Regain Records has set a November 7 European release date for the new album from French power metallers NIGHTMARE, entitled "The Dominion Gate". The CD was recorded during April-May, 2005 at Soundsuite Studio with Norwegian producer Terje Refsnes (TRISTANIA, SIRENIA, GREEN CARNATION) and includes special guest appearances by AFTER FOREVER's Floor Jansen and Sander Gommans, along with ex-PRETTY MAIDS guitarist Ricky Marx, who has previously collaborated with NIGHTMARE vocalist Jo Amore back in the '90s.

As previously reported, NIGHTMARE shot a video for the track "A Taste of Armageddon" last month with director Johann Porcher (KAIZEN).

NIGHTMARE have already confirmed a few concerts to promote the album, including an appearance at the Raismesfest on September 11 in Raismes, France, as well as a co-headlining show with AFTER FOREVER at La Loco in Paris on November 20 for the "Vibes In Paris Festival" (also featuring MAGICA, MALEDICTION and DORNFALL). NIGHTMARE will perform a special headlining concert in their hometown of Grenoble in November before embarking on a full European tour with AFTER FOREVER in early 2006.