Rock five-piece Sergeant Thunderhoof return with the release of their fifth studio album ‘The Ghost of Badon Hill’ on November 15th 2024 via Pale Wizard Records, the follow up to 2022’s acclaimed album ‘This Sceptred Veil’.
Hailing from the historical area of Somerset Sergeant Thunderhoof have yet again delved deep into local history, mythology and folklore to deliver their most focussed album to date. ‘The Ghost of Badon Hill’ is a true conceptual piece, set in the 4th Century AD and positively charged with raw emotion and Arthurian mysticism. Recorded with Josh Gallop (who recently became an official member of the band) at Stage 2 Studios in Bath and mastered by Tony Reed (Mos Generator), their new LP sees the band exploring wider and more textured sonic landscapes, whilst conceptually delving into Somerset’s famous Battle of Badon.
Sergeant Thunderhoof formed in 2013 by sheer accident. Each member had previously worked together in other bands over the years and one night during a jam session, what transpired was a debut LP Zigurat which took everyone, the band included, by surprise. They quickly hit upon a sound which incorporated their love of dark, brooding and soulful grooves, super rich melodies and thick, fuzzy low end rhythm sections.
The band, and their output, rapidly picked up steam, performing alongside the likes of Elder, Valley of the Sun, Mos Generator, Siguriya, Karma to Burn, Kamchatka, Desert Storm and King Buffalo, building a loyal and growing listener base along the way.
Sergeant Thunderhoof have amassed a rich and varied back catalogue including four studio albums, a live full length, an epic split LP with Howling Giant, numerous compilation appearances for the likes of Ripple Music and Magnetic Eye Records and even a surprise tribute to Kate Bush.
It was a great pleasure to have the frontman Daniel Flitcroft on the Interview to speak on the new album “The Ghost On Badon Hill” and much more on Sergeant Thunderhoof. Check out the complete coverage on the below YouTube video.
TRACK LISTING:
1. Badon
2. Blood Moon
3. The Orb of Octavia
4. Salvation for the Soul
5. Sentinel
6. Beyond The Hill
Watch The Music Video For “Blood Moon”
The Band
Mark Sayer – Guitar
Josh Gallop – Guitar
Jim Camp – Bass
Darren Ashman – Drums
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