Abyss Records has announced the signing of Homer, Alaska-based act THOUSAND YEAR WAR. With a self-titled EP already available, the band is preparing to unleash their full-length debut, Tyrants And Men, upon the masses.

The history of Thousand Year War began in the late winter of 2009 in Homer, Alaska with Hiram Lohr (guitar, vocals) and Kellen Sharp (lead guitar, bass). While hashing out ideas they began to write songs that would become their first EP. This was comprised of four songs and was recorded by Brett Wehmeyer at Runefire Recording Studios in Anchorage, AK. With the help of Brett and session drummer Mortaeus (AX) they were able to get their first recording off the ground. After receiving good reviews and label interest from their self-titled EP, Thousand Year War decided to take things to the next level and record a full length album.

The EP is available for free download at this location.

Hiram and Kellen raised enough funds to record with Ryan Brownell (Garden Studios). In a period of 7 days they recorded vocals, guitars, and bass to found session drummer Fredrik Widigs (ANGREPP, DESULTOR, THE UGLY). After transposing all the songs to Guitar Pro they were sent to Fredrik to record the drum tracks at Prime Cut Studios (Sweden) in the summer of '09. Shortly after Kellen and Hiram laid down the tracks to what would be the full length, Tyrants And Men.

From the summer of 2010 and beyond, Fredrik Lunneborg of Primecut Studios came up with an amazing mix that sculpted and formed the final sound of Tyrants and Men. This mix was presented to Dan Ferguson of Abyss Records and Thousand Year War was offered to sign. The first pressing of Tyrants And Men will be available as a digipak. All album art and websites are designed by

Luciferium War Graphics.

Presently, Thousand Year War is working on material for a second full length album and finding session members and booking agency for a possible tour this summer. If interested please contact Thousand Year War at tyw2012@gmail.com.

Tyrants And Men will be available on Abyss Records, release date TBA.

Tracklisting:

'Defiance'

'The Sea'

'No Gods, No Masters'

'Thousand Year War'

'Open Casket'

'The Storm I Ride'

'Warriors Of Deceit'

'One Final Breath'

'Spartacus'

'Tyrants And Men'