New York’s DESDEMON have been hard at work in the studio preparing for their debut release through Radtone Music in Japan called Through The Gates.

The band check in with the following update:

"During these sessions it has been trying times for the band, and yet another tribulation has afflicted the band. One of the founding members, and vocalist of the band, Mistress Tina, has decided to quit DesDemon. In a statement from Mistress Tina she said, 'I've come to the decision that I don't want to be a part of this anymore. It's not my vision anymore. I'm not putting further damage to my vocal cords, I need to take care of myself.' Reportedly, she has had damage done to her vocal chords in the form of a cyst that has been affecting the former singer of DesDemon. We wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

DesDemon is currently holding auditions if interested please contact info@desdemon.com or info@exilemetal.com

The upcoming album is almost completed! Through the Gates is an epic 13 track journey that far surpasses anything the band has done before! As with The Awakening EP Gaetano DiFalco again has provided the masterful illustrations for the albums cover and artwork. All illustrations and artworks by Gaetano Di Falco.

Joining DesDemon on the album are some very special guests:

Tim "Ripper" Owens (HAIL!, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH)

Amanda Somerville (AVANTASIA, SOMERVILLE/KISKE, HDK, EPICA)

Sander Gommans (AFTER FOREVER, HDK, Somerville/Kiske)

Joe Stump (HOLYHELL)