German metallers Axel Rudi Pell have issued the following update on the band's Facebook page:

"We're proud to announce that Johnny, Mike ,Ferdy , Volker and Axel will enter the studio in late November with Engineer and Co-Producer Charlie Bauerfeind, to record the next studio album, titled Circle Of The Oath, 2 years after it's successful predecessor The Crest."

Axel commented: "I'm more than excited! I just finished the songwriting for all 10 songs including the compulsory Intro and will concentrate on completing the lyrics in the next couple of days. This will be a hell of a record and you won't be disappointed! It will have everything you expect from a true Axel Rudi Pell record with all it's magical moments and a few surprises... !"

Circle Of The Oath will be released by SPV in late March 2012, followed by the first leg of the tour. Stay tuned for more Info soon!

Source:	de-de.facebook.com
Band profile:	Axel Rudi Pell