Pestilence is back.

[Wyvern]

RESURRECTION MACABRE to Release April 9th, 2009 On Mascot Records U.S.A.

HOLLYWOOD, CA (March 3, 2009) – Pestilence returns after 15 years of deathlike silence to release the brand new studio album Resurrection Macabre. It’s a stunning musical statement that will bring the band back to the forefront of the international death metal community. The album is a display of the timeless power of brutal death metal with modern day technique and skill of experienced musicians.



The brand new album was recorded in Denmark, with producer Jacob Hansen. The new incarnation of Pestilence consists of original band member Patrick Mameli, the American bass wizard Tony Choy (Atheist, Cynic, a.o.) and powerhouse drummer Peter Wildoer (Arch Enemy, Darkane, a.o.). Guitar player Patrick Uterwijk will join the band for the live shows.



“When so many people asked to resurrect Pestilence it got me thinking’” explains Patrick Mameli. “For many years it was a closed chapter. I have always been very clear about that. The last couple of years I discovered, to my amazement, that the band had not been forgotten, but still meant a lot to many fans. So there were a few things that got the ball rolling. First of all the fans. I also noticed that old school death metal was making a come-back. It did wet my appetite. I discovered that I felt the urge to get involved again with the great musical tradition that is death metal. I wanted to leave my own mark again. Another important factor was that I knew that with Tony Choy and Peter Wildoer by my side I had found the right people to make this dream come true. These guys are both absolutely stunning musicians. Simply the best one could wish for. Their creative input on the album is invaluable.”



The result of many months of hard work is aptly titled Resurrection Macabre. The new album has everything to offer that a fan of Pestilence – old and new – possibly could wish for. And more. It has the dark atmosphere, brutal vocals, sheer power and technical skills – always the trademarks of Pestilence. Patrick Mameli stresses that his band is not going to take the easy ride of nostalgia. ,,I don’t want to rely on successes of the past. This is not a reunion, but a second life for Pestilence. That’s why we wanted to mark our comeback with a new studio album. Stylistically it goes back to the days of Consuming Impulse and Testimony Of the Ancients, but it’s also apparent that time did not stand still. I am a better musician than a was back then. Compared to the old days the technical possibilities are limitless.”



Another link to the glory days of the past are the three old Pestilence songs that get a new life on the new album: Chemo Therapy, Out Of the Body and Lost Souls, all coming from the first two Pestilence albums. ,,It seemed like a good idea to connect ourselves to our musical past. Apart from that I liked the idea of revisiting those old songs and to see what they would sound like when performed and recorded in this advanced day and age.”

I'm not fan of them but people may find this appealling.

 

[viewerfromnihil]

Everybody here needs to listen to their 3 new songs they have up on their myspace, they fucking rule.

 

[TheKorruptor]

I had completely forgotten about Pestilence recording - thanks for the reminder! It sounds really promising for contemporary Death Metal.. it still has a bit of that old Pestilence feel.. and Tony Choy contributes with some sweet bass lines.. I might just aquire this in the near future.

 

[Hawk]

Everybody here needs to listen to their 3 new songs they have up on their myspace, they fucking rule.

You mean here?

http://www.myspace.com/pestilenceofficial

 

[Marco Spain]

PESTILENCE are in my Top5 from death metal. "Testimony of the ancients" is one of my favourite albums ever!

I´m going to see them this summer and can´t wait.

New songs sounds very good. Maybe I expected some "Spheres" influence but I prefer they have opted for a more death metal approach.

 

[sixxswine]

I got this one a week ago. I just listened to it this past Monday. I'm not impressed...I'll give a few more spins....

 

[S.U.A.D.]

I dug what I heard on their myspace, looking forward to getting the album.

 

[MURAI]

Maybe I'll get my hands on it.

 

[nokturnal1349]

Consuming Impulse was great!

I love Mind Reflections from Spheres.

 

[kreator0423]

I fucking love Pestilence! Already heard what's on their myspace and I'm stoked as fuck!

 

[METAL GOD]

Definitely gonna check out the new release.

 

[optionthree]

For those of you who are interested, I recently interviewed Patrick Mameli for this site. Check it out on the homepage.

 

[SickBoy]

Nice stuff at the first listen... Much more brutal than vintage Pestilence and has blast beats, which wasn't their thing back in the day really...

For those of you who are interested, I recently interviewed Patrick Mameli for this site. Check it out on the homepage.

For God's sake, couldn't he omit the cheesy "I think it’s the best Pestilence album yet" line?! It makes me wanna puke when I read/hear this, it's so cliched...

 

[gilamonster]

I gotta check out this new stuff. I've listened to Consuming Impulse a lot and it's awesome. I'm seeing these bastards at Maryland Deathfest so hopefully I dig the new ones.

 

[jizzlobber]

The new material is frickin brilliant.
I hope they also tour cos they are immense live, saw them with nocturnus in 1992.

 

[soulslither]

I need to hear the album in it's entirety,the song above sounds very Morbid Angel like.

 

[TempleOfBlood]

The new material sounds awesome! I still need to pick this one up.