Austrian female-fronted symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has issued the following update:

"We are in the midst of the vocal recordings for our seventh studio album and Sabine [Edelsbacher] is doing some fantastic vocal takes. All the instruments are finally recorded and the orchestra parts are also finished. Dennis Ward [producer] is currently recording backing vocals and choirs in his studio. At the end of November Robby Valentine will do his backing vocals and choirs. Anthony Clarkson is currently working on the cover artwork. In January, [guitarist/keyboardist] Lanvall will fly to England to mix the new CD together with Karl Groom at Thin Ice Studio."

EDENBRIDGE's new CD is tentatively due in May/June 2010.

Regarding the new material's direction, EDENBRIDGE previously said, "Of course, we have followed the symphonic way of our last album, 'MyEarthDream' [2008]. Nevertheless, there are more atmospheric and melancholic vibes on the new one."

The band added, "We have two absolutely smashing hit songs, both perfect for a video clip."

Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Brothers On Diamir", "Skyline's End", "Bon Voyage Vagabond", "Further Afield" and "Come Undone".

EDENBRIDGE's live album, "LiveEarthDream", was released on May 4. The disc was recorded at various concerts in 2008 and can only and exclusively be ordered through the band's fanshop. The album is limited to 1,000 copies and will not be available anywhere else.

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