KASABIAN Empire (2026 UK/EU limited edition 11-track LP pressed on classic black vinyl. Originally released in 2006, Empire marked a clear shift for Kasabian. With Christopher Karloff no longer involved, the band tightened theirfocus around a heavier, more direct sound, leaning into distorted synths, blunt guitar riffs, and a stronger sense of forward momentum. Where the debut felt modular and studio-built, Empire sounds more unified and assertive, designed tohit harder and travel further. The album sharpened Kasabian's profile as a stadium-ready band without abandoning their interest in repetition, texture, and groove. Tracks like "Shoot The Runner" and "Empire" pushed the group toward a more confrontational edge, while retaining the rhythmic drive that defined their early identity. Commercially, it became the band's first UK number-one album, cementing their transition from outsiders to main-stage regulars. Picture sleeve, factory sealed).