Nonexist

Swedish tech metal supergroup NONEXIST, featuring former ARCH ENEMY and current HEARSE vocalist Johan Liiva and ANDROMEDA/SKYFIRE guitarist Johan Reinholdz, has inked a deal with Pivotal Rockordings. The band’s new full-length album, entitled “From My Cold Dead Hands”, is currently being recorded at Multipass Studios and will feature nine blistering new tracks, to be released later this year through all major digital retailers. “From My Cold Dead Hands” will also be accompanied by cover songs that Pivotal Rockordings will release for free on YouTube. More information on the exact cover songs will be revealed shortly.

Commented Reinholdz: “I’m really excited about unleashing the second assault of NONEXIST! Even though ‘Deus Deceptor’ came out ten years ago, NONEXIST never died. It has always been alive in my heart and I’ve written songs for it every now and then. Because I love it, I love this kind of music which I grew up with. A couple of years ago, the NONEXIST songwriting became more frequent and I came up with the title — ‘From My Cold Dead Hands’ — and I started to focus on getting the album done. I also began dabbling with cover songs, something I’ve never really done before but it’s great fun! Some of these song choices might surprise you — but they’re all done NONEXIST style! I then asked Johan Liiva if he wanted to join NONEXIST again was pleased when he said yes. He is one the great singers in extreme metal and I’m proud to work with him again!”

Added Liiva: “It’s been like 10 years now since the debut came out. I actually had this ‘fantasy’ ever since to make a sequel. For various reasons (like for example ‘life,’ haha) it took us all this time to finally get there. Thankfully, Johan and I stayed in touch every now and then… and now *kazaam!* — the time has come! Filled to the brim with new and fresh ideas — as well as retro ones, for sure! Let’s hope you people out there who digged and asked for another one appreciates this new one. Hailz and salutes — it’s time… metal to the very bone!”

NONEXIST‘s debut full-length record, “Deus Deceptor”, was released in 2002 via Century Media/New Hawen Records and the lineup at the time included Liiva, Reinholdz and DEFLESHED/DARK FUNERAL drummer Matte Modin. The CD was produced by Tommy Tägtgren and Reinholdz at Abyss Studios and featured a musical direction described as a cross between early ARCH ENEMY and CARCASS (circa “Heartwork”).