Wanikiya Record/Promotion is proud to announce a new important international collaboration with Joe Hasselvander and Savant Guarde Records for the upcoming release of Joe Hasselvander’s new solo album, “Armor Plating”.
This collaboration brings together one of the most respected figures in the history of international Heavy Metal and Doom with a new promotional partnership dedicated to his upcoming release.
Joe Hasselvander has an extraordinary career deeply connected to the history of Metal. A musician, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, his name is associated with landmark acts such as Pentagram and Raven, as well as his extensive solo career and The Hounds of Hasselvander.
With “Armor Plating”, Joe Hasselvander returns with a new chapter in his solo career, delivering an album driven by his unmistakable Heavy, Doom and Hard Rock attitude, with a powerful, dark sound deeply rooted in the traditions of Metal.
“Armor Plating” also marks Joe Hasselvander’s second solo album released by Savant Guarde Records, following “Fire on the Mountain”, released in 2025 and met with strong interest from the Doom and Heavy Metal community.
The new release therefore continues the relationship between Joe Hasselvander and Savant Guarde Records, building on the path established with the previous album and taking it into a new, heavier chapter.
The album will be released by Savant Guarde Records, which will remain the official label for the project.
At the same time, Joe Hasselvander officially joins the Wanikiya Record/Promotion roster, with Wanikiya handling the international press office and promotional campaign for “Armor Plating”.
The collaboration between Joe Hasselvander, Savant Guarde Records and Wanikiya Record/Promotion will bring the new album to radio stations, magazines, webzines and specialized Rock and Metal media worldwide through a dedicated international promotional campaign.
“Armor Plating” therefore marks a new important chapter in Joe Hasselvander’s career, as well as a prestigious new collaboration for Wanikiya Record/Promotion, welcoming an artist whose history is deeply intertwined with that of international Heavy Metal.
More news and promotional updates coming soon.
More info: JoeHasselvander.lnk.to/armorplating – SavantGuardeRecords.com – SavantGuardeRecordsusa.bandcamp.com
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