Costa Rica-based melodic metal band SIGHT OF EMPTINESS will support AT THE GATES on July 21st at Pepper's Club in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Commented singer Eduardo Chacón: "Chills, goosebumps and lots of great memories... supporting At the Gates in my country? What an honor! They are one of the main reasons why Sight of Emptiness actually exist. The progenitors of the Gothenburg death-metal sound were and are a major influence since day one. No wonder why, our first cover in our very first gig was: 'Blinded By Fear'. Can't wait for July 21st. The red in the sky is ours."

Commented drummer Rodrigo Chaverri: "We are so thankful and honored to be opening for the band that released many great albums including the influential and genre defining Slaughter Of The Soul in 1995. Sharing the stage and hearing those songs live will be surreal experience to say the least."

This is not be the first time Sight Of Emptiness was chosen to be the opening act for an international act in Costa Rica. They were previously handpicked by MEGADETH, DARK TRANQUILLITY, OBITUARY, LIVING SACRIFICE and AMON AMARTH to open their shows in the country. In addition, they shared stages with such bands as LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, TESTAMENT, FIREWIND, NEVERMORE and SCAR SYMMETRY.

Sight Of Emptiness recently finished recording their third and its as-yet-untitled new album, to be released later this year. The CD was recorded at SoloHits Studios in San José, Costa Rica by Swedish Producer Thomas "Plec" Johansson, who traveled all the way to Costa Rica to work with the band closely for about 22 days. The mixing and mastering duties are being handled by Thomas Johansson at Panic Room Studios in Skara, Sweden.

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The album will feature guest appearances by the following top musicians: Glen Drover (KING DIAMOND, MEGADETH), Christian Älvestam (SCAR SYMMETRY, MISERATION, SOLUTION .45), Whitfield Crane (UGLY KID JOE, ANOTHER ANIMAL), Ralph Santolla (DEICIDE, ICED EARTH, OBITUARY), Ole Halvard Sveen (EXTOL, MANTRIC, LENGSEL) and last but not least, one that comes as a shocking but pleasant surprise, no other than the Minister of Culture of Costa Rica; Manuel Obregón who plays the Marimba and the acoustic piano.

Commented Producer Thomas "Plec" Johansson: Coming to Costa Rica to work with Sight of Emptiness has been a great experience. Such dedication and love for music as these guys show is a rare commodity to come across these days and that's probably why we got along so well and managed to dish out some kick ass tracks. The new album will be something to look forward to, creating a blend of dark, heavy, energetic and melodic atmospheres that are ready to take the stage."

Sight Of Emptiness is (from left to right): Andrés Castro (guitar), Rod Chaverri (drums), Esteban Monestel (bass and backing vocals), Eduardo Chacón (singer), Gabriel Arias (electronics and backing vocals), Rafael Castro (guitar).

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