New Album – shipping May 2026
Gil Galad returns with their most ambitious work yet “The John Walker Imaginarium – Time Shift”. Nearly 80 minutes of cinematic prog rock inspired by a world of shifting realities.
You can now order the limited edition launch version and secure a truly unique keepsake, CD with a 20-page booklet. CD Price: £18 plus P&P. The purchase includes a code to download high quality FLAC and MP3 versions of the album and its stunning artwork, free of charge when you buy the CD.
Available from week beginning 18th May (Download only price: £15)
We are now able to ship to the USA and most other countries outside of the EU. Pick the correct option at checkout and the final postage will be calculated at checkout
CD & Download Bundles
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The John Walker Imaginarium – Time Shift CD & Download Bundle, UK & Europe only
£18.00 -
The John Walker Imaginarium – Time Shift. CD & Download bundle. USA AND CANADA ONLY
£22.00 -
A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange (USA & Canada). CD with download options
£14.00 -
A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange (UK & Europe). CD with download options
£10.00
Downloads
Free Stuff!
Gil Galad, the 80’s prog rock band from Durham UK are back.
1979. Ford Cortina, Vauxhall Viva and an Austin Maxi. Flared jeans, long hair, velvet jackets…
Filled with the exuberance of youth, a bunch of students in the City of Durham were drawn together through their love of songs that were longer than the average lifespan of a small horse and carried more time-shifts than a series of Dr Who. Fortified by beer, Salutation burgers and Colpitts toasties, they forged a sound in a bid to take over the world…
But the world is a big place…and as they drifted off in different directions to explore the fruits of the planet, the sound lay dormant… until one day… 40 years later…
The wonders of modern science unearthed the invisible, ethereal chord that bound them in brotherhood forever. And by means of digital fascination the sound was awakened once more.
A spark of an idea ignited the flame of creativity. Older, and with less hair and sensible slacks, plans were drawn. The story of John Walker, inventor of the friction match, acted as a catalyst for exploring time shifts, parallel universes, steam punk avatars and the possibilities of endless worlds in the hope that we can make sense of our own.
Others have joined in our quest, our enthusiasm, our love and found themselves unable to leave as they too become one with the sound. This is neither the beginning… nor the end… merely a continuation…
Records of the Unworldly and the Strange
“An Ingenious Man”
The new Album takes as its starting theme, the historic truth of John Walker’s time in Stockton-on-Tees and his invention of the friction match. He is portrayed in our story as a complex and conflicted man, a man of ideas and insight beyond his time – an ingenious man!
And so, the idea developed… Many historical and literary figures emerged during Walker’s lifetime, characters seeming to possess a clarity of vision beyond the realms of many, moulding the future from steel, and iron and coal. Futures never before imagined brought to life by uncanny abilities…
Is this where the story starts?
Enjoy…
Gil Galad
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We were thinking what we could do to promote sales of our new album “The John Walker Imaginarium - Time Shift” … what about free octopus knee caps! Order here .. the Album not the knee caps! www.gilgalad.uk @fans Gil Galad Kev Stevens NevWill Tobes #progrock #newmusic
I will mainly be mixing for the next few weeks! One recording session left to do … with a secret guest creative singer, we are all very excited… then I have my special headphones to get me through @top fans Gil Galad NevWill Tobes Kev Stevens #progrock
Artwork inspired by a fine history…. Our EP artwork. gilgalad.uk/product/varna1/ @top fans Gil Galad Kev Stevens NevWill Tobes
CD and T-shirt arrived today … thanks Dave Brons .. great album and rather nice T-shirt! I shall be wearing this weekend.
Was thinking about a promotional idea … buy our new album and helps us buy some shoes! 👞 😜 Alan Kennedy Music he takes pictures too!
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Last week we had some great fun getting new photos and video footage of Kev Stevens and his drum kit…. Even using a drone! Thanks Alan Kennedy Music
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What I see when I close my eyes at night, during times I'm trying to mix and master a whole Album .... "The John Walker Imaginarium - Time Shift"
Still available to pre-order and do it before the end of the month you will still get your name in the artwork... www.gilgalad.uk
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We are on track for early May, to get the CD Album to those rather nice folks who pre-ordered "The John Walker Imaginarium" www.gilgalad.uk Album download will be with you the end of April. @followers @top fans Gil Galad NevWill Tobes Kev Stevens Paul Dobson #newmusic
P.S… Gil Galad. Drawn together through their love of songs that were longer than the average lifespan of a small horse and carried more time-shifts than a series of Dr Who.
Pre-order - March sees the last opportunity for you to have YOUR NAME printed inside the CD artwork, a keepsake like no other.
Be Part of the Legacy.
Pre-order now at www.gilgalad.uk - YOUR NAME will appear in the final CD publication (Pre-order by the end of March to secure)
Bonus Steampunk Portrait - When you Pre-order, send us a head-and-shoulders photo and we’ll return your image “steam-punked” - a custom portrait included in your pre-release package.
Here is how you can support us….
• Buy our last album - A Record of the Unworldly and the Strange - gilgalad.uk/.../cd-a-record-of-the-unworldly-and.../
Free EP Download. Grab the Varna to Whitby EP at no cost - use the code FREP! at checkout: gilgalad.uk/product/varna1/
• Stay Connected. Follow Gil Galad on Facebook for updates, releases, and behind the scenes news: www.facebook.com/gilgalad1981
To all of you who have already pre-ordered, it means the world to us and we hope others will follow…..
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