UK NWOBHM act BLITZKRIEG have issued the following:

"Hardcase International Ltd. is pleased to announce its endorsement affiliation with British metal legends Blitzkrieg.

Hardcases are manufactured in the United Kingdom by Hardcase International Ltd to the ISO 9001 quality standard.

Hardcase provides the ultimate protection for your drums, percussion instruments, cymbals, hardware, guitars and amps whether you are storing, transporting or even performing at the gig itself.

Hardcase International Ltd are working with top artists and co-operates with the likes of Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN), Sam Maloney (HOLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE), Ian Matthew (KASABIAN) and many more

Blitzkrieg was formed in Leicester in October 1980. Their first demo, made in November that year, secured them their first recording deal with Neat Records resulting in the famous Blitzkrieg/Buried Alive single and a track on the Lead Weight compilation album. In 1985 the band released their single 'Your Move' on Neat/Roadrunner. Also in 1985 a fledgling METALLICA covered the song 'Blitzkrieg' on their Creeping Death EP and again years later when Metallica again covered the Blitzkrieg track on their Live Shit box set & their 1998 album Garage Inc.

The band has gone through a few lineup changes over the 27 years they have been going but band leader Brian Ross remains at the core. With the power house of current members, Ken Johnson (guitar), Guy Laverick (Guitar), Phil Brewis (Drums) and Paul Brewis (Bass) being the bands strongest line up to date.

They have been gigging extensively throughout 2005 and 2006 and on into 2007 touring with both SAXON and DORO in the UK as well as several European festivals to much critical acclaim.

Blitzkrieg have just completed work on their latest release titled Theatre Of The Damned due for release on August 10th through their new label Armageddon Music. Co-produced by Biff Byford of Saxon, they have achieved a classic mix of all you would expect from this legendary band but with a definite modern flavour. This latest release captures the essence of true British metal at its absolute best. Make sure to check out Theatre Of The Damned coming soon from Armageddon Music."

For further information on Hardcase products or Blitzkrieg the band please visit: www.hardcase.com, www.blitzed-alive.com, www.myspace.com/absoluteblitzkrieg.

Blitzkrieg recently announced that they have been confirmed for two UK festivals so far in 2008.

The band will play the Rock Of Ages festival at The Asylum in Birmingham, England on Sunday September 7th. The two day festival (September 6th - 7th) will also include performances from TYGERS OF PAN TANG, WAYSTED, AVENGER and GRIM REAPER.

Blitzkrieg are also confirmed for the East Riding Rock festival on Saturday, October 4th at Memorial Hall in Beverley, England. This two day festival (October 3rd - 4th) will also feature BLAZE BAYLEY and SKYCLAD.