{"id":51918,"date":"2026-05-24T11:44:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/?p=51918"},"modified":"2026-05-24T11:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-24T18:45:55","slug":"lightning-strikes-releases-the-king-is-victorious-on-vinyl-and-debut-a-video-for-the-track-voices-in-my-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/lightning-strikes-releases-the-king-is-victorious-on-vinyl-and-debut-a-video-for-the-track-voices-in-my-head\/","title":{"rendered":"LIGHTNING STRIKES Releases The King Is Victorious on Vinyl and Debut a Video for the Track Voices In My Head"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51673\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pr2026-01-19-lightning-01-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51920\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr2026-05-24-lightning-02-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lightning Strike - Voices In My Head (Official Music Video)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hDMjdxOIRTU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lightning Strike - Lottery Tickets (Official Music Video)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/34lQKWhl3lo?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span id=\"isPasted\">LOS ANGELES, CA (May 23, 2026) &#8212;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0T<span id=\"isPasted\">he Los Angeles, CA based heavy metal outfit LIGHTNING STRIKES have released their sophomore album \u2018The King Is Victorious\u2019.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"isPasted\">Due to strong global CD sales,\u00a0<em>The King Is Victorious<\/em>\u00a0by Lightning Strikes will be released on vinyl on May 23, exclusively through eBay. The release will be accompanied by an official lyric video for \u201cVoices in My Head.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"isPasted\">Beginning May 23, the original 1986 Lightning Strikes single featuring \u201cLottery Tickets\u201d and \u201cLightning Strikes\u201d will also become available worldwide across all major digital streaming and download platforms. A companion video for \u201cLottery Tickets\u201d will premiere on YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"isPasted\">Ebay Site:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/6jkav.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com\/mk\/cl\/f\/H_z84ldMsQcryHDKzJE7YEkXvA-zBSiBGHx9-zRMniQFErW-Cv39RAhWGdO-seUUe0PKaO5NyqbkdVWkn9--ioY9d1pZ-Q6HnBNdIHUnMasaiLM5siEhroRDXjG-LcCOqv_L1bP4fJkq5hPxoxixe7fAxBKquugkxnd_D37R1q0SsRMHTUUjiuuG3E68NO3xopJ4Llmvkdh-xs64LjGxs-nW9rN-DA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.ebay.com\/usr\/lightningstrikesband<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"isPasted\">Voices In My Head (Video):\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/hDMjdxOIRTU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">youtu.be\/hDMjdxOIRTU<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lottery Tickets (Video):\u00a0<a href=\"youtu.be\/34lQKWhl3lo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">youtu.be\/34lQKWhl3lo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The original 1986 recording features:<\/p>\n<p>Karpis Maksudian \u2013 Drums<br \/>\nHarout Khatchoyan \u2013 Vocals<br \/>\nLevon Zeytounzian \u2013 Lead Guitar<br \/>\nCat Tate \u2013 Bass<br \/>\nJohn Harjo \u2013 Keyboards (Guest Musician)<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the 2016 self-titled debut album,\u00a0<em>Lightning Strikes<\/em>, will be released worldwide on all major digital platforms for streaming and purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Featuring:<br \/>\nKarpis Maksudian \u2013 Drums<br \/>\nRob Math \u2013 Lead Guitar<br \/>\nCat Tate \u2013 Bass<br \/>\nNando Fernandes \u2013 Vocals<br \/>\nDerek Sherinian \u2013 Keyboards (Guest Musician)<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">Stream the album:\u00a0<a id=\"isPasted\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/4De9sAG42xeTYm2Zxz2Hpt?si=JTiH1jZcRd-RRr_-SpRM6w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/4De9sAG42xeTYm2Zxz2Hpt?si=JTiH1jZcRd-RRr_-SpRM6w<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"isPasted\" class=\"default\">Karpis Maksudian shared some thoughts on love that was put into creating\u00a0\u2018The King is Victorious\u2019, \u201cThe excitement of the release comes from knowing this isn\u2019t just another project. It\u2019s the one people have been waiting on. The one that shows growth. The one that proves your sound evolved. The one that separates you from everyone else.\u00a0The album was built on passion, fire, and brotherhood \u2014 and I\u2019m beyond grateful to the warriors who stepped into the storm with me.\u00a0A special, thunderous thank you to the legends who played on the title track \u201cThe King Is Victorious\u201d without hesitation, without conditions \u2014 just pure love for the music and the metal spirit:\u00a0Rowan Robertson, Mark Zavon, Craig Goldy, Norifumi Shima, Takehiko &#8220;Shake&#8221; Kogure, Dario Mollo, Mariano Gardella, Rob Math, Barry Sparks, Derek Sherinian, Michael T. Ross and the Moscow Symphony Orchestra.\u00a0Now it is time to let the world hear it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The bulk of the album was recorded by Maksudian, a Japanese guitar virtuoso, Norifumi Shima (CONCERTO MOON), American bassist extraordinaire, Barry Sparks (MSG, Yngwie Malmsteen), and up-and-coming Argentinian vocalist, Mariano Gardella, with keyboard\u00a0maestro, Derek Sherinian (BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, SONS OF APOLLO), who guested on the group&#8217;s debut album, also making an appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Originally formed in 1984, LIGHTNING STRIKES were the first metal band to feature an all Armenian-American line-up, well over a decade before the arrival of SYSTEM OF A DOWN. Co-founder Maksudian revived the name with new personnel a quarter century after the initial breakup recording the group&#8217;s self-titled 2016 full-length debut with Brazilian vocalist Nando Fernandes (SINISTRA, HANGAR), the aforementioned Rob Math and Derek Sherinian, and former BLACK SABBATH vocalist, Tony Martin, who sang on and wrote the lyrics to &#8216;Death Valley&#8217; and &#8216;301 AD Sins of Our Fathers&#8217;. Mixed by Roy Z, the album was well received and peaked on the Japanese Burrn! Magazine import charts at number 6.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Track Listing:<br \/>\n<\/strong><span id=\"isPasted\">Fear Of Unknown<br \/>\n<\/span>Voices In My Head<br \/>\nClash Of Battalions<br \/>\nThe King Is Victorious<br \/>\nAim and Shoot<br \/>\nLucid Dreams<br \/>\nNew Beginning<br \/>\nMasquerade Suite (Instrumental)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Musicians:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Karpis Maksudian &#8211; Drums\/USA<br \/>\nShima Norifumi &#8211; Lead Guitar\/Japan<br \/>\nBarry Sparks &#8211; Bass\/USA<br \/>\nMariano Gardella &#8211; Vocals\/Germany<br \/>\nDerek Sherinian &#8211; Keyboards\/USA<br \/>\nProducer: Karpis Maksudian<br \/>\nEngineer: Dario Mollo<\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lightningstrikesrocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lightningstrikesrocks\/<\/a><br \/>\nInstagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lightningstrikesrocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lightningstrikesrocks\/<\/a><br \/>\nX: <a href=\"http:\/\/x.com\/lsrocksofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">x.com\/lsrocksofficial<\/a><br \/>\nYouTube: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@lightningstrikesofficial387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.youtube.com\/@lightningstrikesofficial387<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51674\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pr2026-01-19-lightning-02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pr2026-01-19-lightning-02.jpeg 600w, http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pr2026-01-19-lightning-02-480x187.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51922\" src=\"http:\/\/michaelbrandvold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr2026-05-24-lightning-04-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For all inquiries, contact:<\/p>\n<p>MICHAEL BRANDVOLD MARKETING &amp; MANAGEMENT<br \/>\nMichael Brandvold |\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:me@mikebrandvold.com\">me@mikebrandvold.com<\/a>\u00a0| 415-200-8483<\/p>\n<p>Michael Brandvold Marketing\u2026 Artists, Managers &amp; Labels We Help You Succeed With Your Next Album Release or Tour | Album Release Marketing | Tour Marketing | Publicity | VIP Programs | Social Media Management.<\/p>\n<p>Michael has worked with W.A.S.P., Biohazard, Foghat, Babylon A.D., BraveWords Records, Eonian Records, Perris Records, Johnny O\u2019Neil, Rock Candy Magazine Jordan Rudess, Greg Kihn, KISS, ACCEPT, SOiL, Tantric, Killer Dwarfs, Dream Theater, Little Caesar, Narada Michael Walden, Motley Cr\u00fce, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Madonna and Britney Spears to name only a few.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in speaking with Michael about what he can do to assist with your marketing needs contact him online at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:me@mikebrandvold.com\">me@mikebrandvold.com<\/a>\u00a0| 415-200-8483<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; LOS ANGELES, CA (May 23, 2026) &#8212;\u00a0\u00a0The Los Angeles, CA based heavy metal outfit LIGHTNING STRIKES have released their sophomore album \u2018The King Is Victorious\u2019.\u00a0 Due to strong global CD sales,\u00a0The King Is Victorious\u00a0by Lightning Strikes will be released on vinyl on May 23, exclusively through eBay. 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