Nelson, BC-based metallers SAVAGE BLADE have issued the following press release:

"Classic 80's style power metal returns with a vengeance, with the release of Savage Blade's debut album, We Are The Hammer.

Savage Blade is a new, Canadian-based classic power metal outfit formed by Eric Hoodicoff (LILLIX, THE FUCKSTIXX, JERMUN), Chris Archibald (BC/DC, Jermun), and ex-MORMON wild child vocalist Nikko Forsberg. Fueled by the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and the classic power metal bands of the early eighties, Savage Blade pledge to "Kill 'Em All For One".

We Are The Hammer was recorded in Nelson, BC, Canada, with the assistance of producer/engineer Andy Chute, engineer Cole St. Denys, and mixed by Vancouver-based producer, Futcher. Chock-full of vintage riffs, pounding rhythms, instantly memorable hooks and balls-to-the-wall vocals, the album is sure to strike a chord with fans of the classic metal bands of the early 80's.

In conjunction with the album release, the band has also launched their new website at www.wearethehammer.com. Through the new site, the Canadian metal warriors are offering up the new album in a number of ways - both old and new. Leveraging the power of ReverbNation, the entire 11 song album is available for free, in high quality streaming audio. And instead of releasing the album on CD, the band has opted to deliver their music on the increasingly popular media platform, the USB/Flash Drive. The reason for this is simple - more Blade for your Buck. The Flash Drive features the full album in both FLAC (Level 8) and MP3 (320CBR) formats, along with some great bonus material, including high resolution album art (so you can burn and brand your own CD), band photos, bonus track (SAXON's classic, 'Dallas 1PM'), desktop wallpaper and MP3 Ringtone.

The band is also releasing We Are The Hammer as a limited edition (500), high quality, 180 gram vinyl LP. Currently in manufacturing, the LP's are available now for pre-order from the new website, at a special introductory rate, until the official shipping date of April 1st, 2009.

True Metal will never die. Savage Blade won't allow it."