The New Territory

The New Territory is a record on which TNT, welcoming a new vocalist, played refined melodic hard rock around Ronni Le Tekrø’s flowing guitar. As Tony Harnell’s successor, Tony Mills — who had made his name in England’s Shy — joined, and his expressive voice brought fresh color to the band. The songs have firm technique, but the flow of melody is always prioritized, balancing accessibility with full musicianship. Songs such as “A Constitution,” “Are You Blind?,” “Golden Opportunity” and “Something Special” move naturally between translucent ballads and strong rock numbers, giving the album rich shape. Mills’ singing has a flavor different from Harnell’s yet blends splendidly into TNT’s melodic worldview. Conveying the virtues of Nordic hard rock with mature playing even in a period of change with a new singer, it is a record showing a firm restart under the new lineup.