Slovak-Swedish melodic metal band SIGNUM REGIS, featuring legendary vocalist Göran Edman (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM, GLORY), will enter studio in March to record their second album. This time, it will be a concept album about a historical period which has not been covered by any other metal band yet.

The tracklist for the album was sorted out of about 20-25 songs written by the mainman Ronnie König (also mainman of Slovak heavy metal band VINDEX). Some of the songs were written after the release of debut album, but there are also some older songs, which fit to the concept well. Some tracks will have a special oriental vibe as a reference to the album story line.

The band will also concentrate on stepping out of the shadow of great old metal bands, not by denying their influence, but by creating a unique sound, athmosphere and original songwriting.

There is also a lineup change in the band. Ludek Struhar who recorded the drum tracks for the debut album was replaced by former Vindex drummer - Adrian Ciel.

Says the band, "The reason is, that Ludek is currently too busy with his non-musical activities and doesn't have enough time for drumming. There is no bad blood behind. The band is looking forward to collaborating with the best Slovak metal drummer again! Welcome on board, Adrian!"

The debut, self-titled debut album, which was mastered by Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN) at Jailhouse Studios in Denmark. The CD, which came out in Japan (Avalon/Marquee Records) in July, was released in the US on August 26th and in Europe on August 29th 2008 via Locomotive Records.

The full song 'Neverland' from the debut album can be downloaded at this location.

The label for the second album has not been announced yet. The band is open to new cooperations and offers.