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SHADOWKEEP SIGN WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH PURE STEEL RECORDS
PURE STEEL RECORDS are proud to announce the signing of none other than SHADOWKEEP, from Guildford Surrey UK.
Early in 2017, the bands founding members, Chris Allen and Nikki Robson, have welcomed James Rivera (Helstar, Seven Witches and Vicious Rumors) into the current line-up as their new vocalist. Rivera will be prominently featured on their forthcoming album which will simply be titled "SHADOWKEEP" as it marks a new beginning for the band.
Details on artwork, track listing and release date will be announced in future updates. The new album is co-produced by Larry Barragan (HELSTAR Guitarist) in Houston TX and Karl Groom (TRESHOLD) in the UK.
The new album is expected to break new grounds for the longstanding British band as it will expand their already large following with the addition of the Legendary American vocalist. This release will be the fourth full length album in the celebrated history of the band.
In the wake of "SHADOWKEEP" being released, Pure Steel Records will re-release the bands previous albums which are "Corruption Within", "A Chaos Theory" and "The Hourglass Effect" and their self-titled EP from 1999. All will be on Vinyl format with Bonus exclusive tracks. More details to follow.
Along with the label signing, SHADOWKEEP are pleased to announce that the band have been confirmed to Headline The Full Metal Osthessen Festival taking place in Niederaula-Hessen, Germany on March 2nd through March 4th. SHADOWKEEP will announce its day and time as the event gets closer. This will be the bands first appearance in Germany with James Rivera!!
ShadowKeep Statement: The new album is a kind of new beginning with James Rivera for all intents and purposes slated for a likely 3 new releases, and a new deal with PURE STEEL, so the tentative title of the new album is SHADOWKEEP. Formed in 1999 by Chris Allen (guitars) and Nikky Robson (guitars) based in Surrey,UK... Stony Grantham (bass) from Austin, Tx joined ShadowKeep in 2004, and appear on previous LP “The Hourglass Effect” (2011). Omar Hayes (drums) since 2011/2012 respectively. And Texas legend James Rivera became involved in early 2017! We are really psyched & thrilled to become part of the PURE STEEL Family and Team, and bring glistening power metal and Pure Steel to the Metal Masses!!
Here is a statement from Bassist Stony Grantham: "We are really psyched and thrilled to become part of the PURE STEEL Family and bring glistening power metal to the Metal Masses!! To Andreas Lorenz and Bob Mitchell, thanks for everything"!!! LINE-UP: James Rivera (Helstar, Killing Machine, Malice, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, Children of the Grave, ex-New Eden, ex-Seven Witches, ex-Vicious Rumors, ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign, ex-Denim and Leather) - vocals Chris Allen (ex-Intense) - guitars Nikki Robson - guitars Stony Grantham (Byfist, Jason McMasters, Sadwings, Drifter, Stargazer, Terra Vast, Rick Plester) - bass Omar Hayes - drums Link www.facebook.com/Shadowkeepmetal www.shadowkeepmetal.co.uk www.purevolume.com/Shadowkeep
CROM – "Behold The Lights” – official single from the album „When Northmen Die“
The second single of the German Epic/Viking Metal Band CROM - "Behold The Lights" was released on Soundcloud. The release date of the CROM album „When Northmend Die" was on December 1st, 2017. The Album is available in 2 CD Versions. As limited Edition of 500 copies, with 1 Bonustrack and slipcase. And as normal Edition and as Download.
With “When Northmen Die” Walter „Crom“ Grosse release the third album of his former side project of Dark Fortress.
Already since the debut „Vengeance“ from 2008 the albums have been released through Pure Steel/Legend and this tradition will continue with the new Album. Viking/Power Metal full in the tradition of good old Bathory in their legendary „Hammerheart“-/“Twilight Of The Gods“ era. Calm, silent melodies go hand in hand with majestic guitar riffs, sweeping harmonies, clean, powerful vocals as well as an enthralling epicness.
With "When Northmen Die" Walter Grosse is able to continue the heritage of 2004 deceased Quorthon so honourable, that the gates of Valhalla would open theirselves immediately. The limited first press will include one bonus track, the vinyl press (later released) two different ones. LINE-UP: Walter „Crom“ Grosse – vocals, guitars, bass, choir
Special guests: Seraph – drums Paymon - vocals at "Farwell Song", aditional choirs Christian Häusler - lead guitars at "One Step To The Lake Below", solo at "The Millennium King" Soundcloud CROM - "Behold The Lights" @ Soundcloud Coverartwork: Kris Verwimp - www.home.scarlet.be Link www.facebook.com/cromofficial www.reverbnation.com/crom www.myspace.com/cromsrevenge
STRANGER - "The Bell" - limited Vinyl edition - officially released!
The Album by STRANGER "The Bell" was officially released on Vinyl. The limited Vinyl edition consists 300 black copies, with 3 Bonustracks and insert. Link STRANGER - "The Bell" @ PURE STEEL SHOP
SCARS OF ARMAGEDDON “Dead End" – officially released!
Today is the official releasedate of the Album by SCARS OF ARMAGEDDON "Dead End". The album is now available as CD and Download. First Review: The Median Man 8/10 Hard Rock Info
