Italian Thrash Metallers MERENDINE Ink Deal With Deutschland's Metalville Records; NEW Album Coming Soon!

Italian thrashers "Merendine" have inked a deal with Germany's Metalville Records this week. They have titled the NEW album 'New World Disorder'. This will be the fourth full length release for the band. Merendine who are based in Northern Italy in the town of Padova, have a unique sound of hard Rock/Thrash which is reminiscent to the Bay Area Thrash Scene. But yet they have a strong European Metal feel. Having released 3 records prior to 'New World Disorder': 'Walk Across Fire' in 2003 (Legion Of Doom), 'RAW' (Mausoleum Records) produced by Jack Frost, and 'Rude Rebel Brotherhood' (Locomotive Music) produced by Chris Caffery (Savatage, TSO). 'New World Disorder' was produced by Luigi Stefanini in Italy in November & December of 2011. "We were looking for a different sound stated drummer Luca Cerardi. We had great success with Chris Caffery and Jack Frost. But the band was at a turning point. We wanted to do something different. I am very happy with the way the record came out."

Merendine which formed in 1995 as a five piece have etched their niche on the Metal scene in Italy. In 2010 with the departure of guitarist David Bisson, the band stood as a four piece creating a different element that transcended into a NEW sound and a NEW outlook. "You can't stop progression", stated Zanda Zandarin (Vocals). "We just became tighter and stronger as a four piece. We are a family, we made a strong album. That alone is a testament to what we can do together. I'm proud of it and nothing will change that", Guitarist Luca Sigers Securo stated. "This record is what we're proud of! Luigi outdid himself and made something brilliant," commented bassist Dario Bianchi. "Having endorsements with Vic-Firth, D'Adarrio, Evans and Planet Waves has also helped us", stated drummer Luca Cerardi. "Having people believe in you is a comforting feeling."

Merendine toured last winter as direct support for Doro Pesch in Europe. They had a 4 week run which brought them through Germany, Spain, France, The Czech Republic, Italy and Luxemburg. The band also toured with Krypteria and Doro prior in 2008. The band did off festival dates with Motorhead in 2009 as well. Fans in Europe and North America have embraced the band. Drawing inspiration is something that every band needs to develop. No one knew that better than Luigi Stefanini. Merendine signed a worldwide management deal with Skateboard Marketing Ltd. in New York in December of 2011. They are gearing up for a full Summer European tour after the release.

Audio will be posted on the bands official Facebook page and web site on June 1st.

Line Up:

- Luca Zandarin: Vocals

- Luca Securo: Guitar

- Dario Bianchi: Bass

- Luca Cerardi: Drums

Related links:
Merendine's Official Site
Meredine on Facebook

Swedish Metallers The Quill Announce First-Ever North American Tour!

Sweden's The Quill will be touring North America for the first time ever this March. The West Coast jaunt will start March 7th in Seattle, Washington and winds up March 16th in Fresno, CA. The Quill are out supporting their latest release 'Full Circle' which was released in 2011 on Metalville Records.

Bassist Robert Triches commented on The Quill's first North American tour:

"To go to the US on tour is nothing less than a dream come true for us. We know we have a faithful fan base here and to finally get the chance to meet that audience live after all these years is... fantastic! It's gonna be magic! We're also very happy with where this tour takes us, although we see it as a modest first beginning of touring in the US. We aim to follow this up with many more tours and visits over the next years. Love and respect and see you soon!"

The Quill 2012 North American Tour:

- 3/7: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
- 3/8: Portland, OR @ Dante's
- 3/9: Eugene, OR @ Sam Bond's
- 3/10: San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
- 3/12: Tempe, AZ @ Club Red
- 3/13: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
- 3/14: Las Vegas, NV @ Vamp'd
- 3/15: Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
- 3/16: Frenso, CA @ The Starline

The Quill is back! Five years since their last studio album the band is ready to once again spread its musical gospel. The NEW album 'Full Circle' is packed with heavy Rock firmly rooted in the seventies but vibrant and updated rather than retro. Needless to say, The Quill is a band reborn. This is what they are meant to do. Great music and great shows will always find an audience. Check out their video for "Medicine" below (courtesy of Noisecreep).



Discography:

- "The Quill" (1995)
- "Silver haze" (1999)
- "Voodoo caravan" (2002)
- "Hooray! It's a Deathtrip" (2003)
- "In triumph" (2006)
- "Full Circle" (2011)

The Quill is:

- Magnus Arnar (Vocals)
- Christian Carlsson (Guitars)
- Jolle Atlagic (Drums)
- Robert Triches (Bass)

Related links:
The Quill on MySpace
Metalville Records

The Quill - Video Premiere Of 'Medicine'!

Sweden's The Quill is back! Five years since their last studio album was released, the band is ready to once again spread its musical gospel. The new album "Full Circle" is packed with heavy Rock firmly rooted in the seventies but vibrant and updated rather than retro. Needless to say, The Quill is a band reborn. This is what they are meant to do. Great music and great shows will always find an audience.

The Quill recently completed work on the music video for their song "Medicine", which is taken from their latest album titled"Full Circle" (available now on Metalville Records). You can check it out below courtesy of Noisecreep.



The Quill is:

- Magnus Arnar (vocals)
- Christian Carlsson (guitars)
- Jolle Atlagic (drums)
- Robert Triches (bass)

Discography:

-"The Quill" (1995)
- "Silver haze" (1999)
- "Voodoo caravan" (2002)
- "Hooray! It's a Deathtrip" (2003)
- "In triumph" (2006)
- "Full Circle" (2011)

Related links:
The Quill on MySpace
Metalville Records