Marquis De Sade – SOMEWHERE UP IN THE MOUNTAIN EP Vinyl EP

The reuniting NWOBHM band MARQUIS DE SADE is making a very special comeback. Their previous comeback album, “Chapter II” (Golden Core/ZYX), was widely celebrated, especially since the sometimes epic material appeals not only to metalheads but also to fans of bands like Magnum. As a result, they played numerous gigs in their home country England and secured a slot at the prestigious Keep It True Festival, where they consistently impressed audiences.”Somewhere Up In The Mountains”, side A of the rare 1981 single, has proven to be a NWOBHM hit in recent years. It has been covered by bands like Roxxcalibur and Dragon‘s Kiss and is constantly shared on social media. The epic style of the song, which was recorded very raw and primitive in 1981, inspired the idea to produce an orchestrated version as an update and alternative to the original. The result is astonishing and demonstrates how “great” the song truly is. The former B-side, “Black Angel”, which is much heavier than “Somewhere…”, also works well in this new sound. Here, the band and orchestra play together, not just side by side as often happens in such projects. A new version is not meant to replace the original. Therefore, the extended EP also includes the two original versions of the extremely rare 1981 single. These were restored and remastered by Patrick Engel.