Canadian power metallers SAVAGE BLADE have announce the international CD release of their debut album, We Are The Hammer - available on Pure Steel Records. The album has been remastered for CD by Rocco Stellmacher.

“Savage Blade have kicked out a massive debut album”, says Andreas Lorenz of Pure Steel Records. “From first note to last, this album breathes the true spirit of classic heavy metal, with playing and song-writing skills that stand on the same level as many legendary '80’s metal bands. We see a bright future with Savage Blade, and look forward to forging a successful partnership, and delivering their premium brand of vintage-style metal to the masses”.

In addition to being available directly from the band, the CD is available at fine music stores everywhere. We Are The Hammer is distributed by the following:

North America: Century Media

Germany: Twilight

Austria: Rebeat

Switzerland: Nonstop

Russia: Metalism Records

Great Britain: PHD UK

Italy: Masterpiece / Andromeda

Greece: Sonic Age, Steel Gallery

France: Seasons Of Mist

Spain: Arise

Sweden: Border Music

Finland: Firebox

Norway: VME

South America: Hart, Bertus

Taiwan, China: Rock Empire

Japan: Disk Union, Rockk Stakk Records

In other news, Savage Blade have finalized their live lineup: "We’re proud to announce the addition of our two new band members! Help us welcome Chris Killeen (ACCIDENT SCENE, CIRCLE THE WAGONS, RAVENHEAD) and Mike Hodsall (NOBLE FIVEW, Circle The Wagons, EUGENE’S AXE) to the Blade family! Chris is an experienced, hard-hitting dynamic drummer, and Mike brings monster chops, big volume and an even bigger stage presence to the fold. With the lineup complete, Savage Blade have begun rehearsals and are working with veteran production company, PB PRO Audio, in developing the live show they plan to bring to fans at home and abroad. Blade’s UP!"