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EXCALION Announce New Guitarist

April 15, 2005

Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION have announced the addition of guitarist Vesa Nupponen to the group's ranks. Nupponen joins the band as the replacement for Kimmo Hänninen, who left the group in December due to musical differences.

EXCALION will release their new album, "Primal Exhale", on May 17 via Sound Riot Records.

Described as a blend of NIGHTWISH and STRATOVARIUS, "Primal Exhale" was recorded and mixed at Watercastle Studios and was mastered at The Digital Audio in U.K. (ROYAL HUNT, RING OF FIRE, LAST TRIBE). Cover artwork duties were handled by C.A. Interactive (MORIFADE, AXENSTAR, SUPREME MAJESTY).

"Primal Exhale" track listing:

01. Temptation Wasteland
02. A Moment in the Spotlight
03. Reality Bends
04. Dire Waters
05. Stage of Lies
06. Heart & Home
07. Megalomania
08. My Legacy
09. Obsession to Prosper

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