Edge of the Blade are back!
Melodic rockers Edge of the Blade are back and ready to bring you what we feel is our best album to date!
Pictured above, left to right, Miguel Angel Lopez (Lead Guitar), John Francis (Lead and Backing Vocals) and Alan Kelly (Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals).
The music business has changed, with more doors now closed to melodic rock artists than are being opened. With an ever-growing catalogue of songs but limited label options, we have decided to take matters into our own hands and become fully independent, meaning we can now produce and release our music without restriction! Working on our own terms, collaborating with the people we want to, overseeing artwork, manufacturing, promotion, and every aspect of this, and future albums as they come together
But we NEED your support! Crowdfunding this, our fourth album, through Indiegogo is a big leap of faith. We feel fortunate to have the opportunity to take these next steps with you. Those who have supported our music through the years and new listeners alike—all of you have inspired us to continue on into the future.
Trick of the Light
Trick of the Light is our biggest and best album yet! A real passion project featuring twelve brand new tracks brimming with big, anthemic choruses and passionate, soaring vocals. Fans of Shy are also in for a treat, as three of the tracks on the album were written by Steve Harris an extraordinary and much-missed talent, and one of the founding members of Shy, alongside our own Alan Kelly. These three tracks, Love Stands Tall, Everybody, and the incredible ballad One Step From Heaven, close out the album in spectacular fashion, and were recorded following the re-discovery of the demos on old studio tapes.
The songs are recorded, mixing and mastering are complete, and our album artwork is ready for print. All that’s missing is you! Your support will enable us to produce physical copies of Trick of the Light, our very first independent release, alongside a new release of our previous album, Distant Shores. The success of this campaign will mean we can deliver our songs to fans much more quickly and efficiently than ever before, shaping the future of the band. If all goes well, we promise you will absolutely LOVE what’s coming next!
The striking, panoramic interior artwork and our CD.
(Re)Introducing The Band
Featuring lead vocalist John Francis (After Hours) and Alan Kelly (a founding member and former drummer of the hugely successful SHY and multi-instrumentalist with 7HY), alongside superstar lead guitarist Miguel Angel Lopez, Edge of the Blade has been described as ‘a melodic rock powerhouse’!
John Francis (Lead Vocals)
The first Edge of the Blade album, The Ghosts of Humans, was released in 2015. Influenced by the likes of Avenged Sevenfold and Alter Bridge, the album was very well received by rock fans and reviewers worldwide. Our next release, Feels Like Home in 2017, would see a welcome return to our combined AOR roots. A showcase for the band, the passionate and energetic songwriting and powerful, soaring vocals, drew comparisons to the very best of Journey and Foreigner.
Continuing our quest to record the ultimate melodic rock album, 2021 would see the release of Distant Shores. Considered a must for fans of the genre, this third album was a smash hit across Europe and is available again with new artwork as part of this Indiegogo campaign.
Alan Kelly in the studio!
What We Need & What You Get
For this campaign, we’ve set a modest goal to cover the costs of CD manufacturing and distribution, but professional recordings can be expensive, and we are hoping to recoup some of the costs that went into the making of this album, enabling us to continue on an independent route for our next release. Through this Indiegogo page, you can help us make it happen.
In short, the more we raise, the more we have for creating and marketing our songs. And the more ears we have listening, the better the opportunities. All funds over our original goal will be going directly to fund recordings and promotion for the band, and we are currently considering extra goodies that will be added to the orders of physical perk backers if things gather pace..
If you don’t wish to receive a perk, you can still contribute to our campaign by using the SEE OPTIONS button at the top of the page.
What happens next?
We are looking to order CDs and begin fulfilment as soon as the campaign ends, delivering our music directly to you. We will keep you updated via this page with any news about the album or other exciting developments.
To celebrate the release of this album, we have created several music videos. The first video for the song Love Stands Tall can be found at the top of this page, but please visit our YouTube channel or check the Updates section on this campaign over the coming weeks for more.
Other Ways You Can Help
Even if you can't contribute to this campaign, please know that we value your being here and reading about our journey. Thank you!
Other ways you can help include:
- Sharing this page on your social media accounts (use the share button at the top).
- Tell friends, family, and colleagues about this page and our music video.
- Please spread the word about Edge of the Blade in any way, shape, or form.
We can't thank you enough for your support in helping to make this album a reality. It couldn't happen without YOU!
Thank you. We can’t say that enough.
Alan, John and Miguel
Edge of the Blade