Brave” and “White Lines.” I am proud of the music we have created and the things this lineup has achieved, I have developed and grown both as a musician and as a person and I feel this is the perfect time to open the door to a new chapter and new goals. I wish the band all the best for the future. Micky”

We would like to thank him for his time in band and wish him all the best for the future.

Tygers of Pan Tang

We are delighted to announce that our new guitarist is – Francesco Marras (Francesco Marras - Guitarist). In what has been a very difficult year for all musicians we are ending this one secure in the knowledge that, amongst the talented players we have looked at, we have chosen the right guy to carry forward the music of the Tygers. We can’t wait to start recording and (fingers crossed) gigging with Francesco. For now we just wanted to ask you to join us in saying ‘Welcome Francesco’. Check out more information at Mighty Music
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