Progressive black/viking metallers Enslaved have signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records, who will release their new album later this year.
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Details have not yet been revealed for the Norwegian’s new LP but Nuclear Blast are expected to release the album in Autumn 2012.
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Enslaved commented: “We’re very, very (yes, very) pleased and proud to sign this deal with Nuclear Blast worldwide. We’ve already worked with Nuclear Blast U.S. through our two latest albums [“Vertebrae”, 2008; “Axioma Ethica Odini”, 2010]; and our personal friendships with Nuclear Blast guys and gals on both sides of the Atlantic are even older.
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“There’s no drama — we take great pride in the fact that there seldom is with us — it is simply a matter of one contract ending, and us going for what seems to be our best option at this point in time and space. This time the best choice for Enslaved is changing things up somewhat. We’re excited to see what the mixture of passion and professionalism at Nuclear Blast can do with the Enslaved name in the years to come.
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“There is no doubt that the level of ambition, the experience and seriousness about what we do, form perfect common ground for Enslaved and Nuclear Blast. We’re in the process of making a new album that will initiate our new partnership, watch out for the approaching wave of news about that. For now, let’s just say that the album will be an absolute (Nuclear) blast!”
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Nuclear Blast US label manager Gerardo Martínez added: “Enslaved is one of the most amazing bands to ever come from Norway. We’ve had the pleasure of working with them on their last two albums in North America, and from this day forth worldwide. Looking forward to their new masterpiece to be unleashed to the masses later in the year!”
