Longstanding Danish metal band MANTICORA have completed the recordings of their 7th full length album, Safe, at Jailhouse Studios, once again produced and mixed under the guiding hands of Tommy Hansen (JORN LANDE, HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS, etc.).

Following the successful two-part Black Circus albums (released in 2006 and 2007 on now defunct Locomotive Music), Safe will see the band exploring a darker and heavier side of their songwriting than in recent years, and contrary to the simplicity of the album cover (a black/white cover only showcasing the band-symbol) Safe is filled with high-octane technical power-thrash.

The songs on Safe, including the 14 minute long title track (Manticora’s longest song to date):

'In The Abyss Of Desperation'

'Silence The Freedom'

'Complete'

'From The Pain Of Loss (I Learned About The Truth)'

'A Lake That Drained'

'Carrion Eaters'

'Safe'

'Embryonic Man' (bonus track Japan)

Upon renewing their deal for Japan with Stay Gold / Art Union Records for the release of the album, Manticora have signed with US based label Nightmare Records for the rest of the World. The releases in Europe and North America have been set for September 21st. Stand by for news on the Asian release date.

Also, Manticora has signed with Burrn! Music / Shinko Music Publishing for sub-publishing in Japan and with Enorm Music for sub-publishing in the rest of the World.

In September 2010 Manticora will embark on a headliner tour throughout Europe. Support on the tour will come from Norwegian power/prog band DIVIDED MULTITUDE.

The dates confirmed so far (more to follow):

September

24 - Markthalle - Hamburg, Germany
25 - Turock - Essen, Germany

October

1 - Bastard Club - Osnabrück, Germany
2 - The Rock Temple - Kerkrade, Holland
3 - De Pul - Uden, Holland
4 - Nouveau Casino - Paris, France
8 - EventStage - Zizers, Switzerland
9 - Mephisto Club - Alessandria, Italy (tbc)
11 - Spinnerei - Traun, Austria
12 - Reigen - Wien, Austria
13 - Randal Club - Bratislava, Slovakia
14 - Crazy Mama - Budapest, Hungary
29 - The Rock - Copenhagen, Denmark

More on Manticora: Manticora.dk, Myspace.com/ManticoraRocks.