Formicarius have been selected by Sony/Music For Nations to feature on their impending release Speed Kills VII. The Speed Kills compilation albums were infamous throughout the '80s and '90s for bringing some of the world's greatest extreme metal bands to the attention of fans around the world. Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Venom, Bathory, Megadeth, Celtic Frost, Sodom...they were all featured on the legendary collections. Now, the recently resurrected Music For Nations label have decided to herald their return with a new chapter in the Speed Kills saga...

Speed Kills VII will feature exclusively British bands, highlighting the finest acts that the underground has to offer. Featured alongside the furious demons of Formicarius will be the likes of Voices, Akercocke, The King Is Blind, Nine Covens, Divine Chaos and ' forming a link to the past ' Acid Reign, who first appeared on Speed Kills IV.

Discussing their inclusion on the bill, Formicarius' front man, Lord Saunders commented "We're overwhelmed to be a part of the Speed Kills legacy! Looking at the calibre of bands featured in the series...and now to be a part of such a collection...it's a tremendous honour for us!"

This historic release can be pre-ordered here: Music For Nations | Amazon
Release date: 02.12.16 - available on vinyl or as a digital download

To mark this momentous news Formicarius are unveiling their stunning new video for Lake Of The Dead which can be viewed below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBDFmGJi4bw