Dynamic new British rock band Collateral are to release their four track debut EP on Roulette Records this Friday, 23rd November. The EP, appropriately titled '4 Shots' will be launched with a show at Leo's in Gravesend this Saturday, November 24th. 4 Shots was recorded and mixed by Sean Kenny at Ten 21 Studios and mastered by Grammy nominee Robin Shmittz of 24-96 mastering in Germany.

Collateral are a modern hard rock band that hearken back to legends like Aerosmith and Bon Jovi while still setting out their stall to appeal to a new generation of fans. With their ripped jeans, long hair, cowboy boots and make up they certainly look the part, while their catchy, melodic music will also attract lovers of bands like Tyketto, Def leppard and Thunder. That allure is well showcased in their debut single, Midnight Queen which dropped back in May this year.

It's immediately infectious with a bright, driving sound that bedrocks the gravelly, emotional vocals of frontman Angelo Tristan. The harmony-filled track has a slick rock/blues vibe with a tinge of country and sees Tristan backed by Todd Winger (guitar), Jack Bentley Smith (bass) and Ben Atkinson (drums). The group was founded five years ago by Tristan and Bentley - and were originally known as the Angelo Tristan Band. Since the other two permanent members were added, and the name changed, the band have gone from strength to strength.

The single is partnered by a storytelling video (by Twenty-Nine Five Pictures and produced by Darren Bransford) which introduces the character of the 'Midnight Queen' played by Ocean Navarro. It's the tale of a shy, enigmatic woman who hides a dark side to her personality - a character which will continue to feature and grow over the band's next few releases.

Watch the video for Midnight Queen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=281&v=_c02NumWhow

The EP features Midnight Queen, along with three other tracks: Going With The Wind, Angels Crying and Just Waiting For You.

“4 Shots!” EP Launch Info:

Leo’s Red Lion, Gravesend - Saturday 24 November 2018

Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=collateral

For more info on the band check out the Roulette Media page here: https://www.roulettemedia.uk/collateral

Follow the band on social media:

https://www.facebook.com/collateralrocks/

https://twitter.com/collateralrocks?lang=en

Author: Cameron Arndt

Cameron Arndt is a musician and freelance writer from Glasgow, Scotland. He writes for his own music review website (www.rockandrolltraffic.com) and also contributes to Music Talkers.