STARKWEATHER REISSUE RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED

Candlelight Records today confirms January 23 as the North American release date for Starkweather's Crossbearer/Into the Wire. This two-cd reworking of Starkweather's early albums additionally features bonus material previously limited to rare singles, compilations, outtakes and hidden-away tapes from the band's numerous recording sessions. It sees the continuation and ongoing commitment from Candlelight for this pioneering and critically acclaimed band.

Metal Maniacs says of Croatoan, Starkweather's current album, "rare is a band who personify, quite accurately, agony and despair through tranquil yet devouring movements. One of underground metal's soon-to-be classics, all hail Starkweather!" Produced by Pierre Remillard (Cryptopsy), Croatoan is the result of years of meticulous work. Perfectionists in every regard, Starkweather have nurtured the album (as they have their entire career) in their own way. And through it all, the band has always delivered a quality recording, a memorable performance and a charisma that is truly all their own.

Track listing for Crossbearer/Into the Wire is as follows: (Crossbearer) Tumult, Mean Streets, Rest the Soul, Lazarus Runs, Murder in Technicolor, Shards, Unto Me, Picture it Obsidian, The Rift, Above the Rafters, Desolate. (Into the Wire) Shroud, Shards, Unto Me, Murder in Technicolor, Into the Wire, Slither, Mainline (bonus), Desolate (bonus), Divine Art (bonus), Bitterfrost (bonus), Hushabye3 (bonus), Goodnight (bonus), Taming Leeches with Fire (bonus).