Swedish speed metal pistons Lancer have announced their fourth studio record, dubbed Tempest. Is has been set for August 11th, 2023 official release on Fireflash Records. The first single of the album, "Fan The Flames", will be released on June 2nd along with the album pre-sale beginning. Album was recorded by the band and Anders Backelin at Armageddon Recordings Studio, who also handled the mix and mastering along with guitarist Per-Owe Solvelius. The cover artwork was created by Dimitar Nikolov.




"I can't believe it's been six years since last time we released an album", says guitarist Fredrik Kelemen and adds: "But with the line-up changes, the pandemic and the intention of making "Tempest" a great comeback album, we let it take its time. We have developed our sound, it's a bit darker, especially lyrically. Production-wise, more dynamic and gritty. A bigger picture of sound, with elements we have never used before.

"We wanted the artwork of the cover to symbolize this change, with the devastating storm drawing in with the wasteland it creates. We have been known for using birds on our previous album covers, so the demon raven of "Tempest" seemed only natural, and the title is just a more epic and stronger word for storm, in my opinion. Overall I want to use the most well-known cliche of all time: this is the best album we have done so far! And it's totally true, all jokes aside. We are absolutely thrilled to release it to the world!"

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