AGAINST THE PLAGUES has announced the addition of ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION/DIVINE EMPIRE/KULT OV AZAZELguitarist/bassist Marco Martell, who will be taking over bass duties for the band.

The band's official statement reads: "It is an honor to now have Marco as a new addition to the ATP family. We feel that Marco’s involvement presents new possibilities that will add a new dimension to the music and live performances; this is a natural progression and a step-forward for the group. Marco is an accomplished musician with outstanding skill and talent; with that said, we are confident that fans will embrace this newly re-enforced lineup. We are excited and PROMISE an extreme and intense return to the stage in the future; until then, keep checking in with us. We also want to thank all the loyal supporters and die-hard metalheads for the continued support -we urge everyone to keep sending-in e-mails.

Marco states: "I have been friends with the guys for some time now, and it is only natural that we join forces, especially on a project of this high caliber. All members are by far, top notch musicians and great people to work with. I am definitely looking forward to sharing the stage with ATP."

The Against The Plagues lineup consists of Wojtek Lisicki (LOST HORIZON, LUCIFERION) on guitars, Varyen Chylinski (ex-DAMNATION, FOREST OF IMPALED) on drums, Adrian Adamus (Forest of Impaled, CORPHAGY) on guitars, Orlando “ Logan” Perez (VEX) on vocals and now, Marco who has recently been added to the lineup.

Against The Plagues released their debut album Architecture Of Oppression in 2007 which is available for purchase in select locations and can be ordered online or downloaded off the MySpace page, iTunes, and Rhapsody.

For more information go to myspace.com/againsttheplagues.com or againsttheplagues.com.