Katagory V - New Album Completed!

[Orfanos]

June 18th 2007 - Katagory V announces that new albums is complete and unveil the cover art!

Katagory V has posted the cover artwork that will appear their 4th album, Hymns of Dissension, and have announced that recording and mixing is now complete.

Bassist and founder Dustin Mitchell had this to say concerning the completion of the album and the artwork.

“The new album is complete and the final mix has been sent off to the record labels, so now it is in their hands, and we all get to wait just a few more months for the final product. At this point everyone in the band is happy with the end results, and with hearing the final mixes, in my opinion, it’s going to be fairly colorful in musical styles, and maybe even a bit more retro-metal sounding compared to the previous album.

“We once again ran into a few bumps toward the end, and basically slid into home base with our deadlines. Once again that black cloud was looming over our band, and we had another computer in the studio freeze up and die, a different one, but the most crucial one needed, and it happened at the tail end of mixing. It was touch and go for a while; fortunately we were able to resurrect it after a few days of trial and error, just in time to get the album done. And the problem? Dust and dirt, that’s it! Once we did everything possible externally and were ready to give up and take it to a technician to retrieve the songs off the hard drive, we then blew the computer out with compressed air, which exploded out of that thing like a car spinning out on a gravel road. We gave it one more shot, booted it up, and the damn thing buzzed and hummed back to life. I’m not the most tech-oriented guy on the block, but I guess you have to give those things a bath sometimes? How quaint. It’s a good thing we got it working, or the end results of getting the album done on time, or even at all, would have been extreme. In cases like this, it makes me miss the days of analog and reel-to-reel recording!

“So, to commemorate the completion of the album, we have decided to release the cover art for ‘Hymns of Dissension’ for your viewing pleasure. Mattias Noren did a wonderful job in capturing exactly what we were looking for in both mood and concept, and it most certainly fits the vibe of the album in our opinion. Absolutely fantastic, See for yourself!”

As previously reported, Katagory V are scheduled to release their 4th album, Hymns of Dissension on October 16th through Nightmare Records (USA/Canada) and Burning Star Records (Europe/Asia), and each release will include two exclusive bonus tracks.

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Let's see what the guys will do. For me, this is one of the most anticipated releases of 2007.
Does anyone else here listen to this band?

 

[Orfanos]

Utah-based progressive/power metallers KATAGORY V and Nightmare Records have uploaded songs from the band's upcoming fourth album, "Hymns of Dissension", on each of their MySpace pages. Nightmare Records has uploaded the song "Workforce" at this location, and KATAGORY V has the song "Listen to You, Listen to Me" on their MySpace page.

Members of KATAGORY V will be on hand at this year's ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta, Georgia on October 5-6 at the Nightmare Records booth in support of "Hymns of Dissension". Although the album will not be officially released in stores until Tuesday, October 9 in the U.S., copies of CD will be on sale exclusively at the ProgPower USA festival, at the Nightmare Records booth throughout the festival weekend.

In other news, KATAGORY V has also announced a CD-release/Halloween party to coincide with the release of "Hymns of Dissension", which will be held at the infamous Club Vegas in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, October 27. KATAGORY V will perform live with a set list consisting mostly of songs from the new album as well as a few fan favorites from past albums. Also performing live at the CD-release party will be ASHEN LEGACY, MELODRAMUS, and one more act to be announced later.

 

[Orfanos]

No one has been familiar with this classy band? The new album is very good, just give a listen and you won't lose!

 

[carnut]

I have their previous album "Rising Anger" wich is rather avarage, or even below avarage imo. Some Nasty Savage copying on it and the fun ends there. But as you know; tastes differ so I could be dead wrong ;-)

 

[Orfanos]

Nasty Savage? I don't think so (although I am not very familiar to NS). Katagory V play a kind of prog/power metal, in the vein of Fates Warning, early Queensryche, Mystic Force, Helstar...

The new album is more straight US power metal, especially songs like Apologetic Heart, Lies And Illusions and Do Feelings Remain.

 

[Wyvern]

Nasty Savage is thrash, not the best in the land but entertaining one. Highly recommended nevertheless for old school thrashers.

 

[carnut]

Damn, can't find my promo copy of K-V any more. Need to locate it again tomorrow, and will have another listen. I remember they toured with Nasty Savage and some songs reminded me of (the softer) Nasty Savage stuff. Indeed some of the Nasty Savage stuff is more Thrash, some more US Powermetal (certainly the first albums). I like the "Indulgence" (1987) record ALOT ! The song XXX is one of my top 20 or so Metal songs all times....

 

[Orfanos]

Katagory V has officially announced that the search is complete and a new guitarist and lead vocalist have been found!

Bassist Dustin Mitchell had this to say about the new members, "Without further delay, we are proud to announce the newest additions to the Katagory V family. Please give a warm welcome to guitarist Mike Theriot and vocalist Al Rybka!

"Mike had actually auditioned for the band several years ago, just after we recorded 'A New Breed…' and in line to get the call just before we acquired former guitarist Marc Hanson at that time, and now whom Mike is ironically replacing. So, it was the next logical step to get him into Katagory V. He is a highly accomplished lead and rhythm guitarist, has a ton of live experience playing in several 80s' metal tribute bands in the Utah club circuit, as well as briefly being called into duty to play in James Rivera's Sabbath Judas Sabbath tribute act. We are very proud to have someone of Mike's talent and background in Katagory V.

"Now introducing Mr. Al Rybka! Hailing from the winding city of Chicago, Albie has been honing his chops as lead vocalist for the band Bavmorda for several years. We actually first heard him sing several times, strutting his stuff on Karaoke night while attending the Progpower festival in Atlanta. Not only can he nail the classic Iron Maiden songs, but also does a mean rendition of Rick Astley! Haha! Who would have known he'd try out and get the gig!? Several singers submitted some great material for us to consider, but when we heard what Al was able to do with our older material, as well as some of his ideas on the new material written for the next album, we knew right away that he was our guy. He has a lot of gut emotion and passion in his voice, and a knack at finding the perfect melodiesthat totally captivated us. He is actually a fan of Katagory V, and his motivation & drive to be in the band is intense, and that is probably the most valuable quality we've wanted and needed in a singer for very a long time.

“With the line up complete, we will now dive head first into completing the next Katagory V album, as well as head out for a handful of one-off shows to break in the new guys.”