| THUNDER have been at the forefront of the British rock scene for over 30 years. With their unmistakable sound, Danny Bowes’ powerful voice, and songwriting that touches both the heart and soul, they’ve gained a passionate fan base around the globe. Now the rock veterans are back with more: Today sees the release of “Backstreet Symphony” (Live), the second single from the upcoming reissue album “Live,” which will be released on January 16, 2026. “Backstreet Symphony” is one of the milestones in the band’s history and, in this remastered live version, unleashes a rousing energy that impressively underscores THUNDER’s stage presence. The powerful production and authentic performance make it clear that even decades after its initial release, THUNDER remains a guarantee for honest, timeless rock. British rock institution THUNDER, known for their charismatic stage presence and distinctive sound, originally released ‘LIVE’ in 1998 – a work that marked a significant turning point in the band’s history. Now it is being re-released for the first time in a remastered version on vinyl, digitally, and as an exclusive digipak – a true rock document that revives the raw power of the original recordings in a contemporary sound. Since their formation in the late 1980s, THUNDER have been one of the defining forces in British hard rock. The band combines classic rock riffing with bluesy undertones and stadium-ready hooks – a distinctive style that has thrilled fans worldwide for decades. At the heart of their sound is not only the distinctive voice of Danny Bowes, but also the songwriting and guitar talent of Luke Morley. THUNDER embodies authentic rock music with soul – versatile in the studio, rousing on stage. The recordings from 1997 were made during a period of transition: bassist Chris Childs joined the band just before the recordings and has been a permanent member of the line-up ever since. The shows from this period are raw, energetic and full of enthusiasm – with extended solo passages, spontaneous moments and intense interaction with the audience. You don’t just feel like a listener, you feel like you’re right in the middle of the action. In 2025, the album was carefully remastered to reproduce the untamed live energy in modern sound quality. With this release, earMUSIC honours an important moment in the band’s history – and offers both long-time fans and newcomers the opportunity to relive the authentic live feeling of the late 90s in impressive quality. The 22 songs deliver a wealth of hits such as ‘Love Walked In’, ‘Dirty Love’, and many other classics. The bonus versions include additional acoustic and studio recordings of popular fan favourites. ‘THUNDER – LIVE’ will be released on 16 January 16 2026 on CD, vinyl, and as a digital download and streaming. |
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| Thunder Live (1998) Release: 16 January 2026 Formats: Digital / 2CD / 3LP Gatefold / Ltd. 3CD (inkl. Bonus) / Ltd. 4LP (inkl. Bonus) Tracklisting: CD / Vinyl 1. Welcome To The Party 2. Higher Ground 3. Don’t Wait Up 4. Low Life In Hight Places 5. Gimme Some Lovin’ 6. Empty City 7. Until My Dying Day 8. A Better Man 9. Does It Feel Like Love? 10. Dance To The Music 11. She’s So Fine 12. Backstreet Symphony 13. An Englishman On Holdiday 14. I’ll Be Waiting 15. Laughing On Judgement Day 16. Like A Satellite 17. Moth To The Flame 18. Living For Today 19. The Only One 20. Love Walked In 21. River Of Pain 22. Dirty Love Bonus 23. New York, New York 24. Pilot Of My Dreams 25. Everybody Wants Her 26. Lazy Sunday Afternoon 27. Stand Up 28. The Only One (Studio Version) 29. Too Bad (Studio Version) 30. Something About You (The Nomis Session) 31. This Forgotten Town (Acoustic) |
| “Live” (1998) Line-up: Daniel Bowes – Lead Vocals Luke Morley – Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica Ben Matthews – Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals Chris Childs – Bass Guitar, Vocals Gary “Harry” James – Drums |
