BW&BK; has received the following press release:

Triton Power Cruise has announced Nightmare Records recording artists FUTURES END will replace VOUGAN in the permanent lineup.

“While I am thrilled to add the immense talent of Futures End to our lineup, it was with a heavy heart to hear lead singer, Carlos Zema has parted ways with Vougan” said Triton Power Cruise promoter, Beth Mays.

Bay-area based Futures End lineup includes Fred Marshall (ex-ZERO HOUR) on vocals, Marc Pattison and Christian Wentz on guitars, Steve DiGiorgio (SADUS, ex-TESTAMENT) on bass, and Jon Allen (ex-Testament) on drums. The debut CD entitled Memoirs of a Broken Man is a project two years in the making. The CD is currently available for pre-order and the band was recently picked up by Century Media for distribution.

Futures End will join CRINSON GLORY, Sweden’s EVERGREY, JON OLIVA's PAIN, SEVEN WITCHES, CIRCLE II CIRCLE, newcomers EUMERIA and THE ELEMENT for the United States first-ever progressive and power metal cruise. Casey Grillo of KAMELOT will be doing a drum clinic with Beatnik Rhythm Analyzers.

“We were sorry to hear of the departure of Carlos Zema from Vougan and wish them all the very best,” said Futures End guitarist Christian Wentz. “However, Futures End is VERY excited to be a part of this incredible and unique event. We look forward to seeing all the fans onboard!”

The Triton Power Cruise website is here. Cabin prices range from $650-$725 per person with a mandatory minimum double occupancy. Price includes; cabin, all food on the cruise, a pre-party on Thursday, April 29, 2010, party in the Bahamas, all concerts including an all-star jam, Meet and Greet and more.

Optional badge upgrade will be available for a private open bar party with the bands for $50. An immediate $75 discount is being offered for cabins wishing to pay in full by September 15, 2009. Additional promotion codes are being offered via internet heavy metal station InfernalRockRadio.com.