A previously unreleased metalized cover version of the THIN LIZZY classic 'Cold Sweat' from English bashers ATOMKRAFT, formed and led by vocalist/bassist Tony "Demolition" Dolan (MPIRE OF EVIL / ex-VENOM), will be made available on a new limited-edition seven-inch single and EP via W.A.R. Productions. The official release date has now been confirmed for August 29th.

It will be available in two formats:

-- 7" EP limited to 200 copies only in colored vinyl + insert
-- MCD limited to 1000 copies with two bonus tracks

Joe Matera, who makes a guest appearance on lead guitar on 'Cold Sweat' comments: "This is a recording that was done around 2005; I remember laying down my guitar solo around that time. It was going to be released back then but due to circumstances at the time, it got shelved."

Thin Lizzy's Scott Gorham­: "I actually really liked this version of 'Cold Sweat' a lot. Cool solo. I also liked the way Atomkraft made the song their own with the arrangement and production. Very cool."

Check out the official Atomkraft Facebook page here.

As previously reported, PRIMEVIL - featuring former Venom members Dolan (bass, vocals), Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (guitar) and Antony "Antton" Lant (drums - brother of original Venom frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant) - have officially changed their name to MPIRE OF EVIL. The band sent the following statement to BraveWords.com:

"We have decided to change our name. It was brought to our attention that a band who named themselves after our sixth Venom album, Prime Evil had decided to get back together after we had announced our intentions. We had already signed our deal with Scarlet and had appearances booked but we have decide to cancel those shows as our belief is that EVERY band should have a chance and we do not wish to exclude anyone so we have made this change. We apologize to the Venom Legions and fans who chose our name but we hope you support this/our decision...... and so. Welcome to the Mpire Of Evil!"

This summer will see the release of the mini-album The Creatures Of The Black, which features four cover versions of songs that influenced them to begin their very own metal journeys: 'Exciter' by JUDAS PRIEST, 'God Of Thunder' by KISS, 'Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be' by AC/DC, and 'Motörhead' by MOTÖRHEAD, plus two brand new Mpire Of Evil tracks: 'The Creatures Of The Black' and 'Reptile'.

Mpire Of Evil's debut album, will be out sometime around September/October. Expect a full tour in 2012.