EQUILIBRIUM: Another New Song Posted Online

"Verbrannte Erde", a brand new song from German pagan/folk metallers EQUILIBRIUM, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Rekreatur", which is scheduled for release on June 18 via Nuclear Blast Records.

The track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. In Heiligen Hallen
02. Der Ewige Sieg
03. Verbrannte Erde
04. Die Affeninsel
05. Der Wassermann
06. Aus Ferner Zeit
07. Fahrtwind
08. Wenn Erdreich Bricht
09. Kurzes Epos

Commented mainman René Berthiaume: "We decided to release 'Verbrannte Erde' to show you guys how diverse 'Rekreatur' turned out to be! Each song on the album has its own story and sounds totally different. 'Verbrannte Erde' is about the deployment of an army before the first wave of attack, about the unbroken will to win and determination to be victorious despite several previous setbacks. It's one of my current favourite EQUILIBRIUM songs!"

The first trailer for the album can be viewed below. Also available is an acoustic version of the track "Heimwärts", which will appear on the "Rekreatur" bonus CD.

The "Rekreatur" cover artwork was designed by Alev, who previously worked with the band on the "Unbesiegt" album.

EQUILIBRIUM recently announced the addition of vocalist Robse and drummer Hati to the group's ranks.

Stated Hati: "I feel extremely lucky and honored to play with EQUILIBRIUM. It's a dream come true for me and a great opportunity. And I would like to thank Nasha Nocturna for connecting us!"

Commented EQUILIBRIUM mainman René Berthiaume: "When we made officially announced being on the hunt for a drummer, we received lots of applications of really good drummers every day. We feel honoured also renowned artists were among them. Eventually we chose this guy from Israel. Hati has the ambition and the talent to kick major ass with us!"

In February 2010, EQUILIBRIUM parted ways with vocalist Helge Stang and drummer Manuel Di Camillo "due to personal reasons." The band stated at the time, "There is no bad blood between us and we wish them the best of luck for all future endeavours. We shared some really special moments on stage. Nevertheless, this will in now way affect the music of EQUILIBRIUM. The songs will still be written and composed by René Berthiaume."

EQUILIBRIUM's second album, "Sagas", entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 30 back in July 2008. The album features a guest appearance by Ulrich Herkenhoff, who is said to be "one of the most famous pinpipe players and can be heard on the soundtrack of 'The Lord of the Rings - Return of the King'." "Sagas" also features a violin solo by Agnes Malich, deputy concertmaster of the Augsburg Philharmonic Orchestra.

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/equilibrium.