DRAKONUS Ink Deal With Painkiller Records
June 29, 2009, 15 years ago
Painkiller Records (a sub label of Apollon Entertainment UN Limited) has inked a deal with US metallers DRAKONUS for the release of the band’s new, self-titled, album, which is expected to hit the streets later this year.
Originally founded by former H.P.D. guitarist Jonathan Smith in 2008 as a studio project, Drakonus quickly grew into an active band, teeming with experienced musician. The lineup includes vocalist Scott Webb (formerly of SPIRITUAL WINTER and PLAGUE), James Murray on guitars and drummer Kris Ardolino (both ex-DIRT), and William Gernand (ex-DARK QUIET) on bass.
The Houston, Texas-based quintet, who are currently putting the finishing touches on the material for the new album, have all known each other for some time.
As Smith puts it, “Having known the guys personally from around the scene and through other projects throughout the years, putting together this band was easy, and signing with APOLLON has meant that five old friends can bring our love of metal to the world”.
More information about Drakonus can be found on the band’s MySpace page.
