NEVERMORE return with the new full-length release, The Obsidian Conspiracy, set for a June 8th North American release and a May 31st European release.

The album will also be available in a limited box set edition featuring two bonus tracks, and a Jeff Loomis "guitar play-along" bonus CD with enhancements.

The set is described as follows: "The mighty Nevermore have returned with their much anticipated new studio album, The Obsidian Conspiracy. The Obsidian Conspiracy as it is an epic journey through the pantheon of metal taking the listener on an introspective ride of emotions and could be best described as more of a soundtrack to the senses. The Obsidian Conspiracy was recorded with renowned producer Peter Wichers (SOILWORK) with Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY) once again handled mixing duties. captivating and dynamic cove rart was once again created by the great Travis Smith (AMORPHIS, OPETH).

This limited deluxe edition premium cardboard box with leather look box includes the digipak with 2 bonus songs a set of postcards and a Jeff Loomis "guitar play-along" bonus CD with enhancements."

The special edition tracklisting:

CD1

'The Termination Proclamation'

'Your Poison Throne'

'Moonrise (Through Mirrors Of Death)'

'And The Maiden Spoke'

'Emptiness Unobstructed'

'The Blue Marble And The New Soul'

'Without Morals'

'The Day You Built The Wall'

'She Comes In Colors'

'The Obsidian Conspiracy'

'Crystal Ship' (THE DOORS cover)

'Temptation' (THE TEA PARTY cover)

CD2 (Jeff Loomis "Guitar Play-Along")

'Your Poison Throne' - without guitar

'Your Poison Throne' - guitar ONLY

'The Obsidian Conspiracy' - without guitar

'The Obsidian Conspiracy' - guitar ONLY

As previously reported, a video featuring audio clips spanning the entire new album can now be accessed below.

BraveWords.com has also previewed the album and offers up the following early/brief synopsis: "Call it The Politics Of Ecstasy meets Dead Heart In A Dead World's heavier material like the title track and 'Narcosynthesis', with some of Warrel's solo album tossed in on the track 'The Blue Marble And The New Soul'. And the title track of the new record? Classic Loomis/Williams shred fest."

Nevermore, in co-operation with Metal Sucks, have launched the “Create Your Own Conspiracy” contest to give one lucky fan the opportunity to perform on stage with the band. Details are as follows:

"Record your own vocals with your own lyrics to 'The Obsidian Conspiracy' using the leaked instrumental version as a backing track, and upload the results to YouTube as a response to this video (below). The winner will be selected by Axl and Vince (at Metal Sucks) and flown to a Nevermore show, all expenses paid, to perform their version of the song live with the band. Entries will be closed at 11:59pm EDT on April 30th and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter on MetalSucks.net. Five runners up will receive a Century Media / Nevermore prize pack."

Download the instrumental version of 'The Obsidian Conspiracy' here.