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SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD Featuring KING DIAMOND Drummer: New Album Out Now

January 12, 2010

SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD, the Texas-based experimental rock/metal group featuring KING DIAMOND drummer Matt Thompson, has released its long-awaited second full-length album, entitled "Five Deadly Venoms", via Do For It Records. The CD is loaded with 11 tracks and includes a five-song cycle inspired by the cult martial arts film of the same name, "Five Deadly Venoms", directed by Chang Cheh.

Commented guitarist David O'Hearn: "It's been a long writing and recording process, but those who enjoy SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD are a special breed — tenacious and dedicated — and we really think they will enjoy this latest offering. We really believe that this latest collection will be everything that has become expected of us. We're more focused and better rehearsed than ever simply because we've found a voice that we all agree is SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD."

Drums, mixing and mastering were done by Grammy Award winner Eric Delegard of Reel Time Audio. All guitars, bass, vocals and keys were recorded at Do For It Records Studio in Denton, Texas.

Selected songs are posted on SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD's new web site, along with a link to purchase a copy of the new album online.

"Five Deadly Venoms" track listing:

01. Romanza
02. Centipede
03. Snake
04. Scorpion
05. Lizard
06. Toad
07. Mischief and Epiphany
08. Let Us Welcome The Actors
09. Last Stand
10. Farewell
11. Peace Be Upon You

SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD is:

Vocals: Androo O'Hearn
Guitar: Dave O'Hearn
Guitar: Kenny Lovern
Bass: Gary Thorne
Drums: Matt Thompson

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