Century Media Records has issued the following update on Seattle, Washington-based metallers NEVERMORE:

One always says that you can’t rush greatness or perfection, and this couldn’t be more true in the case of metal titans Nevermore, who last released This Godless Endeavor in 2005. The Seattle quartet will triumphantly return with what could be their most impressive offering of their illustrious decade plus, heralded career.

The Obsidian Conspiracy will commence recording in August with producer Peter Wichers (who previously worked with Nevermore vocalist Warrel Dane on his solo debut Praises To The War Machine). Longtime friend and collaborator Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, OPETH) will once again be handling mixing duties.

The album is currently set for an early 2010 release. Fans can also follow Dane on Twitter at twitter.com/warrel_dane for updates as to the progress of the new album.

Dane further comments: “These songs are full of newfound rage, lyrically and musically. Jeff Loomis has come up with some amazing new riffs that will no doubt please old and new fans alike. Also, I think the combination of Peter and Andy will result in something very, very special.

This quintessential metal band was formed out of the ashes of Seattle, Washington, based thrash act SANCTUARY in 1991 by Dane and Jim Sheppard (bass), with the addition of Jeff Loomis (guitar, who had played in the final line-up of Sanctuary) and Mark Arrington on drums. A few years later, Van Williams joined the band (drums).

The band has since released six full-length albums, toured the world a number of times and captivated the hearts of metalheads touring with such diverse and major acts ranging from Megadeth, IN FLAMES, DISTURBED, ARCH ENEMY, DIMMU BORGIR and CHILDREN OF BODOM, among countless others.