Icelandic death metallers BENEATH have recruited Benedikt Natanael Bjarnason (AZOIC) as their new vocalist following the departure of vocalist and founding member Gísli Sigmundsson. Commented guitarist Jóhann Ingi Sigurðsson: "Benedikt came in and put hard work into nailing the old songs as well as showing us what he would like to do with the new material. His work ethics and songwriting skills are evident from AZOIC so we expect great things from him and are thrilled to add him to the fold."

Vocalist Gísli Sigmundsson left the band in April 2013 after playing his final gig at the SWR Barroselas metal festival in Portugal. Gísli commented on his departure: "I've decided to leave my brothers in Beneath. It's been five great years making music and playing gigs with these guys, but now it's time for change. There is no animosity or drama, the time has simply come for me to focus on other things in life. Keep your eyes on Beneath though; their next album is going to be massive!"

Beneath are currently finishing up writing their sophomore album and will start recording at Poland's Hertz studios this September with the Wieslawscy brothers (VADER, DECAPITATED, HATE) producing. Release is planned for February 2014 on Unique Leader Records.

Beneath's debut album, Enslaved By Fear, was released in July 2012 via Unique Leader Records. The album was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand (MESHUGGAH, BEHEMOTH, IN FLAMES, DARK FUNERAL) and features artwork by Raymond Swanland (DEEDS OF FLESH, PSYCROPTIC).