ADAGIO guitarist STÉPHAN FORTÉ has signed a worldwide deal with Listenable Records for the release of his first instrumental solo album, The Shadows Compendium.

The album will be distributed in the United States by E1 Distribution and by ADA/Warner in the United Kingdom. The Shadows Compendium features several guests such as Jeff Loomis (NEVERMORE), MATTIAS EKLUNDH, Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH), DANIELE GOTTARDO and DEREK TAYLOR.

Says Stéphan: "I am very happy to sign with Listenable for The Shadows Compendium. The label did a great job for Adagio's latest album, Archangels In Black, and I am really pleased to have such a strong metal label supporting an instrumental album worldwide. I've been working on the writing for more than four years and I'm glad to finally be ready to share this music with you guys. This album reflects my very personal vision of guitar, it is of course a metal album, featuring some insane guitar chops, but still very melodic. Right now, I am practicing the songs in order to be ready to play them perfectly for the showcase tour in October. As far as the guests, I am lucky to have such talented friends, they all did amazing solos, Jeff, Glen, Mattias, Daniele and Derek, guys you kick serious asses, thanks again buddies!!"

The artworkd has been done by Ludovic Cordelières at Rusalka Design and Perrine Perez Fuentes at PPF pictures. Check it out below:

Stéphan will embark for a masterclass and showcase tour in Europe this October, introducing the album and his new LÂG signature 7-string guitar. Adagio will enter in studio to record their fifth album around January 10th, 2012. More news soon.