Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN have entered Fascination Street studios in Örebro, Sweden to begin recording their fifth album, entitled "New Moon". The CD will is being produced and mixed by Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with such acts as KATATONIA, OPETH, PARADISE LOST and AMON AMARTH. Kai Hahto (WINTERSUN, ex-ROTTEN SOUND) has been recruited to play drums on the album following the recent departure of longtime skinsman Pasi Pasanen.

"New Moon" tentative track listing.

01. These Woods Breathe Evil
02. Falling World
03. Sleepless Swans
04. And Heavens Cried Blood
05. New Moon
06. Lights on the Lake (Horror Pt. III)
07. Servant of Sorrow
08. Weight of the Dead

A November 2009 release is expected.

You can follow the progress of the recording sessions at the band's official online studio diary.
An e-card for SWALLOW THE SUN's "Plague of Butterflies" mini-album can be accessed at this location. The CD was released in September 2008 via Spinefarm Records.

If you have not listened to Swallow the Sun I strongly suggest you do. Perfect for headbanging and they sound like a dark metal Jam band. Instrumentals sound amazing IMO. Vocals sound cool too.

indeed, they are a very gloom? metal band. can't wait to hear this new album.