SHADE EMPIRE has called off the contract with Dynamic Arts Records

Shade Empire has ended co-operation with Dynamic Arts. Cooperation ran for the last two albums. Now it was time to denounce and to direct all eyes to the future. Terminating the contract took place at the end of last year but for technical reasons is informed only now. Shade Empire wishes Dynamic Arts and its bands a safe trip and all the best to meet future challenges.

Shade Empire is currently preparing for the fourth album. By whom and when is the publishing going to take place, we don't know yet. The band intends to look at all the cards safely and carefully through and be open to all potential offers (contact information can be seen at the official website). Interest, however, has already been showed also abroad.

Shade Empire was elected to headline Popkomm's metal-showcasen in 2006 in Berlin. The band was chosen by a panel led by Dirk Schaden among hundreds of candidates. Other performers in the metal-evening were e.g. Diablo and Sabbathon.

Shade Empire's three albums have all been successful for reviews. The band's new sound was presented on Sinthetic (2004) which produced a commendable attention around the world. Sinthetic was licensed and made whole new version in US market. Intoxicate O.S. (2006) rose to the official Finnish album list of priority 25, and Slitwrist Ecstasy - single reached to position 3 on Finnish official single charts. Last Zero Nexus (2008) reached position 15 on Finnish album charts being the band's biggest-selling album to date. After touring widely in clubs and festivals in Finland the band toured successfully a month in Europe with Unleashed, Krisiunin and One Man Army & Undead Quartet.

Vibes from the tour can be seen at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSr0FW0cNUk&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uGYnHA4fUk&feature=related

Official videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/shadeempireband

www.shadeempire.com
http://www.myspace.com/shadeempireband