SALEM Signs With PULVERISED RECORDS

Israeli extreme metallers SALEM have inked a deal with in Pulverised Records. The band's seventh full-length album, "Playing God And Other Short Stories", is currently being mixed for a 2010 release.

Commented the band: "We are thrilled to join the Pulverised team. The label is very attentive to our needs and puts us as a top-priority act. It is something we have been yearning for years. We feel confident that together we can achieve goals that have alluded us in the past few years. The band's seventh album, 'Playing God', is scheduled to be released mid-2010 and will include 12 scorching new tracks from the band, one of which is the head-turning cover of BOB MARLEY's 'Exodus'."

Stated Pulverised Records A&R Manager Calvin: "Personally, I have been a SALEM fan for a good number of years and this is definitely a dream coming true, to be able to work hand-in-hand with one of my favourite bands. The SALEM guys are all about pure dedication, as well as very meticulous and professional in every aspect. We are very anxious to see what new grounds SALEM will break this time with the new album!"

SALEM recently took part in a brand new promo photo shoot related to the concept of the upcoming, with the entire band donning "superhero costumes."

Commented SALEM drummer Nir Nakav: "The opening track on the new album, 'Drums of the Dead', is inspired by a Hellboy graphic story by the same name. It is the first time that Abe Sapien goes on a solo mission and in the promo picture I am wearing a shirt that carries the insignia of his bureau. Remaining true to form, the other guys in the band took on characters that 'play God'; Superman with his ability to reverse time (that is why he can be seen in three different places at the same time on the promo shot) and the Punisher who kills evildoers.

"As the lyricist of SALEM, I feel obligated to add that this album will mark the first time in the band's history that we are not touching on political subjects. The album texts are all inspired by either stories I read or movies I watched in the past couple of years.

"I think that after a quarter of century, it is important for a band to keep moving forwards, feel fresh, innovative and vibrant. I believe that once the album is out, the world will witness a tighter than ever band with a new twist."

A three-minute clip featuring footage from the recording sessions for "Playing God And Other Short Stories" can be viewed below. The clip includes the percussion session for the song "Drums of the Dead".