This year, an all new generation of artists will guest on a fresh recording of one of the most iconic albums of all time. Originally released in 1978, 'Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds' remains an award-winning landmark masterpiece that has continually won new fans, spending over 330 weeks on the UK chart to date, reaching No. 1 in 11 countries and selling over 15 million copies.

Now Jeff has embarked on a new interpretation with guest stars every bit as talented as their illustrious predecessors, bringing  HG Wells’ classic novel to life once again on a new double album, published by Universal Music Publishing Group. Oscar-nominated actor Liam Neeson and celebrated singer/songwriter/producer Take That’s Gary Barlow, will play the two key roles of The Journalist and The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist.

Gary will be the new voice of the two international hit singles 'The Eve of the War' and 'Forever Autumn'. He explained; "I've been a huge fan of 'The War of the Worlds' score since I was a kid, so to be asked to work with the legend that is Jeff Wayne was a real privilege."

Thirty-four years on, Liam Neeson inherits his role from Richard Burton, whose voice is an abiding memory for a generation haunted by his album narration. Talking about the project, Liam said: "I knew and loved the book from when I was a teenager and it was an easy persuasion. And I bought the album in 1979 when I was working in Ireland - I still have that little cassette.”

The album is released on November 12th and will also feature contributions from Alex Clare, Joss Stone, Ricky Wilson and Maverick Sabre.