PAGAN'S MIND Ink Worldwide Deal With SPV/Steamhammer; New Album, Tour Details Revealed
March 21, 2011, 13 years ago
Norwegian metallers PAGAN'S MIND have announced a worldwide collaboration with SPV/Steamhammer for the future, commencing with the band's upcoming album, to be released on May 20th in Germany, May 23rd for the rest of Europe and in June for the US/Canada.
The fifth studio album from the hard-hitting melodic metal outfit will be named Heavenly Ecstasy, and to promote the album the band will embark on a tour of the UK and Benelux.
Guitarist and producer Jørn Viggo Lofstad says: "After considering offers from various labels, we decided to be a part of the new SPV family. Signing with such a respected label gave us the spark to come up with what we think is the most cohesive album we have done, and probably our best offering so far. We can't wait to get back in action and present these songs to you all."
SPV / Steamhammer A&R; Olly Hahn replies: "I'm very happy that Pagan's Mind decided to join the SPV family. The band always delivered some of the best and most exciting metal music and with the new album they even put up a dash more!"
To promote Heavenly Ecstasy, the band has lined up the following shows so far:
May
20 - London, England - Camden Underworld21 - Manchester, England - Satan's Hollow
22 - Wakefield, England - The Snooty Fox
23 - Grimsby, England - Yarbirds
24 - Nottingham, England - Bensons
25 - Birmingham, England - The Roadhouse
26 - Zaandam, Netherlands - De Kade
27 - Uden, Netherlands - De Pul
28 - Dokkum, Netherlands - Dokk'em Open Air
29 - As, Belgium - GC Drieschaar
July
7-10 - Kvinesdal, Norway - Norway Rock Festival
15 - Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands - Zwarte Cross
