LAY DOWN ROTTEN Guitarist Forced To Sit Out Shows

September 28, 2009

Guitarist Daniel Jakobi of German death metallers LAY DOWN ROTTEN will sit out the band's upcoming shows in order to undergo surgery in early October. He says, "I hope to be back on track by mid-November. Until then I will be replaced by our good friend Alex of SOUL DEMISE. He's a great guitar player and will kick some serious ass with my brothers in LAY DOWN ROTTEN, so don't miss out!"

Upcoming LAY DOWN ROTTEN shows:

Oct. 01 - Gleisdorf, Austria - Kulturkeller
Oct. 02 - München, Germany - Backstage
Oct. 03 - Oberentfelden, Switzerland - Böröm
Oct. 16 - Marburg, Germany - Kulthallen
Oct. 17 - Frankfurt, Germany - Metal Battle
Nov. 21 - Mörfelden, Germany - Knüppeldämmerung
Dec. 12 - Deutschlandsberg, Austria - Live Club
Dec. 19 - Wien, Austria - Escape

LAY DOWN ROTTEN released its fifth album, "Gospel Of The Wretched", in Europe on May 11 via Metal Blade Records (May 8 in Germany). The CD was recorded at the Desert Inn studios in Germany and was mixed by Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH) at Unisound studios in Örebro, Sweden.

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According to a press release, "'Gospel Of The Wretched' not only features nine songs of supreme death metal but also guest appearances by three of the most legendary death metal singers in history: Martin van Drunen (HAIL OF BULLETS, ASPHYX, PESTILENCE),Marc Grewe (MORGOTH) and Dan Swanö. Jakobi said, "This is like a dream come true for all of us since we grew up listening to those masterpieces they appeared on." He added, "This is easily our most ambitious album so far offering the best sound quality of all albums we recorded yet!"

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