Civil War is a new symphonic power metal band comprised of former Sabaton members, Rikard Sundén, Oskar Montelius, Daniel Mullback, and Daniel Myhr, along with frontman Nils Patrik Johansson (Astral Doors) and bass player Stefan “Pizza” Eriksson (Volturyon). The band has released its debut full-length album, The Killer Angels, today in North America on Despotz Records.
This week only, you can stream The Killer Angels in its entirety at MetalInsider.net.
If you like what you hear, head over to iTunes or Despotz web-store to make your purchase.
The album takes its name from the novel by Michael Shaara about the Battle of Gettysburg, The Killer Angels was recorded by Jonas Kjellgren at Studio Myhrer (which is actually the bed and living room of keyboard player Myhr), Black Lounge Studio and Peter Tägtgren’s, The Abyss, in Pärlby, Sweden. Additionally, the artwork comes courtesy of Polish artist Lukasz Jaszak.
Following the release of The Killer Angels, Civil War will embark on a streak of festival shows in the band’s native Sweden.
The Killer Angels track listing:
1. King of the Sun
2. First to Fight
3. Saint Patrick’s Day
4. Rome is Falling
5. Sons of Avalon
6. I Will Rule the Universe
7. Lucifer’s Court
8. Brother Judas
9. My Own Worst Enemy
10. Gettysburg
11. March across the Belt **vinyl bonus track
11. Children of the Grave **CD bonus track
Rock Hard \m/
