Portugal's AVA INFERI have posted the following update at their MySpace page:

"Finally the studio has been selected and reserved. Where you ask? Norway once again, temptingly writing "of course".

This time we move slightly southwards (the previous studio session was held 2 hours north of Oslo), and to more specifically; Gjerstad. A small village about 3 hours driving from Oslo and 2 hours from Kristiansand, the capital of "Sørlandet". The studio, Mølla (norwegian for "mill") is owned and run by Mr. Knut Valle, probably better known for handling the guitar-duties in ARCTURUS. Other bands recorded here lists among others ULVER, FLEURETY and Arcturus to mention a few. We are in good hands I dare write.

And I must say that once again the location couldnt be better for the band. As I previously mentioned, the studio is located in a mill which means that the water literally runs underneath the house. And out looking through the windows, the roars of the waterfalls and the majestic sights of the Norwegian dramatic nature is whats greets you. Enchanting. Guaranteed rewarding. I also believe that the songs itself will be touched by this overwhelming focal point of the elements.

Ok, enough rambling anyway. As for the scheduled time period I can reveal that the 2 first weeks of March, and also the 2nd week of April are highlighted in the calendar. The sessions will go on until... we are finished. It will also be mixed and mastered at the same location. Top notch equipment all the way. Usually, albums come out 3 - 4 months after the delivery of the mastertape, this should lead us to believe that it will be an late August release or so, maybe sooner. Hang in there.

It is with great enthusiasm we announce these rather small, yet binding news, as the band now feels ready to take the next step... the most important in its almost 2 year history. There is something out there for us... we all feel that.

Until then, we will make sure the material is waterproof. Ah, getting late I sense..."