GRAND MAGUS, the three-piece Swedish heavy rock band featuring "JB" Christofferson (guitar, lead vocals), Fox Skinner (bass, backing vocals) and Sebastian "Seb" Sippola (drums), will release its fifth album, "Hammer Of The North", this summer via Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at 301 studios outside of Stockholm and will feature artwork by Necrolord.

Commented JB: "Necrolord is a legend and has created some of the most striking and powerful images ever. He's also closely connected with Swedish metal. We just knew that he would deliver the perfect feel, mood and imagery for the new record. No one else would come close. It's an honor to have his artwork for 'Hammer Of The North'."

"Hammer Of The North" track listing:

01. "I, The Jury"
02. "Hammer Of The North"
03. "Black Sails"
04. "Mountains Be My Throne"
05. "Northern Star"
06. "The Lord Of Lies"
07. "At Midnight They'll Get Wise"
08. "Bond Of Blood"
09. "Savage Tales"
10. "Ravens Guide Our Way"