Danish thrash metal band ESSENCE has signed a record deal with the Belgian company Ultimhate Records for the release of their debut album, Lost In Violence. The album will be out in Europe and the rest of the world on February 25th, and can already be pre-ordered at this location.

About the agreement the band says, "We have chosen Ultimhate Records based on the seriousness and passion for metal, which is very strong amongst them. They have exciting visions for the future and a dedicated labor force, combined with a vast network. We are delighted that our album hits the streets and the internet, so we can spread our thrash metal as broadly as possible. Finally, we can begin to look forward and focus all our energy on getting out on the Danish and European roads in 2011. We will also start writing new material for the next record, which we now can do well-knowing that our first album is in competent hands.”

Lost In Violence tracklisting:

'Allegiance'

'Unlimited Chaos'

'Pestilence'

'Blood Culture'

'Night's Destruction'

'Oblivion'

'Shades Of Black'

'Trace Of Terror'

'Lost In Violence'

'Aggressive Attack'

In connection with the release of Lost In Violence, the band has created a website, which will hold information on studio updates, show dates, news, pictures, merchandise and much more.

Essence can be experienced live in March and early April 2010, when they participate in 3rd Tsunami Agency's The New Era Tour, which brings Essence and two other Danish acts to the venues of Denmark. In addition, the band is currently working on a music video, an agreement with a studio on the recordings of their next album and setting up shows and festival appearances in Europe.

Stay tuned for updates.