California-based progressive metallers THE ELEMENT have announced that their new Album From Sand - Part I has been released on eight-panel DVD digipack format and regular CD.

Links to the stores where the album can be purchased can be found on the band’s website.

Rafael Macedo was in charge of the production of the album, It was mixed and mastered by legendary producer Beau Hill (ALICE COOPER, RATT, WARRANT, BOB DYLAN, ERIC CLAPTON, GARY MOORE).

Artwork for the album was created by Marcelo Macedo and layout by Debora Finkler.

Rafael 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! "

Jeremy Villucci further 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'

A promo video for the album can be found below:

The band has also announced that a music video for the track ‘She's Made From Sand’ is in production, and will be released in the coming months.