Napalm Records is very proud to announce that the legendary German Metal band GRAVE DIGGER has joined its ranks. The band, who has been releasing cult classics since the early eighties, signed a worldwide record deal with the Austrian label. Currently, the band and charismatic frontman Chris Boltendahl are working on their new studio album "Ballads of a Hangman", which will hit the streets on 9 January 2009. A yet untitled MCD will be released as a preview on 28 November 2008. More details cannot be revealed at this point in time, but the band promises that the new recordings will consist of "120% Metal". Headbangers can expect a celebration of true classic Heavy Metal.

Chris Boltendahl: "Grave Digger look forward to working together with their new label NAPALM RECORDS. We have observed the excellent work of the label in the past few years. Napalm saw the writings on the wall and is one of the leading companies in online promotion and marketing. They elevated older bands like Atrocity to new heights and established newcomers like Alestorm. Thus, we are convinced that Napalm will bring out the best in us, and in return we will deliver a masterpiece of German True Metal. A storm is coming, the sea is rough, the coxswains are the veterans, only the ship is new and manned by an excellent crew who know their craft."

Also new to Napalm Records' roster is the Dutch-Mexican band STREAM OF PASSION. One of the band's founding members is Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon, Star One) and presents its listeners with a one-of-a-kind blend of Symphonic Gothic Metal. The versatile, yet catchy songs are crowned by the charismatic voice of frontlady Marcela Bovio. She elevates her vocal work to a completely new level. Fans of a more symphonic brand of Gothic Metal should make sure to have STREAM OF PASSION on their list of must-have CDs.

Stream of Passion: "We're thrilled to let the world know that we have signed a record deal with Napalm Records. From the very beginning, we had a very good feeling about all the negotiations and the nice people at Napalm. Now it's the time to let you all know that a new chapter in the Stream of Passion history is about to be written!"

Mastermind and multi-talent Oliver Palotai signs to Napalm Records with his band SONS OF SEASONS. Oliver, who also plays guitars in Doro and keyboards in Kamelot, promises that the debut album will deliver a Symphonic Metal masterpiece: "Since the beginning, Sons Of Seasons turned out to be the melting pot of all our creative energies and we are impatient to finally get into the studio and go on tour. In early 2009, we will introduce the first chapter of Sons of Seasons by releasing our debut album "Gods of Vermin."

After a long spell of silence, the Finnish fellowship has completed recording their latest album, The Last Alliance. Legendary Dan Swanö will provide the mix and clad the new hymns in a well fitting suit of armor. The limited edition of the to date untitled album will include a Bonus DVD that features the band's performance at the Female Voices Festival 2007. The wait will finally be over in the fall and warriors of the Uruk Hai should sharpen their blades in time for the album's release.

The band of lead guitarist Eric Hersemann is the latest addition to Napalm Records' roster. Eric's time in Hate Eternal has definitely left its mark. GIGAN plays technical and skull-splitting Extreme Metal, without losing sight of catchy melodies. Randy Piro (ex Hate Eternal) and Danny Ryan complete the line-up and guarantee a Death Metal opus par excellence. Fans of Meschuggah, Nile or Behemoth should make sure to check out the forthcoming album of the American band. "The Order of the False Eye" will be a US only release and is scheduled for 22 June. A European release date has yet to be announced.

ASMEGIN is still busy in the studio, recording new material. "Tusind tabte Sjæles Kakofoni" (Cacophony of a Thousand Lost Souls) will be released with a little delay in November 2008. While the likeable folk elements will be kept coming strong, the new album will also present a darker atmosphere, and a slight progressive touch.

Folk Metal band GLITTERTIND, finding its origins in Jotunheimen, Norway, has joined the evergrowing Napalm family. The new, yet untitled album, which will focus intently on the band's use of folk elements, is scheduled for a fall/winter release. In addition, Napalm Records will re-release the MCD Til Dovre Faller.

Napalm Records has signed LUNATICA. The Swiss band is right in the middle of recording their new album. Michael Levine (Hans Zimmer's arranger - Pirates of the Carribean, The Rock) has provided his expertise on one track. In addition, Jimi Jamsion (Survivor's ex-vocalist) as well as John Payne (ex-Asia) will perform two songs with frontlady Andrea. An album release is tentatively scheduled for winter 2008/2009.