EQUILIBRIUM: New Album Track Listing Revealed; New Song Posted Online

German pagan metallers EQUILIBRIUM will release their new album, "Rekreatur", 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

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

The song "Die Affeninsel" is available for streaming at this location.

Commented the group: "Since the songs on 'Rekreatur' are way more diverse and varied than ever, it wasn't an easy decision which song to post first. We chose 'Die Affeninsel' ('The Monkey Island') to begin with!

"'Die Affeninsel' is about an adventure in a land far away where three tests must be passed to fulfil a fraternity pledging. It's been inspired by an old pirate tale that some gamers of you might know."

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.