Swedish heavy metal quintet, Lancer, has teamed up with Decibel Magazine's 'Deciblog' to stream the band's impending sophomore album, Second Storm, at: https://decibelmagazine.com/blog/2015/4/5/streaming-lancer-second-storm. Second Storm will release on April 10 via Despotz Records.
Vocalist Isak Stenvall tells Decibel:
"We're very proud to finally launch the 'Second Storm.' Right now I'm on a train on my way to Karlstad, Sweden for the final rehearsals before our release shows. When I listen to our new album, I become more and more convinced that our music will fill a gap in the heavy metal market. This is an honest and cheerful version of the music that we love. Our passion and hunger for music shines throughout every minute of this album. An album filled with soaring vocal melodies, thundering drums, splendid guitar work and pounding bass. The production takes this '80s inspired metal songs into 2015 without losing the grip of the traditional heavy metal sound. Our main goal has always been to carry the legacy of the British and German '80's heavy metal era. That's what you will get when you listen to 'Second Storm.' Riffs and song structures from Britain combined with the melodies and speed from Germany, performed by five metal heads from Sweden. Hold on tight, the storm has arrived!"
Second Storm can be pre-ordered online through the Despotz web-store at: https://despotz.bigcartel.com/artist/lancer.
Lancer's Despotz Records debut was recorded at Leon Music Studios with producer Gustav Ydenius (Enforcer, Sister Sin).
Artwork comes courtesy of Dimitar Nikolov (who has previously made artwork for Steelwing and Katana).
A music video for "Masters and Crowns" can be seen on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/Gnkim23NGyw. The "Iwo Jima" music video can be seen online at: https://youtu.be/Q4y6DD_BR4Q.
01. Running from the Tyrant
02. Iwo Jima
03. Masters and Crowns
04. Behind the Walls
05. Aton
06. Children of the Storm
07. Steelbreaker
08. Eyes of the Liar
09. Fools Marches On
Lancer invaded the heavy metal scene with its first EP, 'Purple Sky,' in 2012, and went on to release its debut self-titled album the following year.
Since its inception, Lancer has played festivals and live dates with bands like Steelwing, Wolf, Bullet and Katana, and was soon hailed to be the new rising star in Swedish heavy/power metal. With its energetic and technically brilliant live shows, these young musicians deliver the full package.
Lancer's sophomore effort, Second Storm, is a lesson in melodic metal, drawing inspiration from classic acts like Iron Maiden, Helloween and Gamma Ray. The group joins a long tradition of outstanding Swedish metal bands like Hammerfall, Sabaton and many more.
"We are very happy signing with Despotz Records," the band commented on its new label home. "This collaboration will be killer! Despotz is an innovative, hardworking label with a holistic approach to the business, making us confident they are perfect for Lancer."
Ömer Akay, Despotz co-founder, added: "We welcome Lancer to the Despotz family. Expect great things this year from these Heavy Metal Gods!"
Stay tuned for more information on Lancer and Second Storm, out this week on Despotz Records!
LANCER is:
Isak Stenvall - Vocals
Fredrik Kelemen - Guitar
Per-Owe "Ewo" Solvelius - Guitar
Emil Öberg - Bass
Sebastian Pedernera - Drums
LANCER online:
www.facebook.com/lancermetal
www.youtube.com/lancermetal
www.twitter.com/lancermetal
www.lancermetal.com
Despotz Records online:
www.despotz.se
www.facebook.com/DespotzRecords
www.youtube.com/user/despotz
www.despotz.bigcartel.com/
