Hot on the heels of their critically second album Die Neuen Welten, Krautrockers Hedersleben will be releasing the progressive rock concept album The Fall Of Chronopolis on November 20 on Purple Pyramid Records.
Hedersleben was founded by former UK Subs guitarist Nicky Garratt in Germany 2011 and has since gone on, along with mainstays Kephera Moon and Jason Willer, to be the backing band for Hawkwind legend Nik Turner on his 2013 album Space Gypsy as well as a forthcoming 2016 album not to mention making special guest appearances on Turner’s newest release Space Fusion Odyssey.
Following the success of Space Gypsy, Hedersleben worked with original Brainticket Keyboard/Flute/Sitar player Joel Vandroogenbroeck, recording a new album for his legendary Swiss band. Hedersleben recorded their debut album Upgoer back-to-back with Brainticket’s double album Past, Present & Future. In 2013 Hedersleben embarked on their first national tour, both opening for and backing Nik Turner.
Hedersleben’s second, highly acclaimed album Die Neuen Welten featured guest vocalist Kati Knox, and was again recorded at Megasonic Sound in May, 2014. Side A of Die Neuen Welten was set to film by San Francisco filmmaker Erren Franklin. A one-off gig in June, 2014, featured special guest Captain Sensible on second guitar. The show was filmed at 1-2-3-4 Go! Records in Oakland. In August, 2014, Hedersleben took to the road again on a repeat of the previous year’s tour with Nik Turner. Again Hedersleben both opened for and backed Turner.
Hedersleben’s third album, The Fall Of Chronopolis is released to coincide with their third national tour, again opening for and backing Nik Turner. The thrilling third album from Hedersleben follows the epic story of the rise and fall of the Chronotic Empire based on the book by Barrington J. Bayley. – packaged in a 6 panel digipak for CD and a gatefold for the vinyl!
Track List:
1. An Empire
2. Gulf Of Lost Souls
3. Hulmu
4. The Third Time Fleet
5. Umbul
6. Imperator
7. Somewhen Veaa (Dreamstate)
8. Ghost Amada
9. The Arrchivist
10. The Fall Of Chronopolis
11. These Pi-Mesons
Kephera Moon – Keyboards/Backing Vocals
Ariana Jade – Vocals/Violin
Ursula Stuart – Bass/Backing Vocals (Album)
Jason Willer – Drums & Percussion
Nicky Garratt – Guitars
Jai Young Kim – Bass (Tour)
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