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Originally recorded in 2002 on a humble Fostex 4-track cassette recorder during breaks on the legendary "Reawaken Tour," New Fathoms Down was never intended to be an official release. It began its life as a rough workbook demo, created simply to help band members learn guitarist Toby Knapp’s newest material. Now, decades later, this raw piece of heavy metal history has been miraculously transformed into an album-quality masterwork. Thanks to Stormspell Records and studio mastermind Wayne Dwyer, this legendary session has been brought roaring into the modern era. Utilizing cutting-edge stem separation technology, Dwyer has meticulously remixed and remastered the original 4-track recordings to deliver truly mind-blowing sonic results. Musically, the album is a definitive showcase of Toby Knapp’s classic hard rock roots. Listeners will hear the unmistakable influence of rock royalty like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Thin Lizzy woven throughout his blazing guitar work and intricate compositions. Rising to meet the challenge of Knapp’s powerhouse instrumentation, the late vocal great Michael Grant steps up to the microphone to deliver some of the most diverse, inspired, and uniquely powerful singing of his celebrated career. To match its revitalized sound, New Fathoms Down features an equally stunning physical package. This release boasts striking, new hand-drawn cover art by Anton and the old school crew, alongside rare Onward archival photographs. The experience is completed by exclusive liner notes penned by Toby Knapp himself, all housed inside a fantastic collectors' booklet. From a raw, forgotten demo to an awesome sounding and looking full-length album, New Fathoms Down is an absolute must-have for all die-hard Onward fans and aficionados of elite guitar wizardry. This is a highly limited pressing courtesy of Stormspell Records—secure your copy before it is lost to the depths forever.