Darkest Hour have posted the following studio update on their official web site:

"Darkest Hour has been buried in the studio for about two weeks now and we have gotten a hell of a lot done. All the basic structures for the songs are complete. There are now nine songs on the record and one acoustic piece. And we can say already this is hands down the best Darkest Hour record ever. We can't wait to present these songs to you guys. Kris and Mike make their guitar solo debut, there is definitely more for the shredders this time. Expect shorter more thrash' compact songs, as well as some surprises. We have been keeping the album title under warps but we will announce it soon. Lastly, the Darkest Hour summer vacation is coming together so we will announce big plans for the summer as well as the release date for the new Darkest Hour record soon. This week JH starts tracking the vocals and it all starts to make sense!"

Darkest Hour have just issued a DVD, entitled "Party Scars and Prison Bars - A Thrashography". Described as "a behind-the-scenes look at the musical prowess and outrageous humor that have made Darkest Hour famous in the metal scene," the disc includes an autobiography spanning Darkest Hour's 10-year existence, footage from their very first show, live performances, backstage banter, music videos, European tour footage and more.

Darkest Hour's latest album, "Hidden Hands Of A Sadist Nation", was released in May 2003 through Victory Records. The CD includes guest appearances from Tomas Lindberg (At The Gates, The Crown), Anders Björler (At The Gates, The Haunted), Peter Wichers (Soilwork) and Marcus Sunesson (The Crown).

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Darkest Hour