The dynamic European melodic death/metalcore quintet HEAVEN SHALL BURN recently inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. HSB have been called a musical hybrid of such genre defying bands as Earth Crisis, At The Gates and Bolt Thrower, which underlines the fact that they are basically about unifying the extremes of death metal and hardcore styles into an indestructible musical assault, while lyrically exposing their very dedicated, socially aware and politically engaged philosophies.

After an EP entitled In Battle… and a split LP with Fall of Serenity, HSB signed to Lifeforce Records/Impression Music for their 2000 debut album, Asunder. The label also released a split LP/CD with their long-time friends Caliban and 2002's album Whatever It May Take, which earned the band extreme praise from media and fans within both the metal and hardcore scenes. The group has just completed their third full-length recording, Antigone, which is currently set for a late spring release.

Marcus (vocals) and Maik (guitars) further describe their excitement over signing with Century Media Records:

"I am extremely excited to have signed to the label that is home to plenty of my favorite bands. 2004 promises to become a really challenging year for HSB. Full force ahead." Marcus

"I am very happy about the new deal with Century Media. It was a really important step forward to take as a band, but even more important was to make it together with a partner who doesn't only understand how to promote and market HSB's music, but who also has the ability and attitude to support the political and socio-critical dimension of the band. Furthermore, it means a lot to us that we didn't only find a good new home, but that will also manage to continue the co-operation with Lifeforce Records. There still won't be any compromises for the future with HSB! Everything that needs to be said will be said, and everything that needs to be done will be done!" Maik

"Antigone" CD / LP Track-List:

1. Echoes (Intro)

2. The Weapon They Fear

3. The Only Truth

4. Architects Of The Apocalypse

5. Voice Of The Voiceless

6. Numbing The Pain

7. To Harvest The Storm

8. Rìsandi Von (Outro)

9. Bleeding To Death

10.Tree Of Freedom

11.The Dream Is Dead

12.Deyjandi Von (Outro)

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Heaven Shall Burn