BYZANTINE have finished recording their sixth full-length album, which they have titled “The Cicada Tree”. Recording sessions for it took place at 7over8 Studios in Myrtle Beach, SC with producer/engineer Jay Hannon. Metal Blade Records are preparing the effort for a May 2017 release. Vocalist/guitarist Chris Ojeda comments:
“‘The Cicada Tree‘ represents 16 years of a heavy metal band thriving completely underground. Byzantine has been on a slow burn since 2000, constantly crafting our brand of heavy metal and now, with the support of Metal Blade Records, we will finally get a chance to showcase our music on a bigger stage.”
Watch video announcement HERE.
Byzantine was formed in 2000 by vocalist/guitarist Chris Ojeda and former guitarist Tony Rohrbough. After releasing three albums via Prosthetic Records, touring with Lamb of God, playing the main stage of New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, and receiving much praise from fans and media alike, the band abruptly called it quits in early 2008 – but it wasn’t long before the metal community demanded their return. In 2012, a reinvigorated Byzantine reunited with their seminal line-up, and consequently delivered two highly praised albums, which were crowd-funded through Kickstarter and Pledge Music and self-released. Now, after having been an independent artist since 2013, Ojeda and his crew are back with a new record deal via Metal Blade, poised to dominate the scene once again.
Source: The PRP
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