WIDESCREEN MODE To Release 'The Hanging Man' In April

February 9, 2009

Dark Sentiments and Playground Music Scandinavia are set to release WIDESCREEN MODE's sophomore album, "The Hanging Man", on April 8. "The Hanging Man" is the follow-up to 2007's "Until the End", which contained the singles "Everlasting Bomb" and "Dead Inside", both which received massive radio airplay in Scandinavia and topped the single charts for several weeks. "Everlasting Bomb" was #1 on the Finnish iTunes chart for 16 consecutive weeks in 2007, and "Dead Inside" reached #1 on the Finnish Top 40 in 2008.

"The Hanging Man" showcases a more aggressive and versatile side of WIDESCREEN MODE while staying true to the band's signature sound and hooks. The album's concept came together on the road as the band played the summer metal festivals. Musically, "The Hanging Man" is return to their metal roots.

Drummer Janne Aaltonen says, "While we were touring we started to scavenge the dusty corners of our record collections and listened to all the gems from bands like TESTAMENT, SEPULTURA and SLAYER. We wanted to let go of our old routines, move into some darker grounds and do something really surprising. The old elements are still there, but in the arrangements we really let the demons loose."

"Serotonin", the first single from "The Hanging Man", is now streaming on WIDESCREEN MODE's MySpace page. "Serotonin" provides fans with a first look at WIDESCREEN MODE's new material. The digital single will be available on February 20, and income from the single sales will be donated to charities supporting youth mental health care.

"The song started with the lyrical concept," adds Aaltonen. "Many people deal with serious depression that goes unnoticed by those around them. We are all slaves of this transmitter ruling our brains. 'Serotonin' might not portray the whole package, but it definitely creates a certain bridge between the previous album and the new one."

A video for "Serotonin" was shot in Finland and directed by Markus Aaltonen. The video will be serviced everywhere shortly. The video looks to build on the audience for "Dead Inside", which received airplay in the United States on Fuse and MTV2 last year.

"The Hanging Man" was produced by Jani Loikas and Aksu Hanttu (ENTWINE, POISONBLACK) at Petrax and Sonic Pump Studio. The album was mixed by Aksu Hanttu and mastered by Svante Forsbäck at Chartmakers.

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/widescreenmode.

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