Emergency is a German hard rock band formed in 1986 by bassist Jos Antonissen and guitarist Frans Limonard, both former members of Rancid (not the 90s Californian punk band). They were joined by keyboardist Coen Van Hoof and ex-Picture vocalist Pete Lovell. Their debut album, *Martial Law*, released in 1989, showcased a blend of hard rock with pop sensibilities, drawing comparisons to bands like Bon Jovi and Europe. Despite positive attention from Dutch radio, the album's singles did not achieve significant commercial success, leading to the band's eventual dissolution. In 2017, *Martial Law* was reissued by Divebomb Records, bringing renewed attention to this overlooked hard rock gem. ([divebombrecords.com](https://www.divebombrecords.com/bands/emergency?utm_source=openai))