RODNEY MATTHEWS STUDIOS – PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JEFF SCHEETZ, RODNEY MATTHEWS AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS SINGLE – “I SAW THREE SHIPS” (Single track CD with exclusive Christmas card featuring artwork by Rodney Matthews) Released for public sale, 6 November 2015, this is a real treat for both Rodney Matthews fans and rock fans alike. Unknown to many, fantasy artist Matthews, famous for his iconic album covers for rock artists including Asia, Magnum, Nazareth, Praying Mantis and Rick Wakeman, is also a talented drummer. On this festive track he indulges us with his drum skills, where he plays alongside Jeff Scheetz on guitar, Asia’s John Payne on bass, former Yes star Oliver Wakeman on keyboards, Magnum’s Bob Catley on vocals and Pete Coleman on the bagpipes and recorder – a host of great musicians take on a classic Christmas Carol and totally rock it! Each CD purchase comes with a Christmas card featuring Matthews’ stunning artwork spanning front and back. It is an ideal gift to send to someone special this Christmas … or maybe just to keep for yourself! Matthews is also offering the option of personally hand-signing the cards. The package is available to purchase online now: worldwide at Etsy, as well as throughout Europe and the US on Amazon. This Christmas track is a forerunner to a “Prog-ish” styled album, currently under development by the above musicians. More names to follow. Anticipated album release date is sometime in 2016. teamrock.com – 2015 “Christmas-themed track lifted from artist's upcoming album with Yes, Asia and Magnum alumni” teamrock.com – 2015 “a festive package which includes a star-studded collaboration CD and Christmas card” metaltalk.net – 2015 “this release brings some previously rare material to a wider audience and is a wonderful rocking version of a Christmas classic” Contact: Sarah Norris, Art & Music Agent, Rodney Matthews Studios E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.rodneymatthews.com .