ENGEL Interviewed About Forthcoming Album; Video Available

September 13, 2008

A four-minute interview with the members of ENGEL — the Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA) and vocalist Mangan Klavborn — about the songwriting and recording process for the group's forthcoming album can be viewed below.

ENGEL has just entered PUK studio in Gjerlev, Denmark with Danish producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, HIMSA, SICK OF IT ALL) to begin recording its sophomore CD for an early 2009 release via SPV Records. The band has launched a studio blog featuring photos and regular updates from the recording sessions.

ENGEL recently parted ways with bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-EVERGREY). "I've been given a once-in-a-lifetime offer that I just couldn't say no to," Håkansson stated about his decision to leave.

The remaining members of ENGEL said in a statement: "We totally respect Michael's decision and wish him the very best in his future endeavours. Thanks for those years and all the laughs. Of course it's sad to lose a member but rest assured the ENGEL machinery is working on like before."

ENGEL's debut album, "Absolute Design", received its long-awaited U.S. release on May 20 via SPV/Steamhammer.

IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén helped his old friend Niclas (they both played together in PASSENGER) record demos and assisted in the production of the "Absolute Design" CD at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala with Daniel Bergstrand (producer of IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH).

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