05/02/2012 18:19

Purtenance

Purtenance reform; new mini-CD 'Sacrifice the King' coming

After the highly acclaimed re-issue in 2011 through Xtreem Music of the legendary debut album from 1992 'Member of Immortal Damnation', finnish death metal masters Purtenance decided to reform anf bring back to life the legend. The band is more motivated than ever and have already inked a deal with Xtreem Music for the release of a new mini CD as well as their upcoming albums, first of them expected for 2013.

The new mini CD is already recorded and entitled 'Sacrifice the King', featuring 6 songs in the already traditional Finnish death metal for which Purtenance is well known for. The current line-up cosists of original members Juha Ranniko (guitars) and Harri Salo (drums) plus new member Ville (bass/vocals). Cover artwork had been again done by cult artist Chris Moyen.

Release date for 'Sacrifice the King' is expected during the month of June 2012 (vinyl version will come later) and the band is already working on 12 new songs for their sophomore album expected during the 1st half of 2013. You can listen to an exclusive advance song as well as watching the cover art, both on HD quality on the following link: http://youtu.be/i8RrH69-enU

(source: Xtreem Music)