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ENSLAVED's 'Vertebrae' To Receive North American Release In October

August 15, 2008

"Vertebrae", the new album from the Norwegian masters of progressive/experimental metal ENSLAVED, will be released in North America on October 28 via Nuclear Blast Records (through a licensing arrangement with Indie Recordings in Norway).

ENSLAVED founding member/guitarist Ivar Bjørnson shares his thoughts on the new partnership: "The U.S. and Canada have become increasingly important territories for ENSLAVED with their increasing sales and feedback from the fans and the scene both within and outside hard-line metal. The two tours we did in 2007 proved our live show qualities to the scene, and the scene proved its dedication to us. We are therefore extremely happy to be working with Nuclear Blast — a formidable force in the record industry. Having met members of the U.S. staff on several occasions, we know that their dedication and professionalism will take ENSLAVED a great step further. 'Vertebrae' is by far our strongest album, one that we are extremely proud to present to the U.S., to Canada, Mexico, and all other territories. We are very pleased to present it in tandem with Nuclear Blast."

"Vertebrae" will be released in Europe on September 29 via Indie Recordings. The CD was recorded during the first months of 2008 — then mixed by Joe Barresi (TOOL, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE) and mastered by the legendary George Marino in Sterling Sound. Produced by Ivar Bjørnson, Herbrand Larsen and Grutle Kjellson, "Vertebrae" is "one of the strongest albums to emerge from the extreme metal scene," according to a press release. "The sound, songs and atmosphere mark a great leap for the band and genre as a whole."

The album will be supported by extensive touring starting with the the "Vertebrae European Tour" in November/December 2008 also featuring STONEGARD and KRAKOW.

ENSLAVED held a listening session for "Vertebrae" at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which took place July 31 - August 2 in Wacken, Germany.

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