Germany's SECRETS OF THE MOON are nearly finished recording their fourth album, Privilegivm. "The recording sessions for our new album have been hugely satisfying," the band's guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter sG says. "In terms of sound, this is the best material we have recorded so far. The songs have reached the level of Antithesis even before being mixed. They have an intense depth and are unpredictable."

Tracks to appear on Privilegivm now include: 'Privilegium', 'Black Halo', 'Marionettes', 'A Million Suns', 'For They Know Not', 'Queen Among Rats', 'Shepherd', 'I Maldoror', 'Sulphur Pulse'.

Privilegivm will be released in September 2009 via Prophecy Productions. Before that, Secrets Of The Moon will make some live appearances in Germany in May (see tour dates below) to present selections from the forthcoming album.

As previously reported, Secrets Of The Moon will be holding an exclusive listening session for Privilegivm on Saturday, June 13th at 6:30 pm at Access Bar Berlin.

Not only will all participants have the chance to listen to the album some time before its release, but the band will also perform some new songs live on stage with support from their labelmates FARSOT.

Entrance is free. If you want to be part of this eventful night, please send a short email with your name(s) to privilegivm@hotmail.de. You will receive guestlist spots and SotM/Prophecy merch/goodies. There's only limited space.

Secrets Of The Moon live dates:

May

22 - Aurich, Germany - Wacken North Open Air
23 - Kreuth, Germany - Wacken South Open Air
25 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp
26 - Essen, Germany - Turock
27 - Berlin, Germany - Kato

28. - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle

August

13-15 - Dinkelsbühl, Germany - Summer Breeze Open Air

October

10 - Altenburg / Altenburger Brauerei, Germany - Alte Tenne (M-A-L Festival II)