NEWS: SARACEN – VOX IN EXCELSO Rereleased by Escape Music
Escape Music has the pleasure to announce the re-release of the much loved Saracen album “Vox In Excelso” on Vinyl and CD.
The Vinyl will be double gatefold limited edition of 500 copies only with newly designed artwork, “Slightly Gold” and “Slightly Silver” colours, all will be individually numbered 1-500, 180g Audiophile Vinyl. There will also be a limited edition of 500 CDs only.
Release Date: 28th March 2025
CD Catalogue No: ESM135
CD Barcode: 5031281001351
Vinyl catalogue No: ESMV1026
Vinyl Barcode: 5031281010261
SARACEN ARE:
STEVE BETTNEY – VOCALS
PAUL BRADDER – KEYBOARDS
ROB BENDELOW – GUITAR
RICHARD BENDELOW – BASS, VOCALS
SPECIAL GUEST MARK CROSS – DRUMS
Produced by Rob Bendelow
Mixed by Martin Kronlund
Executive Producer Khalil Turk for Escape Music Ltd
Track listing:
- Lament 3:43
- Meet At Midnight 4:39
- Excile 6:29
- The Order 6:02
- Militum Christ 4:46
- Mary 9:51
- Vive Dieu .. Saint Amour 4:50
- The Power And The Glory 4:37
- Chain Reaction 7:38
- Vox In Excelso 4:00
- Where Was Their God 7:01
- Priory of Zion 9:09
Saracen’s initial reign was in the late 70s and early 80s, which saw the release of their now legendary debut album “Heroes, Saints & Fools”. Some twenty years later, in 2003, they surprised & delighted fans with the release of Red Sky. Both albums, plus bonus tracks, featured in a special boxed set, with new artwork and mastering, released in January 2006 on the Escape Music label.
The main focus of the signing, however, was Saracen’s eagerly awaited release of their 2006 album – “Vox In Excelso”. “Vox In Excelso” is a concept album, based on the mysterious and controversial history of the Knights Templar – a medieval body of warrior monks, who grew to become one of the most powerful military & financial organizations in Europe.
Their story goes far beyond battlefield exploits – the Knights Templar were guardians of Ancient Knowledge; secrets that had major implications for the nations and religions of the western world… secrets that are still cherished and protected even to this day. “Vox In Excelso” (pronounced Ex-chel-so) is laced with poignant narration, linking the tracks, and thereby helping the listener to navigate this turbulent yet touching epic story.
The combination of original members, vocalist Steve Bettney and guitarist Rob Bendelow, new blood, former HELLOWEEN drummer Mark Cross amongst others, proved to be an exciting combination on this now classic album.
