Swedish metallers SLUMBER have issued the following update from vocalist Ehsan Kalantarpour:

"After a couple of turbulent months in the race to finish the new album, we've encountered a few obstacles which forced us to delay the recording.

The drummer, Ted (Larsson), had to leave the band because of private reasons, and we have two new drummers replacing him temporarily for the Resonance recording.

Studio "Panic Room" in Skara is now booked, four weeks starting 7th January.

We will announce a few changes in the lineup after the recording as some reorganizing is happening for 2010.

Prospects of finding a label that for the coming three albums is looking very solid. This will also be announced shortly after the recording.

We will report from the studio trenches once we're there. We're making a lifework effort here people. Bare with us a little longer, and your ears will be greatly rewarded.

2010 will be a Slumber year. We will make doom and gloom shine brighter than an elven arse!"

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