Veteran Danish thrashers ARTILLERY will release their new album, "Penalty By Perception", on March 25 worldwide via Metal Blade Records. The CD's first single, "In Defiance Of Conformity", can be streamed below. Written over the course of the last two years, ARTILLERY's seventh full-length effort draws from their classic albums like "Fear Of Tomorrow" (1985) and "By Inheritance" (1990), as well as "When Death Comes" (2009) and "Legions" (2013). Having recorded at Medley Studios and bringing Søren Andersen on board as the producer, ARTILLERY achieved the sound that they were aiming for. "We worked really hard together to get this amazing sound," says guitarist Michael Stützer. "I feel the band have come up with some great songs. The best musical performance in the history of ARTILLERY. Can't wait to hear the fans' reactions!" A familiar, yet modern thrash attack, "Penalty By Perception" delivers the band's signature riffing, with powerful drumming and melodic singing — and promises to be a new fan favorite in the Danish quintet's storied career. "Penalty By Perception" track listing: 01. In Defiance Of Conformity 02. Live By The Scythe 03. Penalty By Perception 04. Mercy Of Ignorance 05. Rites Of War 06. Sin Of Innocence 07. When The Magic Is Gone 08. Cosmic Brain 09. Deity Machine 10. Path Of The Atheist 11. Welcome To The Mind Factory 12. Liberty Of Defeat (bonus track) Regarding what qualities they were looking for in a singer following the departure of Søren Adamsen, Michael told StageReport.ro: "You will never hear ARTILLERY with a growler or a pop singer, but sung vocals with melody and rawness at the same time. Actually, we headhunted Michael from a cover band who played MERCYFUL FATE / KING DIAMOND covers, so we knew he could sing the old ARTILLERY songs very good." ARTILLERY lineup: Michael Bastholm Dahl - vocals Michael Stützer - guitar Morten Stützer - guitar Peter Thorslund - bass Josua Madsen - drums
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