FORTÉ: 'Stranger Than Fiction' Deluxe-Edition Reissue Due Next Month

February 18, 2011

FORTÉ was founded in Oklahoma City in 1987 by brothers Jeff and Greg Scott and were in time joined by bassist Ghames "Rev" Jones and ex-OLIVER MAGNUM vocalist James Randel. In the early stages, FORTÉ played an abundant of shows quickly establishing themselves within the flourishing underground metal scene by opening for bands like PANTERA, DREAM THEATER, FATES WARNING, WATCHTOWER, OVERKILL, SAVATAGE and TROUBLE.

After spending time on the road hammering out and fine tuning everything they recorded and released their now-classic "Dementia By Design" demo tape in 1989. It was both fan and critic favorite and their popularity began to spread worldwide as it went on to sell a stunning 1,500 copies. The demo's title track was even featured on Metal Blade Records' "Metal Massacre" series, giving the band even more exposure which they certainly used to their advantage. Not wanting to slow the building momentum they delivered an impressive showcase at the Concrete Foundations Forum. Germany's Massacre Records was in attendance and quickly signed FORTÉ to the band's first recording contract.

FORTÉ's debut album, "Stranger Than Fiction", was released in 1992 stunning both critics and their ever expanding fan base with its intensity, speed, power and excellent use of melody.

"Stranger Than Fiction" has been unavailable for years and with the lineup back together and prepping a new album for release in 2011, Divebomb Records decided it was time to re-release this classic slab of melodic/power/thrash metal. Working in conjunction with the band, the label was able to unearth two original FORTÉ demo tapes for inclusion on this new deluxe edition to make it the most comprehensive collection of their early years.

Due on March 15, the "Stranger Than Fiction" deluxe-edition reissue will feature the following track listing:

01. Coming Of The Storm
02. The Inner Circle
03. Stranger Than Fiction
04. G-13 (Devoid Of Thought)
05. Mein Madness
06. Time And Time Again
07. Digitator
08. Between The Lies
09. The Last Word
10. The Promise

Bonus tracks:

11. Dementia By Design (MMXI Version)

"Dementia By Design" (Demo - 1989)

12. Between The Lies
13. Dementia By Design
14. Digitator
15. Mein Madness
16. The Promise

"Forté" (Demo - 1991)

17. Stranger Than Fiction
18. The Inner Circle
19. Devoid Of Thought
20. The Coming Of The Storm
21. The Last Word

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