Belgian black metallers Enthroned have issued he following update:

"Enthroned is currently working on the composition process of our tenth studio album, which will mark the 20th anniversary of the band.

"We take this opportunity to officially announce that Noens, [who] was performing the live guitar duties (replacing Nornagest who suffers from tendinitis and therefore cannot play long shows anymore), is now a permanent member of Enthroned and will assume his new duties under the name of ZarZax. The next album will then feature the essence of three guitarists for the first time within the history of the band.

"For those who would wonder; Nornagest is still composing as he always did and recording during the studio sessions. ZarZax proved himself to be such a dedicated element to the band and its concept that inviting him to be a 100% part of this journey was more than a natural choice!

"Welcome to the Blackened Horde, Frater!"

Enthroned's latest album, "Obsidium", was released on March 20, 2012 in Europe and on April 10, 2012 in North America via Agonia Records.

Enthroned is:

Nornagest: Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
Phorgath: Bass
Neraath: Lead Guitar
Menthor: Drums
ZarZax: Guitar