Possessed guitarist Kelly McLauchlin has confirmed that the death metal pioneers are writing new material for their first full-length studio album in over 25 years, which they will likely begin recording in early 2013.
McLauchlin tells MetalTitans.com (http://www.metaltitans.com/possessed-exclusive-2012), "We have music and basic song structures for three songs written so far. We want to take our time and craft songs which will definitely sound like classic POSSESSED. The plan is to record an EP/demo, which we will shop to labels, and then do the full-length. No word on any release date, as we are still in writing mode. We are holding off playing any shows until the end of the year. I expect we will enter the studio sometime early 2013."
He also talked the songwriting process for the new record, "Well, so far we have been writing the music together as a band, between me, our other guitarist Daniel, and drummer Emilio. So far, it has been that Dan or I will have some song ideas and riffs, maybe an intro riff, and then we work with the drummer for the song structures and arrangements. We all contribute ideas when it comes to tweaking the riffs, and try different things before an idea is finalized. We are taking our time with it, and are actually re-working some of the songs now. I am working on some new riffs now, which are very much within the traditional POSSESSED feel and style, with a modern/updated twist!! Die-hard POSSESSED fans will not be disappointed!!"
Possessed haven't released an album containing new material since 1986's "Beyond the Gates", but the band were reformed in 2007 by original vocalist/bassist Jeff Becerra.
