Israeli death metallers Salem have revealed the album artwork and final tracklisting for the group's upcoming seventh full-length album entitled Playing God And Other Short Stories.

Playing God And Other Short Stories was recorded at Harold Studios in Israel and mastered by UE Nastasi at the prestigious Sterling Sound NYC. Also appearing as special guest singer on this album is the acclaimed At The Gates frontman Tomas Lindberg, who shared vocal duties on "The Mark Of The Beast Part 1" and sang exclusively on "The Mark Of The Beast Part 2".

Salem also did a rendition of one of Bob Marley's most recognizable song "Exodus"; giving it their own unique but nevertheless an aggressive touch with their version of the song.


Playing God And Other Short Stories [cover art] tracklist:

01. Drums Of The Dead Part I
02. Drums Of The Dead Part II
03. The Privileged Dead
04. Exodus [Bob Marley cover]
05. Downfall Of Paris Part I
06. Downfall Of Paris Part II
07. The Mark Of The Beast Part I [feat. Tomas Lindberg]
08. Beast Lullaby
09. The Mark Of The Beast Part II [feat. Tomas Lindberg]
10. The Mark Of The Beast Part III
11. I Hate Pigs!
12. Playing God


On the explanation of the album artwork for Playing God And Other Short Stories, Salem skinsman Nir Nakav states: "The cover is based around Adinkra, a West African symbol system. The symbol we used is called Gye Nyame and it means "Except for God". This unique and beautiful symbol is ubiquitous in Ghana. It is by far the most popular for use in decoration and also a reflection on the deeply religious character of the Ghanaian people."

Source:	pulverised.net
Band profile:	Salem