BYZANTINE to release two tracks Oct. 1

West Virginia forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE will unveil two new tracks from their yet-to-be-released album on the band's MySpace page on Monday, October 1. The new album, entitled Oblivion Beckons is due out in early January 2008 through Prosthetic Records.

The tracks "Nadir" and "Expansion and Collapse" showcase the wider range that Byzantine has pursued on its newest release. "This is the very first Byzantine album in which all 4 members have contributed songs" Vocalist/rhythm guitarist OJ states, "and to my ears, it makes for a much more varied and interesting album from start to finish. This album is one hell of a ride!"

Pre-orders for Oblivion Beckons will be available shortly, but in the meantime you can still scoop up BYZANTINE first ever DVD, Salvation here.

The follow-up to 2005's ...And They Shall Take Up Serpents, Oblivion Beckons was again recorded with producer Aaron Fischer and will feature art by longtime BYZANTINE collaborator Donnie Searls. Song listing for Oblivion Beckons (in alphabetical order):
Absolute Horizon
All Hail the Endtimes
A Residual Haunting
Catalyst
Centurion
Deep End of Nothing
Expansion and Collapse (Renavatio)
Nadir
Oblivion Beckons
Pattern Recognition
Receiving End of Murder
The Gift of Discernment