Swiss melodic metallers EMERALD will enter the studio this summer to begin recording their fifth album for a late 2010 release via Pure Steel Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Last Legion", "Mutiny", "The Secret Agenda", "Mark Of The Beast", "Who's Your God" and "Witches Tower". According to a press release, "There will be no change in style; still the pure '80s heavy metal rules."

EMERALD last year parted ways with vocalist/guitarist Jvo Julmy due to musical differences. He has since been replaced by Manuel Werro (SHROUDSHIFTER, FATHERFUCKERS) on second guitar and Thomas Winkler (T-RAGE) on vocals.

EMERALD's fourth album, "Hymns to Steel", was released in September 2007 through Pure Steel Records.