MERCENARY 11 DREAMS U.S. RELEASE DATE SCHEDULED

Danish band Mercenary’s Century Media debut and fourth full-length release 11 Dreams has been scheduled for U.S. release: February 8th, 2005. Recorded by Jacob Hanson (HateSphere, Raunchy) with cover art by Niklas Sundin (Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy) the album’s crystal clear production ushers in an essential pure form of intense expression. Combining multilayered vocals, intricate songwriting, and simple-catchy song structure, while remaining aggressive, the band weaves into their music a dark symphonic Scandinavian melancholy. 11 Dreams can be described as a mixture of Soilwork’s Natural Born Chaos, and fellow Dane’s Raunchy.

Released in Europe earlier this year to celebratory reviews, 11 Dreams received Metal Hammer Germany’s album of the month and the esteemed magazine awarded it 6 out of 7 points. Rock Hard Germany awarded the album 8 out of 10 points and called it “an exquisitely powerful opus.” The domestic U.S. version of the album will contain 2-bonus tracks.

Guitar player Jakob Mølberg commented on the bands Century Media multi-album worldwide record deal, “signing with the label (Century Media) has always been a dream for us – not as a label but as a statement that MERCENARY has entered a new rank in the world of metal music.” The band performed in 2003 at Atlanta’s sold-out ProgPower USA IV. Look for more information on the band at the Mercenary website by clicking here.