NOCTURNAL RITES set to unveil Grand Illusion

Sweden's Nocturnal Rites are set to release the follow-up to 2004's "New World Messiah", entitled "Grand Illusion" on January 24, 2006. The group has shot a video for the lead track from the album, entitled "Fools Never Die", a clip directed by drummer Owe Lingvall which can be found on the Century Media "Metal Of Honor" video collection and will be included as a CD-ROM enhancement on the US version of the album.

The record features several special guests including Kristoffer Olivius (NAGLFAR), Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS) and Stefan Elmgren (HAMMERFALL).