Amen have recruited ex-Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo for their new album and immediate touring. Recording sessions for that album have been taking place in recent weeks and see band frontman Casey Chaos again working with bassist John Fahnestock, plus guitarists Duke Decter and John King. Producer Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot) has been overseeing the production duties for the effort.
Lombardo told Metal Hammer of his new gig:
“I’m very proud to have been asked to be part of this amazing production with Casey and Ross. My career in thrash was created from my love of the punk genre. It’s aggressive, honest and needed. I’m looking forward to performing with Amen before returning to Europe with Philm in September.”
Chaos meanwhile commented:
“It’s great to be working again with Dave, this time in Amen. He’s brought so much power, aggression and passion to the music on the new record, in a way only he could only deliver. Without question this is the most important album I’ve ever made. I’m looking forward to unleashing it live and destroying ourselves for your pleasure!”
Current dates for the band include:
08/11 Nottingham, UK – Rock City
08/12 Glasgow, UK – Cathouse
08/13 Manchester, UK – Sound Control
08/14 London, UK – Underworld
08/16 Northampton, UK – Alt Fest
