California-based progressive metallers THE ELEMENT have announced that the release date of their new album, entitled From Sand - Part I, will be January 11th, 2012. The physical CD will be distributed by CD Baby, Amazon, and Super D; and will be available in all the major digital stores.

The band will release From Sand - Part I in an 8-Panel DVD Digipack format.

A music video of the track ‘She's Made From Sand’ is also in production, and will be released in the coming months.

The new album was produced by Rafael Macedo was mixed and mastered by legendary producer Beau Hill (ALICE COOPER, RATT, WARRANT, BOB DYLAN, ERIC CLAPTON, GARY MOORE).

The Artwork was created by Marcelo Macedo who previously created the band’s logo and the visual Concept. Designer Debora Finkler was in charge of the final Layout.

Macedo commented: "The big moment is finally here! We could not express how happy we are to release this album. It has been an amazing experience to record, produce and work on this album with my friends and amazing musicians, Mitch, Jeremy and Henry. A BIG thanks to all of our fans for the support and we really hope you enjoy the ride with us! "

Keyboardist/co-songwriter Jeremy Villucci commented: "Wow. We're finally releasing this album. It's been an amazing experience to work with this band. I've grown so much as a musician since I joined and I couldn't ask for a more amazing album and a more amazing band to work with. January is going to be an amazing month, guys... Wait and see."

From Sand Part I tracklisting:

'Please Sit Down...'

'Narrowing Part I'

'Lady In The Seashore'

'She's Made From Sand'

'Shine Shy Shine'

'Hope Departed'

'Promises (At Least One Sunny Day)'

'The Curtains Of My Eyes'

You can hear samples of the work on Facebook.