Swedish prog-rock legends THE FLOWER KINGS have returned with the newest full-length offering in their 25-year history, â??By Royal Decreeâ??. The groupâ??s third studio record since introducing drummer Mirko DeMaio and keyboardist Zach Kamins into the lineup is a vintage affair in many respects. With virtually no touring to endeavor upon for the last two years, the band was free to focus on recording new material, as well as reviewing things left on the cutting room floor from previous sessions. Flower Kings lead singer and guitarist Roine Stolt elaborates on going into the way back machine for the new record, saying, â??It was great to dig into that old treasure island of 'forgotten TFK music before TFK ever existedâ?? and re-connecting made me realize why and what The Flower Kings are. This album is a journey through my history as a writer and my â??middle ageâ?? saga reflecting on that.â? Another significant change is that founding member Michael Stolt returns after more than two decades to contribute bass and vocals, splitting duties with current bassist Jonas Reingold.
Available on Limited 2CD Digipal, Limited 180g 3LP+2CD Box-set & as Digital Album. -
Limited Edition 2 CD digipak pressing. Inside Out Music. 2022.
Issued in a 6-panel digipak with clear trays and 24-page booklet.
Preorders from progrock.co.uk came with a postcard signed by Roine Stolt.
[Booklet]
Backing tracks recorded at Fenix Recordings Sweden July 2021. Engineer: Lasse Hallbäck.
Mixed at 'Cosmic Lodge' Sept/Oct 2021.
[Disc and back cover]
Made in the EU.