Indie Recordings has announced the signing of debut act SARKE, the Norwegian band featuring Sarke (KHOLD, TULUS, OLD MAN'S CHILD, SENSA ANIMA) and Nocturno Culto (DARKTHRONE).

Sarke might sound like a new name, and in fact it is, but this grim story has more pages than one first might think. Formed in 2008 by its namesake Sarke, who has spread his angry art through KHOLD, TULUS, OLD MAN'S CHILD and SENSA ANIMA, Sarke is a mesmerizing journey through dark and soothing soundscapes, inspired by legends like MAYHEM, SLAYER, DARKTHRONE, CELTIC FROST, BLACK SABBATH, CANDLEMASS, DEATH, MOTÖRHEAD and KREATOR.

For this musical quest, Sarke wanted to create music that has inspired him since he got into the extreme metal scene, and thus Nocturno Culto from the mighty Darkthrone was brought on board, making the core of the project complete. All music and lyrics are written by Sarke, but adding Nocturno's legendary voice to these songs, has without a doubt added another dimension to the grimness.

The debut album, Vorunah, was recorded in November, and even though the album was recorded in old-fashioned '70's style to get the true vibe of the music, the sound is brutal, fresh and up to date. This is nothing less than a modern classic – a timeless masterpiece of sinister tonality.

Vorunah is produced by Sarke with Lars-Erik Westby and is set for an April 6th release in Norway, April 27th in Europe. North America and the rest of world release date is TBA.

In a statement Sarke comments the signing: "I want to thank Indie Recordings for supporting my ideas with this band since day one and to Nocturno Culto for joining me; together we have created a monster."

Lineup:

Nocturno Culto - vocals

Sarke - Guitar, bass and drums

Live Lineup:

Nocturno Culto - vocal

Sarke - bass

Cyrus - guitar (SUSPERIA, SATYRICON, DIMMU BORGIR)

Asgeir Mickelson - drums (SPIRAL ARCHITECT, BORKNAGAR, TESTAMENT)

Anders Hunstad - keyboard (TULUS)

Tracklist: 'Primitive Killing', 'Vorunah', 'The Drunken Priest', 'Frost Junkie', 'Old', 'Cult Ritual', '13 Candles', 'Dead Universe'.

For more info and audio samples on Sarke visit www.myspace.com/sarkeofficial.