TENET, the brainchild of guitarist Jed Simon (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ZIMMER'S HOLE), are pleased to announce that the Sovereign debut album is out now in Europe via Century Media Records (out August 11th in North America) and receiving great acclaim and praise by the media as well as the fans of extreme metal with a sweet Bay Area Thrash vibe to things.

To enhance the debut’s release, the intense new promo track 'Crown Of Thorns' has been now launched via the band’s official MySpace page.

Guitarist and Tenet mastermind Jed Simon comments the release of Sovereign as follows:

“Hey all you head-banging maniacs out there! The long, long, LONG wait is over! FUCK YES! FINALLY! I thought at times, as many of you did too I’m sure, that this was never going to see the light of day. It’s been a long road, and I’m stoked that so many of you have stayed by my side, waiting patiently. YOU RULE. So without any further bullshit, I give you Sovereign. This ain’t about punching people in the face, we’ve all done that... this is for pure head-banging, the pure love of metal. Remember that? Fuck yeah you do, and if you don’t... then it’s time to fuckin’ learn. Welcome to the NEW old school. Now put on your thrash hats and let’s see those heads shaking!

I’ve been balls deep in doing interviews the last few weeks and so far the response has been tremendous. That means a lot to me: everybody, thank you. With an album that has been talked about for so long, I have been nervous about the response. The initial reviews I have been reading are great, and it has really helped to validate all these years of work, and obsession, that has driven this beast. Finally the beast is free, and that freedom is an awesome thing. I gotta say, I feel like a skin has been shed... and it’s all good.

Right now we are working on getting this thing into touring mode. It’s going to take some work, I won’t lie, but when we get to your town... get ready to burn! No shuffling around the stage looking at our shoes, no ‘jump up’ in the air like a fuckin’ pogo goof, no sissies, no whining, no gimmicks, no keyboards. You’ll get A SHOW. A beer-soaked, raging good time. You’ll get what you pay for, and you deserve it. Until then my friends, welcome to the family!“

Mixed by Vincent Wojno (MACHINE HEAD, KREATOR, TROUBLE, etc) and mastered by Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, OPETH, ARCH ENEMY, etc.), Sovereign comes with classy artwork courtesy of Travis Smith (Opeth, DEATH, NEVERMORE, etc.) and will not only leave any lover of traditional thrash metal impressed but will also make an impact on fans of modern metal sounds without pseudo-trendy ambitions. If you like your METAL heavy and with a good dose of the 'old school', then you have found your home on Sovereign!

Tenet lineup on Sovereign:

Jed Simon – Guitars (Strapping Young Lad, Zimmer’s Hole)

Steve “Zetro” Souza – Vocals (EXODUS, LEGACY)

Glen Alvelais – Lead Guitars (FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT)

Byron Stroud – Bass (FEAR FACTORY, Strapping Young Lad)

Gene Hoglan – Drums (DARK ANGEL, Death, Strapping Young Lad)

Tenet online: myspace.com/tenetforce, tenetforce.com.