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Long-running San Diego power metallers CAGE are in the process of recording Ancient Evil, a story-based release that singer Sean Peck teases will include a special (well known) guest vocalist, in the rôle of lead character Elliot Worthington. To date, Peck has finished seven songs and pre-orders will be available shortly. Previously, the confident frontman offered this synopsis of the forthcoming project, a horror-concept CD set in London in 1869. "It is very much influenced by HP Lovecraft and will ship with a 90 page mini novel telling the story in detail."

Cage recently added a trio of new members (NIHILIST drummer Sean Elg, DETONATED bassist Dwight Magic and MONUMENT guitarist Casey "The Sentinel" Trask), but that hasn't slowed them down. In addition to time in the studio, the band are committed to Europe, this July, including a stop at the Headbanger Open Air (northern Germany, 24th-26th) and are currently investigating an eastern North America trek, around October.

San Diego-based metallists Cage are set to return on October 30th, with the release of their latest metallic tour de force, Ancient Evil, which has been prefaced by a lyric video for "The Procedure".

"We really love how creepy the video came out, it's like a mini movie almost," explains singer Sean "The Hell Destroyer" Peck. "This song will give people a good idea of what they are in for on this massive, heavy metal, horror story thrill ride!" Rounding out the band are Dave "Conan" Garcia (guitars), Casey "The Sentinel" Trask (guitars), Alex Pickard (bass guitar), and Sean "The Thrash Machine" Elg (drums)



Based on a horror novel written by lead singer Sean Peck, 'Ancient Evil' continues the legacy of Cage as a heavy metal innovator. This nearly 80-minute monstrosity has 19 tracks that combine songs and narrated interludes to forge a unique musical journey that rocks!

However, according to Sean, making a concept record work is never an easy task - "With this being our 7th release, we wanted to try our hand at another concept album. We had great success with 'Hell Destroyer,' but doing a scary story type of thing and making the songs catchy and memorable while keeping the listener captivated by the content, is a real challenge."

The story's main character, Elliot Worthington, is played by none other than ex-Iron Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley. "I did not want to do any of the character voices this time, so we got some really great talent to act out the scenes. Blaze did an incredible job. His acting chops were freaking great, I have to say," says Peck. "The writing for this record came together effortlessly even though it was a concept record. It is pretty much just blazing fast the whole way through which is just how I like it!"



Ancient Evil tracklisting:
"There Were Others"
"Ancient Evil"
"Behind The Walls Of Newgate"
"The Procedure"
"The Appetite"
"Cassandra"
"Blinded By Rage"
"Tell Me Everything"
"The Expedition"
"Beholder"
"I Have Awakened"
"Across The Sea Of Madness"
"To Save Love"
"Christ Protect Me"
"Sinister Six"
"Symphony Of Sin"
"The Antidote"
"Tomorrow Never Came"
"It Can't Be"

Cruchot jr a écrit :Quand je vois cette tracklist interminable, j'espère qu'elle contient des interludes comme sur "Hell destroyer" et non plusieurs titres moyens, indignes de figurer à côté des tueries avec lesquelles ils vont nous gâter.