After playing Guitar for almost 50 years, Nottingham born Mark Timson thought it was time to create something he had wanted to do in the 1980s - Make his own album! Having decided to update two of his 1980s songs, he began writing the rest of the album to reflect his love of AOR and melodic rock from that era. Being able to work with musicians from anywhere in the world, Mark discovered an amazing vocalist from Chile in the form of Lukky S. Not only did Lukky have the perfect voice for Mark's vision, he was also a truly gifted guitarist, endorsed by Ibanez no less!!With Lukky now the vocalist, lyricist and lead guitarist, the forty-year vision had come to fruition. Eleven months later, the debut album by Timson, 'Forever’s Not Enough’ was complete, released on 12th January 2024. An album which has amazingly been almost forty years in the making!

Melodic Riffs, Soaring Guitar Solos, Classic Keyboards and plenty of memorable hooks

“Lyrically, the album takes you on a soul-searching journey and explores the many aspects and stages of love, from the searching for, to the realization that you will never have enough time to enjoy and experience true love when you finally find it. Also life's great journey, brings us periods of loneliness and self-doubt and we have to dig deep to embrace that true spirit of never giving up, trust in Lady Luck and do our best to live life to the full.”

'The Next Level’ 

Following the widespread success of their debut album ‘Forever’s Not Enough’, AOR/Melodic Rock duo Timson AOR returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘The Next Level’. Known for their nostalgic yet forward-looking take on AOR and melodic rock, Timson AOR has crafted an album that pays homage to the genre’s 1980s heyday while setting new standards for modern Melodic Rock. ‘The Next Level’ will be available worldwide on February 28^th 2025, with pre-orders starting on January 12th 2025.

Comprised of multi-instrumentalists Mark Timson and Lukky S., Timson AOR brings a refined and authentic sound that blends guitars, bass, keyboards, and programming to create powerful, richly layered music. Lukky S. also serves as the band’s distinctive lead vocalist, infusing each track with both grit and melody. The album’s lead single, ‘The Wind Whispers (Your Name)’, is scheduled for release on January 13^th 2025, setting the stage for what promises to be a landmark year for Timson AOR.

‘The Next Level’ will be released directly by the band and, for Japanese fans, through the highly respected Avalon label, ensuring its reach to rock enthusiasts around the globe.

“We wanted ‘The Next Level’ to take our sound even further,” says Mark Timson. “This album combines everything we love about the classic era of AOR with our own vision for what AOR/melodic rock can be today.”

‘The Next Level’ builds on the strengths of ‘Forever’s Not Enough’, the duo’s self-released debut that earned critical praise and established them as a standout act in the melodic rock scene. Fans can expect an album that stays true to Timson AOR’s roots, delivering soaring melodies, intricate instrumentation, and lyrics that resonate with emotion and energy.