German acappella metal band VAN CANTO have issued the following update:

"Hail Van Catians!

Well, it's been a long time since we were last in touch. Sorry about that. Back on track.

Hokay. The Story so far. We've been hellishly busy these past few months with concerts and the like. As all the crazy rakkaheads in Aalen, Essen, Uster (Switzerland), Wallmenroth, Lübeck, Illingen and Amberg can confirm ;). We had a motherfucker of a time with you guys. Thank you all so much for your undying support in these crazy times. You guys ROCK! HEAVY AS HELL! THANKS!

And we're off again. Starting next week Thursday in Cologne with LETZTE INZTANZ, Van Canto go back on the road. And then... weeeellll, you can get all the juicy details on our spanking new website. Just pop along to www.vancanto.de and take a look around. You can now register and get a very special FREE song. I won't spoil the surprise."

RAKKA TAKKA!!!

Following is the first installment of a series on how Van Canto perform their vocal parts for their compositions...

As previously reported, Van Canto released their new album, Hero, on September 26th, 2008 through GUN Records. The album features original compositions as well as covers of hits from IRON MAIDEN, NIGHTWISH, DEEP PURPLE, BLIND GUARDIAN and MANOWAR, all performed by five vocalists without guitars, bass or keyboards backing them up.

The complete tracklist is as follows: 'Speed Of Light', 'Kings Of Metal', 'Pathfinder', 'Wishmaster', 'The Bard’s Song – In The Forest', 'Quest For Roar', 'Stormbringer', 'Take To The Sky', 'Fear Of The Dark', 'Hero'.

For more information on Van Canto go to this location.

‘Fear Of The Dark’

‘Speed Of Light’ (original composition)