Metal Mind Productions reports:

After the release of the live DVD / CD, Another Moment In Time, British prog-rock band FINAL CONFLICT are now begining to record their 6th studio album, entitled The Return Of The Artizan.

One of the new songs is already performed live and was aired officially at the Rotherham Rocks Festival 2009 Festival. The track received great applause from the audience, and the feedback after the gig was so overwhelming that it is certain to be included on the album. It will be featured under the title 'Lonely Man'.

Henry Rogers (drums) says: “This is an exciting new era for Final Conflict as it is the first studio album with the much talked about new rhythm section (myself and Barry Elwood). The Return Of The Artizan is going to be available at Christmas 2009 ready to fill out those stockings!! Final Conflict will be working very hard to ensure that the raw energy of the songs are captured aptly on the album for all to hear. The stunning new album cover has already been designed and rated as their best ever cover by the band!! Final Conflict are very pleased to be able to approve such an artistic album cover, and shall be keeping the artists secrets closely guarded for now. The band have purchase the original painting, and unlike previous album covers, it will not be auctioned off!! (Or so they say???)"

With the writing and production of the album thoroughly underway, the remaining Final Conflict's concerts for this year are:

June

20 - The Farmyard - Yorkshire, England

July

11 - The Rigger - Newcastle - Under - Lyme, England

September

12 - Autumn Nabdness - Oxford, England

The band will hold an album release party on December 19th. Further details on that to follow.

Final Conflict will also be playing at a number of key festivals next year, which have yet to be announced.

As part of the continuous promotion of their Another Moment In Time DVD, there is a new preview track, 'Stand Up', available below.

Another Moment In Time DVD is available in 3 formats: DVD, limited DVD+CD edition, including bonus audio CD with songs recorded during the gig at the theater, and a limited CD digipak.