Don’t Ask from the upcoming second album ‘Battle Scars
Battle Scars
Battle Scars (2024)

Jim MATHEOS – Guitars
Steve OVERLAND – Vocals
Simon PHILLIPS – Drums
Joey VERA – Bass

Kings of Mercia
Kings of Mercia (2022)

Latest News


  • Kings of Mercia Shares New Single “Don’t Ask” + Music Video

    Kings of Mercia Shares New Single “Don’t Ask” + Music Video

    Watch HERE First Single from their Upcoming Second Album ‘Battle Scars’ Out October 25th via Metal Blade Records – Pre-Order HERE Today, KINGS OF MERCIA share “Don’t Ask” – the first single from their sophomore album, due October 25th via Metal Blade Records. A new music video, available below, accompanies the track. Now and again, art offers up…


  • Humankind (Bass playthrough video) released

    Humankind (Bass playthrough video) released

    Watch Joey Vera perform “Humankind” from Kings of Mercia’s self–titled debut album. Video directed & edited by Stephanie Cabral.


  • Jim Matheos reflecting on the genesis of Kings Of Mercia

    Most of my work, obviously, has been in the prog/metal field. I’ve done a few other things that lean towards ambient/electronica. Those two styles were a big influence on me in my formative years. But I was also hugely into more straightforward hard rock as well. [MORE]