Mehida, the Finnish/Swedish "energetic modern metal" band featuring current Therion and former Candlemass vocalist Thomas Vikstrom, has inked a deal with Napalm Records. The group's debut album, "Blood & Water", is tentatively scheduled for release on August 22.

Mehida's line-up is completed by guitarist Jani Stefanovic, bass player Jarno Raitio, keyboarder Mikko Harkin and drummer Markus Niemispelto.