Toby Knapp has issued an update to Blabbermouth regarding the status of the recording of the upcoming Godless Rising full length offering.

“Jeff Gruslin and myself are entering the final stages of the recording of [the new GODLESS RISING album] Trumpet Of Triumph as well as working on solidifying the touring lineup for the coming year. This has been an interesting process with me doing my parts here in Wyoming and the rest taking place at Triad Studios in Rhode Island with renouned producer Tony Ricci.

“Finally getting a chance to sit back and listen to the unmixed versions of the new GODLESS RISING album, I can pick up many cool influences; early SLAYER, DESTRUCTION, MORBID ANGEL, BOLT THROWER, early VITAL REMAINS, of course, HELSTAR, BLASPHEMY and a black metal vibe throughout. Guitar solo-wise, I am quite pleased; lots of neo-classical solos inspired by old Shrapnel records, those cool Alex Lifeson (RUSH) chords and some morbid Jimmy Page-inspired (LED ZEPPELIN) drones.

“As many know, we are covering SLAYER’s "Kill Again" and re-doing an earlier GODLESS RISING track "Devour The Cross".

The only Godless Rising disc I’ve heard is their 2006 debut, Rising Hatred, which was pretty dull. The new disc has a completely different line-up with power metal guitarist Toby Knapp handling all bass and guitars, Jeff Gruslin on vocals and Dan Mendez of Bloodthrone on drums. Satanic death metal with a power metal guitarist and a drummer wider than a Buick. This is going to be… interesting.