Swedish heavy metal quintet, Lancer, have released a music video for the new track, “Iwo Jimia”, taken from the band's upcoming sophomore release, Second Storm, due out April 10th on Despotz Records. Second Storm can be pre-ordered online at this location.

“”Iwo Jima” is a dramatic metal song reflecting the horrors of war," commented the band. "The song combines the elements of both British and German heavy metal with steady guitar riffing and soaring vocal melodies."  

The band's Despotz Records debut was recorded at Leon Music Studios with producer Gustav Ydenius (Steelwing, Mustasch, Enforcer). Artwork comes courtesy of Dimitar Nikolov (who has previously made artwork for Steelwing and Katana).

 

 

Tracklisting:

“Running From The Tyrant”
“Iwo Jima”
“Masters And Crowns”
“Behind The Walls”
“Aton”
“Children Of The Storm”
“Steelbreaker”
“Eyes Of The Liar”
“Fools Marches On”

“Behind The Walls” lyric video:

Masters And Crowns” video:

Lancer invaded the heavy metal scene with its first EP, Purple Sky, in 2012, and went on to release its debut self-titled album the following year. Since its inception, Lancer has played festivals and live dates with bands like Steelwing, Wolf, Bullet and Katana, and was soon hailed to be the new rising star in Swedish heavy/power metal. With its energetic and technically brilliant live shows, these young musicians deliver the full package. Lancer's sophomore effort, Second Storm, is a lesson in melodic metal, drawing inspiration from classic acts like Iron Maiden, Helloween and Gamma Ray. The group joins a long tradition of outstanding Swedish metal bands like Hammerfall, Sabaton and many more.

"We are very happy signing with Despotz Records," the band commented on its new label home. "This collaboration will be killer! Despotz is an innovative, hardworking label with a holistic approach to the business, making us confident they are perfect for Lancer."

Ömer Akay, Despotz co-founder, added: "We welcome Lancer to the Despotz family. Expect great things this year from these Heavy Metal Gods!"

 

 

Lancer lineup:

Isak Stenvall - Vocals

Fredrik Kelemen - Guitar

Per-Owe "Ewo" Solvelius - Guitar

Emil Öberg - Bass

Sebastian Pedernera - Drums