The Swedish symphonic metal avantgardists Diablo Swing Orchestra have signed a licensing deal with Candlelight Records for the territory of Europe. This way their 2006 debut album, “The Butcher’s Ballroom”, shall become available not only in the band’s homeland, but in all countries of the Old continent as well. The release is scheduled for August 13.
Diablo Swing Orchestra consist of vocalist Annlouice Loegdlund, mastermind Daniel Hakansson (guitar and vocals), Pontus Mantefors (guitar, synths and percussion), Johannes Bergion (cello), Anders Johansson (bass) and Andreas Halvardsson (drums).
Their music, which can be described as, let’s say, Mr. Bungle meets Nightwish meets Carnival in Coal, can be heard on their official MySpace profile.