FORCE OF EVIL, the Danish band featuring guitarist Michael Denner
(ex-MERCYFUL FATE), guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE), bassist
Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND), drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE), and
vocalist Martin Steene (ex-IRONFIRE), has issued the following update:

"Good news for vinyl collectors: 'Black Empire' [originally released
in 2005] is now available in a vinyl gatefold version. Only 500 copies
made. The vinyl version of 'Black Empire' is now available from eBay.

"Other updates: The band is hibernating right now, and at this point
we can't give more specifics about the bands future. All members are
and have been quite busy with other things during the past years.
Michael Denner has been recording guitars on a progressive rock album
called 'Taylor's Universe With Michael Denner'. Martin Steene is
active with recordings for a new IRON FIRE album as well as a new
album with NIGHTLIGHT. Hal Patino is assisting his son Jackie Patino
in getting his band MARY ANN COTTON established. Hal is also playing
bass in the new heavy metal band DISASTERPIECE featuring members from
KING DIAMOND and CRIMSON GLORY. Bjarne T. Holm is always on the go
playing the drums for different bands in Copenhagen. And this spring
Hank is launching his solo output called Hank Shermann's DEMONICA. The
style is raw thrash and metal."

A special limited-edition run of FORCE OF EVIL's "Black Empire" album,
originally released in 2005, was made available in the U.S. by Escapi
Music in July 2006. The special limited-edition package included the
brilliant artwork of Linda Bergkvist, plus a 20-page, full-color
booklet, two rare live unreleased recordings as well as the video for
"Back To Hell".

Stay Heavy!
Phil