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SOTHIS: New Album Release Date Confirmed

June 4, 2008

Candlelight Records has set a September 2 North American release date for "De Oppresso Liber", the full-length debut from Los Angeles-based black metal band SOTHIS. Recorded in Los Angeles and mixed in Sweden by Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) the album includes nine new original songs. The band is Candlelight's latest American acquisition, a strong focus of artist development for the London-based label.

Founding member Dross (drums) says of the new album, "If you are into aggressive, polished black metal that is well executed then you're going to love 'De Oppresso Liber'. We've been able to capture some incredible performances and couple them with some very talented engineers. We wanted to make a record that we would be genuinely proud of and we've accomplished that."

A fixture on the Los Angeles area, SOTHIS released through independent channels its four-song mini-album in late 2004. A regional tour was set up with performances throughout the Southwest; the shows inspiring two limited-release DVDs that capture the band's impressive stage personnae. The band's self-financed video for "Sinister Nation" has seen over 10,000 views since its premiere and further showcases their commanding live performance.

Featuring vocalist Drogoth, guitarists Scathe and Nylock, keyboardist Asperia, along with Dross, SOTHIS is ready to expand their already growing fanbase. Signing with Candlelight Records, maintaining offices in Philadelphia and London, the band teams up with a growing label dedicated to development. Dross says, "We are extremely happy to be working with Candlelight Records. If you think about it there is really no better home for us. Candlelight and SOTHIS have the same goals and vision for the future; I just can't tell which of us is more determined to reach them."

For more information, visit www.sothis.us.

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