The hype surrounding the imminent release of the new Sworn Enemy album, 'Maniacal', is quite astounding after the band recently annihilated Europe with Hatebreed, Agnostic Front and Ignite. 'Maniacal', set for a Feb. 12th release, is unquestionably their most impressive and destructive release yet. Featuring a newly reinvigorated lineup and new home at Century Media, this 10-track offering takes the group’s sound to new heights, which sees them embracing a thrashier edge. Check out a new video below, featuring in-depth interview with each member amongst a slew of live footage from the recent European tour.
A special pre-order package is now available, which features a signed CD, exclusive t-shirt and guitar pick for only $18, so head over to the bands Offical Myspace to get in on this great deal. Everyone who pre-orders the album will also automatically be entered to win a Dean Vendetta XM guitar. Also, if you place your order by Dec. 31 you'll double your chances to win. The winner will be announced on the album's release date of Feb. 12th. A massive U.S. package tour is currently in the works for early next year with more info to be announced soon.
Lorenzo Antonucci (guitars) further comments on the success of the recent European tour: “We just got back from our biggest European tour ever. It was amazing to meet back up with all of our friends in Hatebreed, Agnostic Front, Ignite, Evergreen Terrace, Death Before Dishonor and Ringworm. We had a blast playing to massive amounts of kids every night, and this tour will definitely be remembered. We got to be part of the biggest metal/hardcore show ever in Dresden, Germany with 3,900 people in attendance, at the same venue where Slipknot and Slayer played together and did 100 people less. As the promoter and agent told us, that’s a pretty big fucking deal! Thanks again to all the people who showed up every night. Your support means the world to us, and we're glad you like the new tunes. We hope to see all of you U.S. maniacs early next year.”
'Maniacal was' co-produced by As I Lay Dying vocalist Tim Lambesis and Life of Agony guitarist Joey Z, with Daniel Castleman (Destroy The Runner, Winds Of Plague) handling all mixing duties. Jordan Mancino (As I Lay Dying) also laid down all of the album’s drum tracks.
Date: Dec 20, 2007
As Reported by: jason
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