Tornado (formerly Nemesis Divina), the American, Dutch and Finnish metal band featuring members of Amoral and Fuelblooded, has inked a multi-album deal with the French label Listenable Records. The group will enter Abyss Studio in Pärlby, Sweden in February 2011 under the watchful eye of Swedish producer and Hypocrisy /Pain mainman Peter Tägtgren to record its debut CD for a summer release.

While deeply rooted in ’80s thrash, Tornado is “not part of any thrash revivals or movements,” according to a press release. “With an emphasis on writing songs that are to the point and catchy, Tornado brings back the essence of what thrash is all about (with an added sleazy edge).”

Commented singer Superstar Joey Severance: “Words cannot describe how over the moon we are, not only to be working with a great label like Listenable, but also for the opportunity to be working with a world-class record producer like Peter Tägtgren. We are very excited to hear how he will capture our songs on tape, and while we, TORNADO, are not reinventing the ride, we certainly are making it more pimp.”

Tornado lineup is:

Superstar Joey Severance – Vocals
Michiel Rutten (FUELBLOODED) – Guitar
Ben Varon (AMORAL) – Guitar
Pekka Johansson (AMORAL) – Bass
Juhana “Starvin Marvin” Karlsson (AMORAL, CRYSTAL BLAZE) – Drums

Source: Blabbermouth.net