HAIL MITHRAS!

MITHRAS ANNOUNCE NEW FRONTMAN

Following the departure of long time Mithras frontman Rayner Coss from the band in December, Mithras would like to welcome Sam Bean (The Senseless / ex-The Berzerker) into the fold as their new vocalist / bassist. 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.

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 asap then simultaneously start slaying audiences while working some more on the new Mithras record."

Sam commented "I'm a long-time Mithras fan, so this is pretty sweet. I've always seen Mithras as being one of the top UK 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 "so 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 shit storm of big gigs and a new record that will blow your socks off!"

Sam rounds out the Mithras lineup, which is currently Leon Macey (guitars), Ben White (drums) and Sam Bean (vocals/bass). Mithras' third album 'Behind The Shadows Lie Madness' was released worldwide by Candlelight Records in April 2007.

IN DEPTH INTERVIEW ONLINE NOW

"...I couldn't say whether I was actually communing with divine powers, but that's definitely the intention, to reference or tap into something greater than myself and represent that musically, if only for a short specific moment."

Leon Macey delivers some frank insight into the Mithras project; thought-processes, spirituality, dreams and the the ancient practice of Theurgy are all discussed in this in-depth interview with Stephen Logos. Read the full interview at this location

www.mithras.org.uk
www.mithras.org.uk/phpBB3
www.myspace.com/domainofmithras
www.youtube.com/user/mithrasuk

Full press information, including band logo, hi-res images and biography is available from the press area on their site.

Meantime, all press enquiries for advance promo copies / band pictures and interview slots with Mithras can be made directly to pr@galacticrecords.co.uk.

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Current releases:
Sarpanitum - 'Despoilment Of Origin' -GR001
Sepia Dreamer - 'The Sublime' - GR002
Mithras - 'Sands Of Time' - GR003 (release date tba)

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SCYTHIAN'S DEBUT ALBUM "TO THOSE WHO STAND AGAINST US..." NEARS COMPLETION

The debut Scythian album now nears its finished state and four years of toil and conflict have nearly come to an end. Solos and extra guitars have now been recorded and final touches are being made, including the sparing use of samples and backing vocals. Volgard is handling all the layered 'choral' work and the intro and outro tracks will be completed before mixing and mastering gets underway.

"TO THOSE WHO STAND AGAINST US..." is scheduled for release in early October 2008 via Galactic Records and PHD.

Scythian are:

S. Vrath: warlord / bass & vocals
A. Satyrus: strategist / guitar
J.C. Volgaard: siege engineer / drums
G. Kul-Oba: reinforcements / live rhythm guitars

www.myspace.com/scythiandeath

Cast your eyes on Scythian's forthcoming live dates!
July 5 | Birmingham, Selly Oak | w/ Terrorama + Salute
August 6 | Metal Heads' Mission Festival, Crimea, Ukraine www.mhm-fest.com
Sepember 4 | The Frontline, Ghent, Belgium | w/ Impiety, Dawn Of Azazel + Spearhead

Scythian's recording blog is available on www.myspace.com/scythiandeath and printed below.

Sunday, March 23, 2008
RECORDING PART III: BASS & VOCALS
Bass and Vocals for the debut album are now complete...
Myself, Vrath and Volgard spent another 2 days at Dreaming Studios with Leon Macey to face the most major task of the recording process so far. Vrath stormed through his vocal tracks aided only by the black brew known as Guiness. Things went downhill however, when alcohol became involved. An arm-wrestling competition ensued, and shamefully I admit that we were smashed by the two members of Mithras. We are sore fucking losers on the other hand and drunkenly proclaimed that we would take revenge on Leon and his seven-foot accomplice, Rayner Coss.
The marvellous state of British engineering ensured that we had a comfortable trip home. Aided by several bottles of whiskey, we spent 5-6 hours on various coaches and terrorised the innocent for every leg of the journey, particularly Volgard, who managed to sit in a phantom pile of puke.
In other news, Vrath or Volgard may have to be replaced. One of them will die in the near future due to an internet bidding war (with each other) over a certain Italian band's entire discography. Vrath has already resorted to dirty tactics and Volgard has promised to make sure the vocalist is deprived of his rent should he obtain these most sacred vinyls.
More to come.
A. Satyrus
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Monday, March 03, 2008
RECORDING PART II: GUITARS COMPLETE!
Rhythm guitars for the as yet untitled album (sorry, we're still squabbling about it) are now finished. I worked alone with Leon Macey for 2 days and together we completed the massive task of recording 8 songs (both left and right channels) and 6,000 riffs (slight exaggeration). Playing every riff you've come up with in the space of 3 years note-perfect over 2 days is a struggle in itself. I am thrilled to say I'll never have to record the likes of "Suffering to the Conquered" (EVER) again and I'm even more pleased to have crushed this obstacle beneath the heel of my boot. Many thanks to Leon for his enduring patience and flawless ear.
We are planning to do a video interview to promote the coming release. It will be posted here on the site and other internet orifices for your viewing displeasure.
A. Satyrus
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
RECORDING PART I....
Strong hails and salutations.
Phase one of the recording process for the debut album is now complete and we are greatly looking forward to the rest of the endeavour. I accompanied Volgard over the weekend to Dreaming Studios where we successfully completed the drums within the incredible space of 2 days. We are currently arming ourselves to lay down the guitars. In other news, we may have decided on a final title. More to follow shortly.
A. Satyrus