Nuclear Blast Europe recently conducted and interview with GRAND MAGUS. In the interview the band answered questions submitted to Nuclear Blast Europe’s Facebook page by fans. Watch part one of the interview below:

Nuclear Blast Records recently announced the signing of Swedish heavy metal combo Grand Magus. The label will release the band's new album, The Hunt, on May 25th.

The album artwork for The Hunt was done by Arik Roper (CATHEDRAL, HIGH ON FIRE, SLEEP), he also did the cover artwork for the Grand Magus album, Iron Will.

JB commented: "Arik Roper is a super-talented artist and we've had the pleasure of working with him before when he did the cover art for our album Iron Will. This time around with the overall feel and lyrical themes of our new album The Hunt, Arik was the perfect choice once again. We basicallly just gave him the title and he created one of the most haunting and suggestive images ever seen. He totally nailed what the album is all about. To say we are pleased is a gigantic understatement! This piece of art will stand the test of time and become classic."

Check out the artwork below:

Upon their signing to Nuclear Blast, JB commented: "Grand Magus have finally found their hailing port – we’ve wrapped up a deal with the mighty heavy metal label Nuclear Blast. By this, a new chapter will be opened, both in our band and in metal history. With The Hunt we will consequently keep on marching down the metallic path we’ve started to pursue over the course of the past years. Be prepared to be lined up in our sights from the end of May on, when The Hunt will strike! FUCK THE WORLD!“

Andy Siry (label manager of Nuclear Blast) added: "We’re delighted to welcome Grand Magus to the Nuclear Blast family. These guys class among the best today’s heavy metal scene has to offer, though Grand Magus are MUCH more than just that. Both live and on their albums, Grand Magus are terrific, plus they indicate a continuous development. This is why we’re happy to turn over a new leaf in the history of band and label.”

Updates to follow. More on Grand Magus here.