When I got this through from Toxic Arrow Media , two things tweaked my curiosity and made me want to check it out - with the expectation that I was going to like it! Firstly, it features Reuben Archer (obviously), lead singer of 80's band Stampede whose 2011 album "A Sudden Impulse" has been played quite a bit on Rock Radio NI.

Secondly, it features an intriguing list of guest artists that includes Dave Meniketti (Y&T), Neil Murray (Whitesnake, Gary Moore, Snakecharmer), Harry James (Magnum, Thunder, Snakecharmer), Luke Morley (The Union, Thunder) and more!

"Personal Sin" is released on 19th August and will be the first album from new label Toxic Arrow Records.

_{All 13 tracks on the album that lasts well over an hour, feature Archer along with Stampede guitarist Rob Wolverson. Guest artists are liberally scattered throughout! The first single to be released on 22nd July is “Play My Rock ‘n Roll”. Other favourites of mine would be the title track “Personal Sin” (featuring Dave Meniketti, Harry James & John “Rhino” Edwards), “Desperation Train” (featuring Luke Morley, Derek Holt & Steve Holbrook) and Ace Café (featuring Paul Quinn, James, Edwards & Holbrook).}

_{For more about Reuben Archer’s Personal Sin check out the website - http://www.reubenarcher.com/}

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