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ANNIHILATOR Signs Japanese Deal For 'Metal' CD

February 6, 2007

Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR have inked a deal with King Records for the Japanese release of their new album, "Metal". An April 11 release is expected.

Commented King Records A&R rep Kaz Nakatsuka: "ANNIHILATOR's legendary mixing of thrash and melodic metal styles has given many years of quality and honest metal music to the fans, here in Japan and other parts of the world. So we're very proud to have partnered with one of the best metal bands on the planet: ANNIHILATOR."

The Japanese edition of "Metal" will contain a bonus track, a cover of legendary Canadian act EXCITER's classic "Heavy Metal Maniac", featuring original singer/drummer Dan Beehler on vocals and bassist Allan Johnson on bass.

According to band founder Jeff Waters: "There is also an 'army' of well-known guests that have dropped by to jam with us on this CD. Why? 'Cause they like ANNIHILATOR and wanted to be a part of this special release.

"I always strive to give the fans the best I can offer; this new CD will not disappoint, as it is undeniably one of the strongest I have come up with to date. Expect something that hasn't been done before and also expect one helluva guitar CD. 'Metal' seems to be a bit of a mixture of the first four ANNIHILATOR CDs but with reigning and undisputed drum 'God' Mike Mangini on drums and Dave Padden (vocalist/now also guitarist for ANNIHILATOR for the last five years and three CDs)."

"Metal" will be released in Europe on April 16 via SPV Records. USA, Canadian, Australian and South/Central American release dates/companies will be announced soon.

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