MERCENARY: New Album Details Revealed; Bassist Announced

May 23, 2006

Denmark's MERCENARY have wrapped up recording and mixing their new album, "The Hours That Remain", with producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, COMMUNIC, MAROON, HATESPHERE),who had previously worked with the group on their "11 Dreams" offering.

Commented the group: "We made what we feel is the most powerful album in the band's history. Both the writing and the recording processes have really made us a stronger band as we faced quite a few challenges along the way. We can't wait for people to check out the new stuff, and look forward to playing it all live."

Packaged with beautiful artwork by Travis Smith (DEATH, NEVERMORE, OPETH, etc.),"The Hours That Remain" will feature the following track listing (in no particular order):

01. Redefine Me
02. Year Of The Plague
03. My World Is Ending
04. This Eternal Instant
05. Lost Reality
06. Soul Decision
07. Simplicity Demand
08. Obscure Indiscretion
09. My Secret Window
10. The Hours That Remain

"The Hours That Remain" is scheduled for release on August 21 via Century Media Records.

In other news, MERCENARY have announced the addition of bass player René Pedersen to the group's ranks. "We are confident that René fits the bill perfectly, both as a musician and as a person," the band write. "We have been rehearsing with him through the last month, and he is really kicking ass!"

Upcoming MERCENARY lshows:

Jun. 02 - Gelsenkirchen, GER - Rock Hard Festival
Jun. 09 - Glauchau, GER - Alte Spinnerei (w/ KING DIAMOND)
Jun. 10 - Hellendoorn, NETH - De Lantaarn (w/ KING DIAMOND)
Jun. 11 - Tilburg, NETH - O13 (w/ KING DIAMOND)
Jun. 12 - London, UK - Electric Ballroom (w/ KING DIAMOND)
Sep. 15 - Atlanta, GA - ProgPower Festival
Sep. 30 - Baarlo, NETH - JC Sjiwa / ProgPower Festival

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