Singing sensations Only Men Aloud have hit the top note in the classical charts today reaching Number One with their new album Band of Brothers. Todays chart announcement also sees Welsh rock legend Bonnie Tyler receive her first ever classical Number One, following her collaboration on an arrangement of her 80s hit anthem Total Eclipse of the Heart which features on the second album from the Nations favourite choir.

The release of Only Men Alouds second album Band of Brothers comes a year on from signing their multi-million pound record deal with Universal/Decca following their victory on BBCs Last Choir Standing last summer. Tim Rhys-Evans, Musical Director of OMA, expressed his delight at the announcement of the albums number one spot This news makes me extremely proud, the boys have worked really hard and they deserve this success. When I was a child I used to wonder how ABBA felt being number one, but now I know how it feels!. Tim added, The publics continued support has been truly outstanding, thank you diolch.

In their new album Only Men Aloud go back to their Welsh roots, with traditional anthems such as Land of Our Fathers and Blaenwern. The choir also present interpretations of modern classics such as Somebody to Love, performed with Kerry Ellis who hails from the Queen musical We Will Rock You and has performed as the lead in Wicked in both the West End and Broadway. Demonstrating the choirs eclectic background and tastes, from opera through to rock songs, they are all truly great tunes despite being from varied sources.

Tim Rhys-Evans explained From the beginning I wanted this album to represent our wide ranging repertoire. The arrangements have a filmic feel and Only Men Aloud are very proud of Band of Brothers.

Also proud of the albums success is legendary Welsh rock icon Bonnie Tyler who, following a performance with the choir at their concert tour in Cardiff International Arena earlier in the year, stepped into the studio with OMA to re-record a new arrangement of her award-winning song Total Eclipse of the Heart. Bonnie Tyler said I am absolutely delighted that the album is Number One in the classical charts, this is a first for me! It just goes to show the strength of Jim Steinmans wonderful song, which can appeal across all genres of music.