: Drums and percussion (a mainstay since the late 80s). Ron Tree : Vocals, bass, and audio generator.
: " Alchemy " and " Wheels " offer the heavy, driving space-metal riffs that die-hard "Hawkfans" crave. The Core Lineup (1997)
: Tracks like " Phetamine Street " and " Reptoid Vision " (penned by vocalist/bassist Ron Tree) inject a raw, proto-punk grit that calls back to the chaotic energy of the Robert Calvert years.
Whether you view it as an underrated experimental gem or a "band in flux" project, Distant Horizons remains a bold example of Hawkwind’s refusal to stay static in an ever-changing musical landscape. HAWKWIND Distant Horizons reviews - Prog Archives
Released in late 1997, stands as Hawkwind's 21st studio outing, capturing the legendary space-rockers at a fascinating crossroads. Recorded at Earth Studios in Devon, the album arrived during an era when the band was lean—operating as a quartet following the departure of longtime bassist Alan Davey.