TO CAST A SHADOW Signs With KOLONY RECORDS

Norway's TO CAST A SHADOW has signed a deal with Kolony Records. The band's sophomore album, entitled "In Memory Of", is scheduled for an early 2011 release.

"In Memory Of" was recorded between January and August 2010 at Hamar Recordings in Norway with producer Kristian Sigland (THE CREST, THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) and was mastered at Leon Music Studio in Sweden by Rikard Lofgren. The CD features a guest appearance by THEATRE OF TRAGEDY's lead singer Nell Sigland in the song "Betula".

TO CAST A SHADOW's tale begins with a group of three friends coming together in a basement to play loud and pounding grooves, and continues through epochs of experimenting within a range of heavy musical stylings. Influenced by THE 3RD AND THE MORTAL, MY DYING BRIDE, TYPE O NEGATIVE, SATYRICON, ANATHEMA, TOOL, PARADISE LOST and BLACK SABBATH, the band's musical expression has landed firmly within the domain of melodic doom/goth metal. The sound was finally complete when a female singer was added to the mix.

Commented guitarist Marcus Granlien: "We came in contact with the label's owner, Lorenzo Marchello a couple of years ago, and even though this was at a very early stage for Kolony Records, it soon became clear to us that this was a very professional label, run by someone who had a true passion for music, and an ear for quality bands. With a new album coming up, it was very natural for us to contact him again, and we were extremely happy to hear that Kolony Records wanted to work with us. The label has over the past years proved to be a devoted, hard-working one, and we believe that this collaboration will be extremely good for both the band and Kolony Records. We have a fantastic album coming out soon, and there is no doubt that this deal will help us reach the next level, and an even bigger audience."

Added Lorenzo Marchello of Kolony Records: "I personally met the guys of TO CAST A SHADOW in Milan two years ago, and I was immediately captured by their music as well as their incredible devotion to the band. At that stage, the band had already plans to work on a second album but it was too early for both of us to talk about a deal. Anyway, we kept in touch and a recent meeting in Italy was the chance to define all details about the release of their new album.

"'In Memory Of' is an amazing piece of art; it reminds me of bands I 've always loved such as PARADISE LOST and early ANATHEMA, originally mixed with female vocals. I'm sure there will be a lot of talking about this release!"

For more information, visit www.tocastashadow.com.