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Hasbro Studios and Sony Music Entertainment will release a new album of music entirely inspired by the Transformers franchise including alt-rockers Bush, Mount Holly, MEW and more.

Transformers Roll Out will be released April 15 with pre-order starting Tuesday (Feb. 9). Fittingly, upon its release, limited edition CD and vinyl will be offered exclusively through FYE stores.

"The release of Transformers Roll Out truly demonstrates the pop culture power of the Transformers franchise," Hasbro chief content officer Stephen Davis said in a statement. "With generations of audiences celebrating the brand across television, film, digital entertainment, consumer products and now music, this could not be a more exciting time for Hasbro and the Transformers brand with such a unique project that really delivers on the More Than Meets the Eye brand promise."

Starting Tuesday, as well, the compilation released Mount Holly's "Roll Out" and Crash Kings' "Gigantik" lead singles off the set. Listen to those here with a complete album track list below.

karyuudo wrote:it feels like one of those soundtracks which has music inspired from the content.

Hasbro wrote:Hi there,

Reaching out today to share some exciting news from Hasbro Studios, who just announced the first-ever album inspired by the Transformers franchise. Transformers Roll Out was made available for digital pre-order this morning, with two singles off the compilation (Mount Holly’s “Roll Out” and Crash Kings’ “Gigantik”) available for purchase and on streaming services. On April 15th the full album will be available on all major digital providers, with a limited edition CD and vinyl will be offered exclusively through FYE stores.

We’ve provided more details and a download link for the album’s cover art for you below, but please let us know if you have any questions!

Rodimus Prime wrote:I think it's good that new stuff is being put out. However, so far I'm not impressed by the released tracks. Gonna wait to hear the rest before I decide, but seeing as how I have never heard of any of these so-called "artists" I'm fairly certain this will be a pass. Nonetheless, good try, Hasbro. Keep 'em coming!

Next month, Hasbro Studios and Sony Music’s RED Associated Labels will released Transformers Roll Out, a new alt-rock compilation that doubles as a tribute to the Transformers franchise. The new collection will feature Born Cages’ rollicking new track “Our Revolution,” which premieres today (Mar. 4) exclusively on Fuse.

The 10-song compilation also features contributions from Bush, Mew, Ella Rae and Crash Kings. The full set will be released on Apr. 15.

Sometimes new music by old friends can come in the strangest possible ways. Beloved Danish art rock heroes MEW have shared a brand new piece of music alled Count To Ten – and it was composed for tribute sampler to Transformers. Yes, you read correctly, the famous ‘cars-turn-to-robots’ franchise. The compilation goes by the name Transformers Roll Out and arrives on April 15 via Hasbro Studios and Sony Music RED Associated Labels (RAL) to worship the ‘the global pop-culture Transformers phenomenon’ (according to the press release).

Aside from that, Count To Ten is a wonderful new piece of MEW music, their first one since last year’s album

Recorded, Filmed, and Edited by Dallas Kruse
at Zion Studios - Santa Ana, CA

"Roll Out" is the new Transformers album! Preorder here.

Full Album Track List:
1. "Roll Out" by Mount Holly
2. "This House Is On Fire" by Bush
3. "Gigantik" by Crash Kings
4. "Count to Ten" by MEW
5. "Into the Fire" by Elle Rae
6. "Exiled" by SPURS
7. "Just a Spark" by Jameson Burt
8. "Stronger" by OURS
9. "Modern Man" by Darby
10. "Our Revolution" by Born Cages

Hasbro Studios and Sony Music Entertainment Release Transformers Roll Out Album

Digital Rock Album Features Original Hit Tracks from ‘Bush’ and ‘Mount Holly’

BURBANK, Calif. – April 15, 2016 – Today Hasbro Studios, the Los Angeles-based entertainment division of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and Sony Music Entertainment announce the release of Transformers Roll Out, an alt-rock tribute to the wildly popular hit Hasbro Transformers franchise.



Transformers Roll Out heralds the global pop-culture Transformers phenomenon, featuring a collection of hit original songs inspired by the Hasbro Transformers franchise from leading established and up-and-coming alternative, rock and alt-pop artists, morphing together to create an epic portfolio of hard-hitting tunes that truly embodies the soul of the Hasbro Transformers brand. The album includes tracks from the chart topping rock band ‘Bush’ and front man Gavin Rossdale, lending powerhouse vocals in “This House is on Fire,” as well as up-and-coming alt-rock group Mount Holly, who provided the album’s lead title track “Roll Out.” Transformers Roll Out is being released on Sony Music’s RED Associated labels and is available for digital purchase now at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/ROiT



“Growing up, I was (and still am) a huge fan of the Transformers franchise. It was an amazing experience working with Hasbro to produce this album and to contribute the title song Roll Out,” said album producer and Mount Holly lead guitarist Nick Perri. “The album embodies the action-packed high energy vibe that Transformers is known for and also brings in some outer world ambience and emotionally driven songs as well. All of the artists were thrilled to deliver on the mission.”



“The release of Transformers Roll Out demonstrates the pop culture power of the Transformers franchise,” said Hasbro Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Stephen Davis. “With generations of audiences celebrating the brand across television, film, digital entertainment, consumer products and now music, this could not be a more exciting time for Hasbro and Transformers. This unique project truly delivers on the More Than Meets the Eye brand promise.”



Artists contributing to Transformers Roll Out include:



· Mount Holly (“Roll Out”)

· Bush (“This House is on Fire”)

· Crash Kings (“Gigantik”)

· MEW (“Count to Ten”)

· Elle Rae (“Into the Fire”)

· SPURS (“Exiled”)

· Jameson Burt (“Just a Spark”)

· Ours (“Stronger”)

· Darby™ (“Modern Man”)

· Born Cages (“Our Revolution”)





Transformers Roll Out is available on all major digital providers and the limited edition CD and vinyl is for sale exclusively through FYE stores.



ABOUT HASBRO

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global company committed to Creating the World's Best Play Experiences, by leveraging its beloved brands, including LITTLEST PET SHOP, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, MONOPOLY, MY LITTLE PONY, NERF, PLAY-DOH and TRANSFORMERS, and premier partner brands. From toys and games, television programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and consumer product licensing, Hasbro fulfills the fundamental need for play and connection with children and families around the world. The Company's Hasbro Studios and its film label, ALLSPARK PICTURES, create entertainment brand-driven storytelling across mediums, including television, film, digital and more. Through the company's commitment to corporate social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build a safe and sustainable world and to positively impact the lives of millions of children and families. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro & @HasbroNews) and Instagram (@Hasbro).



About Sony Music Entertainment

Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including Arista Nashville, Beach Street Records, Bystorm Entertainment, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Day 1, Descendant Records, Epic Records, Essential Records, Essential Worship, Fo Yo Soul Recordings, Kemosabe Records, Legacy Recordings, MASTERWORKS, Polo Grounds, RCA Inspiration, RCA Nashville, RCA Records, Reunion Records, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Syco Music, Vested in Culture and Volcano. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.

What came first, the lyrics or the music?
Lisa: The music actually came first for this one. I was borrowing a baritone guitar from a friend, and I was so inspired by it! I wrote this guitar riff and verse melody but never finished the song. The musical idea was always there in the back of my mind, and I knew it was special for the right situation. When the opportunity came up, to be a part of this special album inspired by one of my favorite childhood toys, I was so excited to put the two together! I brought the idea to my writing partner Joshua Bartholomew, and he was really inspired by it, too. He picked up a bass, and I picked up a guitar, and it all came together pretty quickly.
Lisa Harriton and Joshua Bartholomew with custom white and red JD-Xi synths on a recent visit to the Roland U.S. office.