MITHRAS Announces New Frontman

January 15, 2009

Following the departure of longtime frontman Rayner Coss in December, U.K.'s psychedelic brutal death metal masters MITHRAS have announced the addition of vocalist/bassist Sam Bean (pictured below; THE SENSELESS, ex-THE BERZERKER) to the group's ranks. Sam was the only person asked to audition for the spot and dominated the tracks chosen for the audition with his brutal vocal delivery and deft basswork.

Sam rounds out the MITHRAS lineup, which is currently Leon Macey (guitar),Ben White (drums) and Sam Bean (vocals/bass).

Founder/guitarist Leon Macey commented: "Since joining Sam in his band THE SENSELESS back in 2007 (as drummer) we've been working together closely on the new THE SENSELESS record 'The Floating World', so I know we gel extremely well musically and have a similar attitude and vision. This combined with the huge amount of band/live/industry experience he has from all the work he's done with THE BERZERKER makes him the perfect guy to take the role and help lift MITHRAS to the next level. We're going to get gig ready as soon as possible, then simultaneously start slaying audiences while working some more on the new MITHRAS record."

Sam commented: "I'm a longtime MITHRAS fan, so this is pretty sweet. I've always seen MITHRAS as being one of the top U.K. death metal bands and have listened to them often, wondering how amazing the material would sound live. Looks like I get to find out now! Rayner's shoes are big ones to fill — figuratively, literally — and I hope to do justice to his great work. It's also good to be working with Leon and Ben, two powerhouse dudes who share the same taste in brutal, freaky, evil music. I want to get out onto stage, throw down, and bring in a new era for the band and death metal in general. This year, we're going to rock you."

Sam continued, "The audition was great, third song in I blew up the bass cab. I take this as an auspicious sign."

Drummer Ben said: "After a relaxed but blasting audition with Sam it seems that he is bursting with enthusiasm to fuel the fire! I reckon working with Sam will be great and that MITHRAS can now progress even further into the torrent of atmospheric blasting! So, MITHRAS troops, prepare yourselves! Cap'n MITHRAS and co. are brewing up a shitstorm of big gigs and a new record that will blow your socks off!"

MITHRAS' third album, "Behind The Shadows Lie Madness", was released worldwide by Candlelight Records in April 2007.

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