October 28th, 2009

SWALLOW THE SUN RELEASE ‘NEW MOON’ DIGITAL SINGLE WITH B-SIDE FEATURING STEVE ROTHERY ON NOVEMBER 2ND 2009 VIA SPINEFARM RECORDS UK, WITH UK DATES TO FOLLOW

DEATH/DOOM maestros Swallow The Sun will be releasing the title track from latest album ‘New Moon’ as a digital single on November 2nd 2009 via Spinefarm Records UK. The single comes with “Servant Of Sorrow” as the B-side, which features guitarist Steve Rothery of Marillion fame as special guest. Comments mainman/band guitarist Juha Raivio:-

“This is a dream come true, Steve Rothery has always been the most influential guitar player for me. Being a long time Marillion fan, it is an honour beyond words having him playing on one of our songs. This really shows the spirit of a genuine progressive musician, to do this strange collaboration."

‘New Moon’, the album, is set for a November 30th 2009 release via Spinefarm Records UK. Produced & mixed by Jens Borgen (Opeth, Paradise Lost, etc.) and featuring eight brand new tracks, this is the follow-up release to 2008’s ‘Plague Of Butterflies’ mini-album, and is the first to feature new drummer Kai Hahto, who replaces Pasi Pasanen.

According to Raivio, this album “is the most progressive, sorrowful & beautiful we have done so far… and the most evil as well! This time around, you can never be sure where the songs are going to take you. The depths of hell and heaven are carved deep into these songs.”

Swallow The Sun will be embarking on a headline tour of the UK in November/December 2009. The full list of shows is as follows:-

NOVEMBER

30th Plymouth, White Rabbit

DECEMBER

1st Leeds, Rios
2nd Wrexham, Central Station
3rd Manchester, The Star & Garter
4th Glasgow, Ivory Blacks
5th Newcastle Upon Tyne, Academy 2
6th Nottingham, Seven
7th London, Underworld