Neptune (SWE) release the single "Fallen Nations"

Neptune, an 80s melodic metal band that has built up a loyal fanbase over time, is now finally releasing their real debut album, only 35 years after they pulled the plug from the band. Early 2018, their collected demo recordings from the 1980s were released to the fans' great satisfaction. The band was completely unaware that some of their old recordings were leaked online during the 2000s which found its way to fans around the globe. That culminated in the release of the compilation album "Land of Northern".
 
After the release of “Land of Northern”, the band decided to start to write new material for a full-length album, but life wanted otherwise. Their vocalist Ray Alex passed away early 2019 and the band retreated once again to make a decision on how to proceed. The band had a couple of gigs booked and decided to fulfill them with the late singer's brother Row Alex in front of the microphone. To meet the fans after 30 years gave them the energy boost, they needed to take it to the next level. Finally, they release what will be the band's first real full-length album - Northern Steel.
 
Neptune is a Swedish melodic metal band from the 1980s that was considered to be one of the earliest pioneers during the NWOSHM era. The band are in the same style as Madison, 220 Volt, Heavy Load, Early Europe, Silver Mountain and Glory.
 
Northern Steel is not only the title of the album, it’s also a way to show tribute to the Nordic Steel as in great friends and guitarists. On the album will you find guest appearance from guitarist as Pontus Norgren (Hammerfall), Euge Valovirta (Cyhra), Lars Chriss (Lions Share) amongst others.
 
Over the years, the band has become accustomed to living with difficulties of all kinds. So, when a pandemic like Corona swept across the world like a wildfire, they were strongly inspired by all the doctors and nurses who give their absolute best for humanity and its survival. This culminated in their first single - Fallen Nations which is an appeal one to all the wounded countries of this pandemic to rise again.
 
In collaboration with Melodic Passion Records and Sound Pollution, the single is now available on all digital platforms. The music video is available on the band's YouTube channel and this release is the countdown for a new major venture with Neptune which means an album release at the end of November and then enter the roads in 2021/2022. Northern Steel will be released on CD, black and green vinyl as well as digital on November 6^th and will be distributed by Sound Pollution.

I had no idea the singer had passed away.  
I enjoyed much of the demo collection when I listened to it.

I do not have their latest
The Last Flight of the Rafven

Oh wow, this is really cool.  First I've ever heard of them.

Staybrite wrote:Oh wow, this is really cool.  First I've ever heard of them.

Glad that you liked. Soon we'll have another single coming...