CHROME DIVISION Frontman Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT (Audio)

May 23, 2011

On May 22, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with vocalist Shady Blue (a.k.a. Athera) of CHROME DIVISION, the Norwegian five-piece featuring DIMMU BORGIR frontman Shagrath (a.k.a. Stian Thoresen) on guitar. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below.

CHROME DIVISION's third album, "3rd Round Knockout", was released in Europe on May 6 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Marius Strand Studio in Oslo.

"3rd Round Knockout" track listing:

01. Bulldogs Unleashed
02. 7 G-Strings
03. Join The Ride
04. Unholy Roller
05. Zombies & Monsters
06. Fight (Rumble 'n' Roll)
07. The Magic Man
08. Long Distance Call Girl
09. Ghost Riders In The Sky (JOHNNY CASH cover)
10. Satisfy My Soul

The "Bulldogs Unleashed" video can be viewed below. The clip was filmed with director Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company (DIMMU BORGIR, LACUNA COIL, IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE, KAMELOT),who previously worked with the group on the "Serial Killer" video (off 2006's "Doomsday Rock 'N' Roll" album).
CHROME DIVISION has scheduled a release show/party for "3rd Round Knockout" on Friday, June 3 at John Dee in Oslo, Norway.

CHROME DIVISION in August 2009 parted ways with longtime vocalist Eddie Guz "due to lack of dedication and commitment to the band." His replacement is none other than Athera of SUSPERIA, who filled in for Guz at the Winterfire Festival at Hessenhallen in Giessen, Germany on February 21, 2009 after Eddie Guz was unable to make the gig.

"Booze, Broads And Beelzebub" was released in July 2008 in Europe and August 2008 in North America via Nuclear Blast Records.

CHROME DIVISION current lineup:

Shagrath - Guitar
Luna - Bass
Shady Blue (a.k.a. Athera) - Vocals
Ricky Doom - Guitar
Tony White - Drums

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