Stampede: A Sudden Impulse – new album

Newly reformed NWOBHM phenomenon, STAMPEDE, have returned with a new album entitled ‘A Sudden Impulse’, the long-long awaited follow up to their classic 1983 studio album ‘Hurricane Town’. ‘A Sudden Impulse’ was released on Rock Candy Records / Grind That Axe Records on May 9th, 2011. Vocalist Reuben Archer commented on the new album: “We have a harder sound now, the melodic hooks are there and I think we have a lot more edge than the first time around – especially due to our new powerhouse drummer Stevie G, and also Chris, whose strong rhythm guitar, vocal and guitar harmonies contribute enormously to the new sound. It has all resulted in making the reincarnation of STAMPEDE an even more exciting project for us.“ Promotional videos for three new songs, ‘Shame On You’, ‘Having Fun’ and ‘Send Me Down An Angel’, are available below.

STAMPEDE was formed in 1981 by father and son duo, Reuben and Laurence Archer. The band signed with Polydor Records in 1982, released an 4-track EP entitled ‘Days Of Wine And Roses’ to encouraging reviews and, after appearing at Reading and Mildenhall Festivals, released live recordings of the performances as the first STAMPEDE album called ‘The Official Bootleg’. Group's debut studio album, ‘Hurricane Town’, followed a year later. STAMPEDE also toured with the likes of DEF LEPPARD, WHITESNAKE and Gary Moore. Following Rock Candy Records' reissue of the re-mastered ‘Hurricane Town’ in 2006, Reuben and Laurence Archer, together with original bassist Colin Bond, decided to reform the band in 2009 with new drummer Steve Graystone and guitarists Chris Clowsley and Rob Wolverson.

STAMPEDE features: Reuben Archer - vocals, Laurence Archer - lead guitar, Rob Wolverson - guitar, Colin Bond - bass, Steve Graystone – drums and Chris Clowsley - guitar.