UK melodic power metallers POWER QUEST are gearing up for the release of their new album, Master Of Illusion.

Master Of Illusion features the following tracks: 'Cemetery Gates', 'Human Machine', 'Civilised?', 'Kings Of Eternity', 'Master Of Illusion', 'The Vigil', 'Save The World', 'Hearts and Voices', 'I Don't Believe in Friends Forever', 'Never Again', 'Reckoning Day'.

The following worldwide release dates are confirmed for Master Of Illusion:

March 26th - Japan/SE Asia (via Marquee/Avalon)

April 25th - Europe (via Napalm)

May 13th - North America (via Napalm)

Guest appearances on the album include: Bill Hudson (COLDERA, ex-CELLADOR), Richard West (THRESHOLD), Jorn Viggo Lofstad (PAGAN'S MIND) and Chris Neighbour (FOURWAYKILL).

Meanwhile, the band have issued the following update:

"Hello Power Metallers,

The waiting has come to an end!

In time for the Japan release on March 26th, our new website goes live tomorrow: check it out and leave some comments, please!

Also our merchandise shop is open again - don’t miss the special offer: You receive a FREE Neverworld CD with every order over $15, please enter the code FREENEV.

Last but not least we are revealing our final guest star: our dear friend Bob Katsionis, keyboard wizard from Greek Power Metallers FIREWIND appears on 'Save the World'!

Get some taste of the tracks here.

Pre-order your copy of Power Quest’s new masterpiece “Master of Illusion” at a number of online shops, so you’d be the first to receive it!"

Amazon - www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de

EMP - www.emp-online.com, www.emp-online.co.uk

HMV - www.hmv.com

Play.com - www.play.com

CD Now - www.cdnow.com