Denner / Shermann to release full-length album, 'Masters Of Evil', on June 24th via Metal Blade Records; first single, "Angel's Blood", now online

Twin guitar lengends of Mercyful Fate Michael Denner & Hank Shermann have completed the mixing and mastering of their new Denner / Shermann full-length album, Masters Of Evil - to be released by Metal Blade Records on June 24th. 

The album cover was painted by Swedish artist Thomas Holm, who also created the Satan's Tomb artwork - and who is very well known amongst fans for his standout pieces over the past three decades! The mixing was once again handled by Arnold Lindberg at Sound Industry Studio in Gothenburg, Sweden - who engineered their critically acclaimed EP, Satan's Tomb. Mastering was done once again by Maor Appelbaum in Los Angeles, California. The vintage sound on the new record harkens one back to the days of 2 inch tape machines, long nights in dark studios, and huge consoles glowing under dim incandescent light. 

Masters Of Evil contains 8 new Denner / Shermann tracks that continue right where the EP left off. Building upon the musical foundation of the Satan's Tomb EP, these songs cover the entire gamut of heavy metal nuances and take the listener down a mysterious path where tales of dark, supernatural fantasies are told, transporting you to places that can only be found in the most vivid, blood curdling nightmares. 

Masters Of Evil is fully loaded to satisfy the old fans with just what they would expect - and also injected with menacing, sinister, new surprises that could only come from the sonic DNA of Michael Denner and Hank Shermann. 

"After 'Satan's Tomb', we continued aggressively writing and recording ideas, except for the short break we took to do all the press for the release of the debut. We are very excited with the outcome, and the full-length album is ready to be unleashed this summer," says guitarist Hank Shermann. 

Vocalist Sean Peck comments, "This record really has it all I think. Working with Hank and Michael and the guys creating this record, was the ultimate metal thrill ride for me! I can't wait to hear the fan reaction to this sinister sonic salvo of savagery!" 

Michael Denner also adds, "This new record really shows how the five of us have grown as a band and bonded as songwriters. It contains the kind of compositions I believe our fans would expect from us. I think this release will serve as kind of a tribute to our incredible fans worldwide, as we recognize and acknowledge their die hard loyalty over the years." 

The first single, "Angel's Blood", comes right at you with a sonic sledge hammer! Once the guitars hit your ears, the unmistakable trademark guitar sound of Michael Denner and Hank Shermann is instantly recognized. Prepare yourself for a heavy metal thrill ride! 

To hear "Angel's Blood" and to pre-order Masters Of Evil in various formats, please visit: metalblade.com/dennershermann 

With the upcoming Denner / Shermann release on June 24th, also comes live touring. Ever since the first announcement that this guitar duo was reforming, many show requests have been received from all over the world. Now with a full complement of original songs to draw from, look for the group to bring those to a city near you very soon. 

Masters of Evil track-listing:

1. Angel's Blood

2. Son of Satan

3. The Wolf Feeds at Night

4. Pentagram and the Cross

5. Masters of Evil

6. Servants of Dagon

7. Escape from Hell

8. The Baroness 

Denner / Shermann is:

Michael Denner - Guitars 

Hank Shermann - Guitars 

Sean Peck - Vocals 

Snowy Shaw - Drums 

Marc Grabowski - Bass 

Denner / Shermann online:

http://www.dennershermann.com

http://www.facebook.com/dennershermann

http://www.twitter.com/dennershermann

https://www.youtube.com/dennershermann

https://soundcloud.com/dennershermann

Just posted: Episode 271 of Focus on Metal featuring Sean Peck

Episode 271 - Sean Peck

Sean Peck returns to Focus on Metal this week and talks about making "Satan's Tomb" with Denner/Shermann. Death Dealer's sophomore effort "Hallowed Ground", and of course Cage and their latest masterpiece "Ancient Evil"

Track of the week is from Frontiers artist Inglorious from their S/T debut.

Get the this episode from the Focus on Metal Site, The Focus on Metal RSS feed, or on iTunes.

You can hear us On Demand everyday on Platinum Rock Radio by going to this link

You can hear us every Wednesday on these great stations:
Pure Rock Radio & Metal World Radio

Visit http://focusonmetal.net/ for information on all the past episodes and to find the links to all our other social media sites.

Focus on Metal is damn proud to be part of The Blast Syndicate. You can get this show as well as many other kick ass metal podcasts by clicking the link below.

And as always Focus On Metal…Everything Else is Insignificant.

Denner / Shermann premieres new video for "Satan's Tomb"

Denner / Shermann recently released their debut, 4-track EP, Satan's Tomb, via Metal Blade Records; today, the legendary guitar duo from Mercyful Fate has launched the video for the EP's title track! Visions of darkness and blood-soaked women drench the digital landscape, while the band performs "Satan's Tomb". 

The video for Denner / Shermann "Satan's Tomb" can be seen here: http://www.metalblade.com/dennershermann 

Hank Shermann comments: "We are happy to be able to release a video for the title track, which was the first song that really got us going as a band. 

Now we are building upon the shadowy metal essence of what we created with the 'Satan's Tomb' EP, and are moving forward with a full-length release for next year." 

Featuring cover artwork painted by Thomas Holm (best known for his work on Mercyful Fate's Melissa and Don't Break The Oath), Satan's Tomb is classic heavy metal infused with an outpouring of Michael Denner and Hank Shermann's signature, dark magic shred-work. According to the formidable guitar duo from Mercyful Fate, rounding out the line-up with Snowy Shaw (King Diamond, Therion, Sabaton) on drums, Marc Grabowski (Demonica) on bass guitar, and Sean Peck (Cage, Death Dealer) on vocals was a critical component to bringing these 4 tracks to life. Their critically acclaimed release has the press and fans both craving for more from this group. 

Denner comments, "Creating these songs with this line-up really ignited my metal fire hotter than ever! I'm sure the fans are going to love this thing."

Shermann adds, "This mix ended up really having an old school feel to it that sounds awesome when blasting at an unhealthy volume." 

Purchase Satan's Tomb now at: http://www.metalblade.com/dennershermann 

Denner / Shermann line-up:

Michael Denner - lead guitar

Hank Shermann - lead guitar

Sean Peck - vocals

Snowy Shaw - drums

Marc Grabowski - bass 

Denner / Shermann online:

http://www.dennershermann.com

https://www.facebook.com/dennershermann

https://twitter.com/dennershermann

https://www.youtube.com/dennershermann

https://soundcloud.com/dennershermann

Denner / Shermann to release "Satan's Tomb" on October 2nd; stream the title track online now

DENNER / SHERMANN EP "SATAN'S TOMB" will be released on October 2nd via METAL BLADE RECORDS. The title track has been finally released and is streaming online now at metalblade.com/dennershermann. While there, make sure to pre-order your physical or digital copies of "SATAN'S TOMB"!

Guitar Legends MICHAEL DENNER and HANK SHERMANN of MERCYFUL FATE have given an offering of supremely, classic heavy metal infused with an overload of their signature, dark magic shredding. According to the legendary guitar duo, getting SNOWY SHAW (King Diamond/Therion/Sabaton) on Drums, MARC GRABOWSKI (Demonica) on Bass Guitar, and SEAN PECK (Cage/Death Dealer) on vocals, onboard to form the band was a critical component to bringing these 4 tracks to life. Michael Denner added "Creating these songs with this line up really ignited my metal fire hotter than ever! I'm sure the fans are going to love this thing" "This mix ended up really having an old school feel to it that sounds awesome when blasting at an unhealthy volume" says Shermann.

The EP was recorded in the USA, Denmark and Sweden and was mixed by Arnold Lindberg at Sound Industry Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden. The mastering was done by Maor Applebaum in Los Angeles, California.

The SATAN'S TOMB cover artwork was painted by Thomas Holm whose work on MERCYFUL FATE's MELISSA and DON'T BREAK THE OATH is well known throughout the metal world.

The track listing for SATAN'S TOMB is as follows:

1. Satan's Tomb

2. War Witch

3. New Gods

4. Seven Skulls

http://www.dennershermann.com

https://www.facebook.com/dennershermann

https://twitter.com/dennershermann

https://www.youtube.com/dennershermann

https://soundcloud.com/dennershermann 

Denner / Shermann to release "Satan's Tomb" on October 2nd

A trailer for the new DENNER / SHERMANN EP "SATAN'S TOMB" has been released showcasing clips of songs from their upcoming release on October 2nd on METAL BLADE RECORDS.

Watch the video and pre-order your copy now at metablade.com/dennershermann.

Guitar Legends MICHAEL DENNER and HANK SHERMANN of MERCYFUL FATE have given an offering of supremely, classic heavy metal infused with an overload of their signature, dark magic shredding. According to the legendary guitar duo, getting SNOWY SHAW (King Diamond/Therion/Sabaton) on Drums, MARC GRABOWSKI (Demonica) on Bass Guitar, and SEAN PECK (Cage/Death Dealer) on vocals, onboard to form the band was a critical component to bringing these 4 tracks to life. Michael Denner added "Creating these songs with this line up really ignited my metal fire hotter than ever! I'm sure the fans are going to love this thing" "This mix ended up really having an old school feel to it that sounds awesome when blasting at an unhealthy volume" says Shermann.

"Being invited to collaborate with these two guys who had such a profound, major impact on my indoctrination to metal, has been absolutely killer! And now we are continuing to write more material for a full length release too. My mind is officially blown!" says singer Sean Peck.

The EP was recorded in the USA, Denmark and Sweden and was mixed by Arnold Lindberg at Sound Industry Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden. The mastering was done by Maor Applebaum in Los Angeles, California.

The SATAN'S TOMB cover artwork was painted by Thomas Holm whose work on MERCYFUL FATE's MELISSA and DON'T BREAK THE OATH is well known throughout the metal world.

The track listing for SATAN'S TOMB is as follows:

1. Satan's Tomb

2. War Witch

3. New Gods

4. Seven Skulls

This will be available in both CD, Vinyl formats and downloads.

dennershermann.com

facebook.com/dennershermann

twitter.com/dennershermann

youtube.com/user/dennershermann

soundcloud.com/dennershermann

Denner / Shermann - Satan's Tomb (Trailer)

https://youtu.be/WfllsliM_xY 

Legendary Mercyful Fate guitarists Michael Denner and Hank Shermann prepare to release new album!

Michael Denner and Hank Shermann, the original guitar players of Mercyful Fate's legendary "Melissa" and "Don't Break the Oath" albums, have created a new classic in the forthcoming EP, "Satan's Tomb," coming in 2015 on Metal Blade Records. These songs were crafted with the Mercyful Fate worldwide legion of fans at the forefront of their collective minds. From the first riff to the last wail, one cannot help but feel the magic newly recaptured once again.

The band, which is simply called Denner / Shermann, calls into service a formidable group of allies who were capable of helping realize this menagerie of malice, was a task carefully orchestrated by these metal mad scientists. Shermann first called upon Marc Grabowski (Demonica) to handle the bass guitar, followed by the only drummer that made sense for many obvious aspects, the one known as Snowy Shaw (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Dream Evil)! Many voices were considered, but fate lead them to Sean Peck (Cage and Death Dealer). He was not only a fan but had the versatile vocal skills to make the new songs come to life like their fans would expect.

Hank Shermann comments: "We have been writing and recording with an incredible line up of musicians and the fans are in for a dark, classic, heavy metal treat for sure. We wanted to get back to the essence of what we created back in the early 80s" "The music inevitable sounds like you would hope it to be, fans of our early work should be very excited".

Music for their debut release has been completed, and the title of the album is "Satan's Tomb" and promises to be one of the finest pure classic metal releases of 2015.

Brian Slagel adds: "I am super excited to welcome Denner / Shermann to the Metal Blade family. I have known Michael and Hank for more than 25 years. I am honored to be able to work with these two legendary musicians. Really excited to work with all the guys on this exciting new band!"

For all additional information visit our web site or facebook.com/dennershermann

Contact: dennershermann@gmail.com

Denner / Shermann is:

Michael Denner - Guitars

Hank Shermann - Guitars

Sean Peck - Vocals

Snowy Shaw - Drums

Marc Grabowski - Bass

http://www.dennershermann.com

http://www.facebook.com/dennershermann

http://www.twitter.com/dennershermann

https://www.youtube.com/dennershermann