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May

The new Nightward video "Bond Girls are Forever" is now out!
Check it out on YouTube at the following address:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmZAvjTPMak

The video was shot on location in Italy, on lake Maggiore,
by Marco Libretti and Marco Reguzzoni and SAE Institute
staff.
The song is from Nightward's new album "Adrenaline12",
produced by Frank Andiver (Labyrinth) for RisingWorks
Records and distributed by Alkemist Fanatix / Self-PHD.

http://www.myspace.com/nightward

Spanish thrashers Mutant Squad has uploaded 3 new songs to their MySpace site. The songs are a preview of their forthcomming debut EP release "Reset the world". The EP will feature 6 songs
Prelude to insanity
Self Image
Necrofucker
Forsaken
Economic Hit Man
Toxic World
  http://www.myspace.com/mutantsquadband

Earache recording artists MUNICIPAL WASTE are set to premiere three brand new songs in the early hours of Tuesday morning on MIKE DAVIES' "The Lock Up" on BBC Radio 1.

The three, previously unheard tracks come from MUNICIPAL WASTE's upcoming new studio album, MASSIVE AGGRESSIVE, due to be released by Earache Records in Europe on August 24th, and the day after in the USA. The songs set to be included on the show are "Wrong Answer", "Wolves Of Chernobyl" and "Acid Sentence". An interview with MUNICIPAL WASTE vocalist TONY FORESTA will also be included on the show.

Tune in to the MIKE DAVIES show on Tuesday, 9th June at 2:00am UK time on FM radio 97-99FM (also on DAB digital radio) or listen to the show online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/mikedavies

MELIAH RAGE will release their new album, "Masquerade", on July 28 via Screaming Ferret/Metro City Records. The CD was recorded at The Outpost in Stoughton, Massachusetts and was mastered at the end of November by producer Rich Spillberg (WARGASM)


Relapse Records has announced the signing of New York's black/thrash metal band BLACK ANVIL. The band's debut album, "Time Insults The Mind", will be reissued this fall, to be followed by the release of BLACK ANVIL's second full-length effort sometime next year.

Molotov Solution's “The Harbinger” streaming in its entirety exclusively at SMNnews.com
 SMNnews.com and Metal Blade are bringing you an exclusive advanced look at Molotov Solution's sophomore album and Metal Blade debut, The Harbinger. The album will be up from Friday, June 5th to Monday, June 8th. Make sure to listen to all the tracks, from the belligerent opener, Warlord, to the epic closing song, The Dawn Of Ascendency, and pick up your copy of The Harbinger on June 9th!

Horror metal masters GWAR are a surprise late addition to the summer's premiere horror convention, FANGORIA's HorrorCon 2009, at the Javits Center,
Manhattan, June 5-7th! All weekend, Oderus Urungus, Jizmak Da Gusha, Sawborg Destructo, and more will not only be hanging around the GWAR booth,
but will be terrorizing the entire convention in general! On Sunday afternoon at 5:00pm Slave Pit Inc., the production company responsible for this
mayhem, will be holding a panel discussion about all things GWAR and some things not. A chance to pick the brains behind the most notorious band in metal history…and maybe eat some!

 Says Oderus, GWAR's increasingly bellicose lead singer, “It doesn't surprise me that GWAR's appearance at the FangoCon is being touted as the greatest thing since midgets. We are, after all, living gods…”

UK Thrashers Mutant new EP ' LASERDROME' has now been released.
The Ep is available for sale through the bands MySpace site. The band has also announced that it shortly will
also be available to buy worldwide via the Itunes store. On the bands MySpace you can listen to several clips from the EP.
http://www.myspace.com/mutantmetal

RAVENLAND launches new YouTube channel and video clip
 
- Brazilian gothic metal RAVENLAND launched a channel on YouTube where is available the band's first video clip, made for "End of Light" song. The channel will be updated with official video clips, interviews and also tv, radio and webTv appearances. Check out at www.youtube.com/ravenlandchannel
 
The new video was recently aired on Brazil by AllTv, Rede NGT and also MTV Brazil and can be watched at www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlYlfxo59GU
 
Ravenland's debut, entitled "...and A Crow Brings Me Back", which features drums by Ricardo Confessori (Angra, Shaman) and guest guitars by Tommy Lindal (ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ...in Deviltry) will be released soon by Free Mind Records and will feature 14 new tracks and two multimedia videos
 
 

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May



  • (05.30) Devolved will re-release their 2nd album "Calculated" worldwide with Unique Leader Records on Aug 25th, previously the album has only been available in Europe. The album will be remixed by Neil Kernon, and may contain some bonus tracks. The band will record a new album for the label next year.
  • (05.30) Go here to see the cover artwork to the new Vader CD, "Necropolis", which will be out in Europe on August 21 via Nuclear Blast Records.
  • (05.30) Go here to see the European cover to the new Suicide Silence album.
  • (05.30) Devildriver will release its fourth full-length album, "Pray For Villains", on July 14 via Roadrunner Records.
  • (05.30) Job For A Cowboy have posted a brand new song, "Unfurling a Darkened Gospel", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the band's 2nd album, "Ruination", which is scheduled for release on July 7 via Metal Blade Records.
  • (05.30) Dismember will release a brand new DVD, entitled "Under Bloodred Skies", in June via Regain Records. The two-disc set will include footage of two separate concerts (one in the Netherlands and the other at last year's Party.San Open Air festival, which was held in Bad Berka, Germany) plus tons of backstage material and bonus features.
  • (05.30) Textures have signed with Nuclear Blast Records. They will hit the studio in the beginning of 2010 to record a new album, which should be released late Summer/Autumn 2010.
  • (05.22) Spawn Of Possession have five new songs completely written, and seven other songs are in the works for a new album. Go here for a pre-production teaser.
  • (05.22) Job For A Cowboy will release their 2nd album, "Ruination", on July 7 via Metal Blade Records.
  • (05.22) A track off the new Devildriver album, "Pray For Villains", is available for free download at this location
  • (05.21) The song 'Apocalyptic Havoc', from Goatwhore's upcoming album, "Carving Out The Eyes Of God", is available for streaming here.
  • (05.21) Bury Your Dead has posted a new song, 'Broken Body', on the group's MySpace page. Here's the album cover.
  • (05.21) Skinlab have gone back in the studio to re-record their new album, since they weren't 100% with it the first time around.
  • (05.21) Vader have finished recording and mixing their new album.
  • (05.20) Arsonists Get All The Girls have completed work on their new album, "Portals", for a July 14 release via Century Media Records.
  • (05.19) Go here to see the cover artwork to the new Behemoth CD, which will be out Aug 11th in North America.
  • (05.16) A new Suffocation song, 'Cataclysmic Purification', is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.
  • (05.14) Devolved have inked a deal with Unique Leader Records.
  • (05.11) Pathology's new album "Age Of Onset" will be out June 23rd.
  • (05.11) Go here to listen to a new track, 'Shed The Blood' off the new Nightrage album, to be released on June 22 (Europe) and August 4 (USA). Go here to see the album artwork.
  • (06.09) Go here to watch Italian Death metal band Lunarsea's new video "Metamorphine". More news at its official homepage: http://www.lunarsea.eu/
    (05.09) Slayer is putting the finishing touches on their new album, and hope to release it at the end of summer.
  • (05.09) Man Must Die has posted a new song, 'Kill It, Skin It, Wear It', on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the band's new album, "No Tolerance For Imperfection", which is scheduled for release this summer via Relapse Records.
  • (05.06) Starting on May 6 at 12:00 a.m (midnight) EST, click here to download a free MP3 of 'A Rite of Passage', the first single from Dream Theater's upcoming album "Black Clouds & Silver Linings", due in stores June 23. The free MP3 will be available for 24 hours. After that, the track will stream on RoadrunnerRecords.com.
  • (05.06) Disavowed have announced the addition of drummer Morten Løwe Sørenson (Submission, The Arcane Order, Instant Carnage, Scarve, The Cleansing) to the group.
  • (05.04) Go here for another interview with Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy about the new album.
    (05.04) Go here to listen to an interview with Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy, where he discusses the band's new album, and the lyrics for the new song 'The Best of Times', which he wrote as a tribute to his late father Howard Portnoy, who died on January 4, 2009 at the age of 68.
    (05.02) Bury Your Dead has posted a new song, 'Hurting Not Helping', on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off their new album,"It's Nothing Personal", which is scheduled for release on May 26 via Victory Records.
  • (05.01) Job For A Cowboy have completed recording their highly anticipated sophomore album, "Ruination", due in July via Metal Blade Records. The album contains 10 tracks.
  • (05.1) Nightrage will release their fourth full-length album, "Wearing A Martyr's Crown", on June 25 via Lifeforce Records.
  • (05.1) Daath's new album "The Concealers" sold around 1,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD debuted at No. 35 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart.
  • (05.1) Chimaira's new album, "The Infection", sold 15,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 30 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous album, "Resurrection", opened with 16,000 copies back in March 2007 to land at No. 42.

  • Job For A Cowboy - New album July 6th (May 28th)
  • Artillery - New album on June 15th (May 28th)
  • Third hymn from Glorior Belli (May 28th)
  • Baroness - Roadburn 2009 audio on-line (May 28th)
  • Magrudergrind E-card (May 28th)
  • Exiled On Earth - Debut album in June (May 28th)
  • Madrid Is The Dark Fest (May 28th)
  • AFM Records signs Nightmare & Chris Caffery (May 27th)
  • The return of Mucky Pup (May 27th)
  • Black Majesty & Roland Grapow working together (May 27th)
  • Rising Records presents Bleed From Within (May 26th)
  • Kategory V - New line-up (May 26th)
  • Minsk streams new album (May 26th)
  • Royal Hunt - Drums recorded (May 25th)
  • Hove Festival 2009 (May 24th)
  • Norway Rock Festival 2009 (May 24th)
  • Compos Mentis - New album out June 22nd (May 23rd)
  • Manowar - Sneak preview of a new song (May 22nd)
  • Threesome on the Swedish Charts (May 22nd)
  • Glorior Belli E-card (May 21st)
  • Metal Blade Records signs two new bands (May 20th)
  • New Old Man's Child album out now! (May 20th)
  • Crocell issues album update (May 20th)
  • Graves of Valor streams debut album (May 20th)
  • Skyfire posts new song (May 20th)
  • Wizard - Tour Dates (May 20th)
  • As We Fight streams ny plade (May 20th)
  • Highlord ready to record 6th album (May 20th)
  • Mystic Prophecy - Album trailer (May 19th)
  • New U.D.O. EP out June 26th (May 19th)
  • Coalesce posts new preview track (May 19th)
  • Nevermore working on new album (May 18th)
  • Minsk posts new preview track (May 18th)
  • Century Media Records signs 3 Inches of Blood (May 15th)
  • Nightrage posts new track "Shed the blood" www.myspace.com/nightrage or www.nightrage.com (May 15th)
  • Innocent Rosie #1 in Sweden (May 15th)
  • Stigmata - The return of a legend

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    The Auteur release their debut EP Nightcap via LAB records in June and have just announced a July UK tour.Full tour dates are - 15-The Gander, Bournemouth / 16-The Ocean Rooms, Brighton / 17-Purple Turtle, London / 18-Club 85, Hitchin / 19-Satans Hollow, Manchester / 21-Cockpit, Leeds / 22-Vivaz, Scarborough / 23-Rock Café, Blackpool / 24-Blues Loft, High Wycombe / 25-Koko Gorillaz, Cardiff / 26-Cellars, Portsmouth

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    Los Angeles based neo-classical death unit EXMORTUS has been added as direct support to two upcoming Arizona shows with WARBRINGER this weekend, June 6th and 7th. Details as follows:

    Saturday June 6th Mesa, AZ @ UB’s Bar 1911 West Broadway Mesa, AZ 85202

    Sunday June 7th Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 136 North Park Ave Tucson, AZ 85719

    EXMORTUS is currently writing material for their follow up to last summer’s critically acclaimed tech death metal scorcher In Hatred’s Flame. Additionally plans are being laid out for the band’s first European tour alongside label mates THE SEVEN GATES to coincide with their appearance at the Party San Festival in Germany.

    Listen to EXMORTUS at http://www.myspace.com/exmortus 
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    HEAVY ARTILLERY RECORDS recent signee VINDICATOR is pleased to announce a number of upcoming events and shows, including a meet and greet session at Hot Topic in their home state of Ohio. Listed below are the details for all of the events.

     

    - Friday May 22nd 1:00 PM VINDICATOR meet and greet @ Hot Topic Southpark Mall 500 Southpark Center Strongville, OH 44136

     

    - Sunday May 31st @ 12 AM midnight VINDICATOR will be doing a live interview on The Asylum Metal Radio Show. Be sure to tune in and listen to the live stream at:  www.wcniradio.org

    -Upcoming shows:

    May 25th Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class w/ Satyrasis, Trazom and Thrashantos

    June 19th Lorain, OH @ Chenga 57 w/ Wreak Havok, Above This Fire, Heads Held High, TV Crimes, and Homewrecker

    June 30th Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class w/ Fatal, Razormaze, Trazom, and Mortifier!

    Ohio based VINDICATOR just wrapped up their Nationwide Ruination Tour, and is hard at work preparing their sophomore full length album which is tentatively slated for a early 2010 release on Heavy Artillery Records.

    Listen to VINDICATOR at  www.myspace.com/savindicator 


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    DESTROYER 666 will release their fourth album, "Defiance", in Europe on June 22 via France's Season Of Mist Records (July 14 in the U.S.).

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    As you see above, the cover art for the upcomming album from Sacrifice 'The ones I condemn' has now been revealed. The band that has roots back to the early 80's also recently uploaded a new song "THE GREAT WALL", to their MySpace site.

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    Hungarian Thrash Metal veterans Beyond has recently released their new album "Thrash". This release is the band third full-length release. Their first full length came back in 1994, while the roots of the band can be found all the way back in the mid 80's.
    Be sure to visit the bands MySpace site, for more history and music.

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    Two new songs from VOIVOD"Earthache" and "Global Warning" — are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Both tracks will appear on VOIVOD's final album featuring the group's late guitarist, Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, which is scheduled for release in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 23 via Relapse Records. The CD, which will be issued in Europe via Nuclear Blast, contains the last thirteen songs written by Piggy and again features bassist Jason "Jasonic" Newsted. Jason played bass on all the songs and mixed the album, which will be released as a deluxe, digipack CD and will also be issued on vinyl as a double LP.

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    Puerto Rica Thrashers Sacrilegio has a new song available at their Myspace page. 'Abomination of Desolation' is an unmastered sample from Sacrilegio's debut album 'The Ultimate Abomination'
    that will be released during summer '09 under Khaosmaster Productions. The album was recorded in Puerto Rico at Noise of Fire Studios, and is being mixed and mastered by
    Mr. Andy LaRocque at Sonic Train Studios in Sweden.

    Sacrilegio also takes place in the third volume of 'Thrash Clash' split series of Stormspell Records, along with mexican thrashers Blood Exile.
    http://www.myspace.com/sacrilegiopr

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    Metal Blade Records power/thrash metallers, Ravage, have been added to the Mexico Metal Fest. The annual event which, takes place August 2nd in Mexico,
    Maine, is an all-day open-air event that combines the best local metal bands with touring underground acts. In addition to Ravage, this year's event will host Psychostick,
    Hatred Alive, Ripfence, and others.

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    Spanish Death/Thrashers Enemy of Myself has uploaded a new song entitled 'Scar' to the bands MySpace site.
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    Costa Rica Thrashers Medooza has uploaded a new song to their MySpace profile. The song is called Roller Coaster, and are according to the band one of the least thrashiest songs they've made.
    Check it out yourself at
     
    http://www.myspace.com/medoozacr


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  • Experimental metallers Third Eye has sent us this update:
    "Finally our recording sessions and mixing are done and our EP is ready now!
    If you want you can listen to the songs in our profile and tell us what you think about them!
    If you like our stuff tell to your friends about us...Your support is very important!"

     
    http://www.myspace.com/thirdeye3E


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    As we've reported earlier,New Mexico based ULTIMATUM have announced that they will head into the studio immediately to begin recording an album of covers titled, “Lex Metali” which translates to “Metal is Law”. The band will be recording the album in Albuquerque’s Site 16 Studios.

    Retroactive Records will be releasing one song from the new Ultimatum CD on an upcoming SOD Magazine compilation CD. The band has also posted a sneak peak to the awaited album on their MySpace site.

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    Blacklisted has revealed that they are currently recording their new album, due out later this year. The new album is the follow up to their heralded "Heavier Than Heaven, Lonelier Than God" album. Follow the bands MySpace for updates.

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    Warattah will record its first album from June to the end of July!! There will be 13 titles inside for around 1 hour of Groovy Metal.
    In the same time, we prepare for shooting our 2nd video clip for the unpublished song "Revenge".
    http://www.myspace.com/warattah

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    Boško Radišic, the 28-year-old frontman of the Serbian thrash metal band SPACE EATER, and his 26-year-old sister died last night (June 2) when a fire broke out in their apartment building in Belgrade
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    According to a message on the ThrashUnlimited forum, Great awakening has new shit on it's way. And this will shortly be announced on the bands MySpace site. Great Awakening has set up the following shows the next month:
    13 jun 2009 20:00
    Brass Mug tampa, Florida
    18 jun 2009 20:00
    ALL AGES!!! The Plaza w/ Empyrean, Xyt Lyt & Katharik Orlando, Florida
    19 jun 2009 20:00
    Maniacal Mojo Presents @ The Haven w/ Mechanics of Malice, Bulletwork & more! Winter Park, Florida

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  • RATTLEHEAD (from LA) and DEVASTATOR (from Sacramento), will be teaming up to tour the country this summer bringing their own brand of metallic mayhem to over 40 cities. The tour, appropriately called "SLAUGHTERING THE MASSES", will be both bands’ first cross-country trek, although each has done successful west coast and regional touring. Southern California’s RATTLEHEAD have long been a hard-working cornerstone of the L.A. metal scene. The group has a committed DIY attitude, as witnessed by previous regional touring and the release last year of their own disc, "Step Inside for the Slaughter," which they are still promoting. You can check out some of Rattlehead's music here.

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    SLAYER
    have set "World Painted Blood" as the title of their new album, tentatively due late summer via American Recordings/Columbia Records. The forthcoming CD is being produced by Greg Fidelman and will include the album's title track and "Psychopathy Red" (both of which are Jeff Hanneman-penned tunes), the latter of which was made available as a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl disc on April 18, 2009 as part of the third annual Record Store Day.
    Read more at Blabbermouth.

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    Norwegian thrashers Thrashed By Society (T.B.S.) have made the following statement in response to the upcomming norwegian political election. Thrashed By Society fully supports the statements done by the party Red (http://roedt.no/nyheter/2009/05/bruk-%c2%a7135a-mot-vigrid/) to ban the neo-nazi party Vigrid from taking part in the upcomming elections in Norway.

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    UK Thrashers Mutant new EP ' LASERDROME' has now been released.
    The Ep is available for sale through the bands MySpace site. The band has also announced that it shortly will
    also be available to buy worldwide via the Itunes store. On the bands MySpace you can listen to several clips from the EP.
    http://www.myspace.com/mutantmetal

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    Vernon Neilly: check out Clip of the Vernon Neilly and Bill Hudson Interview:http://truefire.com/tftv/index.html?channel=vernonneilly&videofile=tftv/artists/vernonneilly_intvw_billhudson_43 STEVIE WONDER’S HIT SONG “SUPERSTITION”Featuring Bill Hudson shredding & Carlos Zema on vocals Hits ROCK & METAL Airwaves SHRED MASTERS: GREG HOWE, KIKO LOUREIRO, BILL HUDSON & MORE Join Jazz Great VERNON NEILLY on this AMAZING TRIBUTE ALBUM
    HOLLYWOOD, CA (May 28th 2009) – Armed with a early Van Halen-soaked sound of big guitars, heavy drums and screaming vocals, “Superstition” is storming its way on around the radio airwaves these days. The newly arranged track by Bill Hudson and Carlos Zema is nothing short of a hit. “I left the choosing of Stevie’s songs up to the artists that are featured on this album,” states Vernon Neilly.This record masterpiece includes Grammy Award winning bassist Juan Nelson (Ben Harper And The Innocent Criminals), guitar virtuoso Greg Howe (Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, N-Sync, Enrique Iglesias), guitar virtuoso Kiko Loureiro (Angra), jazz guitar sensation U-Nam, guitar virtuoso Bill Hudson (Cellador, Coldera, Fresh Meat), sax sensation and virtuoso Michael Paulo (Al Jarreau, Earth Wind and Fire, Peter White), and some new stunning vocal talent in Fabyan Irving (USA), Cristopher Clark (Brazil), and Carlos Zema (Brazil).TRACK LISTING:1. Boogie On Reggae Woman Instrumental - Vernon Neilly feat. Greg Howe2. I Wish - Kiko Loureiro3. Superstition Bill Hudson feat. Carlos Zema on vocals4. Sir Duke - Miguel Mega feat. Cristopher Clark on vocals5. Isn’t She Lovely  - Vernon Neilly feat. Fabyan Irving on vocals6. I Was Made to Love You - U-NAM7. Don’t You Worry Bout A Thing - Kiko Loureiro8. For Once In My Life - Miguel Mega feat. Cristopher Clark on vocals9. Boogie On Reggae Woman - Vocal Version Vernon Neilly feat. Greg Howe10. Isn’t She Lovely (Instrumental) - Vernon Neilly The “Tribute to Stevie Wonder: Vernon Neilly and Friends”
    The CD is now available in stores, major and independent chains, and I-tunes, and all major digital download sites. At Amazon.com and at Boosweet.comhttp://www.myspace.com/vernonneilly
    http://truefire.com/tftv/index.html?channel=vernonneilly&videofile=tftv/artists/vernonneilly_intvw_billhudson_43

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  • M.A.D. - Tourdates
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:THE ACCIDENTS (Burning Heart Records)http://www.myspace.com/theaccidents22.08. Bamberg - Rock My Ass Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + ALL FORNOTHING + MISCONDUCT + THE RABBLE23.08. Berlin - Wild At Heart (Germany)09.09. Hamburg - Rote Flora (Germany)11.09. Nijdrop - Muziekzentrum (Belgium)12.09. Bressuire - Salle Emeraude (France)13.09. Selestat - Le Tigre (France)16.09. Winterthur - Gaswerk (Switzerland)17.09. Solothurn - Kofmehl (Switzerland)18.09. München - Feierwerk (Germany) NEW + SONIC BOOM SIX & RANDOM HAND 19.09. Rostock - Mau Club (Germany)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM SEPTEMBER, 10TH UP TO SEPTEMBER, 19TH ] ute@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:AGNOSTIC FRONT (Nuclear Blast Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/agnosticfront31.07. Copenhagen - The Rock (Denmark)01.08. Emmaboda - Emmaboda Festival (Sweden)03.08. Braunschweig - B58 (Germany) NEW04.08. Paris - Le Nouveau Casino (France)05.08. Stuttgart - LKA (Germany)06.08. Frankfurt - Batschkapp (Germany)07.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer Festival (Germany) + BACKFIRE + BORN FROMPAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + EVERGREEN TERRACE +FINAL PRAYER + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART + MADBALL + TEAMKILLER08.08. TBA - Pressure Festival (Germany) + EVERGREEN TERRACE + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + FOLSOM + MADBALL + WALLS OF JERICHO 09.08. Blackpool - Rebellion Festival (Great Britain) + NAPALM DEATH + THERABBLE + RADIO DEAD ONES + STOMPER 9811.08. London - Underworld (Great Britain)12.08. Bochum - Zwischenfall (Germany)13.08. Innsbruck - Hafen (Austria)14.08. Brescia - Radio Onda D'Urto Festival (Italy)15.08. Lesce - Paranoid Festival (Slovenia)16.08. Tábor - Subculture Festival (Czech Republic)17.08. Klagenfurt - Volxhaus (Austria)18.08. Pfarrkirchen - Bogaloo (Germany)19.08. Nickelsdorf - Miklos Festival (Austria)20.08. Nyirbator - Azz Festival (Hungary)21.08. Bamberg - Rock My Ass Festival (Germany) + THE ACCIDENTS + ALL FOR NOTHING + MISCONDUCT + THE RABBLE 22.08. Weinheim - Café Central (Germany)23.08. Alkmar - Victorie (Netherlands)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM JULY, 31ST UP TO AUGUST, 23RD! | marc@mad-tourbooking.de  
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG:ALL FOR NOTHING (Demons Run Amok Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/allfornothingnl05.06. Lichtenstein - JZ Riot (Germany)13.06. Gräfenhainichen - TBA (Germany)21.08. Bamberg - Rock My Ass Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + THE ACCIDENTS + MISCONDUCT + THE RABBLE | ute@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN //ALLSCHOOLS.DE:ALL SHALL PERISH (Nuclear Blast Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/allshallperish11.06. Augsburg - Kantine (Germany) + RESISTANCE12.06. Genzano di Roma - Palarockness (Italy) + RESISTANCE13.06. Pinarella di Cervia (Ra) - Rockplanet (Italy) + RESISTANCE14.06. Piacenza - For Sale (Italy) + RESISTANCE15.06. Biel - AJZ Gaskessel (Switzerland) + RESISTANCE 16.06. Nancy - Le Hublot (France) NEW17.06. Stuttgart - LKA Longhorn (Germany)18.06. Marburg - KFZ (Germany)19.06. Schüttdorf - Komplex (Germany) + VERSUS THE THRONE 20.06. Clisson - Hellfest (France) + BACKFIRE + THE BUSINESS + BRUTAL TRUTH+ CRO-MAGS + GAMA BOMB + HATEBREED + NAPALM DEATH + TERROR21.06. Lille - La Fete De Musique (France)22.06. Hamburg - Hafenklang (Germany) NEW23.06. Helsinki - Nosturi (Finland) NEW25.06. Copenhagen - The Rock (Denmark)  + NAPALM DEATH26.06. Montabaur - Mach1 Festival (Germany) + TERROR + BORN FROM PAIN 27.06. Dessel - Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium) + HATEBREED + SICK OF IT ALL28.06. Duisburg - Devil Side (Germany) + CRO MAGS + DISCIPLINE + THE BONES29.06. Wiesbaden - Schlachthof (Germany) + HATEBREED02.07. Saarbrücken - Garage (Germany)03.07. Flensburg - Roxy (Germany)04.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force Festival (Germany) + BACKFIRE +CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + CRO MAGS + HATEBREED + IGNITE + DIE KASSIERER + NASTY + NO TURNING BACK + MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD + RENODIVORCE + STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALL OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER05.07. München - Backstage - Werk (Germany)  + HATEBREED 06.07. Wien - Viper Room (Austria)07.07. Graz - TBA (Austria) NEW08.07. Millstatt - Bergwerk (Austria)09.07. Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal (Germany)10.07. Braunschweig - B58 (Germany)11.07. Nijmegen - Forta Rock Festival (Netherlands)12.07. London - Underworld (Great Britain)13.07. Colchester - The Twist (Great Britain)14.07. Glasgow - Ivory Blacks (Great Britain)15.07. Manchester - Moho Live (Great Britain)16.07. Yeovil - Orange Box (Great Britain)17.07. Peterborough - The Park (Great Britain)18.07. Dour - Dour Festival (Belgium) + CRO MAGS + LIONHEART + WALLS OF JERICHO 19.07. Köln - MTC (Germany)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM JUNE, 11TH UP TO JULY, 19TH| marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN// FUZEMAG// ALLSCHOOLS.DEANGELIC UPSTARTS (Captain Oi!)
    http://www.myspace.com/angelicupstartsmusic29.05. Berlin - Festsaal Kreuzberg (Germany)30.05. Weinheim - Café Central (Germany)31.05. Hamburg - Knust (Germany)01.06. Bochum - Zwischenfall (Germany)02.06. München - Feierwerk (Germany)03.06. Gütersloh - Alte Weberei (Germany) | marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN// FUZEMAG// ALLSCHOOLS.DE:ANTICOPS (Mad Mob Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/anticops07.08. Prieros (bei Berlin) Gladerock Festival (Germany) + CRUSHING CASPARS+ FINAL PRAYER+ SETTLE THE SCORE + WALLS OF JERICHO | ute@mad-tourbooking.de  
     PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN// FUZEMAG// ALLSCHOOLS.DE:A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS (Goodlife Records)
    www.myspace.com/atraitorlikejudas14.08. Braunschweig - Mettla II (Germany)29.08. Dortmund - JUZ Scharnhorst (Germany)ASK FOR FREE DATES!BOOKER | ute@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG  // ALLSCHOOLS.NETBACKFIRE (GSR Music)
    http://www.myspace.com/backfiremusic20.06. Clisson - Hellfest (France)  + ALL SHALL PERISH  + THE BUSINESS +BRUTAL TRUTH + CROMAGS + GAMA BOMB + HATEBREED + NAPALM DEATH + TERROR 05.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force Festival (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH+ CRUSHING CASPARS + CRO MAGS + HATEBREED + IGNITE + DIE KASSIERER + NASTY+ NO TURNING BACK + MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD + RENO DIVORCE + STOMPER98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER07.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + BORN FROM PAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + EVERGREENTERRACE + FINAL PRAYER + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART + MADBALL +TEAMKILLER 14.11. Leipzig - Conne Island (Germany)21.11. Burkhardtsdorf - Zwönitztalhalle (Germany)28.11. Quedlinburg - KUZ (Germany) | ute@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:BAD CO. PROJECT (Knock Out Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/badcoproject09.08. Blackpool - Rebellion Festival (Great Britain)15.08. Torgau - Endless Summer Open Air (Germany)  + BAD CO. PROJECT + BORNFROM PAIN + OHL + THE RABBLE + RENO DIVORCE + SICK OF IT ALL + SLAPSHOT +SS-KALIERT03.10. Girona - Oktoberfest (Spain)BOOKER | ute@mad-tourbooking.de    
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN: BENEDICTION (Nuclear Blast Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/benedictionuk18.07. Lörrach - Baden in Blut (Germany) | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:
    BERSERKER (KB Records)www.myspace.com/berserkerberlin23.05. Meinerzhagen - Ebberrock (Germany)30.05. Ohrdruf - Mülburg Open Air (Germany)27.06. Magdeburg - "Voll Auf Die 12" Jubiläum (Germany)18.09. Erfurt - Centrum (Germany) + GRANTIG | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG:BLOOD OR WHISKEY
    www.myspace.com/bloodorwhiskey | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:BOLD (Revelation Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/boldhardcoreBRINGIN' IT DOWN 30.08. Ieper - Ieper Fest (Belgium) | marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:BONDED BY BLOOD (Earache Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/bondedbyblood | marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:THE BONES (Century Media)
    www.myspace.com/thebonesrockandroll08.06. Paris - Bataclan (France) + SOCIAL DISTORTION19.06. Berlin - Zitadelle (Germany) + SOCIAL DISTORTION28.06. Duisburg - Devil Side Festival (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH +DISCIPLINE + CRO-MAGS30.06. Oslo - Rockefeller (Norway) + SOCIAL DISTORTION06.07. Amsterdam - Melkweg (Netherlands) + SOCIAL DISTORTION08.07. London - Shepherds Bush Empire (Great Britain) + SOCIAL DISTORTION25.07. Iisalmi - Sandels Rock Festival (Finland) | marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN //REALROCKER // FUZE MAG:BORN FROM PAIN (Metal Blade)
    www.myspace.com/bornfrompain11.07. Vriezenveen - HC-Festival (Netherlands)18.07. Pirmasens - Open Air Festival (Germany)08.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT +BACKFIRE + CRUSHING CASPARS + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR+ DYS + EVERGREEN TERRACE + FINAL PRAYER + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART + MADBALL +TEAMKILLER13. - 15.08. Dinkelsbühl - Summerbreeze Open Air (Germany) + CATARACT +EVERGREEN TERRACE15.08. Torgau - Endless Summer Open Air (Germany) + BAD CO. PROJECT + OHL +THE RABBLE + RENO DIVORCE + SICK OF IT ALL + SLAPSHOT + SS-KALIERT05.09. Olen - Skatefest ´09 (Belgium) + NO TURNING BACK18.09. Cottbus - Glad-House (Germany)19.09. Jever - Jugendhaus Jever (Germany)20.09. Osnabrück - Bastard (Germany)26.09. Hoofddorp - Clinderfest (Netherlands) | ute@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:BRUJERIA (Roadrunner)
    http://www.myspace.com/brujeria07.08. Jaromer - Brutal Assault Festival (Czech Republic) + GAMA BOMB +GWAR + MADBALL + WALLS OF JERICHO12.08. München - Backstage (Germany) NEW14.08. Budapest - Sziget Festival (Hungary) NEW + GWAR15.08. Rimini - Rock Planet (Italy) NEW16.08. Manfredonia (FG) - Prospect Chapter M.C. (Italy) | marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:BRUTAL TRUTH
    http://www.myspace.com/brutalfuckingtruth21.06. Clisson - Hellfest (France)  + ALL SHALL PERISH  + BACKFIRE + THEBUSINESS + CROMAGS + GAMA BOMB + HATEBREED + NAPALM DEATH + TERROR | marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:THE BUSINESS (Bad Dog Records)
    www.myspace.com/businessoi10.06. Bochum - Zwischenfall (Germany)11.06. Aachen - Musikbunker (Germany)12.06. Murrhardt - JUZE (Germany)13.06. Leipzig - Conne Island (Germany)15.06. Osnabrück - Bastard Club (Germany) NEW16.06. Hamburg - Hafenklang (Germany) NEW17.06. Augsburg - Kantine (Germany)18.06. Schaffhausen - Chäller (Switzerland)19.06. Weinheim - Café Central (Germany)20.06. Clisson - Hellfest (France) + ALL SHALL PERISH + BACKFIRE + BRUTAL TRUTH + CRO-MAGS + GAMA BOMB + HATEBREED + NAPALM DEATH + TERROR EUROPEAN TOUR FROM JUNE, 10TH UP TO JUNE, 20TH | ute@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN //METALS.DE:CARCASS
    http://www.myspace.com/carcass13.06. Bergum - Waldrock (Netherlands) + NAPALM DEATH28.06. Milano - Gods of Metal Festival (Italy) + NAPALM DEATH03.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH +BACKFIRE + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED + IGNITE + DIE KASSIERER+ NASTY + NO TURNING BACK + MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD + RENO DIVORCE +STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER19.07. Kiev - ProRock Festival 2009 (Ukraine)25.07. Lorca - Lorca Rock Festival (Spain)14.08. Burton upon Trent - Bloodstock Open Air Metal Festival (GreatBritain)12.09. Moscow - 1Rock (Russia)BOOKER | marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG:CATARACT (Metal Blade Records)
    www.myspace.com/cataract16.05. Hackenbuch - Zonk Festival (Austria)22.05. Lucinico - Pieffe Factory (Italy)23.05. Frauenstein - Summer Nights Festival (Austria)29.05. Glarus - Holästei (Switzerland)30.05. Osnabrück - Bastard Club (Germany)31.05. Dresden - Chemiefabrik (Germany)20.06. Kleinwenkheim - Queens Of Metal Open Air (Germany)21.06. Frankfurt - Nachtleben (Germany)26.06. Pfarrkirchen - Bogaloo (Germany)27.06. Stapelmoor - Free For All Festival (Germany)18.07. Gehofen - Open Air (Germany)12.08. - 15.08. Dinkelsbühl - Summerbreeze Open Air (Germany) + BORN FROMPAIN + EVERGREEN TERRACE04.09. Saarbrücken - Garage (Germany)05.09. Untershausen - Fun & Crust Festival (Germany) | ute@mad-tourbooking.de  
     PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:COWBOY PROSTITUTES (Sunny Bastard Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/cowboyprostitutes26.06. Backnang - Straßenfest (Germany)!BOOKER | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:CRIMSON GHOSTS (Fiendforce Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/thecrimsonghostsgermany! | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de    
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:CRO MAGS (Loud Fast Recordings)
    http://www.myspace.com/cromagstheband19.06. Antwerpen - Hof Ter Lo @ Trix (Belgium)20.06. Clisson - Hellfest (France) + ALL SHALL PERISH + BACKFIRE + BRUTALTRUTH + THE BUSINESS + GAMA BOMB + HATEBREED + NAPALM DEATH + TERROR21.06. Luzern - Sedel (Switzerland)22.06. Lucinico - Pieffe Factory (Italy) NEW23.06. Ingolstadt - Paradox (Germany)24.06. Braunschweig - Meier Music Hall (Germany) + ARRESTOR HOOK DOWN25.06. Bydgoszcz - Estrada Stagebar (Poland)26.06. Pardubice - CEZ Arena (Czech Republic)  + SEPULTURA27.06. Bilina - Boren Open Air (Czech Republic)28.06. Duisburg - Devil Side (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH + DISCIPLINE +THE BONES01.07. Istanbul - Kemanci (Turkey) NEW02.07. Rotterdam - De Baroeg (Netherlands)04.07. Wiesbaden - Beastfest (Germany) + IGNITE05.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH+BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED + IGNITE + DIE KASSIERER+ NASTY + NO TURNING BACK +  MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD + RENO DIVORCE +STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER18.07. Dour - Dour Festival (Belgium) + ALL SHALL PERISH + LIONHEART +WALLS OF JERICHO19.07. Eindhoven - Dynamo (Netherlands) NEWEUROPEAN TOUR FROM JUNE, 19th UP TO JULY, 05th | marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:CRUSHING CASPARS (GSR Music)
    www.myspace.com/crushingcaspars21.05. Prag - Futurum Music Bar (Czech Republic)22.05. Audigast - Open Air (Germany)23.05. Haaren - Krankenschwester Rock (Germany)29.05. Mühlburg - Open Air (Germany)30.05. Magdeburg - Blow Up (Germany)05.06. Ehrenfriedersdorf - Club (Germany)06.06. Geithain - Open Air (Germany)13.06. Fulnek - O.A. (Czech Republic)20.06. Tröpnitz - Festhalle (Germany)03.07. - 05.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force Festival (Germany) + ALLSHALL PERISH + BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED+ IGNITE + DIE KASSIERER + NASTY + NO TURNING BACK + MAKE IT COUNT + THERED CHORD + RENO DIVORCE + STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO +WARBRINGER11.07. Windehausen - Open Air (Germany)24.07. Wansleben - 25 Jahre Manos (Germany)31.07. Sauberg - Open Air (Germany)01.08. Bad Klosterlausnitz - Muna /Hölzländer O.A. (Germany)07.08. Prieros (bei Berlin) - Gladerock Festival (Germany) + ANTICOPS +FINAL PRAYER+ SETTLE THE SCORE + WALLS OF JERICHO08.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT +BACKFIRE + BORN FROM PAIN + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + EVERGREEN TERRACE+ FINAL PRAYER + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART + MADBALL + TEAMKILLER09.08. Berlin - Resist to exist Fest (Germany) + SS-KALIERT14.08. - 15.08. t.b.a. - Frierock O.A. (Germany)20.08. Moravska Trebova - Fest Pod Parou (Czech Republic)  + SS-KALIERT +THE RABBLE22.08. Recklinghausen - Open Air (Germany)28.08. Bad Salzungen - Pressenwerk (Germany)29.08. Königs Wusterhausen- Aufmucken gegen Rechts (Germany)12.09. Stralsund - Rock gegen Rechts @ Märkische Wiesen (Germany)18.09. Dresden - Chemiefabrik (Germany) NEW19.09. Sangerhausen - Rofuki- Sangerhausen (Germany)26.09. Schwerin - 10 Jahre Noise and More e.V. (Germany) | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:DAILY TERRORistenASK FOR FREE DATES!BOOKER | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG // ALLSCHOOLS.NET:DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR (Bridge 9 Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/deathbeforedishonorbhc07.08. Knokke Heist - Sunrock Festival (Belgium)08.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT +BACKFIRE + BORN FROM PAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + DYS + EVERGREEN TERRACE +FINAL PRAYER + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART + MADBALL + TEAMKILLER09.08. TBA - Pressure Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + DYS + EVERGREEN TERRACE + FOLSOM + MADBALL + WALLS OF JERICHO10.08. Saarbrücken - Garage (Germany)14.08. Wien - Viper Room (Austria)15.08. Obing im Chiemgau - Beim John (Germany)16.08. Zürich - Lila Villa (Switzerland)21.08. Ingolstadt - Paradox (Germany) NEW22.08. Darmstadt - Open Air am Steinbrücker Teich (Germany)28.08. Berlin - Cassiopeia (Germany) + NUEVA ETICA29.08. Greifswald - Baltic Sea HC Fest II (Germany)02.09. Helsinki - Nosturi (Finland)05.09. Copenhagen - The Rock (Denmark)06.09. Amsterdam - Winston (Netherlands) NEW EUROPEAN TOUR FROM AUGUST, 07TH UP TO SEPTEMBER, 13TH ! | ute@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:DISCHARGE (Thunk Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/discharge2k23.05. Fontenay Le Comte - Festival Bastards Beer & Rock'n'Roll IV (France)05.09. St. Petersburg - Club Orlandina (Russia)06.09. Moscow - Club Tochka (Russia)| marc@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:DISCIPLINE (I Scream Records)
    http://www.myspace.com/disciplineband28.06. Duisburg - Devil Side (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH + CRO MAGS + THEBONES12.09. Dortmund - Kaktus Farm (Germany)09.10. Pfarrkirchen - Bogaloo (Germany)10.10. Annaberg Buchholz - Alte Brauerei (Germany)24.10. Hamburg - United Voices (Germany) | ute@mad-tourbooking.de   PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAGDO OR DIE (Alveran Records)http://www.myspace.com/officialdoordie13.06. Gräfenhainichen - Open Air (Germany) | ute@mad-tourbooking.de   
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZE
    MAG:
    DYS (Taang! Records)http://www.myspace.com/dysboston08.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer (Gernany)  + AGNOSTIC FRONT + BACKFIRE +BORN FROM PAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + FINALPRAYER + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART + MADBALL + TEAMKILLER09.08. TBA - Pressure Festival (Germany) NEW + AGNOSTIC FRONT + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + EVERGREEN TERRACE + FOLSOM + MADBALL + WALLS OF JERICHO | marc@mad-tourbooking.de  
     PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:EASTSIDE BOYS (Sunny Bastard)
    http://www.myspace.com/eastsideboysberlin30.05. Mühlburg - Mühlburg Open Air (Germany)05.06. Magdeburg - Blow Up (Germany)02.08. Klingendorf b. Rostock - Force Attack Festival (Germany) + RAWSIDE +VERLORENE JUNGS 11.09. Goslar - TBA (Germany)| ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:EVERGREEN TERRACE (Metal Blade Records)http://www.myspace.com/evergreenterrace07.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer (Gernany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + BACKFIRE +BORN FROM PAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + FINALPRAYER + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART + MADBALL + TEAMKILLER08.08. TBA - Pressure Festival (Germany) NEW + AGNOSTIC FRONT + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + FOLSOM + MADBALL + WALLS OF JERICHO12.08. Augsburg - Kantine (Germany)13.08. Ravenna - Rock Planet (Italy)14.08. Dinkelsbühl - Summerbreeze Open Air (Germany)  + BORN FROM PAIN +CATARACTEUROPEAN TOUR FROM JULY, 30TH UP TO AUGUST, 16TH ! | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZE:FINAL PRAYER (GSR Music)http://www.myspace.com/thefinalprayer19.06. Magdeburg - Blow Up (Germany)20.06. Trier - Summerblast Festival (Germany)07.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT +BACKFIRE  + BORN FROM PAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS+ EVERGREEN TERRACE + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART + MADBALL + TEAMKILLER 08.08. Prieros (bei Berlin) - Gladerock Festival (Germany) + ANTICOPS +CRUSHING CASPARS + SETTLE THESCORE + WALLS OF JERICHO |ute@mad-tourbooking.dePRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEFOLSOM (FWH Records)http://www.myspace.com/folsom09.08. TBA - Pressure Festival (Germany) NEW + AGNOSTIC FRONT + EVERGREENTERRACE + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + MADBALL + WALLS OF JERICHO|marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:GAMA BOMB (Earache Records)http://www.myspace.com/gamabomb20.06. Clisson - Hellfest (France) + ALL SHALL PERISH + BACKFIRE + BRUTAL TRUTH + THE BUSINESS + CROMAGS + HATEBREED + NAPALM DEATH  + TERROR 27.06. Helsinki - Tuska Open Air (Finland)31.07. Genova - Festival (Italy)08.08. Jaromer - Brutal Assault Festival (Czech Republic) + BRUJERIA + GWAR+ MADBALL + WALLS OF JERICHO 21.11. Hamme - Hammerfest (Belgium)28.11. Giessen - Hessenhalle (Germany)!BOOKER | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN: GWARhttp://www.myspace.com/gwarofficial02.08. Wacken - Wacken Open Air (Germany) + NAPALM DEATH + WALLS OF JERICHO 08.08. Jaromer - Brutal Assault Festival (Czech Republic) BRUJERIA + GAMABOMB + MADBALL + WALLS OF JERICHO13.08. Budapest - Sziget Festival (Hungary) + BRUJERIA 16.08. Derby - Bloodstock (Great Britain)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM JULY, 30TH UP TO AUGUST, 16TH !!BOOKER | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:HATEBREEDhttp://www.myspace.com/hatebreed13.06. Donington - Download Festival (Great Britain)16.06. Paris - Elysee Montmartre (France)  + TERROR + BORN FROM PAIN +TRAPPED UNDER ICE + STICK TO YOUR GUNS17.06. Saarbrücken - Garage (Germany)18.06. Amsterdam - Melkweg (Netherlands)19.06. Nummijarvi - Nummirock Festival (Finnland) + NAPALM DEATH20.06. Bilbao - Kobetasonic Fest (Spain)21.06. Clisson - Hellfest (France) + ALL SHALL PERISH + BACKFIRE + THE BUSINESS + BRUTAL TRUTH + CROMAGS + GAMA BOMB + NAPALM DEATH + TERROR22.06. Chur - Expo Chur Stadthalle (Switzerland)23.06. Rimini - Velvet Club (Italy) + LAMB OF GOD24.06. Zagreb - T-mobile Inmusic Festival (Croatia)25.06. Istanbul - Balance (Turkey)26.06. Odense - Kansas City Live Festival (Denmark)27.06. Dessel - Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium) + ALL SHALL PERISH + SICKOF IT ALL + WARBRINGER28.06. Hamburg - Markthalle (Germany)29.06. Wiesbaden - Schlachthof (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH30.06. Prag - Exit Chmelnice (Czech Republic)01.07. Bratislava - Randal (Slovakia)02.07. Athen - Gagarin (Greece)03.07. Münster - Vainstream Rockfest (Germany) + WALLS OF JERICHO + IGNITE+ TERROR04.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force Festival (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH+ BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + IGNITE + DIE KASSIERER+ NASTY + NO TURNING BACK + MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD + RENO DIVORCE +STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER05.07. München - Backstage - Werk (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH06.07. Tolmin - Metal Camp (Slovenia) + NAPALM DEATH + WARBRINGEREUROPEAN TOUR FROM JUNE, 13TH UP TO JULY, 06TH !BOOKER | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG // ALLSCHOOLS.DE:HEAVEN SHALL BURN (Century Media) http://www.myspace.com/officialheavenshallburn07.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer Festival (Germany)  + AGNOSTIC FRONT +BACKFIRE  + BORN FROM PAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS+ EVERGREEN TERRACE + FINAL PRAYER + LIONHEART + MADBALL + TEAMKILLERBOOKER | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:HELL ON EARTH TOUR 2009http://www.myspace.com/hellonearthtourfeat.EARTH CRISIS SWORN ENEMY WAKING THE CADAVER THY WILL BE DONE EUROPEAN TOUR FROM AUGUST, 28TH UP TO SEPTEMBER, 28TH | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG // ALLSCHOOLS.DE:IGNITE (Century Media)http://www.myspace.com/ignitemusic02.07. Aachen - Musikbunker (Germany)03.07. Münster - Vainstream Festival (Germany)04.07. Wiesbaden - Beastfest (Germany)05.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force Festival (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH+ BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED + DIE KASSIERER + NASTY + NO TURNING BACK + MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD + RENODIVORCE + STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER06.07. Hradec Kralove - Rock For People Festival (Czech Republic)08.07. Zwiesel - Eazy (Germany)09.07. Lindau - Club Vaudeville (Germany) + RENO DIVORCE10.07. Merzig - Rock am Bach (Germany)11.07. Olbia - Campo Sportivo Meloni (Italy)12.07. Antwerpen - Hof Ter Lo (Belgium) + RENO DIVORCE13.07. Rotterdam - Watt (Netherlands)17.07. Jarocin - Jarocin Festival (Poland)18.07. Tokaj - Hegyalja Festival (Hungary)19.07. Cuxhaven - Deichbrand Open Air (Germany)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM JULY, 02nd UP TO JULY, 19TH | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:KARRAS (Maintain Records)http://www.myspace.com/karrasberlin16.05. Berlin - STRIKE MECH Fest (Berlin) | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:DIE KASSIERER (Teenage Rebel Records)www.myspace.com/diekassierer22.05. Weinheim - Café Central (Germany)23.05. Gunzendorf - Gunzendorf Live (Germany)30.05. Moers - Bollwerk 107 (Germany)03.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH +BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED + IGNITE +NASTY + NO TURNING BACK + MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD + RENO DIVORCE +STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER04.09. Barby - Spirit Festival (Germany)19.11. Augsburg - Kassierer (Germany) NEW20.11. Zwiesel - Eazy (Germany) NEW19.12. Köln - Essigfabrik (Germany)23.12. Osnabrück - Rosenhof (Germany)| ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:KLASSE KRIMINALE (DSS Records)http://www.myspace.com/primaklassekriminale | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG:LAST MILE (DRA Entertainment Records)http://www.myspace.com/lastmilehc | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:LAST RESORT (I Scream Records)http://www.myspace.com/thelastresortuk22.08. Gräfeneinichen - OFT festival (Germany) + TOXPACK30.08. Weinheim - Café Central (Germany)31.08. Berlin - TBC (Germany)05.11. Solothurn - Kofmehl (Switzerland)13.11. Bochum - Zwischenfall (Germany)20.11. München - Backstage (Germany) + STOMPER 8921.11. Jena - F-Haus (Germany) + STOMPER 8922.11. Hengelo - Innocent (Netherlands)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM OCTOBER, 29TH TO NOVEMBER, 22nd | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZE:MAGLIONHEART (I Scream Records)http://www.myspace.com/lionheartbahc18.07. Dour - Dour Festival (Belgium)  + ALL SHALL PERISH + CRO MAGS +WALLS OF JERICHO07.08. Knokke Heist - Sunrock Festival (Belgium)08.08 Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer (Germany) ) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + BACKFIRE +BORN FROM PAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + FINAL PRAYER + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR +DYS + EVERGREEN TERRACE + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + MADBALL + TEAMKILLEREUROPEAN TOUR FROM JULY, 17TH TO JULY, 25TH| ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG:MADBALL (I Scream Records)http://www.myspace.com/madball01.08. Pinarella di Cervia - Rock Planet (Italy)02.08. Lindau - Club Vaudeville (Germany) NEW04.08. Pfarrkirchen - Bogaloo (Germany)06.08. Jaromer - Brutal Assault Festival (Czech Republic) + BRUJERIA + GAMABOMB + GWAR + WALLS OF JERICHO08.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT +BACKFIRE + BORN FROM PAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + FINAL PRAYER + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + EVERGREEN TERRACE + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART +TEAMKILLER09.08. TBA - Pressure Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + EVERGREENTERRACE + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS + FOLSOM + WALLS OF JERICHO13.08. Collmar - Le Grillen (France)14.08. Paris - Nouveau Casino (France)15.08. Villmar - Tells Bells (Germany)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM AUGUST, 01ST TO AUGUST, 15TH | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG:MAKE IT COUNT (GSR Music)http://www.myspace.com/makeitcountx22.05. Jena - Café Wagner (Germany)30.05. Nürnberg - 2. Fight Back Festival (Germany)04.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force (Germany)  + ALL SHALL PERISH +BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED + IGNITE + DIEKASSIERER + NASTY + NO TURNING BACK + THE RED CHORD + RENO DIVORCE +STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN //ALLSCHOOLS.DE:MISCONDUCT (Side By Side Records)http://www.myspace.com/misconduct23.05. Dresden - Rosis (Germany)22.08. Bamberg - Rock My Ass Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + THEACCIDENTS + ALL FOR NOTHING + THE RABBLE | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:MORDA (Eye Spy Records)http://www.myspace.com/mordahc | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZE:NAPALM DEATH (Century Media)http://www.myspace.com/napalmdeath15.05. Toronto, ON - Opera House (CA)16.05. Ottawa, ON - Babylon (CA)17.05. Montreal, QC - Foufounes (CA)18.05. Quebec City - Imperial (CA)23.05. Baltimore, MD - Maryland Deathfest (USA)12.06. Bergum - Waldrock (Netherlands) + CARCASS13.06. Hünxe - Death Fest (Germany)19.06. Nummijarvi - Nummirock Festival (Finland) + HATEBREED21.06. Clisson - Hellfest (France) + ALL SHALL PERISH + BACKFIRE  + BRUTALTRUTH + THE BUSINESS + CROMAGS + GAMA BOMB + HATEBREED  + TERROR25.06. Copenhagen - The Rock (Denmark) + ALL SHALL PERISH26.06. Gotheburg - Metaltown Festival (Sweden)28.06. Milano - Gods Of Metal Festival (Italy) + CARCASS04.07. Albertville - La Bathie (France)06.07. Tolmin - Metal Camp (Slovenia) + HATEBREED + WARBRINGER11.07. Kilafors - Rockweekend Festival (Sweden)12.07. Leiden - Werfpop (Netherlands) NEW17.07. Svojsice near Pardubice - Obscene Extreme Festival (Czech Republic)24.07. Obersinn - Eisenwahn Festival (Germany)26.07. Antalya - WakeUpNowFestival (Turkey)31.07. Wacken - Wacken Open Air (Germany) + GWAR + WALLS OF JERICHO01.08. Viveiro - Resurrection Fest (Spain)09.08. Blackpool - Rebellion Festival (Great Britain) + AGNOSTIC FRONT +RADIO DEAD ONES + STOMPER 9829.08. Waterfront - Low End Festival (Ireland)04.09. Untershausen - Fun & Crust Festival XI (Germany)05.09. Osnabrück - Hellflame Festival (Germany) NEW11. - 13.09. Porto - Grindfest 2009 (Portugal)18.10. Tokyo - Loudpark Festival (Japan) NEW13.02. Gießen - Winterfire Festival (Germany) | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZE:NASTY (Goodlife Records)http://www.myspace.com/getnasty20.05. Zedtwitz - Fernverkehr (Germany)22.05. Meiningen - End Of Days Fest (Germany)20.06. Vlissingen - TBA (Netherlands)28.06. Essen - Pressure Clubshow (Germany)03.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force Festival (Germany)  + ALL SHALLPERISH + BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED +IGNITE + DIE KASSIERER + MAKE IT COUNT + NO TURNING BACK + THE RED CHORD +RENO DIVORCE + STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER15.08. Niesky - Holz (Germany)03.10. Köln - Underground (Germany) | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZE:NECK (PH Records)http://www.myspace.com/neckireland24.07. Maria Neustift - Rain Rock Festival (Austria) | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.dePRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG // ALLSCHOOLS.NETNO TURNING BACK (Reflections Records)http://www.myspace.com/noturningbackhardcore03.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force Festival (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH+ BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED + IGNITE +DIE KASSIERER + NASTY + MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD + RENO DIVORCE +STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER05.09. Olen - Skatefest ´09 (Belgium) + BORN FROM PAIN | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZE:NUEVA ETICA (Alveran Records)http://www.myspace.com/xnuevaeticax28.08. Berlin - Cassiopeia (Germany)  + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR29.08. Genk - Vlamrock Festival (Belgium)31.08. Hamburg - Hafenklang (Germany)03.09. Gotha - The Londoner (Germany)04.09. Kirchberg an der Pielach - Gasthof zur Post (Austria)05.09. Bologna - TBA (Italy)06.09. Vicenza - TBA (Italy)10.09. Wien - TBA (Austria)12.09. Rosswein - JUHA (Germany)24.09. Lyon - TBA (France)25.09. Essen - Café Nova (Germany)26.09. Darmstadt - Oettinger Villa (Germany)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM AUGUST, 28TH UP TO SEPTEMBER, 26th | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:OHL (Bad Dog Records)http://www.myspace.com/ohl198015.08. Torgau - Endless Summer Open Air (Germany) + BAD CO. PROJECT + BORNFROM PAIN + THE RABBLE + RENO DIVORCE + SICK OF IT ALL + SLAPSHOT + SS-KALLIERT | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG:PUNISHABLE ACThttp://www.myspace.com/punishableact | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZEMAG:THE RABBLEhttp://www.myspace.com/therabble08.08. Blackpool - Rebellion (Great Britain)11.08. London - Underworld (Great Britain)12.08. Dunkerque - TBA (France)13.08. Brüssel - TBA (Belgium)14.08. Liege - TBA (Belgium)15.08. Torgau - Endless Summer Festival (Germany) + BAD CO. PROJECT + BORNFROM PAIN + OHL + RENO DIVORCE + SICK OF IT ALL + SLAPSHOT + SS-KALLIERT16.08. Tábor - Subculture Festival (Czech Republic)21.08. Moravska Trebova - Fest Pod Parou (Czech Republic)  + CRUSHINGCASPARS + SS-KALIERT22.08. Bamberg - Rock My Ass Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + THEACCIDENTS + ALL FOR NOTHING + MISCONDUCT28.08. Marseille - The Black Hand Inn (France) | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:RADIO DEAD ONES (Bad Dog Records)http://www.myspace.com/radiodeadones29.05. Hamburg - Hafenklang (Germany)11.06. Chemnitz - Subway To Peter (Germany)13.06. Vienna - Teenage Riot Feat @ Arena (Austria)15.06. Graz - t.b.a. (Austria)18.06. Bologna - Lazaretto (Italy)05.08. London - Underworld (Great Britain)06.08. Blackpool - Rebellion Fest (Great Britain) + AGNOSTIC FRONT + NAPALM DEATH + STOMPER 98 | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:RAWSIDEhttp://www.myspace.com/rawsidepunk29.05. Luik - Carlo Levi (Belgium)30.05. Dijon -Tanneries (France)31.05. Paris - Pena Festayre. (France)01.08. Klingendorf b. Rostock - Force Attack (Germany) + EASTSIDE BOYS +VERLORENE JUNGS05.09. Magdeburg - Spirits From The Streets Festival (Germany) | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:RENO DIVORCE (I Scream Records)http://www.myspace.com/renodivorceonlinecom02.07. Berlin - Wild At Heart (Germany)03.07. Rostock - Mau (Germany)04.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force Festival (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH+ BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED + IGNITE +DIE KASSIERER + NASTY + NO TURNING BACK + MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD +STOMPER 98 + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER09.07. Lindau - Club Vaudeville (Germany)  + IGNITE10.07. Pfarrkirchen - Bogaloo (Germany)11.07. Gierle - Sjock Festival (Belgium) NEW12.07. Antwerp - Hof Ter Lo (Belgium) + IGNITE18.07. Elz - Rock am Günnie (Germany)01.08. Dornbirn - Anti Silence Rockfest (Austria)  + TURBONEGRO14.08. Torgau - Endless Summer Open Air (Germany) + BAD CO. PROJECT + BORNFROM PAIN + OHL + THE RABBLE + SICK OF IT ALL + SLAPSHOT + SS-KALLIERT EUROPEAN TOUR FROM JULY, 02ND UP TO AUGUST, 14TH | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZINROLANDO RANDOM & THE YOUNG SOUL REBELShttp://www.myspace.com/rolandorandomamptheyoungsoulrebels21.05. Berlin - Lido (Germany)28.08. Königs Wusterhausen - Aufmucken Gegen Rechts (Germany) | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZE:SETTLE THE SCORE (Alveran Records)www.myspace.com/settlethescore16.05. Leopoldsburg - Black Star Fest (Belgium)07.08. Prieros (bei Berlin) - Gladrock Festival (Germany) + ANTICOPS +CRUSHING CASPARS + FINAL PRAYER + WALLS OF JERICHO | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN // FUZE:THE SETUP (GSR Music)www.myspace.com/thesetup12.09. Tessenderlo - Moulin Rouge Festival (Belgium)ASK FOR FREE DATES!BOOKER | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:SHAM 69 (Bad Dog Records)http://www.myspace.com/officialsham69 | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:SICK OF IT ALL (Century Media)http://www.myspace.com/sickofitallny25.06. Gothenburg - Westcoast Riot Festival (Sweden)26.06. Hengelo - Metopool club (Netherlands)27.06. Thiesi (Sardinia) - Santu Juanne Festival (Italy)28.06. Dessel - Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium) + ALL SHALL PERISH +HATEBREED + WARBRINGER14.08. Torgau - Endless Summer Open Air (Germany)   + BAD CO. PROJECT +BORN FROM PAIN + OHL + THE RABBLE + RENO DIVORCE + SLAPSHOT + SS-KALLIERT15.08. Essen - Fear & Fury @ Funbox Amalie (Germany) | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZINSLAPSHOT (I Scream Records)http://www.myspace.com/slashesandcrosschecks13.08. Lahti - Night Life (Finland)15.08. Torgau - Endless Summer Open Air (Germany) + BAD CO. PROJECT + BORNFROM PAIN + OHL + THE RABBLE + RENO DIVORCE + SICK OF IT ALL + SS-KALLIERT21.08. Bochum - Zwischenfall (Germany)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM AUGUST, 12TH UP TO AUGUST, 23rd | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZINSONIC BOOM SIX (Rebel Alliance)http://www.myspace.com/sonicboomsixRANDOM HANDhttp://www.myspace.com/randomhand05.09. Lennestadt - Rockade Festival (Germany)13.09. Hamburg - Hafenklang (Germany)18.09. München - Feierwerk (Germany) NEW + THE ACCIDENTSEUROPEAN TOUR FROM SEP, 13TH UP TO SEP, 18TH | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGSSS-KALIERT (Razorblade Music & Maniac Attack Records)http://www.myspace.com/sskaliert13.06. Chemnitz - Bunker (Germany)27.06. Ingolstadt - Ohrakel (Germany)11.07. Glaubitz - Open Air (Germany)13.08. Torgau - Endless Summer Open Air (Germany) + BAD CO. PROJECT + BORNFROM PAIN + OHL + THE RABBLE + RENO DIVORCE + SICK OF IT ALL + SLAPSHOT22.08. Moravska Trebova - Fest Pod Parou (Czech Republic)  + CRUSHINGCASPARS + THE RABBLE03.10. Esslingen - Komma (Germany)| snoopy@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:STOMPER 98 (DSS Records)http://www.myspace.com/stomper98de05.07. Roitzschjora - With Full Force (Germany) + ALL SHALL PERISH +BACKFIRE + CARCASS + CRO MAGS + CRUSHING CASPARS + HATEBREED + IGNITE + DIEKASSIERER + NASTY + NO TURNING BACK + MAKE IT COUNT + THE RED CHORD + RENODIVORCE + TERROR + WALLS OF JERICHO + WARBRINGER09.08. Blackpool - Rebellion Festival (Great Britain)05.09. Magdeburg - Spirit Festival (Germany)03.10. Barcelona - Oktoberfest (Spain) NEW + COCK SPARRER20.11. München - Backstage (Germany) + STOMPER 9821.11. Jena - F-Haus (Germany)  + STOMPER 98 | marc@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:STRAIGHT TO YOUR FACE (Scarlet Records)http://www.myspace.com/straighttoyourface | snoopy@mad-tourbooking.dePRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN:STRENGTH APPROACH (GSR Music)http://www.myspace.com/strengthapproach| ute@mad-tourbooking.dePRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN //ALLSCHOOLS.DE:STRENGTH APPROACH (GSR Music)http://www.myspace.com/strengthapproachGOLD KIDShttp://www.myspace.com/goldkidsLIFEND (Wormholedeath Records)http://www.myspace.com/lifend20.06. Ulm - Schilli (Germany)23.06. Berlin - Wild At Heart (Germany)25.06. Leipzig - 4 Rooms (Germany)26.06. Dresden - Fahrenheit 100 (Germany)27.06. Neustadt Orla - Exil (Germany)EUROPEAN TOUR FROM JUNE , 19TH UP TO JUNE, 28TH | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
    PRESENTED BY | RAGE WEAR // OX FANZINE // LIVEGIGS// SLAM MAGAZIN// FUZE MAG:TEAMKILLERwww.myspace.com/teamkiller07.08. Leisnig - Sucks'n'Summer Festival (Germany) + AGNOSTIC FRONT +BACKFIRE + BORN FROM PAIN + CRUSHING CASPARS + DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR + DYS+ EVERGREEN TERRACE + FINAL PRAYER + HEAVEN SHALL BURN + LIONHEART + MADBALL | ute@mad-tourbooking.de
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  • Cannibal Corpse receives platinum in Canada (May 14th)
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    OF THE ARCHAENGEL finishing debut album in Sweden
     
    - Sleaszy Rider Records, the label which will release OF THE ARCHAENGEL debut “The Extraphysicallia”, noticed that the album release will be delayed since it will be finished in Sweden, on The Cutting Room studio (Amon Amarth, Opeth, Gorgoroth, Pain, Paradise Lost, Chrome Division, etc).
     
    About the collaboration, the vocalist Alex Rodrigues comments: “When we received the news about the delay, of course, we weren't very happy, after all, we had booked the release of “The Extraphysicallia” in a concert with Opeth in São Paulo, and it looked like a wasted opportunity, but when we heard the reason, everything else was meaningless!
     
    We are very happy with the attention that we are receiving from our label, specially when we remember the lack of interest of brazilian labels."
     
    More information about Of The Archaengel and their forthcoming album available at www.ofthearchaengel.comor www.myspace.com/ofthearchaengel
     
     

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  • Silverwolf Productions signs Watch Me Bleed (May 14th)
  • Inevitable End - European Tour: Sweden’s INEVITABLE END are set to kick-off their European tour. This tour will begin tomorrow May 15th and conclude with a performance as part of NEUROTIC DEATH FEST in Tilburg’s 013, Netherlands. More information on the Neurotic Death Fest can be found on www.neuroticdeathfest.com  A complete listing of confirmed tour dates and cities can be found below with more details to be announced soon. INEVITABLE END will tour in support of their debut album “The Severed Inception”. The Severed Inception was internationally released on March 23rd via Relapse Records and can be streamed in it’s entire at this location.INEVITABLE END Tour Dates:
    May 15 - De Kelder, Amersfoort, NL
    May 16 - Haus der Jugend, Neckarsulm, DE

    May 17 - De Rots, Antwerp, BE
    May 20 - Casta Club, Liberec, CZ
    May 21 - Klub Prostor-Tancirna, Ostrava, CZ

    May 22 - Stadthofsaal, Uster, CH
    May 30 - Neurotic Deathfest / 013, Tilburg, NL (w/ Brutal Truth, Misery Index, Gadget, Mumakil, a.o.)
    May 31 - Perron 55, Venlo, Limburg, NL (w/ Mumakil) 
    “These gentlemen can play god damnit; an extremely good debut! -
    ROCK TRIBUNE 
    “Gothenburgers with enough strength and fine charming details to protrude”
    - UP-MAGAZINE
    "Completely unprepared the “Severed Inception steam-walls” strikes between your ears!"
    - LEGACY(May 14th)
  • Hot Leg, the UK authors of ”Red Light Fever”, are to play a few dates in Denmark and Sweden(May 14th)
  • I Scream Records signs Wisdom In Chains (May 12th)
  • Mely - Video premier (May 12th)
  • Man Must Die posts preview track (May 12th)
  • Heaven Shall Burn - DVD Trailer (May 11th)
  • Relapse Records signs Revocation (May 11th)
  • Opeth - The Candlelight Years-

    (May 8th)
  • Innocent Rosie hits the Swedish Charts (May 8th)
  • Axxis - New album 'Utopia' out Aug. 28th (May 8th)
  • Transatlantic flies again... (May 8th)
  • Defiance re-united, album in the fall (May 8th)
  • Skyfire - New song premiers next week (May 8th)
  • Frontiers Records presents Crash The System (May 7th)
  • Disfear in Odense, on 21. May (May 7th)
  • Wacken Open Air Sold Out (May 6th)
  • Wacken Rocks postponed (May 6th)
  • X-Anima - Debut album out May 22nd (May 6th)
  • Mattsson - 'No Surrender + Live' out May 22nd (May 6th)
  • New DAATHumentary featuring footage from the band’s current tour with DRAGONFORCE and CYNIC. New album, The Concealers in store now.
    Necroptic ink deal with Sevared Records (May 5th)
  • Inferno Records signs Rampart (May 5th)
  • Indie Recordings signs Sahg (May 5th)
  • Heaven Shall Burn - DVD out May 25th (May 5th)
  • Relapse Records signs Culted (May 1st)
  • Indie Recordings signs Solefald (May 1st)
  • Doom, classic rock and metal split-album “ENGANGSGRILL” from the legendary Fenriz and Nattefrost out on May 11th (May 1st)

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    Hungarian Thrash Metal veterans Beyond has recently released their new album "Thrash". This release is the band third full-length release. Their first full length came back in 1994, while the roots of the band can be found all the way back in the mid 80's.
    Be sure to visit the bands MySpace site, for more history and music.
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    Dutch crossover thrashers T.C.F. will begin recording a follow up to 2008’s demo “Core ‘88” starting May 30th. 4 or 5 songs will be recorded for a new promo. Titles include “D.O.A.”, “Same Shit”, “Scumbags” and “See Nothing, Hear Nothing”. The band recently received very positive reactions (among others in Violent Moshground magazine) on their two first furious live performances the first one being at Tilburg Headbangers Fest in Tilburg, Holland. This leaves the band to prove they can achieve the same intensity on a studio recording as they did on their live performances. The band hopes to sign a record deal with the new promo, any interested recordlabels please contact T.C.F trough their myspace at: www.myspace.com/thrashcorefanatics
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    SADUS RETURNS !! To Oakland Ca. with local Thrash / Metal bands in support on 7/31 check it out here on.. www.myspace.com/nevuarypromotions
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    Bleed from within debut album humanity will be released in Europe on the 24th of July 2009 and will be released in the UK on the 27th of July 2009



    Tracklisting.
    1. The Awakening
    2. Damnation
    3. Messiah
    4. The Fall Of Man (Infection)
    5. A Killer Born
    6. Servants Of Divinity
    7. Monster
    8. Everlasting
    9. Save Your Prayers
    10. The Final Chapter
    11. This Absence

    You can pre-order your copy today at

    www.risingrecords.org

    www.myspace.com/bleedfromwithin
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    HIBRIA have released their second album, "The Skull Collectors", in Asia via Spiritual Beast and in Europe through Remedy Records. 01. Tiger Punch 02. Reborn from the Ashes 03. Screaming Ghost 04. Sea of Revenge 05. The Anger Inside 06. Devoted to Your Fear 07. The Skull Collectors 08. Burning all the Flags 09. Wings of Wax HIBRIA's video for the song "Tiger Punch", which was directed by Luis Mario Jobim and Marcel Kunzler, can be viewed below.
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    SLAYER are putting the finishing touches on their new album with producer Greg Fidelman for a late summer release via American Recordings/Sony BMG. The forthcoming CD will include the song "Psychopathy Red", which was made available as a limited-edition seven-inch vinyl disc on April 18, 2009 as part of the third annual Record Store Day.

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    MERAUDER
    will release their new album, "God Is I", on June 19 via Sweden's Regain Records. Vocalist Jorge Rosado says, "This is one of the most important and brutal records we've ever worked on and it's all worth it!!!"

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    Earache Records has announce the signing of U.K. hardcore act YOUR DEMISE to a North American licensing deal.

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    Blastzone Entertainment Group would like to welcome Elctrikchair to the Blastzone family.
    Elctrikchair will release there full length CD in the fall through Blastzone Entertainment Group.
    Elctrikchair is from Lawrence, KS and is in the process of booking dates for the summer.
     http://www.myspace.com/elctrikchair

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    US Thrashers Vindicator are in search for new bandmembers. The band left this message at their forum:
    "Vindicator is seeking out a serious bassist and or lead guitarist. If you or someone you know is interested please contact us via myspace or email us. The only thing we ask is that you have a demo of sorts available, be it an impromptu live recording, an album you have performed on, or some live footage. Please, serious inquiries only. This is a good opportunity for anyone thinking of making music a career."
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  • AGENT STEEL will enter the studio in the next two weeks to track a few new songs for demo purposes for the band's label and management.
    The speed metallers fifth album, "Alienigma", was released by Mascot Records on August 31, 2007.

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    Lazarus A.D. upload “Who I Really Am” to myspace!
    Fans can head over to Lazarus A.D.’s myspace page to check out the closing tracking from The Onslaught. The band is currently on the road with label mates, Unearth, and thrash legends, Testament.
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  • New Amon Amarth live track available from deluxe re-issue of “The Avenger”!
    After the successful re-issue of the Amon Amarth debut album Once Sent From The Golden Hall, it's time to release the second re-issue of the year. The second album in the discography of Amon Amarth is The Avenger and the 2-disc-deluxe re-issue is set for release on May 26th.

    The Avenger will be released as a digipak featuring two discs. Disc one features the entire The Avenger album remastered plus the bonus track, Thor Arise!

    Disc two features the live recording of the show Amon Amarth played on December 29, 2008 in Bochum, Germany where they played the album in its entirety.
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    Mexican thrashers Strikemaster will release a new album called "Vicious Nightmare"  in June.
    Check their myspace for the cover art : http://www.myspace.com/strikemaster666

    The band are influenced by bands like: "Iced Earth, Slayer, Kreator to Demolition Hammer, Vio - lence and Devastation", and has roots back to 2002.

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    After holding auditions for the last few months, pioneering British black metal band VENOM has announced the addition of drummer Danté to the group's ranks.
    VENOM is now in rehearsals with Danté and will be recording demos for the next album over the coming weeks.

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    DESTROYER 666 will release their fourth album, "Defiance", in Europe on June 22 via France's Season Of Mist Records (July 14 in the U.S.).

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    As you see above, the cover art for the upcomming album from Sacrifice 'The ones I condemn' has now been revealed. The band that has roots back to the early 80's also recently uploaded a new song "THE GREAT WALL", to their MySpace site.

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    Earache Records has announce the signing of U.K. hardcore act YOUR DEMISE to a North American licensing deal.
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    US Thrashers Havok has uploaded a new song to their MySpace site. The song, entitled "IVORY TOWER", is a taste from the bands forthcomming debut album "Burn". In january the band signed to Candlelight records, wich will release the bands forthcoming album on june 2. http://www.myspace.com/havok
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    Psychobilly Thrashers Guerro Total from Bogota, Colombia, has uploaded new songs to their MySpace profile.
    The band which have roots back to 1998, are currently in search for a label to release a cd.
    Visit their MySpace site for more information.

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    Cleveland's reunited thrashers YEARS OF FIRE have recruited former PRO-PAIN/SPUDMONSTERS drummer Eric Mathews.
    The band will release an Ep with six brand new songs on May 19. The EP is entitled "The Masochists".

    For more information, visit www.myspace.com/yearsoffire
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    New Mexico based ULTIMATUM have announced that they will head into the studio immediately to begin recording an album of covers titled, “Lex Metali” which translates to “Metal is Law”. The band will be recording the album in Albuquerque’s Sight 16 Studios.

    ULTIMATUM is scheduled to record METALLICA’s “Creeping Death”, MOTORHEAD’s “Iron Fist”, VENGEANCE RISING’s “Can’t Get Out”, MOSHKETEER’s “Locked in Chains”, JUDAS PRIEST’s “Steeler”, MORTIFICATION's "Gut Wrench" along with 6 other songs.

    LEX METALI is scheduled for release in 2009 via RETROACTIVE RECORDS
    http://www.myspace.com/ultimatummetal
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    Mascot Records will release Evolution Of Chaos, the new album from San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN, on July 20th.
    Evolution Of Chaos is the first Heathen album of all new material since Victim's Of Deception, released in 1991 on Roadrunner Records.

    This long awaited album will prove that Heathen is still on top as the best melodic thrash band to emerge out of the
    San Francisco bay area, named by their fans as the "mighty Heathen".
    Heathen fans will get even more than expected, Evolution Of Chaos has been said to have a good chance at being Metal Album Of The Year 2009, by those that have had a chance to listen to the studio mixes.


    "Evolution Of Chaos" tracklisting: 'Dying Season', 'Control By Chaos', 'No Stone Unturned', 'Arrows Of Agony', 'Fade Away', 'A Heroe's Welcome', 'Undone', 'Bloodkult', 'Red Tears Of Disgrace', 'Silent Nothingness'.

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    The Swedish Troma Thrashers has now made a music video for the track "The Toxic Avenger" from their upcoming EP. Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5_J2KZ-R2k
    http://www.myspace.com/tromacide


    URTO's debut album out now via Punishment 18 Records. The band started their thrashing career in 2000, and are one of ten bands worldwide to whose music is included in GET THRASHED, the documentary about the pioneers of thrash metal and their lasting influence on hard rock and heavy metal produced by Rick Ernst and Rat Skates. Check their MySpace site for music, and more info. http://www.myspace.com/urtoband

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    Defiance has finished tracking the new album for Candlelight Records! Candlelight is looking at a September release date for first album from Defiance since 1992's Beyond Recognition released by Roadrunner Records. http://www.myspace.com/defiancemetal

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  • MERAUDER
    will release their new album, "God Is I", on June 19 via Sweden's Regain Records. Vocalist Jorge Rosado says, "This is one of the most important and brutal records we've ever worked on and it's all worth it!!!"
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    *TRUE COLORS ‘RUSH OF HOPE’ LP/CD is out now and ready for order. Color vinyl is still available. The preorders are currently in the process of getting mailed out. The CD version is also available and has the Perspective EP as a bonus, order now!

    www.myspace.com/truexcolorshc

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    The first taste of DARKEST HOUR’s new album, The Eternal Return, is available now on the band’s official MySpace page. ‘No God,’ which was featured on Victory Records Memorial Day Weekend sampler, is now streaming at www.myspace.com/darkesthour. The Eternal Return hits stores June 23 on Victory Records, and the entire track list can be found below.

    The Eternal Return track list

    Devolution of the Flesh
    Death Worship
    The Tides
    No God
    Bitter
    Blessed Infection
    Transcendence
    A Distorted Utopia
    Black Sun
    Into the Grey

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  • Brazilian metallers Hibria have posted a music video online for the song "Tiger Punch," which is from their latest album "The Skull Collectors."
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    The Toe Tag World Of Lies Split CD is OUT NOW!!!!

    Toe Tag World Of Lies Split CD

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    Features "Gardens Of The Dead" from the now out of print World Of Lies - World Of Lies CD

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    Toe Tag World Of Lies Split CD. Toe Tag's 1st offering on CD featuring Blaine, Alex Maggotbrain and Steve O'Ring from The Accused!!! 6 new Grind/ Thrash/ Punk songs from World Of Lies.

    Recorded 2009 @ RGP Studios

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    The American/Swedish collaboration BONE GNAWER, which features the legendary Kam Lee (Massacre/ex-Denial Fiend), Rogga Johansson (Paganizer), Ronnie Bjornstorm (Ribspreader, Hate Ammo) and Morgan Lie (Naglfar) is readying to unleash their debut album, "Feast Of Flesh." An early June 2009 release date is to be expected."Feast Of Flesh" is currently streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace player as well as their label's. The stream will be available for a limited time only.Here's the complete tracklisting for "Feast Of Flesh":1. Feast Of Flesh *
    2. Sliced And Diced
    3. Cannibal Cook-Out
    4. Make You Die Slow
    5. Hammer To The Skull *
    6. The Saw Is Family
    7. Hatchet Face
    8. Defleshed And Skinned *
    9. Anthropophagus Beast
    10. The Lucky Ones Die FirstThe record includes guest vocals from Killjoy of Necrophagia (on "Defleshed And Skinned"), Stevo do Caixao of Impetigo (on "Feast Of Flesh") and Dopi of Machetazo (on "Hammer To The Skull").++
  • Dutch black metal band Carach Angren has issued the following statement about preparing to record a new album:"CARACH ANGREN – STOP – RECORDING IN AUGUST – STOP – ALBUM NAME: DEATH CAME THROUGH A PHANTOM SHIP – STOP – RELEASED END 2009 VIA MADDENING MEDIA – STOP – SAVE YOUR SOULS – STOP"On their pillage through the seven sickening seas, the haunted Dutch four-master CARACH ANGREN boarded countless freighters and encountered frightening boats to witness a story of naval terror and elemental fright - for it is them who beheld as 'DEATH CAME THROUGH A PHANTOM SHIP'!"As of August 2009, CARACH ANGREN will call at a port to record a report of what should have better remained submerged in the fathomless depths of the Oceans."It shall be by the end of 2009 then when MADDENING MEDIA will open their cursed chest and unleash the haunting contents upon the masses."++
    Finnish female fronted band Amberian Dawn has issued the following announcement about an album release party for the latest album "The Clouds of Northland Thunder:""Amberian Dawn welcomes you to join the album release party/gig on 23.5.2009 at Gloria Helsinki (Pieni Roobertinkatu 12), Finland. Doors open at 7 pm, showtime at 9 pm. Supports: Adamantra & Soulcage. Tickets 8 €."Check out the travel guide."++
    Zao has issued the following announcement about releasing an early studio album on vinyl:"Yup. Broken Circles Records is putting out a 1000 copy pressing of Where Blood And Fire Bring Rest on vinyl. First time it's seen a vinyl release. Ever. "While WE don't really have a hand in this one, we've given our blessing and are sitting on the sidelines watching how it goes down to see if there's enough demand to put OTHER stuff out. I mean, think about it. A certain ANALOG recorded album getting the vinyl treatment it deserves? double picture-disc set of Funeral of God?? the possibilities are endless.++
    Chicago black metallers Withering Soul have issued the following statement about appearing on a Running Wild tribute album:"Withering Soul in conjunction with Jens Pohl, Jörn Rüter of Remedy Records and Tim Anders of Pitch Black Productions are proud to announce that Withering Soul will be recording a track on a new tribute album dedicated to Germany’s legendary pirate-themed metal band, Running Wild."The album to be entitled 'ReUnation – A Tribute To Running Wild' is set to be released in the fall of 2009 by the well-known Hamburg-based label Remedy Records. The album will be released as a limited 2-CD set for the price of a normal CD."Running Wild released their first record 'Gates To Purgatory' in 1984 and has since released twelve additional albums. The band recently announced that this years Wacken Open Air Festival would be the band’s last live performance of their career.++
    Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne is appearing in another commcercial for mobil phone company Samsung at the moment. You can check it out below. This is to promote the new Samsung Jack which is available exclusively to AT&T customers
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    Danish metallers As We Fight are currently streaming their entire upcoming new album "Meet Your Maker" online at their MySpace page. The album is currently set to be released on May 25th in Denmark and then world wide on May 29th.
    ++ Have Heart has announced their "End of the World" North American summer tour. Have Heart has announced a number of summer tour dates with Shipwreck a.d., Bitter End, End of a Year, Cruel Hand, and more. The latest tour dates follow:Have Heart, Shipwreck, Cruel Hand, Bitter End
    08/15: Portland, ME @ Station
    08/16: Quebec City, QC @ L'Anti
    08/17: Montreal, QC @ Underworld
    08/18: Toronto, ON @ Kathedral
    08/19: Sudbury, ON @ Jubilee Center
    08/20: Thunder Bay, ON @ Kilroys
    08/21: Winnipeg, MN @ War On Music
    08/22: Regina, SK @ The Exchange
    08/23: Calgary, AB @ Cresent Heights
    08/24: Edmonton, AB @ Bonnydoon
    Wisconsin based one man band Opius is currently streaming the song "Beckoning" online at the band's MySpace page. The track is from the upcoming album "dimINnuendo," which will be released on July 4th. The track listing for the album will be as follows:1. Die Tonight
    2. Angel
    3. The Mirror
    4. Found My Way
    5. Suffocate (My Fire)
    6. Shallow
    7. Before I Break
    8. Beckoning
    9. Another Brick
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    Wretched has released a controversial new music video. Here's the description from the press release:"In order to continue on their path of carnage, North Carolina’s WRETCHED came to the conclusion that they needed something visually striking to hit the pulse of the metal community. They came up with a video concept that would be so heinous, gory and unsettling that it would make Lucio Fulci and Eli Roth cry themselves to sleep. With Director Scott Hansen at the helm, WRETCHED’s 'A Preservation of Immorality' outdid any preconceived notions and has proudly claimed the title of 'The Bloodiest Music Video Ever.' However, making the gruesome marriage of a horror film and music video come to fruition was not an easy task. The cast and crew were up for 30 hours straight, drenched the entire time and ruining a brand new bass guitar after being completely soaked in blood. After 72 hours of clean-up and days locked inside an editing room, WRETCHED is proud to unleash this horrific accomplishment at last. This video is not for the weak-stomached or the faint of heart, but, if you are up to the challenge, it can now be viewed at BloodiestMusicVideoEver.com. 'A Preservation of Immorality' evoked nausea, disgust, and (for the blood thirsty) lechery from the 10,000 people who were brave enough to view a first look over the weekend. Watch now, if you dare, and be repulsed by the Bloodiest Music Video Ever!"A note to viewers: you must be 18 years of age or older to view such brutality."
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    Meshuggah has announced the following additional tour dates:6/5 - Tampere, Finland - Sauna Open Air Festival
    6/12 - Donington Park, England - Download Festival
    6/26 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Metaltown Festival7/3 - Kristiansand, Norway - Quart Festival
    7/10 - Bucharest, Romania - My Metal Festival
    7/11 - Nijmegen, Holland - Fortarock Festival
    7/12 - Krakow, Poland - Knock Out Festival
    7/18 - Hultsfred, Sweden - Sonisphere Festival
    7/24 - Lorca, Spain - Lorca Rock Festival
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    Graves of Valor’s Relapse debut "Salarian Gate" is currently streaming in its entirety here. The album will see its North American release date next Tuesday, May 26th followed by an international release on June 1st. Salarian Gate was recorded at Mana Recording Studios with engineer Brian Elliott.The band has also lined up two record release shows in support of "Salarian Gate’s" release, including a free in-store performance and signing session at Earshot Records in Greenville, SC. The second show will take place in the band’s hometown of Florence, SC at Spin.
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  • Sigh has issued the following update about shooting a new music video:"What started off as a simple rights and clearances query has led to a creative partnership between Japanese black-metal heroes Sigh, and Canadian director David Hall. ‘I wrote the band to ask for permission to film them at this year’s Maryland Deathfest, and to film them checking out the sights of Baltimore,’ Hall explained, describing how the partnership came about, ‘Dr. Mikanibal (vocals and saxophone in Sigh) asked me if I could film them playing their instruments outside, and they would find someone else to edit it, so I asked ‘why don’t you just let me make you a video?’ A long time fan of the band, Hall is ecstatic to be directing the video for ‘Prelude to the Oracle,’ a track off the forthcoming ‘Scene’s from Hell,’ due out in the near future on The End Records. "Hall will be in Baltimore to film ‘Maryland Deathfest the Movie,’ a feature about the 7th annual Maryland Deathfest music festival, but will make time to direct the video he and the band developed the concept for. ‘We’re going to be shooting in this amazing park called ‘Druid Hill Park,’’ Hall said from his London home, ‘and we’re going to shoot at parties, on the street and in our hotel rooms. The concept and story are a secret, but there will be blood, that much I can say. And we need extras!!! "If you want to be in a cool Sigh video, email me at dhall@handshakeinc.com and we’ll talk.’ Hall has directed the feature films – ‘Axis of Eden the Feature Film,’ based on the album of the same name by Supernova Records’ Today is the Day, and ‘Disgorge, Mexico the Movie,’ for Quebec’s Fuck the Facts, which will be out later this year on Relapse Records. Maryland Deathfest The Movie will be Hall’s third production, and the second production of his newly formed company ‘Handshake Inc.’"For more information contact David Hall – 519 859 1136 – dhall@handshakeinc.com"
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    For the first time in four years, punk trio Blink-182 performed live on May 17th. Bassist Mark Hoppus explained in his Hi My Name is Mark blog that the gig took place at a private party to unveil the new T-Mobile Sidekick at Hollywood’s Paramount Pictures. Drummer Travis Barker was already on the bill with DJ AM, as were Blink’s summer openers Weezer, so Blink were asked to serve as the evening’s surprise ending. According to AltPress (who have shaky fan footage from the show), the trio played three songs, opening their set with Take Off Your Pants And Jacket’s “The Rock Show.
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    ANNIHILATION TIME IS COMING OVER TO EUROPE TO RUIN YOUR FINE NATION ONCE MORE!!!

    Quite simply the most powerful band in the world at the moment. Forget about the once-great dinosaur bands still roaming the earth (Metallica, Blue Oyster Cult, Winger): their time has past. This planet's future lays in the hands of the mighty Annihilation Time, who day by day, are slowly creeping their raunchy rock and roll across every inch of this dying heap of shit we call a world.
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    COALESCE see a third preview track, “The Purveyor Of Novelty And Nonsense”, from their forthcoming album OX posted online now exclusively via Noisecreep.com. The first two preview tracks, “Wild Ox Moan” and “Questions To Root Out Fools”, can also be heard online now via the band’s MySpace page: www.MySpace.com/COALESCE.
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    REVOLUTION MOTHER unveil new myspace and songs
    FULL-LENGTH: “ROLLIN’ WITH THA MUTHA” OUT JULY 6th
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    Glenn Hughes introduces new Danish guitarist Søren Andersen

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    BLACK MAJESTY TO ENTER STUDIO IN AUGUST 2009

    Australian melodic power metallers BLACK MAJESTY will enter the studio in August 2009 to begin recording the follow up to ‘Tomorrowland’, tentatively due in early 2010 via Limb Music Products. Recording, mixing and mastering sessions are set to take place in Australia, Slovakia & Germany. Song titles set to appear on the new cd include: Two Hearts, Wish You Well, God of War, Witching Hour and Far Beyond. 

    Black Majesty will support Paul Dianno of Iron Maiden fame on three of his forthcoming Australian tour shows: 

    Friday 29th May 2009 - Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide, Australia
    Saturday 30th May 2009 - Hifi Bar & Ballroom, Melbourne, Australia
    Saturday 6th June, 2009 - Manning Bar, Sydney, Australia
     
    www.blackmajesty.com
    www.myspace.com/blackmajesty
    www.limb-music.de


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  • Dutch metallers The Embodiment have issued the following statement about calling it a day:

    "After almost 15 years of growing from nothing to what we are now, we decided yesterday that we are going to pull
    the plug on The Embodiment. Due to personal and musical changes, we are currently not able to continue with what we do.
    Maybe in the future we might meet again in some other possible way. Thanks to everyone who supported us in the past and now.
    We won't forget you."
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    Swedish thrash trio VÖRGUS will release its second full-length album, "Hellfueled Satanic Action", in June/July via French underground label Inferno Records. The CD was recorded at Solnasound Recording, produced and mixed by Mike Wead (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI).

    "Hellfueled Satanic Action" track listing:

    01. Hellfueled Satanic Action
    02. Chilling Killing
    03. In Metal We Trust
    04. Down In Flames
    05. Hell Hell Satanas
    06. Headhunter
    07. Slave
    08. Kill To Live To Kill
    09. My Beloved

    Two songs are available for streaming at www.myspace.com/vorgus.
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    The first official Kreator Fan club named INNER CIRCLE is open and running!

    Check this thread for more information:
    http://kreator-terrorzone.de/board/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=8966

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    Let the world tremble! Metal Blade Records and Slave Pit Inc. have joined forces again to announce the re-signing of the mighty GWAR…here we see
    Metal Blade Owner & CEO Brian Slagel and GWAR lead singer Oderus Urungus holding the carefully crafted document that spells DOOM for the human race. U
    ntold legions of slaves are already laboring without pause to prepare the world for the first release in what shall go down in history as the most savage
    GWAR assault upon the human race to date! Ready the butchers block! Lust in Space, the new album from GWAR, out in August on Metal Blade Records!
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    TYRANTS BLOOD, the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based metal band comprised of ex-members of BLASPHEMY, WITCHES HAMMER, INFERNAL MAJESTY,
    ABUSE, OMEGACROM and MECHA MESSIAH, has posted a new song, "Cast Into Hell", on the group's MySpace page.
    The track comes off TYRANTS BLOOD's new album, "Crushing Onward Into Oblivion", which is due out later this year via Invictus Productions. It is the group's
    first effort to feature ex-INFERNAL MAJESTY vocalist Brian "Messiah" Langley.

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    Veteran German Thrahsers PARADOX will release their fifth album, "Riot Squad", on October 26, 2009 via AFM Records. Songtitles set to appear
    on the the follow-up to last year's "Electrify" soon to be announced.

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    Swedish metallers CHAINWRECK have just released their second album, "A Season Of Hates Perfection", via ADR Production. The CD was mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY) and features the following track listing:

    01. The Funeral Mantra
    02. They
    03. Dark Times
    04. A Season Of Hates Perfection
    05. Liberation
    06. No To Self
    07. Given To Burn
    08. Black Is The Path Of Dying
    09. Filthridden
    10. Blood Of The Grunge

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    "10.000 Devils", the new video from Danish thrashers ARTILLERY, will make its online debut on June 18 via YouTube.
    The track comes off the band's forthcoming fifth album, "When Death Comes", whcih is scheduled for release in Europe on June 15 (via Metal Mind Productions),
    in Japan on July 23 (King Records), and in North America on August 11 (MVD). The CD was recorded at Medley Studios in Copenhagen with producer Søren Andersen (guitar player in Oliver Weers' solo band) at Medley Studios in Copenhagen. A video for the song "10,000 Devils" was shot this past Thursday and will be unveiled when the album is released.
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    Reunited California-based metallers DÉTENTE — featuring vocalist Ann Boleyn (HELLION) alongside original DÉTENTE members
    Dennis Butler (drums), Caleb Quinn (guitar) and Steve Hochheiser (bass) — have begun pre-production work on their new album,
    titled "Decline". The effort will be engineered by Bill Metoyer, who has previously worked with SLAYER, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY,
    D.R.I. and SACRED REICH, among others.
    http://www.myspace.com/detenterna

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    Los Angeles thrashers WARBRINGER have posted another new song, "Prey For Death", on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off
    the group's sophomore album, "Waking Into Nightmares", which is scheduled for release on May 19 via Century Media Records. The CD
    was mixed by Zack Ohren (SUFFOCATION, ALL SHALL PERISH) and the cover artwork was created by esteemed artist Dan Seagrave (MORBID ANGEL, ENTOMBED).

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    Reformed Dutch death metal outfit ASPHYX — Martin van Drunen (vocals), Wannes Gubbels (bass/vocals),
    Paul Baayens (guitar) and Bob Bagchus (drums) — has posted a new song, "Scorbutics", on the band's MySpace page.
    The track comes off the group's comeback album, "Death...The Brutal Way", which is scheduled for release on June 22
    via Century Media Records. War Anthem Records will release the LP version of the effort, which was recorded at the
    Sonic Assault studio and engineered by Frank Klein Douwel (who is also the band's live sound engineer). Mixing duties were
    handled Dan Swanö (NIGHTINGALE, EDGE OF SANITY and BLOODBATH fame) at Unisound in Sweden.
    http://www.myspace.com/officialasphyx

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    Message from Middenhelm: We are proud to announce that they have officially signed to UK label Rising Records. Rising records are currently the home to acts such as Trigger the Bloodshed, The Argent Dawn, Nightshade, Many Things Untold and Nato.

    Middenhelm will be entering the studio in October 2009 to record 7 tracks for their upcoming yet to be titled CD. The CD will go on general release around November/December 2009.

    We are excited about this spectacular news as it means we are one step closer to achiving our goals. We are very much looking forward to working with Rising and their bands in the future. Be sure to keep an eye out for Middenhelm as you will be seeing and hearing a lot more from us in 2009.
    http://www.myspace.com/middenhelmuk
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    Multi-national thrashers NIGHTRAGE will release their fourth full-length album, "Wearing A Martyr's Crown", on June 22 (Europe) and August 4 (USA) via Lifeforce Records. The CD was tracked at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with producer Fredrik Nordström (DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY, IN FLAMES).

    According to a press release, "Wearing A Martyr's Crown" finds NIGHTRAGE more mature than ever, but present is also a distinct will for experimentation and fresh ideas — though always inside the boundaries of what made the NIGHTRAGE name from the beginning; sheer brutality, swirling and soaring melodies and acoustic guitar work to evoke scenes and emotions of the deepest melancholy. Delving into a multitude of musical and lyrical vistas, this fourth opus from the international melodic death metal martyrs deals with a multi-layered journey into the darkest depths of the human psyche, the futility of human behaviour and the most dimly lit corners of the untold arcane. Expect to have these eleven incantations burn your soul, yet leaving you wanting to come back for more."
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    Progressive UK Metallers Speedtheory, has made a brand new song available for your listening pleasure.
    The band says the following in a brief message: "hope u like it, its like symphonic-progressive-groove-core help me add some more to that lol.
    its in a video so u dont even have to go anywhere to give it a quick blast, let me know what u think"
    http://www.myspace.com/speedtheory

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    TESTAMENT is offering fans the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to choose what songs they would like to hear during the band’s upcoming North American headlining tour! The poll is being conducted on the band’s official MySpace page and can be found here.

    There are three set lists fans can vote on:
    * Set A – The Legacy full album + ‘Best Of’
    * Set B – The New Order full album + ‘Best Of’
    * Set C - The Persecuted Won’t Forget, Practice What You Preach, Into the Pit, Dog Faced Gods, Raging Waters, More Than Meets The Eye, Demonic, True Believer, The Legacy, Over the Wall, The New Order, Souls of Black, First Strike Is Deadly, Disciples of the Watch, D.N.R., Three Days in Darkness, The Formation of Damnation

    Each city’s set list will be open for voting, so make sure to visit http://www.myspace.com/testamentlegions and make your voice heard!
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    ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante is offering an exclusive listen to the band's new album, "Worship Music", via TheLiveLine. The song "Earth On Hell" can be heard on Benante's "audio blog" by calling (888) 775-4786.

    About TheLiveLine: In the spring of 2008, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and friend Scott Holmen approached the founders and president of SmartReply, Inc. with Dave's concept of using their technology to engage fans and artists. This innovative platform would serve as a way for fans to let the artists know what they are up to and for artists to keep fans informed of what is going on in their world.


    In the summer of 2008 a Beta version of TheLiveLine.com was released and it was a smashing success. Fans and artists engaged in communication via mobile phone (voice and text messaging) and the TheLiveLine web site, which gave them exactly what they were looking for — up-to-the-minute information from each other.

    ANTHRAX's first new studio album in six years, "Worship Music", is currently being mixed for a tentative October release.

    The band will bring its brand of New York metal to Oklahoma when it kicks off the third annual, four-day Rocklahoma festival set for July 9-12 in Pryor, Oklahoma. ANTHRAX will headline the festival's July 9 opening night.

    ANTHRAX's Rocklahoma festival appearance will be in support of "Worship Music" and the May 12 release of the limited edition, three-record vinyl reissue of the band's first album, "Fistful of Metal", which originally came out twenty-five years ago.

    "Worship Music" will mark the studio debut of singer Dan Nelson who joins long-time members Benante and Scott Ian (rhythm guitar), Frank Bello (bass) and Rob Caggiano (lead guitar).

    The Rocklahoma festival will be ANTHRAX's only North American concert appearance until they launch their own major trek here later this year.

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    A video of Mastodon's performance of the song, "Oblivion" on the David Letterman Show has been posted online. You can check it out below. "Oblivion" comes from the bands latest album, "Crack The Skye" which was released on May 5th and has been receiving rave reviews from fans and critics alike.
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    Welsh ragga-metal group Skindred has uploaded two videos of themselves at work on their brand new record, "Jumping The Shark." You can check them out below. The record is expected to be released this Fall and the band will be doing headlining tours in both the United Kingdom and the United States this year to promote it.
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    Islamic ambient doom band Moses has posted several clips online from their latest album "al-Sharia," which was released on March 10th via Kapustin Yar Records. The clips can be heard on the band's MySpace page.
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    Avant-garde Norwegian metallers Fleurety have announced that they will be releasing a new 7" vinyl EP titled "Ingentes Atque Decorii Vexilliferi Apokalypsis." The cover art for the album can be viewed here. No official release date has been set at this time.
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    Converge is reportedly recording their new album. They’re in the studio recording a new album over at Godcity (Kurt Ballou’s studio).
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    German heavy metal legends Accept have announced that they will be returning this year with former TT Quick vocalist Mark Tornillo. The band will be releasing a new studio album this year with a world tour to accompany it. You can check out an audio sample of the new lineup performing the classic song, "Balls To The Wall" by heading to their official website.The band lineup is now as follows:Mark Tornillo - Vocals
    Wolf Hoffmann - Guitars
    Herman Frank - Guitars
    Peter Baltes - Bass
    Stefan Schwarzmann - Drums++
  • German metallers Neaera are currently streaming their entire new album "Omnicide – Creation Unleashed" online at their official MySpace page. The album is set to be released in Europe on May 25th and in North America on May 26th.The track listing for the album is as follows:1. I Loathe
    2. Prey to Anguish
    3. The Wretched of The Earth
    4. Grave New World
    5. Age of Hunger
    6. Caesura
    7. Omnicide
    8. In Near Ruins
    9. The Nothing Doctrine
    10. I am The Rape
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    Ibex Moon Records has issued the following announcement about Goreaphobia planning to record an upcoming show for a DVD release:

    "Since reforming last year, legendary extremists Goreaphobia have been waiting to unleash hell upon the masses. On May 16th, 2009 they get that chance. As one of the three featured acts at the May Metal Massacre in Allentown, PA (Total Fucking Destruction and Anal Blast round out the top of the bill), Goreaphobia promise to lay waste to those in attendance with a blistering mixture of old material and brand new tunes from their upcoming, Mortal Repulsion [Ibex Moon Records]. In addition, Goreaphobia would like to announce plans to film the event for a DVD which will span the history of the band. Guitarist Alex Bouks added these comments: 'We are recording footage for a DVD at The Sterling Hotel in Allentown,PA.The DVD will include songs from our new record Mortal Repulsion as well as the old classics. We plan on releasing the DVD later this year that will also include old footage of interviews with the band members.'

    "The May Metal Massacre will take place on Saturday, May 16th
    ++ Savannah, GA’s Baroness has announced a month long North American tour alongside Clutch. The summer tour will kick off on July 9th and include a free show in Chicago, IL as part of the annual Kuma’s Corner Block Party.Baroness has recently entered the studio to begin work on their second full length and follow up to 2007’s "Red Album." The band is working with the Grammy-nominated producer / engineer John Congleton (EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, THE POLYPHONIC SPREE, THE ROOTS, BUDDY MILES, BLACK MOUNTAIN) on the still untitled album. A fall 2009 release date is expected.
    ++ Suicide Silence has announced that their upcoming album "No Time To Bleed" will be released on June 30th via Century Media.The track listing for the album will be as follows:1. Wake Up
    2. Lifted
    3. Smoke
    4. Something Invisible
    5. No Time To Bleed
    6. Suffer
    7. …And Then She Bled
    8. Wasted
    9. Your Creations
    10. Genocide
    11. Disengage
    ++ Susperia has issued the following announcement about a temporary live replacement for their vocalist Athera as he recovers from open heart surgery:"Athera has now left hospital and is back home recuperating. He is working on getting himself back into working order and is aiming to be back on stage soon. We'll keep you updated on his progress. "Only a few days to go until 'Attitude' hits the stores and we hit the UK for some serious metal madness! We've left it a bit late but we can now tell you that Bernt Fjellestad from the Norwegian band Guardians Of Time will stand in for Athera on the UK tour. We've been rehearsing with him and it's all sounding great. Athera has even been down to rehearsals to give him some tips!"
    ++ Australian power metallers Empires of Eden, featuring Stu Marshall of Paindivision and Dungeon, have announced that their upcoming album will be titled "Songs Of War And Vengeance."The track listing for the album will be as follows:1. Dawn of fire ( intro)
    2. New Hope
    3. Empires of Eden
    4. The Reckoning
    5. Through Eternity
    6. Scars of Innocence
    7. Dark Religion
    8. Blood of an Angel
    9. Fires of Torment
    10. Black endings / Echoes of Oblivion
    ++ The Romanian Rock City Open Air Festival 2009 will take place August 20 - 23 in Fetesti. The currently confirmed bands for the festival include:Agathodaimon, Amon Amarth, Ancient Rites, Belphegor, Betrayer, Blaze Bayley, Blood Red Throne, Brainstorm, Candlemass, Mayhem, Solitude Aeturnus, Dew Scented, Snapjaw, Euphobia, The Cold Existence, Crossover, Dawn of Destiny, De Profundis, Eastern Front, Paul Dianno, Einherjer, Ghamorean, Hollenthon, Immortal, Infected Rain, Lacrimas Profundere, Lake of Tears, Moribund Oblivion, Onslaught, Overgarven, Primal Fear, The Revenge Project, Sinner, Sirenia, Stormlord, Theatres des Vampires, Trail of Tears, and Vendetta.
    ++ Anvil has posted a new video online of members Steve Ludlow and Robb Reiner appearing on the Jimmey Kimmel Live show on May 14th. The video, which can be viewed below, includes the band discussing their upcoming album "Juggernaut Of Justice."
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    Scottish pirate metallers Alestorm have posted a new video online for the song "Nancy The Tavern Wench," which comes from the bonus DVD on their upcoming album "Black Sails At Midnight." The video can be viewed below. "Black Sails At Midnight" will be released on June 1st in Europe and June 2nd in North America.

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    Supporting bands for the "Unleashing The Extreme" Tour have been announced. The tour features three of Australia’s highest caliber metal bands on one devastating bill: Psycroptic, The Amenta and Ruins. The tour will kick off in Western Australia, before winding its way through Queensland, ACT, NSW and Victoria.Supporting bands for individual tour dates are listed below:June 4th - Players Bar, Mandurah*^ with Plague
    June 5th - YMCA HQ, Leederville (AA)*^ with Malignant Monster, Sworn To Thanatos
    June 6th - The Rosemount Hotel, Perth^ with Nails Of Imposition, Deathfuckingcunt
    June 11th - Brannigan’s, Gold Coast* with The Meat Grinder
    June 12th - Rosie’s, Brisbane with Laceration Mantra
    June 13th - Sands Tavern, Maroochydoore* with Ablaze Withsin
    June 19th - The Basement, Canberra with Punishment
    June 20th - The Manning Bar, Sydney (Lic/AA) with Dred
    June 21st - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle with Black Asylum
    June 26th - The National Hotel, Geelong with Tenth Dan
    June 27th - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne with Tenth Dan, Guild Of Destruction
    June 28th - TBC Melbourne (U18)*Door sales only
    ^The Amenta not playingAll presale tickets will recieve a free STOMP sampler cd. Tickets are available from the following outlets:Perth - Moshtix
    Brisbane - Oztix
    All NSW Shows - Moshtix
    Geelong - Oztix
    Melbourne - The Corner Hotel++
  • Thrash metal outfit Warbringer has posted their new music video online for the song, "Severed Reality." You can check it out below. The song will appear on the bands new studio album, "Waking Into Nightmares" which is to be released on May 19th.
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    Norway's Virus has posted an untitled demo song online at their MySpace page. The band issued the following update about the track:"An old rehearsal track has been added. This is a forgotten song from the Carheart days that we recently re-discovered and have decided to include on the next album.
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    Myspace Music will premiere the new music video from BLEEDING THROUGH for the song "Germany" on Tuesday, May 19. Produced by Ignore Entertainment, it showcases some of the dark themes of the song.The band is finishing up their co-headline tour of Europe with Darkest Hour this week with shows in the UK and Germany, and just added some dates in Mexico for July.
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    New York based extreme metal pioneers SUFFOCATION have upload the new song “Cataclysmic Purification” to their Myspace page. The track is taken from their forthcoming Nuclear Blast Records debut entitled “Blood Oath,” set for release on July 14 (North America). This will mark SUFFOCATION’s 20th anniversary as a band and as one of metal's most important and innovative artists.
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    Australian black metallers Nekrasov are currently streaming the tracks "Tramp and Void 2" and "Tramp and Void 3" online. The songs can be heard on the band's official MySpace page.
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    French metallers Gorod have posted another new song online from their upcoming album "Process of a New Decline." The track "Programmers of Decline" can be heard on the band's MySpace page. "Process Of A New Decline" is due to be released this summer on Willowtip Records in North America and June 1st on Listenable Records in Europe.
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    Old Man's Child is currently streaming the new song "Ferden Mot Fiendens Land" from their upcoming album "Slaves of the World" online at their MySpace page. The album will be released in North America on May 19th and in Europe on May 18th through Century Media.
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    Canadian metallers Augury have posted the new track "Aetheral" online at their MySpace page. The song is from their upcoming album "Fragmentary Evidence," which will be released on August 11th in North America and July 17th in Europe through Nuclear Blast.
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    New Wave Of British Heavy Metal veterans Praying Mantis has posted their new music video online for the song, "Turn The Tide." You can check it out below. The song will be featured on the bands forthcoming new studio album, "Sanctuary" which will be released by Frontiers Records on June 5th in Europe and on July 14th in North America.
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    Bay Area thrash metal veterans Heathen has announced that they will be releasing their new studio album, entitled "Evolution Of Chaos," on July 20th through Mascot Records. This will be the bands first album of new material since "Victims Of Deception" which was released in 1991 through Roadrunner Records. The tracklisting is as follows:1. Dying Season
    2. Control By Chaos
    3. No Stone Unturned
    4. Arrows Of Agony
    5. Fade Away

    6. A Hero's Welcome
    7. Undone
    8. Bloodkult
    9. Red Tears Of Disgrace
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    Tunisian progressive metal band MYRATH announced the title of new studio album as "Desert Call." Mixing is completed and mastering in House of Audio (Germany) is now in progress.The band commented: “We would have hoped to release the album earlier as recording was completed since November 6th, 2008; however we have elected to dedicate more time to mixing / producing process so as to insure that the result will meet or exceed everyone’s expectations”++
    Amorphis will be streaming their forthcoming album, "Skyforger," in its entirety on the band's MySpace for a whole week starting Wednesday, May 20. "Skyforger" is due May 27th in Finland, May 29th in the rest of Europe, and sometime later this summer in North America.
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    Pain's brand new video for the song "Monkey Business" from the latest album, "Cynic Paradise," has been posted online on Nuclear Blast's YouTube profile. It was recorded by Denis Goria in Paris on April 23 & 24 during Pain's European tour with Nightwish. Check it out here.
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    Fallen Martyr presents from their upcoming EP titled “The Six Roots of True Will” a live video of “The Man Becomes the Prophet.”
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    Mono recently played two sold out shows with a symphonic orchestra in New York City. You can watch an interview with Taka and multiple video clips here as well as one more video clip of the performance below.
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    Australian melodic power metallers Black Majesty will enter the studio in August 2009 to begin recording the follow up to "Tomorrowland," tentatively due in early 2010 via Limb Music Products. Recording, mixing and mastering sessions are set to take place in Australia, Slovakia and Germany. Song titles set to appear on the new CD include: Two Hearts, Wish You Well, God of War, Witching Hour and Far Beyond.Black Majesty will support Paul Di'anno of Iron Maiden fame on three of his forthcoming Australian tour shows.Paul Di'anno Australian Tour 2009 - supported by Black Majesty:Fri 29th May 2009 - Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
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    Deftones will be making their first ever appearance in South Korea this summer at the Pentaport Festival. The band will be headlining July 25, the Saturday night of the weekend long festival. More information will be revealed soon.
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    Florida death metal band, Massacre, has issued the following update regarding their upcoming EP: “Kam Lee shall return to doing MASSACRE with an EP of 4 classic tunes - re-recorded and brought up to date. Totally for the honor of the old school fans! No TRENDS here!”“The 4 classic tunes to be represented on this EP will be: ‘Aggressive Tyrant,’ ‘Clangor Of War,’ ‘Infestation Of Death,’ and ‘Perpetual Domination.’”++
    Iced Earth drummer Richard Christy has issued the following announcement about working on a new solo album:"Sal and I will also be appearing at a cool concert festival called Bama Jam in Enterprise, AL on Saturday June 6th. We'll be hanging out with everybody and announcing some of the bands, it's gonna be a lot of fun! "I'll also be making an announcement soon about the metal album that I'm recording this summer. I've been playing guitar a ton in the last several years and for about the past two years I've been writing a lot of metal music which I'm really proud of and can't wait to get in the studio to record! I've been a metal head since I was 8 years old and I can't wait to get into the studio to pound on the drums and record some crushing new metal music!++
    Philadelphia's mewithoutYou have posted a new song, "the Fox, the Crow and the Cookie," on their MySpace page. The song is off their upcoming album, "It's all crazy! It's all false! It's all a dream! It's alright," which will be available in stores and online on Tuesday, May 19th.
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    Folsom, Lionheart, Life or Death and Suffer the Loss have announced these dates for their summer tour:May 21 2009 8:00P @ Eastside Joes Las Vegas, Nevada
    May 22 2009 8:00P @ Open Aired Yuma, Arizona
    May 23 2009 8:00P @ Jacobs YMCA Tucson, Arizona
    May 24 2009 8:00P @ The Compound Albuquerque, New Mexico
    May 25 2009 8:00P @ The Way Lubbock, Texas
    May 26 2009 8:00P @ Rock Bottom San Antonio, Texas
    May 27 2009 8:00P @ Seven Days Tavern Laredo, Texas
    May 28 2009 8:00P @ Bar Ibex Monterrey, Nuevo León
    May 29 2009 8:00P @ Nikki Rowe VFW Hall McCallen, Texas
    May 30 2009 8:00P @ Fitzgerald’s Houston, Texas
    May 31 2009 8:00P DAY OFF, BBQ Houston, Texas
    Jun 1 2009 8:00P @ Red 7 Austin, Texas
    Jun 2 2009 8:00P @ Thirsty’s New Braunfels, Texas
    Jun 3 2009 8:00P @ H&H Shreveport, Louisiana
    Jun 4 2009 8:00P @ TBA Madison, Alabama
    Jun 5 2009 8:00P @ Blackbox Collective Orlando, Florida
    Jun 6 2009 8:00P @ The Dugout Miami, Florida
    Jun 7 2009 8:00P @ Transitions Skate Park St. Pete/ Tampa, Florida
    Jun 8 2009 8:00P @ Sector 7G Augusta, Georgia
    Jun 9 2009 8:00P @ The Soapbox Wilmington, North Carolina
    Jun 10 2009 8:00P @ TBA Raleigh, North Carolina
    Jun 11 2009 8:00P @ Sidebar Baltimore, Maryland
    Jun 12 2009 8:00P @ Mojo Wilmington, Delaware
    Jun 13 2009 8:00P @ Nagatuck American Legion Nagatuck, CT
    Jun 14 2009 8:00P @ The Silo Reading, PA
    Jun 15 2009 8:00P @ Europa Brooklyn, New York
    Jun 16 2009 8:00P @ Bogies Albany, New York
    Jun 17 2009 8:00P @ The Penny Arcade Rochester, New York
    Jun 18 2009 8:00P @ The Forward Hall Erie, Pennsylvania
    Jun 19 2009 8:00P @ The Subculture Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Jun 20 2009 8:00P @ The Lions Den Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Jun 21 2009 8:00P @ TBA Toledo, Ohio
    Jun 22 2009 8:00P @ TBA Columbus, Ohio
    Jun 23 2009 8:00P @ The Mixtape Cafe Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Jun 24 2009 8:00P @ The Grotto Port Huron, Michigan
    Jun 25 2009 8:00P @ The Black Sheep Springfield, Illinois
    Jun 26 2009 8:00P @ The Almighty Garage Chicago, Illinois
    Jun 27 2009 8:00P @ TBA St. Louis, Missouri
    Jun 28 2009 8:00P @ The Hi Tone Memphis, Tennessee
    Jun 29 2009 8:00P @ The Pinkeye Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Jun 30 2009 8:00P @ Lake Lotawana VFW Lees Summit, Missouri
    Jul 1 2009 8:00P @ Sokol Underground Omaha, Nebraska
    Jul 2 2009 8:00P @ The F.O.E Hall Cannon City, Colorado
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    Swedish progressive death metallers SKYFIRE have premiered the song “Esoteric” on “The Entropy League” podcast via METAL INJECTION’s podcast network. The track comes off of both the band’s “Esoteric” full-length due out in August/September and the still-to-be-announced digital EP due out in June/July. The podcast will is available at this location.
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    Having released two critically acclaimed albums on Century Media ("Sweet Vengeance" and "Descent Into Chaos") and the Lifeforce debut "A New Disease Is Born" in 2007, Nightrage takes a fresh and exciting direction while staying truly uncompromising in this new start dubbed "Wearing A Martyr's Crown.""Wearing A Marty's Crown", recorded at Studio Fredman with accomplished producer Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, At The Gates), represents a long anticipated return to their roots, which have always been firmly planted in the Gothenburg Death Metal soil. "Wearing A Martyr's Crown" finds Nightrage more mature than ever, but present is also a distinct will for experimentation and fresh ideas - though always inside the boundaries of what made the Nightrage name from the beginning; sheer brutality, swirling and soaring melodies and acoustic guitar work to evoke scenes and emotions of the deepest melancholy. Delving into a multitude of musical and lyrical vistas, this fourth opus from the international Melodic Death Metal martyrs deals with a multi-layered journey into the darkest depths of the human psyche, the futility of human behaviour and the most dimly lit corners of the untold arcane. Expect to have these eleven incantations burn your soul, yet leaving you wanting to come back for more.To represent all this in a single song we present to you the opener of the new album, "Shed the Blood", exclusively on MySpace."Wearing a Martyr's Crown" track listing:01. Shed The Blood
    02. Collision Of Fate
    03. A Grim Struggle
    04. Wearing A Martyr's Crown
    05. Among Wolves
    06. Abandon
    07. Futile Tears
    08. Wounded Angels
    09. Mocking Modesty
    10. Failure Of All Human Emotions
    11. Sting Of Remorse
    12. Holier Than Thou (Metallica cover, Japanese bonus)
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    HER NAME IS CALLA are currently holed up in the studio working on a new record entitled "The Quiet Lamb." They also plan to tour the UK and Europe in August. The tour dates are as follows:05/29 - Leicester - UK | Firebug (White Noise Festival)
    08/14 - Leicester - UK | Summer Sundae Festival
    08/15 - Leeds - UK | Packhorse
    08/16 - Newcastle - UK | Cumberland Arms
    08/17 - York - UK | Basement
    08/18 - Leicester - UK | Firebug
    08/19 - London - UK | Buffalo Bar
    08/22 - Essen - GER | Coffee Corner
    08/23 - Frankfurt - GER | venue tbc
    08/24 - Zwolle - NL | Eureka Festival
    08/25 - Hannover -GER | Cafe Glocksee
    08/27 - Berlin - GER | Schokoladan
    08/29 - Groningen - NL | Norderzon Festival++
  • Swallow the Sun has issued the following statement about parting ways with their drummer:"There is no easy way to phrase this, so let's get straight to the point: due to a mutual decision Pasi Pasanen will no longer be playing with Swallow the Sun."Pasi, as one of the founding members, has been an integral part of the development of the band and it's sound since the beginning back in 2000. We have had good times, recorded 4 excellent albums and done unbelievable amounts of touring together, but now it's time for us to go on our separate ways."Here's Pasi's comments on the situation: 'Lately, I've been having a lack of motivation towards this kind of music and touring. The guys have felt it too and there's no point for me to deny it. It just affects the chemistry in the band too much, so it is time for me to step aside. I've gotten many good friends and some of the best experiences ever touring with StS. About 200 shows in 21 countries is something I never thought I'd get to do, so I want to thank & hail all the great people, friends, bands we've toured with and especially Juha, Jämy, Martti, Aleksi and Mikko for these years. And I'm sure you fans wont be disappointed with the future StS. Me and Juha will continue working together in Plutonium Orange, and you never know what other things the future brings, so: cheers everyone, see you somewhere!'"We wish him well in everything, and Pasi will continue to play with Juha in Plutonium Orange - which is the band that got Swallow the Sun started in the first place - and they are just finishing their debut album."For what it comes to upcoming shows and the new album nothing will change. We won't cancel any shows, and we will enter Fascination Street studios 15th of June to record our next album. More information about everything will follow soon."++
    Ayreon front man Arjen Lucassen has issued the following announcement about his new project Guilt Machine seeing a release through Mascot Records:"We're pleased to announce that Arjen's new project, Guilt Machine, will be released by Mascot Records. The photo at right shows Arjen and Mascot's Ed van Zijl formalizing the happy arrangement by signing the contracts. The release date will be announced in a later update."We would like to formally thank everyone who submitted an audio message to the Guilt Machine project. Your response to our announcement was overwhelming! We received over 200 messages, far more than we could possibly use on the album. In the end, 19 messages were included on the album, either in between the songs or within the songs themselves. The messages -- in languages ranging from Chinese to Tagalog to French to Russian -- add just the extra personal touch that we were looking for.++
    Throne of Malediction has posted a video online of a practice session for the new song "Torn Asunder." The video can be viewed below.
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  • Dutch death metal band Cypher has issued the following announcement about looking for a new drummer:"Due to the fact that Koen is getting increasingly busier with his own bands/musical projects (I Chaos/Baggabownz a.o.), Cypher is looking for a new drummer. We are situated in The Hague, Holland."To get an indication of what kind of drummer we are looking for, check the two tracks that are up on our myspace!"If you think you're the man for the job and have your own gear, professional attitude, humor and preferably own transportation get in touch with us!!!"Simply write us on our Myspace or via: hatefeed@cyphercore.com"++
    The 2009 Thrash and Burn Tour will be running from July 24th to August 30th with Devildriver as the headlining band. Other confirmed bands for the tour include Despised Icon, My Children My Bride, Veil of Maya, Emmure, For the Fallen Dreams, Oceano, Red River Revival, and Periphery. The official listing of dates and cities during the tour has not yet been announced.
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    Heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne is appearing in another commcercial for mobil phone company Samsung at the moment. You can check it out below. This is to promote the new Samsung Jack which is available exclusively to AT&T customers.
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  • Virginia gothic death metal band, Withersoul, has issued the following update regarding the departure of their male vocalist, Jeremy Shepherd:"After seven years in the band, our vocalist Jeremy is leaving Withersoul to pursue a career in the Army. There was no animosity or 'Behind the Music' -esque drama over this occurrence. We are extremely proud of him, love him dearly as a brother, and we wish him nothing but the best in his new career." ++
    A new song has been posted online from the split album "Engangsgrill" from Nattefrost of Carpathian Forest and Fenriz of Darkthrone. The track "My Ship Sailed Without Me" can be heard on the Engangsrgrill official MySpace page.
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  • Suicide Silence is currently set to release their new album "No Time To Bleed" on June 30th via Century Media. The band has posted a teaser trailer online for the video of the new song "Wake Up," which can be viewed here.++
    Enslaved are currently streaming two live tracks online from their recent box set "Vertebrae." The songs "Ruun" and "Fusion" can be heard on the Indie Recordings MySpace page.++
    Minsk have posted a second preview track, “Means To An End," from their forthcoming album "With Echoes In The Movement Of Stone" online via the band’s MySpace page. "With Echoes In The Movement Of Stone" will see a May 26th North American release date, June 1st internationally.The first preview “Three Moons” can also still be heard online via the band’s MySpace page. "With Echoes In The Movement Of Stone" was recorded at Volume Studios in Chicago, IL with the band’s Sanford Parker producing the effort.++
    Black Sun Aeon, the project featuring Tuoma Saukkonen of Before the Dawn and Tomi Koivusaari of Amorphis, has been added to the line up confirmed to play at the Summer Breeze Open Air Festival 2009. The festival will take place August 13 - 15 in Dinkelsbuhl, Germany.The other bands already confirmed for the festival include:Evergreen Terrace, The Cumshots, Excrementory Grindfuckers. Amon Amarth, Amorphis, Backyard Babies, Battlelore, Before the Dawn, Beneath the Massacre, Brainstorm, Callejon, Cataract, Corvus Corux, Dagoba, Entombed, Epica, Equilibrium, Evocation, Firewind, Ghost Brigade, Grand Magus, Grave, Hate Eternal, The Haunted, Katatonia, Legion of the Damned, Misery Index, Narziss, One Way Mirror, Opeth, Powerwolf, Raunchy, Sacred Steel, Unhelig, Unsun, Vader, Volbeat, Vomitory, Vried, Waylander, Wintersun.++
  • Belgium's Blött have issued the following statement about shooting a new music video:"We are currently working on a video clip for blött, featuring one of our new song that should appear on our first EP. The scenario of the video is on its way, shooting will occur during june, probably. We will record the EP in june too, so we hope. It might be out around july or august depending on post-production time, and should feature three or 4 songs. The video will be included as a bonus too. The song is called 'Time Mirror'."We will also make a new promo shoot at the end of this month or in June."And we are currently working on organizing a small tour of 5 or 6 dates in Poland for the end of august. We'll keep you posted."Don't forget to come and see us at our Next show in La Louviere if you can."Keep on blötting."++
  • Heavy metal icons Judas Priest will be releasing a live album in July entitled, "A Touch Of Evil- Live." The record will consist of songs recorded on their tours fom 2005 to 2008 and will feature eleven songs.
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    Finnish metallers Swallow The Sun have issued the following statement about acquiring a new drummer:"We are glad to announce that Kai Hahto (Wintersun, ex-Rotten Sound) will be playing drums on our forthcoming album and live shows next summer. "We have known Kai for years, and we have worked with him earlier when he played with us on our North American tour back in 2007. Knowing what he's capable of behind the drum set we are really excited about working with him again. We are confident that he can deliver drum parts that will not only perfectly fit the trademark Swallow the Sun -sound, but take it even further. We'll start rehearsing with him at the end of this month, and we'll keep you posted on how the album is coming up!"++
  • The Absence wants you to know that they're headed into the studio...finally. They were supposed to record this past March but were spending more time to make their songs sound as great as could be. They plan to hit the studio in early September. But they're offering a great contest for fans who can shred."I stated earlier this year that we had some Ideas to get the fans involved with the record. Well I guess its time to let the cat out of the bag. We have alot of fans that are guitar players. We thought it would be cool to let them show off the talents that they have. We are holding a contest for our fans to track a guest lead on our new record. We will be releasing the exact details on this contest next week. For now let me just give you the rough Idea of the contest. There will be a demo track section to a song that we will be releasing via-Internet that the fans will be able to download. They will then have to post the lead they come up with on youtube. We will be judging all the leads based on Originality, Melody and Technical ability. If you ask me I think that's pretty F'n cool."++
  • The guys in Living Sacrifice are back together again, and are recording. A release from Solid State says:"Living Sacrifice are back. After the band's dissolution in 2003, former and current members of the legendary Living Sacrifice went on to join P.O.D. and Evanescence. But now after the band's reunion in 2008, they are in Little Rock, AR with producer Jeremiah Scott recording their first album since 2002's "Conceived in Fire." They will be posting regular updates from the studio at http://www.twitter.com/livingsac and are looking at a fall release for the finished product."++
  • Ozzy Osbourne may be coming to the big screen. "Wreckage Of My Past" is an intimate documentary that delves deep into the life of music icon Ozzy Osbourne. A sober Ozzy has reached a point of clarity as he looks back on a lifetime of unparalleled success, misdiagnosed disease, unrelenting fear and a recurring dependency on drugs and alcohol. This is a film about reconciling the past and looking toward the future. "Wreckage Of My Past" is expected to hit theatres in 2010.
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    Drowning Pool has released their fourth video off of their latest album "Full Circle." You can watch the music video for "Shame," which follows the third single of "Stitches,"
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    Prepare to be sonically enslaved! Galder (Dimmu Borgir) delivers his darkest, most hateful and intense opus! From monumental, triumphantly marching mid-tempos to insane blast-beat driven passages, melodic, atmospheric synthesizers and a vicious mix of possessed screams and deep growls, Slaves Of The World stands out as a relentless album that exposes many entertaining and diverse facets making it even more fascinating for listeners not necessarily affectionate to the Black Metal tag. Old Man's Child have proven once again that Black Metal can be a serious and captivating form of pitch-black art!Also be sure to check out the new album trailer for 'Slaves of the World' on Youtube now by clicking
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  • SWORN ENEMY are one of those few bands that can never be derailed, no matter how many obstacles and hardships are thrown at them. They now return with their most uncompromising and vicious offering yet, Total World Domination, which is set for a June 16th North American release and a June 22nd release throughout Europe. This new effort perfectly blends the band’s old-school, beat you down hardcore style with a thrash metal infusion resulting in material that will tear your face off. The scathing new track, “Still Hating,” is now streaming at the band’s newly designed MySpace page by clicking below. Prepare to be annihilated.These maniacs recently embarked on a massive North American headlining tour, Trendkilla 09. The run, which kicked off on May 1st also features For The Fallen Dreams, ABACABB, Suffokate and Thick As Blood in the supporting slots. Either see below or visit their MySpace page to view their complete touring itinerary.Lorenzo Antonucci (guitars) further comments: “It’s been a long time coming, we haven't hit North America in over a year. We are very excited to be playing all the markets we are hitting on this run because most of them we have never even played before. We are playing the Blood For Blood cover song that we recorded for our new album exclusively for Europe, but the people in the U.S. can catch it live. We have some amazing new Mamaluke TV footage coming soon. Just wait, you won’t believe this shit.“This is also our test ground for playing the new songs off of our new album, Total World Domination, which is our hardest album yet. It’s a good mix of As Real As It Gets and Maniacal, but fucking harder. I know everyone says that their new album is the best album yet and the fans are probably sick of hearing that but I must say this is a pretty fucking ignorant album. The kids have been going off for the new stuff and it’s awesome to play live.”++
  • ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS have informed the music industry that heavy, technical music can be successful since unveiling their Century Media debut album, The Game of Life. The band has created a sound all their own and have become well known for their brand of grind, which has even been featured on MTV’s Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Duel II. Now ARSONISTS are back with a brand new effort called Portals which has been highly anticipated from fans and press alike. The album was recorded by Zack Ohren (As Blood Runs Black, All Shall Perish) and features 11 glorious grinders like “My Cup’s Half Empty” and “Violence in Fluid –Triceratops”.Portals, sees the band in new form, now using only one vocalist instead of their previous two singer attack. The presence of the one vocalist serves to sharpen the band’s straight-ahead metal attack and more importantly creates a cohesive album the flows perfectly from start to finish. Produced by the extremely talented Zack Ohren (All Shall Perish), Portals surely establishes ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS as innovators of experimental music and will continue the band’s path to becoming metal titans.ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS are also extremely excited to announce the Lambgoat sponsored No Care Ever Tour, which sees them headlining across North America. On the Canadian dates of the trek, direct support will come from label mates THE AGONIST and also features APFP, Chelsea Grin, Attila and Execute The Sinner. See You Next Tuesday will be providing direct support in the US alongside Knives Exchanging Hands, Attila and Fell Silent. The band has just completed the European Thrash & Burn tour and drummer Garin Rosen comments: “This whole tour is a dream come true. Finally coming to Europe and watching kids that can't speak a word of English singing along to every word. I can't wait to come back and bang my head with the crazy Europeans yet again!”ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS
    w/ The Agonist, APFP, Chelsea Grin, Attila & Execute The Sinner
    06/18 The Royal Albert Arms – Winnipeg, MB
    06/19 The Killroys – Thunder Bay, ON
    06/21 The Jubilee Center – Sudbury, ON
    06/22 The Chubby Pickle – Windsor, ON
    06/23 Reverb – Toronto, ON
    06/24 The Casbah – Hamilton, ON
    06/25 Moon Over Marin – London, ON
    06/27 The Bayou – Ottawa, ON
    06/28 Underworld – Montreal, QC
    06/29 L’Anti – Quebec, QC
    w/ See You Next Tuesday, Knives Exchanging Hands, Attila & Fell Silent
    07/01 The Irish Centre – Pittsburgh, PA
    07/02 Crocodile Rock – Allentown, PA
    07/03 Rocko’s – Manchester, NH
    07/04 Penny Arcade – Rochester, NY
    07/05 Mojo 13 – Wilmington, DE
    07/06 Knights of Columbus – Annapolis, MD
    07/07 Jaxx – Richmond, VA
    07/08 Plan B – Danville, VA
    07/09 Peppermint Beach Club – Virginia Beach, VA
    07/10 Volume 11 – Raleigh, NC
    07/11 Gallery 13 – Columbia, GA
    07/12 The Pit – Jacksonville, FL
    07/13 Island Oasis – Winter Park, FL
    07/14 Willer Hall – Sarasota, FL
    07/15 The Garage South – Ft. Myers, FL
    07/16 Orpheum – Tampa, FL
    07/18 High Ground – Metairie, LA
    07/19 Java Jazz – Houston, TX
    07/20 Ayers Event Center – Corpus Christi, TX
    07/21 Nite Bar – McAllen, TX
    07/22 White Rabbitt – San Antonio, TX
    07/23 Red 7 – Austin, TX
    07/24 The Key – Abilene, TX
    07/25 Compound – Albuquerque, NM
    07/26 The Sets – Tempe, AZ
    07/27 The Green Turtle – Whittier, CA
    07/28 Cobalt Café – Canoga Park, CA
    07/29 The Dome – Bakersfield, CA
    07/30 The Exit – Fresno, CA
    07/31 Modesto Virtual – Modesto, CA
    08/01 The 418 – Santa Cruz, CA
    08/02 Yesterday’s Plaza – Klamath Falls, OR
    08/03 Satyricon – Portland, OR
    08/04 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA
    08/05 The Boulevard – Spokane, WA
    08/06 TBA – Pocatello, IA
    08/07 Knights of Columbus – Gillette, WY
    08/08 Hodis Halfnote – Ft. Collins, CO
    08/09 Eagles Lodge – Wichita, KS
    08/10 Pinkeye – Tulsa, OK
    08/11 Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS
    08/12 Fubar – St. Louis, MO
    08/13 TBA – Terre Haute, IN
    08/14 Black Sheep Café – Springfield, IL
    08/15 Mojoe’s – Chicago, ILCheck them out on their Myspace webspace Here++
    Swedish progressive death metal act SKYFIRE will release a 4-song, digital-only EP entitled "Fractal" in
    July via Pivotal Rockordings. "Fractal" is made up of songs that were written between 2004’s "Spectral" and their yet-to-be-released September 2009 "Esoteric" album. SKYFIRE bassist Martin Hanner comments on the band's decision to release the EP:"Since we spent way too much time in the studio writing and recording and too little time giving anything back to the fans, we discussed with our label about releasing a few songs we wrote in 2005 or so. We recorded, mixed, and mastered these alongside the ‘Esoteric’ songs with new vocalist Jocke and guitarist Johan in order to make them available to our fans. We knew these songs weren't going to make our full length, because by the time we had signed a deal, we were flowing with new ideas. However, letting these songs go unreleased was always something sad for us, so it's awesome that they will be available to the fans digitally with exclusive artwork and everything.”"Fractal" marks the first official SKYFIRE release to feature new members Johan Reinholdz (guitars; ANDROMEDA, NONEXIST) and Joakim Karlsson (vocals; MARK:BLACK). All music was recorded, mixed and mastered at Powernest Studios with the exception of the track "Esoteric," which was mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY, SONIC SYNDICATE, ZONARIA, THE ABSENCE). Vocals for all tracks were produced by THE FORSAKEN guitarist Patrik Persson. Here is the tracklisting for "Fractal":1. The Land of the Wolves
    2. Bereaved in Denial
    3. The Transgressor Within
    4. Esoteric ("Esoteric" album preview track)You can hear the new song “Esoteric” on the band's MySpace page.++

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    Florida metallers Aghora have issued the following update about the recording process for their new album:"AGHORA 3 is still boiling at night and refining! I am currently finishing the Heavy Guitar tracks. I had to take a few days off cause I blew some tubes in my new Madison Head and now awaiting for 4 el 34 JJ tubes to arrive! I can't wait. The new head sounds very BALLSY as do the new tracks. "I am using both my old Divinity II head & The New Divinity II head together per side. for this album. Most of the guitars are the Carvin 727 and a bit of the Agile 7. "There are about 5 more tunes left to finish up Guitar Solos & Heavy Guitars. Then I have to do the Clean tracks for some songs. Its coming together nicely. There is a lot of natural Tones on the album (Acoustic guitars, Banjo, Electric guitars through Tube amp). This album is closer the the 1st Debut BUT with more power than Fornless. So it will be a solid album on standing on its own. "Diana is working on Vocals soon. She will most likely be recording with in the next 20 days.
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    DEATHSTARS have been confirmed for some of the hottest festivals of the summer. Here's the latest list of stops:21.05 NL Hellendoorn Dauwpop
    03.06 SE Sölvesborg Sweden Rock
    03.07 FI Turku Ruisrock
    05.07 SI Tolmin Metalcamp
    10.07 CZ Vizovice Masters of Rock Festival
    11.07 SR Novi sad Exit fest
    30.07 SE Karlskoga Putte i parken
    08.08 LT Zarasai Rock nights
    09.08 DE Hildesheim Mera luna
    14.08 HU Budapest Zsiget Festival
    15.08 DE Dinkelsbühl Summer breeze
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    Fans of the legendary German heavy metal band Accept will be disappointed to hear that there will be no reunion with members Udo Dirkschneider and Stefan Kaufmann. The two are currently busy finishing up the new U.D.O. record which is entitled, "Dominator" and will be released on August 21st through AFM Records.
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    Due to manufacturing problems on the elaborate limited edition of the new album, Metal Blade has to move back the release of the new NEAERA album 'Omnicide – Creation Unleashed' one week. The production of the unique Digipak is unfortunately a bit more difficult than expected and, to make sure both versions will be available everywhere at the same time, there was no other option but moving the release date.

    'Omnicide – Creation Unleashed' will now be in stores on May 29th / June 1st! >MORE<

    Dutch Death Metallers HAIL OF BULLETS go to war again with 'Warsaw Rising', an EP featuring two brand new tracks, one cover and three live recordings!

    The new songs are 'Liberators', a rumbling ode to one of the most magnificent bombers ever built, and the title track, which tells the tragic tale of the bloody 1944 Warsaw uprising. A massive cover of the Twisted Sister classic 'Destroyer' and 3 tracks from the BULLETS' earth-shattering performance at last year's Party.San Open Air complete the searing sextet! >MORE<

    On Thursday, May 14th at 14:00 CET the online edition of Germany's Metal Hammer magazine will exclusively premiere the new clip of Dutch female fronted rockers AUTUMN. The band picked the song 'The Heart Demands' for their first video clip off their latest album 'Altitude', which was released on Metal Blade Records in February 2009.

    Please click here to watch: http://www.metal-hammer.de >MORE<

    Swedish Deathers THIS ENDING feat. AMON AMARTH drummer Fredrik Andersson have just made their brand new video clip available online. Please click on http://vids.myspace.com or http://www.myspace.com/metal and watch the war inspired movie they shot for the title track of their latest record 'Dead Harvest', which came out on Metal Blade Records in January this year! >MORE<

    French modern metallers ONE-WAY MIRROR have just launched the second video clip in support of their stunning (self-titled) debut album which was released in the summer of 2008. Click here to check out 'Empty Spaces': http://www.youtube.com >MORE<

    On Tuesday, April 21st, the mighty CANNIBAL CORPSE received their 'Centuries Of Torment' platinum plaques in Montreal, QC, Canada. 'Centuries Of Torment' was certified platinum in Canada earlier this year just before the crushing release of 'Evisceration Plague'. >MORE<

    New Press Quotes:
    GOD DETHRONED 'Passiondale'
    "Melody, drama and violence captured in ten breathtaking pieces." - lordsofmetal.nl
    "'Passiondale’' happens to be one of the best albums that has been released so far." - metalzone.gr
    "…a piece of catchy, brutal and interesting blackened death metal that will please any fan of the genre(s)." - metal-revolution.com
    POWERWOLF - Bible Of The Beast
    "Bible of the Beast is a definite candidate for most entertaining CD of the year." - metal-revolution.com
    VOMITORY - Carnage Euphoria
    "The heaviness of the record splatters through the boxes and the crunching hypnotizing riffs makes you push the repeat button again and again." - powerofmetal.dk

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    Fallen Martyr has announced that the'll be playing the main stage of the Summer Slaughter festival on June 5th. Fallen Martyr will be playing alongside legends Necrophagist, Suffocation, Darkest Hour, Winds of Plague and many more on the main stage of this summer festival, marking the biggest show the band has played.The show starts at 2pm on Friday, June 5th at SONAR in Baltimore, MD. Tickets are $25 @ the door.++
    Cleveland groove metallers CHIMAIRA have just announced a European tour alongside their old friends from Boston, UNEARTH, as well as California's straight-edge outfit THROWDOWN. After a highly successful US tour supporting the likes of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and DISTURBED, CHIMAIRA is finally going to hit Europe and spread the infection.Commented CHIMAIRA singer Mark Hunter: “We’re very excited to get back to Europe and headline. We’ll be playing a bunch of new countries we’ve never been to, including Russia. We plan to play a great mixture of old and new songs, and we’re bringing some of the best bands our genre has to offer with us.“CHIMAIRA recently released their new album, "The Infection," which entered the German album chart on #86 and landed at #28 on the UK's official Indie charts. The album was their second on Nuclear Blast after 2007's critically-acclaimed "Resurrection," and the tour marks their first European visit since a hugely successful headlining run back in March 2008.Here are the European tour dates featuring Chimaira, Unearth, Throwdown, and Daath:September 15th Biebob, BEL - Vosselaar
    September 16th Hamburg, GER - Markthalle
    September 17th Kopenhagen, DEN - Pumpenhuset
    September 18th Oslo, NOR - Betong
    September 19th Gothenburg, SWE - Brew House
    September 20th Stockholm, SWE - Klubben
    September 22nd Helsinki, FIN - Nostori
    September 23rd Tallinn, EST - Rock Cafe
    September 24th Riga, LTA - Meina Piektdiena
    September 25th Warsaw, POL - Progresia
    September 26th Berlin, GER - Colulmbia Club
    September 27th Vienna, AUT - Szene
    September 29th Frankfurt, GER - Batschkapp
    September 30th Osnabruck, GER - N8
    October 01st Praha, CZE - Abadon
    October 02nd Budapest, HUN - Diesel
    October 03rd Munchen, GER - Backstage
    October 04th Bologna, ITA - Estragon
    October 06th Paris, FRA - Locomotive
    October 07th Limonges, FRA - Espace de L’Ecluse
    October 08th Pratteln, CZE - Z7
    October 09th Koln, GER - Essigfabrik
    October 10th Metz, FRA - Tattoo Fest
    October 11th Rotterdam, NET - Watt
    October 12th London, UK - Electric Ballroom
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    Following the departure of Jamie Walker-Pree, Melbourne thrasher’s In Malice’s Wake have been busily searching for a new bass player (with Davin from Demolition filling in for live duties in the interim). And now they have succeded.“We are very proud to announce that after a period of searching, Luke Blaso is the new permanent bass player for In Malice’s Wake. Having already played a show with the band and bringing a great approach to the low end of the band Luke is an extremely welcome addition to the Malice line-up. Upcoming shows will be announced very shortly!”++
    NY progressive dark metal band, Grey Skies Fallen, has issued the following update:"So if we can learn a song we haven't played in two years in two rehearsals, there may actually be 3 new songs recorded.""Digital EP - Volume 1 will be the first of what we hope will be steady releases, 3 to 4 times per year. Lofty goals? Shit, for us, getting together to jam is a lofty goal, so yes this will be interesting.""Song titles and some details about the songs themselves are coming soon."++
    Stratovarius has posted a video clip online of a live performance in 1992 on Finnish television. The video can be viewed below.
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    LAMBS TO THE SLAUGHTER 7"

    Our first own record!
    It took some time but its finnaly there
    A 4 song 7" with harcore and metal mixed sounds.


    Released on a young label UGLY AND PROUD from Bulgaria.
    www.myspace.com/uglyandproudrecords

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    Ozzy Osbourne met 9-year old guitar prodigy YUTO MIYAZAWA on the Ellen Degeneres show, where Miyazawa played Ozzy's "Crazy Train."
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    Sworn Enemy is currently streaming the new song "Still Hating" online at their MySpace page. The track is from their upcoming album "Total World Domination," which will be released in Europe on June 22nd through Century Media.

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    California black metallers Hail the Night have posted a new song titled "The Darkest Crown" on their MySpace page. The song comes from their upcoming as-yet-untitled EP.
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    DEVOLVED has signed a world-wide deal with Unique Leader Records. The band comments:"We are very proud to announce that we have officially joined forces with extreme metal 'label giants', Unique Leader! All of us in DEVOLVED have been long-time fans of Unique Leader Records and many of the bands they have worked with since the label began. So we are honored to become part of such a respected force in the Metal industry. UL owner Erik has been at the forefront of the extreme music scene for some time now, both as a musician and label owner, so we look forward to working with him to take DEVOLVED to the next level and onward to the Metal masses! We definitely bring our own sound and style to the UL roster, and we are looking forward to the challenge of taking both the band and label forward to new territories within the metal scene."Unique Leader will officially release our 'Calculated' album world-wide on August 25th.
    The cd is currently being mixed by famed Producer / Engineer Neil Kernon (Cannibal Corpse, Nile, Nevermore, Deicide, Queensryche, Judas Priest) and mastered by Alan Douches (Sepultura, Unearth, Shadows Fall, Hatebreed, God Forbid)."This will also be our first cd to feature vocalist Kyle Zemanek. The release of 'Calculated' will be followed up with extensive touring throughout the USA and internationally. We will also be recording a second album with Unique Leader which will be set for a 2010 release."DEVOLVED will be touring the Southern USA states throughout May and June. The tour begins this Friday 15th May in Glendale, Arizona.++
    Kamelot's new video is now available at the band's official web site at www.kamelot.com. The video was shot in Belgrade, Serbia by the team at ICode. It is one of the featured songs on Kamelot's latest album, "Ghost Opera-The Second Coming," released earlier on SPV/Steamhammer.
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    Perth's Tangled Thoughts Of Leaving has taken a leaf out of sleepmakeswaves' book and released their debut album online for free through the netlabel Lost Children.Tiny Fragments is a 28-minute journey featuring a title track that schizophrenically hops from jazz fusion to post-metal over 18 minutes, and the epic "The Banshee." The album is available to download for free from the Internet Archive here, or you can buy a physical CD version from the band's webstore here.
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    Texas metallers Rigor Mortis have posted a video of their performance at the Keep It True Festival on April 25th, 2009.
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    KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently made a guest appearance on the John Debella show, during which he discussed the bands forthcoming brand new album and promised that the tour behind the record would be the biggest KISS has ever done. You can listen to the show by checking out the podcast here. The album is excpected to be released this September.
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    Glam metal leends Motley Crue will be appearing on the television show Bones this thursday in what will be the final episode of the current series. The band will be playing their classic song, "Dr. Feelgood" to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album of the same name. You can check out some behind the scenes footage below.
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    Amorphis has posted a new music video online for the song "Silver Bride," which is from their upcoming album "Skyforger." The video can be viewed below. "Skyforger" is due to be released on May 27th in Finland, May 29th in the rest of Europe, and sometime later this summer in North America.
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    The Heathen Crusade Metal Fest website has been updated with the following announcement that the festival will be canceled:"Hello Everyone,"Myself and Kris have to announce the ending of the Heathen Crusade festival. We can no longer run this fest right now. This economy has hurt everyone and we can not afford to keep this afloat. We would like to thank all of the bands who have performed at all of the Heathen Crusade fests and all of the fans who have attended this event and last but not least Steve from Station-4 and everyone who has helped us out. We would have love to keep this event moving. But, you never know. Any questions please ask."Kris and John"
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    Denmark's Royal Hunt has issued the following recording update:"As you all know by now, this album will be recorded in an 'old school' fashion (not only songwriting has been done in that way, but the actual means of recording are suppose to match the 70`s atmosphere as well); now – all of the sudden - it’s all about old analogue gear, drifty tape machines, noisy amps and kilometres of tape… in short: trashy ancient crap in different forms and shapes :-) Without a doubt: an interesting – and somehow daring – idea, which might look and sound quite appealing (in theory), but is it doable? Only time will tell."But – while in the process of figuring it out - why not make it a little bit more interesting (for some of you, at least)?... and after some head scratching we decided to give you a chance to observe (well, to listen to, mostly) how one of the songs from our future album will be build from scratch – an instrument at the time, all the way to the final mix. So don’t forget to check out our 'Studio Diary' from time to time – the journey’s about to begin!"
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    Behemoth have completed tracking their much anticipated new album, “Evangelion,” at Radio Gdansk in Poland.Nergal is flying to UK on May 12th to join Colin Richardson who’s currently mixing the record at Miloco Studios, in London.
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    The Berzerker, Australian-based death metal band, internationally renowned as one of the most brutal extreme metal bands performing today, has released a video clip of them performing a cover version of Russian pop song song, "All The Things She Said" by T.A.T.U. The #1 track was a ridiculously catchy song whose popularity was largely due to their status as underage lesbians and the film clip of the two girls kissing in school uniform in the rain.The Berzerker's accompanying film clip had to up the ante on the original, featuring two of Australia’s best known fetish models getting raunchy and inspiring two schoolgirl viewers to explore their own sexuality, and each other, in their child-like bedroom.
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    Hard rock legends AC/DC will be returning to Australia and New Zealand next year to promote their latest studio album, "Black Ice." Support on all Australian shows will come from Wolfmother.The tour dates are as follows:January 30 - Wellington, New Zealand - tba
    February 6 - Auckland, New Zealand - tba
    February 11 - Melbourne, Australia - Etihad Stadium
    February 18 - Sydney, Australia - ANZ Stadium
    February 25 - Brisbane, Australia - Nathan Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre)
    March 2 - Adelaide, Australia - Adelaide Oval
    March 6 - Pert, Aus - Subiaco
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    IN FOR THE KILL will be hitting the studio next month to begin recording their sophomore effort for SICK6 Records. The alternative rock project, which is masterminded by NOTHINGFACE bassist Bill Gaal, will feature numerous guest appearances and will feature NOTHINGFACE drummer Chris Houck on most tracks. In the meantime, you can check out some of their prior material from their debut album "Kingdom Sessions: Volume One" on their MySpace player or iTunes.
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    New Wave Of British Heavy Metal favourites Praying Mantis and Tank will be teaming up for a co-headlining show at The Peel in Kingston Upon Thames, UK. Tickets are £7 - for info call 0208 546 3516. The concert will be taking place on May 24th. Both bands will be busy next month as Tank head overseas to perform at the Sweden Rock Fest and Praying Mantis will be releasing their brand new studio album, "Sactuary."
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    Danish death/doom metal band, Saturnus, has issued the following update:"Saturnus is currently working on new tracks with a line-up consisting of new and old members of the band. For various reasons Anders Ro Nielsen, Tais Pedersen, Peter Poulsen and Nikolaj Borg has left the band.""Saturnus now consists of the founding members: Thomas A.G. Nielsen and Brian Hansen. Guitarist Rune Stiassny which supported us at The Ethereal Sessions tour in 2008 is now a member of Saturnus.""Future members and concert dates will be will be announced soon."
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    The Haunted vocalist Peter Dolving has issued the following request for donations from fans:"OK, I won't beat around the bush here; I need cash."I am getting ready to sit down and finish a couple of projects and I need your contribution to make it reality."The books are ready for editing so I can get around to publishing them, this takes time, and as you know time is unfortunately money."The music; I am ready to get to the next step of work with the O-project. Dave Witte(Burnt By The Sun & Municipal Waste) and Scott Reeder(Kyuss) will be helping me out together with Andes from Foobar. Studiotime = money and I need your help."The Artwork; I've collected a LOAD of my nastiest, weirdest queer transgressive porn art work from 10 years back and intend turning it all into Tshirts, Bed-Sheets and Lamp-shades. Of course THIS NEEDS TO BECOME a reality."So:"1. Go to my myspace page. 2. Get yer credit card. 3. Press the donate button, and fork over all you can afford or believe it's worth to make it happen."There's enough of you out there now so it should be a reachable goal."Peace, and THANK YOU! / Peter Dolving"
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    Norwegian black metal band Koldbrann has issued the following statement about parting ways with their drummer and guitarist:"KOLDBRANN has chosen to end the collaboration with it's drummer through 7 years, Fordervelse, due to internal disagreements. Fordervelse has played drums on all of KOLDBRANN's releases and concerts to this date, and had a significant impact on the development of the band."Shortly after this occured, G. Antonsen stated that he wants to step down from his position as 2nd guitarist of the band, as he no longer feels that he has the necessary capasity to continue with active touring. Antonsen has given his all for KOLDBRANN since 2004, both on stage and recordings."The remaining KOLDBRANN are grateful for all the work the two of you have put into the band through the years, and we wish you the very best for the future!
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    Romanian black metallers Negura Bunget have issued the following statement about replacing two of their members:"This has to be one of the most difficult messages to be written. We are sorry to announce that Hupogrammos and Sol Faur have ended their journey along Negura Bunget. Our paths are now apart. We wish them all the best on their new endeavors (their new project will be announced at a later time). Meanwhile, a new Negura Bunget line-up is assembled , which will continue the path started almost 15 years ago. Rest assure, we are keen to prove there is more to be said by this band, and we will work to fulfill our spiritual endeavor relentlessly."All Negura Bunget scheduled plans (concerts, festivals, contracts with Aural Music/Code666 Records and Prophecy Productions/Lupus Lounge) will be completed in the new formula. New website and myspace page are developed and will soon be online."The new official Negura Bunget line-up is:Corb - guitars/vocals
    Spin - guitars
    Gadinet - bass
    Inia Dinia - keyboards
    Ageru Pamanatului - vocals/pipes/percussions/xylophone
    Negru - drums/percussions"A word from Hupogrammos and Sol Faur: We would like to thank everybody who supported and believed in Negura Bunget and invite you to follow our further musical activities."
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    Florida death metal band Obituary has posted an e-card online for their upcoming album "Darkest Day" here. The album is currently set for a June 30th release date via Candlelight Records.The track listing for the album will be as follows:1. List Of Dead
    2. Blood To Give
    3. Lost
    4. Outside My Head
    5. Payback
    6. Your Darkest Day
    7. This Life
    8. See Me Now
    9. Fields Of Pain
    10. Violent Dreams
    11. Truth Be Told
    12. Forces Realign
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    Italian death metallers Eroded have issued the following brief statement about re-releasing two demos through Konquerer records:"A rerelease of both demos 'Banner of the unrest exile' & 'Test the grace infliction' CD is planned for the end of summer on the cult death metal label Konqueror records! Prepare to be consigned into oblivion!"
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    Dead To Fall has issued the following statement about a farewell show:"Back in 1999, there was a little band out of suburban Chicagoland honing a sound that would shape the sound of metalcore in the Midwest for years to come. Who knew that this band, Dead To Fall, would go on to release 4 full-length albums on Victory Records and tour the world several times over with everyone from Napalm Death to Darkest Hour to Kingdom of Sorrow to Obituary, and play numerous festivals on US and international soil, including Hellfest, Pressure Fest (Germany), New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, and Power Fest (Netherlands). As if that wasn’t incredible enough, Dead to Fall’s career spanned a solid 9 years while the band managed to play close to 1,000 shows all across the globe. To say they created a sound and legacy for many young Midwestern bands as well as bands around the country to follow would be an understatement. "Sadly, last April, while on their headlining tour in support of the release of the band’s 4th studio album Are You Serious?, the constant touring finally made Dead To Fall collapse under their own weight. Vocalist Jon Hunt said, ‘We just fell apart. After so many lineup changes, tour struggles, and internal struggles, it was just time to let it go.’ The band cancelled the remainder of their headlining tour and went their separate ways."Almost exactly one year later, Dead To Fall is excited to announce their final farewell show – a proper way to say goodbye to their original hometown, Chicago. Hunt said, ‘After we decided to split up, it just never felt right to not play one last time in Chicago, the city where we got our start. After about a year of planning and debating how to pull it off we decided to do this show, but with as many members from our history as possible. I'm so excited to be able to share the stage again with so many of the friends I've had over the years in the band. A lot of the people who got into the band in the last 4 years never got to see the original lineup play the first record live, or V&V for that matter. We wanted to send this band into history on a positive note, embracing all of the records equally in the form that they should have been heard live - with the people who wrote the music performing.’
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    Dutch death metal band Asphyx renewed its partnership with its long-time label Century Media Records and on June 22nd, 2009 the new studio album “Death…The Brutal Way” will be released in Europe. The band issued the following statement about the recording of the album:"In the line-up consisting of Martin van Drunen (Vocals), Wannes Gubbels (Bass/Vocals), Paul Baayens (Guitar) and Bob Bagchus (Drums), these old school metal icons recorded ‘Death…The Brutal Way’ at Sonic Assault Studio with Frank Klein Douwel. Afterwards, the album was mixed and mastered by the none less legendary Dan Swanö (Bloodbath, Edge Of Sanity, etc.), who previously successfully worked on mixing the debut album by Hail Of Bullets debut album, the band featuring Asphyx vocalist Martin van Drunen and guitarist Paul. Transferring the band’s classic trademarks of doomy, macabre death metal into the year 2009, ‘Death…The Brutal Way’ is easily the heaviest ASPHYX album to date and the first to feature the titanic roar of Martin van Drunen since 1992’s classic ‘The Last One On Earth’!"
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    Maroon has announced a make-up record release show that should have been in Nordhausen on April 18th. The show will now take part in SONDERSHAUSEN (20km from Nordhausen) at the STOCKSEN on May 31st. According to the band, it was not possible to find any location in Nordhausen. Bought tickets for the Nordhausen show will be accepted.MAROON SPECIAL RELEASE SHOW
    31.05.2009
    SONDERSHAUSEN
    STOCKSENAll information as well as the presale can be found here
    ++A fan recorded video of Killswitch Engage performing the new song "Light in a Darkened World" on May 6 in Peoria, Illinois has been posted online. The video can be viewed below. "Light in a Darkened World" comes from their upcoming self-titled album which will be released on June 30th.
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    Sri Lanka based metallers Siblings of Hatred have issued the following band update about recording material for their debut EP:"Siblings Of Hatred are known as the initiating Black Metal(Extreme Metal) band from the depths of Colombo. Disbanding in 2007, the Siblings were re-formed by bassist Jude filling in for former vocalist/frontman of the unit, Micheal, taking on Vocal duties and Guitarist Pinto along with the two Ex-Forlorn Hope members, TPKR behind the skins and Mackay on guitars and Dinuk Perry on bass."Siblings Of Hatred who are known for composing Sri Lankan Black Metal classics such as 'Forest Of Dark Emotion', 'Infant Lucifer' and 'Self Metal Disorder' are currently working on recordings of original material for the debut EP which is due to be released this year!"
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    Project Strato, the band featuring ex-Stratovarius members, has issued the following statement about releasing an early Stratovarius demo:"This is really cool, we just found a person who has a demotape of the very early Stratovarius line-up when Tuomo was still handling the vocals as well. This is the very same tape that I rehearsed the songs from when I joined the band. I think it is from 1983. We will try to transfer the reels to digital form and see what we do with them. But this got to be the very earliest material Stratovarius has ever recorded."Cheers, Timo"
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    German metal band, Dark Age, has issued the following comments regarding their recent signing to AFM Records: "Finally here come some fresh news from your very own favourite band! We just inked a worldwide record deal with the Hamburg/Germany-based label AFM Records!"We are really looking foreward to work hand in hand with this renowned label! The release of our sixth studio album is planned for autumn 2009 and the recordings will begin this friday, May 8th."
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    Greek epic heavy/doom metal band Wishdoom has posted a live performance video of them covering Doomsword's "Sacred Metal" live at Harley Bar in February.
    ++Cancer Bats have been added to the Edgefest 2009 lineup. The band will be fresh off a headlining tour in the UK and ready to come back home for Edgefest. They last played Edgefest in 2006 at the Molson Amphitheatre.This brings the total number of bands to 18 - performing at Downsview Park on Saturday, June 20th. Fan favourite Billy Talent will be headlining, rocking the main stage, along with Alexisonfire, Moneen, Arkells, K-OS, AFI, Metric, and more.Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Outlets, ticketmaster.ca, and charge at: 416-870-8000.
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    A new video interview with Satyricon drummer Frost conducted by Domination has been posted online. The video can be viewed below.Satyricon interview
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    Greek black metal band Naer Mataron has issued the following announcement about upcoming European tour dates:"NAER MATARON SUMMER EYROPEAN TOUR 2009 The caterpillars of the demonic tank return to sweep the ruins... The dates and cities of the bombing are now announced... Along with the ethereal American band JARBOE as a part of MOTHER OF CHANGES TOUR. Neda proudly announce the European tour of Naer Mataron with Jarboe !!!"The currently confirmed dates are as follows:6/5 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ No Mercy WARSAW
    6/6 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ Firlej WROCLAW
    6/7 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ Rock Cafe PRAGUE
    6/8 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ TBA BUDAPEST
    6/9 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ Szene Wien VIENNA
    6/10 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ Channel Zero LJUBLJANA
    6/11 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ Unwound Club PADOVA
    6/12 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) + KULFI + BEX @ L’embobineuse MARSEILLE
    6/13 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ TBA BARCELONA
    6/14 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ Ritmo y Compas MADRID
    6/15 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ Santiago Alquimista LISBON
    6/16 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ Passos Manuel PORTO
    6/17 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ Plateruena DURANGO / BILBAO
    6/18 JARBOE NAER MATARON ( Greece ) @ TBA booking now!
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    Relapse Records has issued the following update about Antigama preparing to embark on their first U.S. tour:"Antigama are getting ready to embark on their first-ever U.S. tour this week. The Polish grinders will be teaming up with Complete Filaure for a run of dates in the eastern U.S., including an appearance as part of Maryland Deathfest. A complete listing of tour dates and cities can be found below. "Antigama are touring in support of their brand new full-length album, Warning, that saw its international release in March. Warning is currently streaming in its entirety at this location."The currently confirmed dates are as follows:05/15 - Chicago, IL @ The Metal Shaker
    05/16 - Indianapolis, IN @ The 1511
    05/17 - Milwaukee, WI @ Midwest Fuckfest
    05/18 - Lansing, MI @ Mac’s Bar
    05/19 - Akron, OH @ Annabelle’s
    05/20 - Brooklyn, NY @ Club Europa
    05/21 - Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
    05/22 - Boston, MA @ Pa’s Lounge
    05/24 - Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest
    05/25 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Smiling Moose
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    Musica Diablo, the new band featuring Sepultura vocalist Derrick Green, is currently streaming a new song online titled "Twisted Hate." The track can be heard on the band's official MySpace page.
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    Therion has issued the following announcement about their upcoming CD/DVD release:"After the phenomenal last studio album 'Gothic Kabbalah' (2007), easily THERION..s most stunning effort since 'Theli', and the follow-up live CD 'Live Gothic' (2008), THERION mastermind and only remaining founding member Christofer Johnsson decided to go for a rather special project: the band..s appearance at the remarkable and renowned International Opera Festival in Miskolc / Hungary in 2007 was taped on and off stage to preserve a truly unique classic metal event for the THERION fanbase! The first part – dubbed 'Classical adventures' – features some of Christofer..s favourite composers (especially his alltime fave, Wagner) and does completely without guitars or any metal instrumentation whatsoever. Just orchestra and choir. Part two, 'Therion songs', delivers exactly that: finest THERION material performed by the band, a huge orchestra and choir. Rounding off 'The Miskolc Experience' is an entertaining documentary which gives insight in the complicated organisation and the no less complicated execution with all ups and downs for the involved crew and musicians."The Miskolc Experience is the testimony of the brilliant Johnsson/Niemann/Niemann/Karlsson THERION line-up which Christofer Johnsson decided to dissolve in late 2008. This chapter of THERION is closed, a new era is about to begin – and THERION will soon open the book once again!"DVD + CD tracklist:
    Part 1 - Classical Adventures: (44 min.)
    01. Clavicula Nox
    02. Dvorak: Excerpt from Symphony no. 9
    03. Verdi: Vedi! le fosche notturne spotigle from Il Trovatore
    04. Mozart: "Dies Irae" from Reqiuem
    05. Saint-Saens: Excerpt from Symphony No. 3
    06. Wagner: "Notung! Notung! Niedliches Schwert!" from The Ring
    07. Wagner: Excerpt from the Overture from Rienzi
    08. Wagner: Second part of "Der Tag ist da" from Rienzzi
    09. Wagner: First part of "Herbei! Herbei!" from RienziPart 2 - Therion Songs: (66 min.)
    01. Blood Of Kingu
    02. Sirius B
    03. Lemuria
    04. Eternal Return
    05. Draconian Trilogy
    06. Schwartsalbenheim
    07. Via Nocturna
    08. The Rise Of Sodom And Gomorrah
    09. Grand FinaleBonus Features (DVD only):
    - Documentary (20 min.)
    - Therion Goes Classic – Bucharest (16 min.)
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    South Carolina black metal band, Lecherous Nocturne, has posted a song, "When Single Shines The Trippled Sun," on their MySpace page. The song comes off their last album, "The Age of Miracles Has Passed," which was released on October 21st 2008 via Unique Leader Records. The band has also issued the following message:"We are shooting a video for 'When Single Shines The Trippled Sun' at the beginning of June with Producer Garrett Williams who shot 'Just War Theory' The video should be out by August."
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    Chile's BATTLERAGE, who has collaborated in the past with their version of "Necropolis" for the MANILLA ROAD tribute album "The Riddle Masters," has announced through their label Metal-On-Metal Records the release of their upcoming material titled, "Blood, Fire & Steel."In 2006 BATTLERAGE recorded what was to be their sophomore album, but due to the problems with their former label, that material has never seen the light of day. In fall 2008 the band entered the studio to record those songs again. Their second album will finally come out in September 2009.You can listen to BATTLERAGE's new song, "The Blind Dead," here or visit the band's Myspace page for more info.
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    Hard rock mavens Staind, Shinedown, Chevelle and Halestorm will be teaming up this summer for the “Stimulate This!” tour, a four-band bill designed to offer fans maximum value at a minimal price.Making its way across the U.S. beginning July 1 and extending through early September, the “Stimulate This!” tour will hit more than 40 U.S. markets, including some of the hardest hit by the recession. In a show of solidarity for their fans, the four bands have worked closely with the concert promoters to create a package of exceptional value for ticket buyers. Through their collective efforts, they’ve been able to maintain modest base ticket prices that remain mostly under $40 each - half the cost of comparable multi-band summer tour packages - with some venues offering lawn seats for less than $10. Additionally, each tour stop will include special promotions for ticket holders that will vary from market to market, but could include discounts on concessions at the venue during the show, store discounts at local retailers, and online rebates for band merchandise to name a few. “Wall Street got its bailout; now it’s time for rock fans to get theirs,” said Staind frontman Aaron Lewis. “This summer, we want to give our fans one night where they can forget about everything else and experience a great rock show.”"We've always said that we, as a band, only answer to one boss...and that's everyone in the audience,” offers Shinedown's Brent Smith. "It’s our job...our privilege to offer our fans an escape. Teaming up with these other great bands, we're doing what we can to help lift everyone's spirits in these tough times…the power of music can do that."Here are the confirmed "Stimulate This!" tour dates featuring Staind, Shinedown, Chevelle and Halestorm (except where noted): July 1 Peoria, IL Peoria Civic Center
    July 2 St. Paul, MN Harriet Island*
    July 4 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
    July 7 Roanoke, VA Roanoke Convention Center
    July 9 Columbia, MD Merriweather Post Pavilion
    July 10 Gilford, NH Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion
    July 12 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center*
    July 14 Boston, MA Bank of America Pavilion
    July 16 Wallingford, CT Chevrolet Theatre
    July 17 Asbury Park, NJ Asbury Park Convention Hall
    July 21 Pikeville, KY Eastern Kentucky Expo Center
    July 22 Corbin, KY Southeastern KY Agricultural and Expo
    July 24 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium
    July 25 Dubuque, IA Dubuque County Fair*
    July 26 Brookings, SD Swiftel Center
    July 28 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena
    July 29 Billings, MT MetraPark Arena
    July 31 Rochester, MN Mayo Civic Center*
    August 10 Ridgefield, WA The Amphitheatre at Clark County
    August 13 Denver, CO The Fillmore Auditorium
    August 14 Rio Rancho, NM Santa Ana Star Center
    August 15 Lubbock, TX Lonestar Amphitheater
    August 18 Laredo, TX Laredo Entertainment Center
    August 28 Toledo, OH Toledo Zoo Amphitheatre
    August 30 Philadelphia, PA Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing* Dates marked with an asterik, see below:7/2 and 7/31 with Staind, Chevelle and Halestorm only
    7/12 all four bands part of WHRL Big Day Out festival
    7/25 with Staind and Shinedown onlyAdditional tour dates are expected to be announced.
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    Hard rock group Black Label Society will be teaming up for a tour with Mudvayne and Static-X later this year. A message from the band reads as follows:"Big thanks to all of you dedicated crazy SDMF'rs that came out to a show on our Black Label Bash Tour! Much thanks to those of you who purchased meet and greet packages, your generosity is making a difference in the lives of children at St. Jude's. God bless all of you for making this tour a successful one! We are at home now and are going to spend some time with our families and then we will see you again this summer! We have another US tour lined up with MUDVAYNE and STATIC X! As well as some overseas festival dates! Stay tuned for more details!"
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    British heavy metal group Ventflow has uploaded some new songs from their forthcoming debut album, "Terrorsiah" which will be released this July through Casket Records. You can check out the songs, "12 Gauge Diplomacy," "These Times Of Darkness" and the title track by heading to their official Myspace page.
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    Roman themed band Ex Deo, featuring Kataklysm front man Maurizio Iacono, has posted a new music video online for the title track of the upcoming album "Romulus."
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    The End Records has issued the following announcement about Goes Cube offering a new song for download in celebration of the album "Another Day Has Passed" being released today:"In celebration of the album's release, Goes Cube and The End Records have teamed up with MetalSucks.net to bring fans yet another free taste of 'Another Day Has Passed.' 'Goes Cube Song 57' is currently available for download at this location.""Another Day Has Passed" track listing:1. Bluest Sky
    2. Grinding The Knife Blade
    3. Restore
    4. The Only Daughter
    5. I Hold Grudges
    6. Saab Sonnet
    7. Goes Cube Song 30
    8. Back To Basics
    9. Goes Cube Song 57
    10. Urbana-Champaign
    11. Clenching Jaws
    12. Victory
    13. Another Day Has Passed
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    This week, we've got a tale from Oderus Urungus, lead singer of GWAR:"The greatest pit war at any GWAR show was at one of our first gigs at the legendary "City (shitty) Gardens" venue in Trenton. N.J.. We were pretty unknown at the time, but the promoter loved us, so we would show up on any number of weird bills. One month we were opening for Danzig's first show without the Misfits, the next we were playing with Murphy's Law at a huge skinhead show. That's where it happened. Despite Jimmy Gestapo's love of GWAR, the local crew didn't quite know what to make of us, and decided to see what we were made of by forming 'the wall of death.' We looked up about halfway though the set and saw the mosh pit clear, to be replaced by a huge line of bellicose skinheads, linking arms, facing the stage, and preparing to charge. We only had seconds to act as the screaming mob rushed us. The assault wasn't too well-planned and slammed into the front on the five foot stage where it dissolved into a writhing mass of boots, fists, and bald heads. Before they could figure out what to do next (could have taken years), they were met by a barrage of GWAR spew, applied liberally by the Sexecutioner, which completely drenched and befuddled them, rendering their "Wall of Death" into an impotent blob."
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    Swedish death metal band Nominon has issued the following update about working on new material:"Time for some major updates, finally."As most of you freaks ov Death know, we have these last couple of months been busy working on the forthcoming NOMINON album. Right now we have five songs written and completed for it, plus lots of other ideas (some really sick ones) for the rest of the songs. The plan is to enter the mighty NECROMORBUS STUDIO with Tore Stjerna at the end of September to start the recordings of the fourth album."We have decided to work with DEATHGASM RDS from USA for the CD version of the next one. Simply because we share the same vision when it comes to extreme underground music, yet also because they are THE only label that has been 100% supportive and honest towards NOMINON these last couple of years."
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    Russian black metal duo Nocra have posted a new track online titled "Worship to Unholy," which can be heard on their MySpace page. The band also issued the following statement about the song:"After a few friend requests from 'holy unblack metal bands' we decided to go back to our roots. Because we always consider True black metal as a force against christianity . In this song we are bring all dark that we have in our souls and hearts ..."We do not know how many problems this song will bring. By the end of recording, Tesana had broken the cymbals with her blast beats. But our new one has different a sound .And all stuff was rerecorded. The biggest problem was with mixing voice. Some previous parts had a strange noise or were deleted. But after 14 hours of real war with mixing song was ready . Meet 'Worship to Unholy' and burn in Hell !!!!"
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    Folk metallers Finntroll have issued the following announcement about upcoming U.K. tour dates:"It's been a while since Finntroll last time set their feet on the shores of The United Kingdom, but now we are proud to present:Sep 25th 2009 Nottingham / Rock City
    Sep 26th 2009 London / Underworld
    Sep 27th 2009 Wrexham / Central Station
    Sep 28th 2009 Manchester / Moho
    Sep 29th 2009 Glasgow / Cathouse
    Sep 30th 2009 Leeds / Rios
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    Chicago technical progressive metal band, Born Of Osiris, has posted a new song, "Now Arise," on their MySpace page. This song will be on their new album, "A Higher Place," which will be released in stores on July, 7.
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    Rapper Ill Bill, who is also the former bassist/vocalist of underground death metal band Injustice and the brother of self-proclaimed "death-rapper" Necro, has posted his new music video online for the song "War Is My Destiny." You can check it out below. The song features guest vocals from Soulfly/Cavalera Conspiracy/former Sepultura frontman Max Cavalera as well as a verse from the rapper Immortal Technique. The song is featured on Ill Bill's latest album, "The Hour Of Reprisal" which also features guest vocals from Killswitch Engage frontman Howard Jones.
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    Toronto’s Surefire Machine are embarking on their third cross Canada tour entitled the "Grinnin & Sinnin" Tour to promote their debut self titled EP.
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    Boston metallers, BLOODHORSE, have posted a new song, “Paranoiac,” from their Translation Loss Records sophomore release, “Horizoner,” due out on May 26th here.

    “Horizoner” is the follow-up to the band's self-titled TL debut EP and first proper full-length record on Translation Loss. Horizoner was recorded at Mystic Valley Recording Studio with Alex Garcia Rivera of BLOODHORSE and mastered by Nick Zampiello at New Alliance East (Torche, Pelican, Clouds, Jesu).
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    Therion has issued the following announcement about locating a permanent vocalist:"Therion is very happy to announce that Christofer Johnsson had a meeting with Thomas Vikstrom some weeks ago and offered him a permanent status in the band!States founding member/guitarist Chris: 'Thomas is, besides being a very warm and nice person, an incredibly talented singer and songwriter. And while also being a classically trained tenor, he simply fits perfectly into the band.'"The band welcomes Thomas on board and hope the fans will enjoy his contributions to THERION. THERION’s new rhythm section is comprised of Johan Kolberg on drums and Nalle 'Grizzly' Pahlsson on bass guitar."
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    Metal Blade Records has issued the following announcement about Goatwhore premiering a new single on satellite radio:"Starting Wednesday, May 13th, fans can tune into to hear the first single from Goatwhore's upcoming new album, Carving Out The Eyes Of God. The track, Apocalyptic Havoc, is the first song from the album and sets the tone for the entire sequence of 10 punk-flavored road-ragers, blast-laden black metal rituals and Satan-hailing anthems. Carving Out The Eyes Of God will be available everywhere on June 23rd."Make sure to tune into Sirius/XM's Liquid Metal starting Wednesday, May 13th to get your first taste of Carving Out The Eyes Of God before the band hits the road in support of the album. Listeners can also submit their requests for Goatwhore to Liquid Metal by clicking HERE."
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    Swedish metallers Hydrogen have issued the following short announcement that they are seeking a new bass player:"We need a fifth member in Hydrogen - a bassplayer! So if you think you're up for it send an email to hydrogen@live.se"
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    She Is A Liar issues the following update regarding their line up:"So with Tim leaving the band, we have decided start from scratch. After searching for a while we have finally found a new drummer. His name is Jeff Brigante and he is sick drummer as well a sick dude so we are glad to have him on board. We have been writing new material as well as making plans for the future. The music we have been writing will definitely impress everyone as it is the best material we have written to date. Since we are starting from scratch, we are pretty much a new band, so we will be changing the name of the band. Thanks to everyone that has supported us and to everyone that will stick with us through all these changes."
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    Florida's Ekotren has issued the following update regarding the departure of their drummer:"Our drummer Eric has come into job obligations and cannot tour and fulfill his obligation to this band. That being said, we are looking for a drummer to take his place. We are looking for a serious drummer who can play double bass, has good dynamics, can keep a good tempo/timing and can play to a click. We are looking for someone between 18-30 without any heavy drug habits or problems. We are a touring band and need to do just that, so you must be able to tour and rehearse, punctually. If this sounds like you, and you feel you have what it takes, please message us. Serious inquiries only! We would like to see what you got, so if you have a web cam, film yourself playing tranquilized, light the fire, and chupacabra, youtube it and send it to us. We have a lot of great things in the works including recording our follow up to "Light The Fire" and touring."
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    I Scream Records is very excited & proud to welcome Wisdom In Chains to the ISR family. Founded in early 2003, as a musical collaboration between musicians from both America and Europe, Wisdom In Chains have put their mark on the American and European hardcore, punk and Oi! scene. Richie & Mad Joe, who at the time both were in Krutch ("Whatever It Takes" released on I Scream Records in 2002) started Wisdom In Chains with Maarten from the Dutch band Daredevil and today, five years, 3 studio albums and some members changes later, Wisdom In Chains are recording a brand new album this summer which will see a worldwide release this fall.
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    American heavy metal band Skid Row has announced some more tour dates for their trek across North America this year. You can check out the band on the following dates:May 23 - Blue Water Resort - Parker, Arizona
    May 29 - Wild Bill's - Duluth, Georgia
    May 30 - Halligan's - Charleston, South Carolina
    June 19 - Grizzly Rose - Denver, Colorado
    June 20 - 4 Bears Casino - New Town, North Dakota (Music Fest 2009)
    July 12 - Rocklahoma - Pryor, Oklahoma
    July 17 - Shooter’s Saloon Outdoors - Superior, Wisconsin
    July 24 - Halfway Jam - Royalton, Minnesota
    July 25 - Sioux Empire Festival Grounds - Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    August 1 - Cole County Fair (Jaycees Fairgrounds) - Jefferson City
    August 5 - The Inner Harbor - Syracuse, New York
    August 14 - The Wolf Den @ Mohegan Sun - Uncasville, Connecticut
    August 22 - Rock Gone Wild ’09 - Algona, Iowa
    September 18 - Small Planet - East Lansing, Michigan
    September 19 - House of Rock - Dayton, Ohio
    September 20 - Toledo Civic Theatre - Toledo, Ohio
    November 15-19 - Shiprocked Cruise - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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    Superior Enlightenment, an extreme metal outfit featuring members of Magister Dixit, Utlagr, and Fragments of Sentience, is streaming its entire first album on MySpace for a limited period of time.Somewhere between Keep of Kalessin and Zyklon, Superior Enlightenment is pushing the limits of brutality into the black metal genre. "The Great Obscurantism" features guests from Utlagr, Monarque and more.
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    Florida death metal band Monstrosity has announced the following string of upcoming U.S. tour dates:7/1 - Stuart, Florida - Deja Vu Nightclub
    7/2 - Raleigh, North Carolina - Volume 11
    7/3 - Virginia Beach, Virginia - The Half Shell
    7/4 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Alhambra Arena
    7/5 - Rochester,NY - Dub Land Underground
    7/6 - Syracuse, New York - The Lost Horizon
    7/7 - Baltimore,MD - Talking Head
    7/9 - Indianapolis, Indiana - Zanies Too
    7/10 - Urbana, Illinois - The Canopy Club
    7/11 - Kansas City, Missouri ¬- The Riot Room
    7/12 - Lincoln, Nebraska ¬- Knickerbockers
    7/15 - Las Vegas, Nevada - The Cheyenne Saloon
    7/16 - Los Angeles, California - Fredo's Club
    7/17 - San Marcos, California - The Jumping Turtle
    7/18 - Mesa, Arizona - Ub's Bar
    7/20 - Amarillo, Texas - The War Legion Underground
    7/21 - Fayetteville, Arkansas - The Gypsy
    7/22 - Nashville, Tennessee - The Muse
    7/23 - Atlanta, Georgia - The Drunken Unicorn
    7/24 - Charleston, South Carolina - The Oasis
    7/25 - New Port Richey, Florida - Bourbon Street
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    Season of Mist Records has issued the following announcement about Ghost Brigade releasing a new album:"Ghost Brigade took the world by surprise when their debut album 'Guided by Fire' was received with raving reviews in autumn of 2007. Stimulated by this success, the Finns will be back in the shops this year, with a new delivery of their original blend of Post-Rock, Metalcore, Progressive Rock, Death and Doom Metal."Their sophomore album is entitled 'Isolation Songs', and will be released on August 3rd in Europe (August 25th in the US) through Season Of Mist Records."Ghost Brigade guitarist Wille also commented on the new album:"We are collectively very proud of this record. It was a lot of work to get this album done, it took almost two years to write these songs, but now that it's 100% ready I can only say that I feel privileged to be a member of Ghost Brigade. I have a strong feeling we have created something very special with 'Isolation Songs' and it is by far my personal favorite of all recordings I've ever been a part of. I hope people will enjoy these songs as much as we do once they get the chance to hear them. If only August was here already! Be safe!"
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    Canadian metallers Derelict have issued the following announcement about the release of their upcoming album:"As announced, our new album 'Unspoken Words' will be available in stores across Canada on May 19th through Kerosene Media/Year of the Sun. Go order a copy!"Non-Canadian fans, do not fear! Although our distro doesn't yet extend outside of Canada, you can still very easily purchase the album online here."Derelict has also posted two drum recording videos online from "Unspoken Words" which can be found here.
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    Gorgoroth has issued the following update about upcoming live shows and a new album:"After a two-year absence from the live arena, Gorgoroth will once again perform their Satanic rituals on stage on August 29, 2009. Gorgoroth will then headline the last night of the 10th anniversary Hole in the Sky Metal Festival in Bergen, Norway, with none other than US doom legends Pentagram as co-headliners! More info on the festival can be found at www.holeinthesky.no. This exclusive Gorgoroth concert will be held in tribute of the band's former drummer Erik 'Grim' Brødreskift (1966-1999). The setlist will include classic songs from the legendary 'Pentagram' album - not played live for 12 years - and perhaps also brand new material from the upcoming album, 'Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt'. If and when any other Gorgoroth live appearances this summer are confirmed, they will be made public here on the official website."The recording of Gorgoroth's new studio album 'Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt' is progressing according to schedule, with a tentative October 2009 release date. The album will be released by Regain Records."A new official Gorgoroth MySpace profile is now under construction, and can be found here."
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    Earache Records has issued the following statement about White Wizzard releasing a new mini-album:"Los Angeles, CA's traditional heavy metal heroes, WHITE WIZZARD have announced details for the upcoming mini album named after their trademark song, HIGH SPEED GTO. Set for a July 13th release in the UK/ Europe and a late summer release in the US, WHITE WIZZARD's 2009 debut is driven by catchy riffs that aim straight for the hips and the heart. The band is lighter than what many are used to these days - there's a nimbleness to the WHITE WIZZARD attack and genuine commercial hooks race through all seven songs on the HIGH SPEED GTO mini album."HIGH SPEED GTO features 7 high energy tracks recorded by the original WHITE WIZZARD lineup in 2007. Only released to a select number of fans back then, the mini album, long out of print, can now be enjoyed by the entire world. Unlike the original version, this release includes a bonus in the form of the award-winning fan favorite video for the album's title track, 'High Speed GTO.' If you pine for the days when IRON MAIDEN was king and VAN HALEN was your soundtrack for a night on the town, hop inside WHITE WIZZARD's HIGH SPEED GTO and you'll find just what you're looking for."Here is the track listing for High Speed GTO:1. High Speed GTO
    2. Celestina
    3. Into the Night
    4. March of the Skeletons
    5. Megalodon
    6. Octane Gypsy
    7. Red Desert SkiesBonus video track:
    High Speed GTO"Check out the righteously metal cover art for HIGH SPEED GTO here."
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    Piledriver has issued the following announcement about putting all future activity on hiatus:"Lead Vokillist Gord 'THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER' Kirchin has abruptly announced that the he has put all activities of the Exalted Piledriver band on hiatus while he deals with ‘numerous unsurmountable obstacles and negativities that prevent me from moving forward at this time’, adding ’it's only wise that I pull the plug until this metal machine works properly again and no-one else gets hurt’. "The Leather-bound And Pointy Exalted Piledriver explains, ‘major health problems have been hampering live performances for over a year, and that's one of the numerous reasons for this season of 'down-time' for me right now. I need to have a few things fixed or adjusted, and I'll be back in the health saddle in a few months’. Band-members guitarist Mark 'Kinky Pork Cream' Kopernicky and bassist Rob 'Lobo El Fsnort' Tollefson kindly forced the hiatus move by tendering their resignations on May 9th, 2009 via e-mail ’because we love you’. Kopernicky is presently working on an album with former bandmates Nasty Black and a solo album, and Tollefson is fond of drinking. It is not known at this time that they will be returning to the band lineup after the hiatus.
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    Swedish death metallers, AS YOU DROWN, have just uploaded the first song off their upcoming debut album, “Reflection” to their label’s MySpace page. The album opener, “Ruins And Dead Ends,” can also be downloaded here. The band has also posted the artwork for “Reflection” on their MySpace page
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    You'll Never Take Us, Skinhead Anthems II", The Last Resort's long overdue and highly anticipated new studio album is available at the European iTunes store.

    So go to the European iTunes store RIGHT HERE and get this amazing record. "You'll Never Take Us, Skinhead Anthems II" will be in stores in the US on June 23rd.
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    Rancid just premiered their fantastic video for “Last One To Die” on MySpace.

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    Nothing short of a milestone in oldschool deathmetal. CLR and Massive Assault are proud to announce 'Dystopian Prophecies', the upcoming MA full length will be out on CD and Gatefold 12" through Crash Landing Records.
    Dystopian Prophecies is a slap in the face for gay modern metal bands.

    If you liked Left Hand path, or Nirvana 2002, or the Massive Assault Conflict E.P., this one is going to be the record that kills you.

    We wrapped the record with awesome artwork by Marald (www.marald.net).

    releasedate: may 16th 2009
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    After what definitely was the best release week-end in Hurry Up! history with more than 150 CDs sold between 3 shows and pre-orders, FAMINE debut CD “Every road leads back here” is available now. It comes as a digipack format with an amazing artwork by Bill Hauser, it features 12 tracks for fans of Have Heart, Verse and MLIW.

    FAMINE will be touring extensively through the year, after the past week-end where the band played 3 release shows with the special appearance of our LOCKED IN.
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    CHAVIS RECORDS announces the wrap up of the new opus 10c Billionaire by CR recording artist BULLETBOYS.

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    Keyboardist Steve Williams of the U.K.’s POWER QUEST is seeking a drummer, guitarists and a vocalist for a new melodic hard rock band.
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    TESLA guitarist Dave Rude’s solo power trio, DAVE RUDE BAND, has been recording new material at Rockolito Studios in Oakland, California.++
    English grindcore punks EXTREME NOISE TERROR, Texan post-rock masters THIS WILL DESTROY YOU and Chicago psychedelic metallers MINSK have been confirmed for the Damnation Festival, set to take place Saturday, October 24 at Leeds University Union.++
    Members of SONATA ARCTICA and DARK TRANQUILLITY have joined forces to form Rockstars of Poker, a poker team which aims to give fans a chance to meet their heroes while playing poker online.++
    Swedish outfit BALTIMOORE are back on May 15th 2009 with their 11th album serving up a “QUICK FIX” of their unique brand of classic rock vibes and modern day mentality
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    RAZORMAZE, Boston’s self-proclaimed “reigning champions of speed,” have unleashed a brand new cut called “Desperado” from their forthcoming full-length debut, “The True Speed Of Steel”.
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    Boston, Massachusetts-based band BLOODHORSE has posted a new song, “Paranoiac”, on the group’s MySpace page.++
    What do a group of musically inclined kids and QUEENSRŸCHE have in common? They are all about to get ShipRocked! More than a dozen students from The Paul Green School of Rock Music in Kansas City, Missouri will join QUEENSRŸCHE, TESLA, SKID ROW and many more onboard ShipRocked: a five-day rock and roll cruise to Jamaica and Grand Cayman, departing from Fort Lauderdale on November 15.++
    Video footage of RATT singer Stephen Pearcy performing a couple of the band’s classic songs with STEEL PANTHER on May 4, 2009 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California can be viewed online already.
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    TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will join SIN CITY SINNERS on stage
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    Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer talked about his upcoming book ‘Hit Hard: A Story Of Hitting Rock Bottom At The Top’
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    MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay has issued the following update:“I’m very excited to be working on a new side project with bassist Kelly Garni (QUIET RIOT), vocalist Fin Muir (WAYSTED), drummer Scotty Phillips (WAYSTED) and Kelle Rhoads (Randy’s brother) on keyboards.
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    “Invisible Wounds”, the debut album from INMORIA — the new Swedish project featuring Charles Rytkonen (MORGANA LEFAY) on vocals, Christer Andersson (TAD MOROSE) on guitar, Danne Eriksson (ex-TAD MOROSE) on keyboards, Henke Westin (BLAZING SKIES) on bass, and Peter Moren (TAD MOROSE, STEEL ATTACK) on drums — is scheduled for release on June 26 via Germany’s Massacre Records.
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    Australia’s ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) reports that Colin Murphy, a 20-year-old heavy metal guitarist, pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a severely-intoxicated 15-year-old girl at a party at Whyalla early last year.
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    IWRESTLEDABEARONCE, the band from Shreveport, Louisiana which mashes up elements of electro, grind and jazz, has made a new song, “The Cat’s Pajamas”, available for streamng on AbsolutePunk.net.
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  • RAZOR OF OCCAM, the London, England-based black/thrash metal band featuring members of DESTRÖYER 666 and ADORIOR, has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 13-15, 2009 in Dinkelsbühl, Germany.

    The festival billing is shaping up as follows:


    AMON AMARTH
    AMORPHIS
    BACKYARD BABIES
    BATTLELORE
    BEFORE THE DAWN
    BENEATH THE MASSACRE
    BLACK MESSIAH
    BORN FROM PAIN
    BRAINSTORM
    BURY ME DEEP
    CALLEJON
    CATARACT
    CORVUS CORAX
    DAATH
    DAGOBA
    DEADLOCK
    DEATHSTARS
    ELVENKING
    ENTOMBED
    EPICA
    EQUILIBRIUM
    EVERGREEN TERRACE
    EVOCATION
    EXCREMENTORY GRINDFUCKERS
    FIREWIND
    GHOST BRIGADE
    GOD DETHRONED
    GRAND MAGUS
    GRAVE
    HACKNEYED
    HAGGARD
    HATE
    HATE ETERNAL
    J.B.O.
    JACK SLATER
    KATATONIA
    KATRA
    KOLDBRANN
    KREATOR
    KRYPTERIA
    LEGION OF THE DAMNED
    LIFE OF AGONY
    MISERY INDEX
    MOONSPELL
    NARZISS
    NECROPHAGIST
    NIM VIND
    OBSCURA
    ONE WAY MIRROR
    OPETH
    POWERWOLF
    PROTEST THE HERO
    PSYCHOPUNCH
    PSYCROPTIC
    RAUNCHY
    RAZOR OF OCCAM
    SACRED STEEL
    SCHANDMAUL
    SECRETS OF THE MOON
    SKYFORGER
    SUFFOCATION
    SUICIDE SILENCE
    SYLOSIS
    THE CUMSHOTS
    THE FACELESS
    THE HAUNTED
    THE NEW BLACK
    THE OTHER
    THE SORROW
    THE STORM
    UNHEILIG
    UNLIGHT
    UNSUN
    URGEHAL
    VADER
    VOIVOD
    VOLBEAT
    VOMITORY
    VREID
    WAYLANDER

    More bands will be announced over the coming months.
    http://www.summer-breeze.de/

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    LOWER CLASS BRATS are hitting the road with UK Punks VICE SQUAD all along the West Coast and Southwest in June. Before that gets underway, they will be doing a date with UK Oi! legends COCK SPARRER in San Antonio! the BRATS are also taking the shenanigans back to Europe for another tour. COMBAT ROCK will be releasing their upcoming 7” ep “Thoughts About You” and the new title track is available on their Myspace page for your listening pleasure.Websites:
    http://www.myspace.com/lowerclassbratsrulez
    http://www.tkorecords.com
    http://www.combatrock.com

    Tour Dates:
    05/23 San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit (w/ COCK SPARRER)
    06/19 Pomona, CA @ The Glasshouse (w/ VICE SQUAD)
    06/20 Ventura, CA @ Velvet Jones (w/ VICE SQUAD)
    06/21 San Francisco, CA @ Thee Parkside (w/ VICE SQUAD)
    06/22 Sparks, NV @ Vixens (w/ VICE SQUAD)06/24 Medford, OR @ Musichead (w/ VICE SQUAD)06/25 Portland, OR @ Satyricon (w/ VICE SQUAD)
    06/26 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon (w/ VICE SQUAD)
    06/27 Spokane, WA @ The Cretin Hop (w/ VICE SQUAD)
    06/29 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Avalon (w/ VICE SQUAD)06/30 Denver, CO @ Moe’s (w/ VICE SQUAD)07/02 Dallas, TX @ The Door (w/ VICE SQUAD)07/03 Austin, TX @ Emo’s (w/ VICE SQUAD)
    07/04 San Antonio, TX @ Rock Bottom (w/ VICE SQUAD)07/05 Corpus Christi, TX @ House Of Rock (w/ VICE SQUAD)
    07/08 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad (w/ VICE SQUAD)07/09 Phoenix, AZ @ The Sets (w/ VICE SQUAD)
    07/10 Long Beach, CA @ Alex’s Bar (w/ VICE SQUAD)07/11 Hollywood, CA @ The Key Club (w/ VICE SQUAD)08/27 Paris, France @ La Macanique Ondulatoire08/28 Limoges, France @ Woodstock Boogie Bar08/30 Ypres, Belgium @ Ieperfest09/01 Zurich, Czech Republich @ Dynamo09/03 Munich, Germany @ Orangehouse09/04 Wien, Austria @ Viper Room09/06 Brno, Czech Republic @ Faval Club09/07 Graz, Austria @ Music House09/08 Feldkirchen, Austria @ Amthof09/09 Dresden, Germany @ Chemiefabrik09/10 Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang09/11 Leipzig, Germany @ Conne Island09/12 Berlin, Germany @ Clash09/16 Verden, Germany @ Juz Dampfmuhle09/17 Oberhausen, Germany @ Druckluft09/19 Vorselaar, Belgium @ Veusseiler Calling Festival
     
    KRUM BUMS are getting ready to tear up the United States with the GERMS after their appearance at Chaos in Tejas. The band is still working on their upcoming EP “Same Old Story” which has yet to be released on TKO Records.
     
    Websites:
    http://www.myspace.com/krumbumshttp://www.tkorecords.comTour Dates:
    05/23 Austin, TX @ Chaos In Tejas (Red 7)
    06/12 Sacramento, CA @ The Distillery (w/ the GERMS)
    06/13 Reno, NV @ Club Underground (w/ the GERMS)06/14 Oakland, CA @ The Uptown (w/ the GERMS)
    06/16 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre (w/ the GERMS)06/17 Seattle, WA @ Neumos (w/ the GERMS)06/18 Boise, ID @ Gusto’s06/19 Salt Lake City, UT @ Burts Tiki Lounge (w/ the GERMS)06/20 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre (w/ the GERMS)06/22 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock (w/ the GERMS)06/23 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s (w/ the GERMS)
    06/25 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick (w/ the GERMS)06/26 Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class (w/ the GERMS)06/27 Toledo, OH @ Frankie’s Inner City (w/ the GERMS)06/28 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place (w/ the GERMS)06/30 New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place (w/ the GERMS)07/01 Allston, MA @ Harpers Ferry (w/ the GERMS)07/02 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge (w/ the GERMS)07/03 Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes (w/ the GERMS)07/04 Baltimore, MD @ The Ottobar (w/ the GERMS)07/08 New Orleans, LA @ One Eyed Jacks (w/ the GERMS)
     
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    TKO Records
    8941 Atlanta Ave #505
    Huntington Beach, CA 92646
    www.tkorecords.com
    www.myspace.com/tkorecordshq
    AOL IM: Barnesey74
    Ph# 619-804-9523
    Fax# 714-962-0550
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    TKO Record Store Open!
    18948 Brookhurst St.
    Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7306
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    DEVILSTONE OPEN AIR, JULY 17-19TH, 2009 – ANYKSCIAI, LITHUANIA

    DEVILSTONE OPEN AIR line up completed

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    Devilish music on the bank of Sventoji [„holy“ in English] river: three days of metallic uproar and head banging feast together with the grand’s of metal scene, headlined by none others but SEPULTURA – that’s what expects the respectable audience on July 17-19th, 2009 in Lithuania.

     

    Full line up of 20 bands is confirmed:

    SEPULTURA [Brazil, groovy thrash metal]

    KEEP OF KALESSIN [Norway, modern black metal]

    SINISTER [Netherlands, technical death metal]

    CODE [England/Norway, nostalgic black metal]

    TRAUMA [Poland, death metal]

    ZAS [Lithuania, sociopolitical metal/rock]

    BILOCATE [Jordan, atmospheric oriental death metal]

    LEPROUS [Norway, challenging progressive metal]

    AZARATH [Poland, straightforward death metal]

    FRAILTY [Latvia, doom/death metal]

    OBTEST [Lithuania, expressive pagan metal]

    NAHASH [Lithuania, occult black metal]

    THE PROWLERS [Italy, progressive power/heavy metal]

    DIABOLICAL [Sweden, catchy death/thrash metal]

    SAPLES [Lithuania, old school death metal]

    CROCELL [Denmark, aggressive death/thrash metal]

    STRANGER AEONS [Lithuania, progressive metal/rock]

    HEAVEN GREY [Latvia, atmospheric doom/death metal]

    LUCTUS [Lithuania, thrashing black metal]

    + Special Guest [TBA]

    As already reported earlier, the debuting edition of Devilstone Open Air festival will take place this summer in one of the most impressive corners of the Baltics – small but cute, cozy and historical Anyksciai town. Some may know the place as a hometown of Lithuanian blasphemers Dissimulation, but that’s just one of the coincidences, intentional or not. Small town has far richer cultural background with a string of essential Lithuanian writers and poets of the past, native residents of Anyksciai, as well as mythological and touristic places all around, one of which – forests’ surrounded Dainuva valley – will host the epicentre of the fest.

    The Devil Stone name is taken from nowhere else but an ancient legend about the devil, who has been carrying the huge Puntukas stone in order to crush the local church, however at the break of dawn he has lost the heavy stone, and mission hasn’t been accomplished…

    Festival mission is far more reaching: beside the core of it all – three big metal concerts, it will offer a rich cultural program as well for those striving to hide from the matrix & seeking for the alternative action. Night “Rockthèque”, coordinated by professional DJs will please people into the proto hard rock and metal classics, as well as those, who’d better stay awake all the night and day long!

    Camping ground will be based right there behind the river. Swimming parties, football, fresh air – overall place is grateful for natural attractions.

    But the main interest is of course the music. Festival will feature over twenty performers of various metal kinds from the entire world, occupying the stage for two night shows and one evening show.

    Tickets to Devilstone Open Air are on sale by Tiketa online ticket service.

    The direct link is: Tiketa or https://www.tiketa.lt/Show.aspx?EvnID=2681&ShowID=8684&LngID=EN.

    At present tickets are priced at 120 LTL / 35 €!

    Further on tickets will cost 140 LTL / 40 € and 150 LTL / 43 €.

    Festival organizers openly welcome to try and taste the Lithuanian hospitality, spiced with Devil’s frolic!

    More info & coming news: www.devilstone.net

    Information contact: info@devilstone.net
    www.devilstone.net


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    Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2009

    LEIPZIG (Germany): from Friday, Mai 29th to Monday, June 1st 2009

    Ladies and Gentlemen, Liebe Damen und Herren, the countdown has started!

    Ascension Magazine staff will be at 2009 edition of Wave Gotik Treffen in the beautiful city of Leipzig, Germany. The best gothic festival, this is THE festival: hundreds of events, concerts, readings, and thousands of guests from all over the world!

    Confirmed artists and bands (update: May 5th):

    6<.Comm (GB) - A Spell Inside (D) - Adivarius (D) - Adoration (GB) - Aesthetic Perfection (USA) - Agonoize (D) - Akanoid (D) - Alice In Videoland (S) - Amnistia (D) - Antimatter (GB/IRL) akustisch - ASP (D) - Atargatis (D) - Autumnblaze (D) - Ava Inferi (P) - Axel Thielmann & Tilo Augsten (D) - Banane Metalik (F) - Blitzkid (USA) - Brachial Palsy (D) - Brillig (AUS) - Burn (D) - Bushart (GB) - Calabrese (USA) Europapremiere - Camerata Mediolanense (I) - Capella Fidicinia (D) - Cat Rapes Dog (S) - Catpeople (E) - Christian Von Aster (D) Lesung - Circular (D) - Clan Of Xymox (NL) - Clemens Peter Wachenschwanz (D) - Client (GB) – Combat Company (D) - Combichrist (N) - Con Pasión (D) - Concerto Sacro (D) - Container 90 (S) – Corde Oblique (I) - Cranes (GB) - Cumulo Nimbus (D) - Current 93 as Anok Pe Current 93 (GB/USA) - Dead End Guys (D) - Der Blaue Reiter (E) - Die Art (D) - Die Form (F) - Die Perlen (D) - Die So Fluid (GB) - Dies Ater (D) - Dolls Of Pain (F) - Draconian (S) - Drop a Line (D) - Eden Weint Im Grab (D) - Edenbridge (A) - Edo Notarloberti (I) - Egoamp (D) - Eisbrecher (D) - Eisenfunk (D) - FabrikC (D) - Fading Colours (PL) - Fangs On Fur (USA) - Feindflug (D) - Fetisch:Mensch (D) - Feuerschwanz (D) - FGFC 820 (USA) - Fire+Ice (GB/D) - Fliehende Stürme (D) - Frank The Baptist (USA) - Frozen Plasma (CH) - Geistform (E) – Gewandhauschor (D) - Gregor Meyer (D) - Greifenkeil (D) - Grendel (NL) - Griseldis Wenner (D) - Henke (D) - Herbst9 (D) - Hollenthon (A) - Holly & Benni/Letzte Instanz (D) Lesung - Ianva (I) - Icon Of Coil (N/CDN) - iLiKETRAiNS (GB) - Illuminate (D) - Inkubus Sukkubus (GB) - IWR (IL) - Jännerwein (A) - Jeniferever (S) - Katra (FIN) - Klimt1918 (I) - KMFDM (USA) - L'Âme Imortelle (A) - Lacrimas Profundere (D) - Lahannya (GB) - Leandra (D) - Les Fragments De La Nuit (F) - Letzte Instanz (D) - Markus Heitz/Jörg Kleudgen/Boris Koch (D) Lesung - MDM (CDN) Deutschlandpremiere - Megaherz (D) - Melotron (D) - Minerve (D) - Modcom (GB) - Mono Inc. (D) - Mozart (D) Lesung - My Dying Bride (GB) - Myk Jung (D) Lesung - Nachtgeschrei (D) - Neutral (RUS) - Noctiferia (SLO) - Noctulus (D) - Nosferatu (GB) - Nurzery Rhymes (D) - Of The Wand And The Moon (DK) - Opeth (S) - Ostara (GB) - Otto Dix (RUS) - Painbastard (D) - Panic Lift (USA) - Patenbrigade:Wolff (D) - Peter Murphy (USA/TR/MEX) - Phelios (D) - Principe Valiente (S) - Psyche (CDN) - QEK Junior (D) - Qntal (D) - Rappacinis Tochter (D) Musical - Rome (LUX) - Sam (D) - Samael (CH) - Sanity Obscure (D) - Sara Noxx & Friends (D) - Sascha Blach & Tom Manegold (D) Lesung - Scandy (N) - Scarlet & the Spooky Spiders (I) - Scary Bitches (GB) - Schelmish (D) - Schock (D) - Schwefelgelb (D) - Section 25 (GB) - Shadow Reichenstein (USA) - Shnarph! (D) - Solitary Experimemts (D) - Sonar (B) - Sonver (GB) - Specimen (GB) Wiedervereinigung in Originalbesetzung - State Of The Union (USA) - Staubkind (D) - Steven Severin (GB) - Stoa (D) - T.A.N.K. (D) - Telegram Frank (USA) - The Beautiful Disease (D) - The Eden House (GB/USA) - The Eternal Afflict (D) - The Exploding Boy (S) - The Prostitutes (CZ) - The Social (GB) - Theaterpack (D) - Theatre Of Hate (GB) - Troum (D) - Tunes Of Dawn (D) - Turnbull AC`s (S) - TYR (FO) - Tyske Ludder (D) - UK Decay (GB) - Umbra et Imago (D) - Undead (USA) - Unsun (PL) - Unternehmen Stahlklang (D) - Vendemmian (GB) - VNV Nation (GB) - Volkmar (AUS) - Vomito Negro (B) - Whispers In The Shadow (A) - Wieland Lemke & Tobias Schwencke & Antje Thierbach (D) - Winterkälte (D) - Yelworc (D) - Zin (D) -

    Info / tickets / program: www.wave-gotik-treffen.de


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    Reactivated Southern California metallers RUTHLESS have announced their first Los Angeles show in 22 years.++
    Swedish metallers CHAINWRECK have just released their second album, “A Season Of Hates Perfection”, via ADR Production.
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    Former FREHLEY’S COMET member Tod Howarth has posted two new solo songs — “Dancing Through The Pain” and another cut which Howarth says is his upcoming album’s projected title cut — on his MySpace page.++
    Ex-MELDRUM bassist Frida Ståhl will rejoin her former bandmates for one night only to perform at the Michelle Meldrum memorial show at the Whisky A-Go Go in Hollywood on Tuesday, May 26.++
    SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn “The Clown” Crahan rejoined the band on stage last night (Friday, May 8) at Oklahoma City’s Zoo Amphitheatre after taking several days off following the death of his mother.
    U.S. progressive/power metallers HEIR APPARENT are selling copies of their 1984 demo called "Inception Day". According to a post on the band's web site, "This was the recording that started it all. Recorded in July of 1984, this five-song EP has never been commercially available until now."

    The EP features "unique extended versions" of the following songs:

    01. A.N.D...Dogro Lived On
    02. Keeper Of The Reign
    03. Nightmare (Faces In The Dark)
    04. Tear Down The Walls
    05. The Servant

    The lineup for the recording was as follows:

    Paul Davidson - Vocals
    Terry Gorle - Guitar
    Derek Peace - Bass
    Jim Kovach - Drums

    To order a copy, go to this location.

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    Candlelight Records Newsletter - 08/05/2009

    NEBELHEXE


    Dead Waters: An organic mix of dreamy Ambient, Tribal and a darker for of Alternative
    Her songs are enchanting and disturbing. Her lyrics and poetic writings are dark, metaphoric and personal, and one never knows if she is talking about dreams or reality. Her visuals are dark and sensual (and alarmed American Mental Health workers who claimed a patient got psychotic after watching one of her videos!), yet her social-critical and esoteric writings are very insightful and highly acclaimed... Nebelhexë is an artist and writer who runs her own show. She is often referred to as being one of the most intriguing personalities of the subculture... and many don't quite get her. Indeed often attacked for being "too complex" (by the not too smart ones obviously!), yet she simply remains true to her heart, and she has come pretty far by doing just that. Obs; her music is not metal! We prefer to call it 'Alternative'. Yet once the architect behind ex-projects Aghast and Hagalaz' Runedance she is still at home in the Metal scene and thus still signed to Metal labels... However she does not want to fall into any specific genre. She describes Dead Waters as: "very own, very dark, very organic, very strange? Dead Waters certainly turned out to be more organic, kind of like a mix of dreamy ambient, tribal, and a darker form of country... or something like that... maybe it was the influence of that Texas snake beer we were drinking in the studio (cool stuff!) and the hot weather... :-) " "The songs as usual, embrace many of my deep and dark thoughts, dreams... and recent experiences... I have a talent for ending up in unusual, interesting and weird situations... always kinda stressy when it happens... but they always makes the best and entertaining stories afterwards... The lyrics are explained, (not in detail though, I keep some thing's for your imagination!) on my website www.nebelhexe.com"

    » Order "Dead Waters" here
    » Nebelhexe on itunes
    » Nebelhexe MySpace

     

    DEFIANCE


    Reunited Oakland, California thrashers Defiance have issued the following update:

    "As of yesterday, Defiance has finished tracking the new album for Candlelight Records! Candlelight is looking at a September release date for first album from Defiance since 1992's 'Beyond Recognition', released by Roadrunner Records.

    "We finished up at Trident Studios on Sunday with Jim [Adams; guitar] and Mike [Kaufmann; bass] completing the last of their parts, and Steev [Esquivel; also of Skinlab] came down to help arrange some last-minute additions to the lead sections with Jim on a couple of songs. Snake came by in the afternoon to deliver all the completed vocals he recorded at his studio in Berkeley, Greendot Studios.

    "All we have left is to get Glen's [Alvelais; Forbidden, Tenet, Testament] solos and to have Juan [Urteaga, producer] finish mixing and mastering the album!

    "Defiance is working with Travis Smith on the album cover artwork and concept.

    "Once the album is released Defiance will be looking to support the effort in Europe and perhaps the U.S., if the right opportunity arises."

    » Defiance MySpace

     

    OCTOBER FILE


    October File: New Album Update
    We have been busy writing the new album, our third. We are nearly done and it shall be unleashed upon this earth on 19th October 2009 and entitled “Our Souls To You”. We are currently talking to various producers about producing it – well obviously. We can promise you it will be worth the wait. My personal fave so far is “Dredge” coming in at a shirt 9 minutes, it’s a journey of personal misery which we cant wait let you enjoy to brighten your day.

    We are also planning some shows, a one off in London is soon…..

    October File – Our Souls To You – 19-10-09 – Candlelight Records.

    » October File on itunes
    » October File MySpace

     

    BLOOD TSUNAMI


    Blood Tsunami: 'Grand Feast For Vultures' Out Now

    The metal juggernaut known as Blood Tsunami returns with "Grand Feast For Vultures", the follow up to the highly acclaimed 2007 NAP/Candlelight debut, "Thrash Metal". The new album consists of seven songs, which are both faster, darker and heavier than before, but still maintaining the epic, brutal and yet melodic edge. Blood Tsunami has now really captured what they are all about; relentless thrash metal. With monstrous riffs, red hot leads and rapid drums topped with vicious shrieks and thunderous growls, this ferocious titan of metal will attack with snapping jaws and razor sharp claws. Pulling influences from a deep well of 80's thrash, death and NWOBHM, Blood Tsunami has created their own wicked mixture of noise that brings the listener down an already familiar path, but also taking you to places unknown. Once again recorded in Lion Heart Studios, Oslo, the soundscape is dark and brutal, dynamic and rough. Engineered by Øyvind Voldmo Larsen and produced by the band, "Grand Feast For Vultures" is not to be missed upon its release: 27th of April

    » Launch Blood Tsunami ecard here
    » Blood Tsunami on itunes
    » Blood Tsunami MySpace

     

    1349


    1349: 'Revelations Of The Black Flame' E-Card Available

    Norway's 1349 return with their brand new album Revelations of the Black Flame a blackened journey that encompasses black metal, dark ambient, noise, industrial and the soundtrack to a twisted David Lynch film. This album sees the band toning back on the balls to the wall blasting speed of previous albums and trying something crawling, darker and altogether more mature. With this album the band have realized that to truly capture the aural essence of evil you need contrast and time for the musical soundscapes to lull you into a false sense of security so when the black metal does kick in you're dragged bodily into what can only be described as a nightmare. The new album was produced by legendary Tom G Warrior of Celtic Frost fame and will be released on three formats - the standard CD, special edition double CD that includes a bonus live disc recorded in Stockholm and the deluxe 180 gram blood red collector's vinyl.

    » An e-card for "Revelations Of The Black Flame", is available at this location
    » 1349 Website
    » 1349 MySpace

     

    SUSPERIA


    Susperia: On tour in the UK next month

    Susperia may have their roots in Norway’s black metal scene, but that is merely a starting point for a band that describes their music as “extreme metal with melodic twists”. Their simple philosophy of “no boundaries” – as reflected on the album ‘Attitude’ – demonstrates how Susperia have no hesitation in embracing and exploring a variety of musical avenues with ease. They feel that originality is the essence of surviving the music industry today and their willingness to experiment has seen development and progression over their career, to a point where they are managing to carve out their own identity within the metal genre.

    May
    18 - (UK) The Palladium, Bideford
    19 - (UK) Mr Kyps, Poole
    20 - (UK) Academy, Bristol
    21 - (UK) Academy, Birmingham
    22 - (UK) O2 Academy Islington, London
    23 - (UK) Corporation, Sheffield
    24 - (UK) O2 Academy, Liverpool
    25 - (UK) O2 Academy, Newcastle
    26 - (UK) Cat House, Glasgow
    27 - (UK) Rio’s, Leeds
    28 - (UK) Rock City, Nottingham

    » Launch Susperia Ecard
    » Susperia MySpace

     

    XERATH


    Xerath: E-Card Available

    U.K.-based experimental/progressive extreme metallers Xerath will release their debut album, "Xerath I", on May 25 via Candlelight Records. The CD was mixed in France by Brett Caldas-Lima (Cynic).

    According to a press release, Xerath is "a new, cutting-edge band combining crushing Meshuggah-style riffs with epic orchestral composition. Their sound can be described as taking influence from Strapping Young Lad, Meshuggah and Dimmu Borgir to create a distinctive sound they call 'orchestral groove metal' (or chug-score!)."

    The band was formed in 2007 by guitarist Andy Phillips, drummer Michael Pitman and bassist Owain Williams, and was later joined by Richard Thomson on vocals.

    Originally started as an experiment to combine film-score scounds with syncopated guitar rhythms, Xerath evolved into a full-fledged gigging band with a clear direction.

    » An e-card for the album is available at this location.
    » Xerath MySpace

     

    ANAAL  NATHRAKH


    Anaal Nathrakh: Two New Songs Available For Streaming

    England's extreme metal duo Anaal Nathrakh will release its new album, "In The Constellation Of The Black Widow", on June 29 via Candlelight Records. A digital single entitled "More Of Fire Than Blood" will precede the full-length CD via iTunes on June 6.

    "More Of Fire Than Blood" and "The Lucifer Effect" are now available for streaming on the band's Myspace

    Anaal Nathrakh vocalist V.I.T.R.I.O.L. previously stated about the band's new material, "'Constellation' will be faster, more insidious, more ominous, more musically dextrous and wilder than ever before. The album will feature a curve ball guest appearance from Zeitgeist Memento of Mexican extremists Republika."

    » Anaal Nathrakh on itunes
    » Anaal Nathrakh MySpace

     

    EMPEROR


    Emperor Live Inferno Boxset Out Now

    Candlelight Records confirms the completion of the final recordings from black metal legends Emperor. Titled Live Inferno, the special live series features various releases recorded/filmed during the band’s sold out 2005-2007 reunion performances. Several formats will be available including a 2cd/slip case with 16-page booklet, a limited edition box featuring 2 cds & dvd with an enhanced 24 page booklet, a single dvd, and two limited edition double-vinyl gatefold sets. April 20th is set as the European release date for the series. The audio aspect of the Live Inferno series features exclusive recordings from the band’s headlining performances at Norway’s Inferno Festival and Germany’s Wacken Open Air Festival. Each recording will be pressed as individual double-vinyl sets; the first pressing limited to 1000 on black vinyl with any additional pressings in varied colors selected by the band. A special gold-vinyl seven-inch limited to 2000 titled Thus Spake the Nightspirit (featuring a live rendition of the band’s famed song from the album Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk with a live recording of “Inno A Satana” from the album band’s popular In the Nightside Eclipse album on the b-side) will be pressed and released via the label’s official webstores beginning February 16.

    The video portion, titled Live at Wacken Open Air 2006 - A Night of Emperial Wrath, has a running time of 70-minutes and includes footage professionally filmed at the Wacken Open Air Festival with additional on-stage and exclusive backstage footage filmed and compiled by the band. “It looks like these releases will be the final nail in the coffin for Emperor,” says guitarist Samoth. “They are a testimony of the live reunion that took Emperor to even new heights; unique events like Wacken where Emperor headlined in front of 60 000 people. We had a great run of shows and feel lucky that we were able to come back even bigger and perform songs from our complete catalogue for a lot of dedicated fans old and new. There will be several cool formats and limited editions coming that should be a nice treat for the fans and a worthy representation of the Emperor legacy. Emperor is dead, long live the Emperor!”

    DVD 1. Infinity Burning (medley) 2. Cosmic Keys to my Creations & Times 3. Thus Spake the Nightspirit 4. An Elegy of Icaros 5. Curse you all Men! 6. With Strength I Burn 7. Towards the Pantheon 8. The Majesty of the Nightsky 9. The Loss and Curse of Reverence 10. In the Wordless Chamber 11. I am the Black Wizards 12. Inno a Satana Running time: approx 70 min. Bonus material: A selection of on and off stage bootleg material.

    DISC 1 Inferno: Infinity Burning (medley), Cosmic Keys to My Creations & Times, Thus Spake the Nightspirit, An Elegy of Icaros, Curse you all Men!, Wrath of the Tyrant, With Strength I Burn, Towards the Pantheon, The Majesty of the Nightsky, The Loss and Curse of Reverence, In the Wordless Chamber, Inno a Satana, I am the Black Wizards, Ye Entrancemperium, Opus a Satana.

    DISC 2 Wacken: Infinity Burning (medley), Cosmic Keys to My Creations & Times, Thus Spake the Nightspirit, An Elegy of Icaros, Curse you all Men!, With Strength I Burn, Towards the Pantheon, The Majesty of the Nightsky, The Loss and Curse of Reverence, In the Wordless Chamber, I am the Black Wizards, Inno a Satana.

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    TOUR DATES

    OBITUARY
    September
    03 - Tucson, AZ - The Rock
    04 - Mesa, AZ - U.B.’s Bar
    05 - Farmington, NM - Gator’s
    06 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
    08 - San Marcos, CA - Jumping Turtle
    09 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
    10 – San Francisco, CA - Slims
    11 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theater
    12 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
    14 - Victoria, BC - Sugar
    15 - Vancouver, BC - Plaza Club
    17 - Calgary, AB - Warehouse
    18 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
    19 - Regina, SK - The Riddell
    20 - Winnipeg, MB - Royal Albert Arms
    22 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
    23 - Mokena, IL - Pearl Room
    25 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
    26 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial
    27 - Montreal, QC - Foufounes Electriques
    29 – New York, NY - The Blender Theatre at Gramercy
    30 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
    October
    01 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
    02 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
    03 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
    04 - Louisville, KY - Headliners Music Hall

    OMNIUM GATHERUM
    May
    09 - (FI) Lutakko, Jyväskylä
    15 - (FI) Kairo, Kotka
    16 - (FI) Teatria, Oulu
    22 - (RU) Russian Rock & Metal Expo, Moscow
    23 - (FI) Nosturi, Helsinki
    June
    06 - (FI) Sauna Open Air Festival (playing date tbc), Tampere
    July
    04 - (ES) Hard Rock Laager Open Air Festival (Playing date TBC),
    Vana-Vigala
    August
    15 - (FI) Finnhits Metal Festival, Pori
    September
    27 - (UK) UK Metalfest, Dudley

    BLOOD TSUNAMI
    May
    09 – (DK) Odense Metal Fest

    1349
    September
    05 - (DE) Hellflame Festival - Osnabrück - Hyde Park
    October
    03 - (DE) Devils Revenge Festival - Hamm - Alfred Fischer Halle
    24 - (DE) Hellflame Festival - the south side of hell - Lichtenfels - Stadthalle

    ABSU / GLORIOR BELLI / SOTHIS
    June
    06 – (US) Jumping Turtle, San Marcos CA
    07 – (US) House of Blues, W. Hollywood CA
    08 – (US) Thee Parkside, San Francisco CA
    09 – (US) Hawthorne Theatre, Portland OR
    10 – (US) El Corazon, Seattle WA
    12 – (US) The Underground, Calgary AB
    13 – (US) The Exchange, Regina SK
    14 – (US) Royal Albert Arms, Winnipeg MT
    15 – (US) Station 4, St. Paul MN
    16 – (US) The Pearl Room, Mokena IL
    17 – (US) Peabody’s, Cleveland OH
    18 – (CDN) Wreck Room, Toronto ON
    19 – (CDN) Petit Campus, Montreal QC
    20 – (US) Penny Arcade, Rochester NY
    21 – (US) BB Kings Blues Club, New York NY
    22 – (US) Jaxx, W. Springfield VA
    23 – (US) Volume 11, Raleigh NC
    24 – (US) The Muse, Nashville TN
    25 – (US) The Masquerade, Atlanta GA
    26 – (US) The Garage, St. Petersburg FL
    27 – (US) Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale FL
    29 – (US) Firewater, Dallas TX

    ORANGE GOBLIN
    June
    19 - (FR) Hellfest Open Air, Clisson

    SUSPERIA
    May
    18 - (UK) The Palladium, Bideford
    19 - (UK) Mr Kyps, Poole
    20 - (UK) Academy, Bristol
    21 - (UK) Academy, Birmingham
    22 - (UK) O2 Academy Islington, London
    23 - (UK) Corporation, Sheffield
    24 - (UK) O2 Academy, Liverpool
    25 - (UK) O2 Academy, Newcastle
    26 - (UK) Cat House, Glasgow
    27 - (UK) Rio’s, Leeds
    28 - (UK) Rock City, Nottingham

    SEAR BLISS
    May
    08 – (D) Leipzig, Moritzbastei
    09 – (D) Reichenbach / Vogtland, Chronical Mosher
    30 – (H) Kiskunfelegyhaza, Rocktar
    July
    09 – (H) Pecs, Rockmaraton Festival
    10 – (CZ) Divisov u Benesova, Blacklights Festival

    ABIGAIL WILLIAMS
    June
    14 - (US) Charleroi, PA - Club Octane
    15 - (US) Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
    16 - (US) Syracuse, NY - Lost Horizon
    17 - (US) Buffalo, NY - Xtreme Wheelz
    18 - (US) Southgate, MI - Modern Exchange
    19 - (US) Owensboro, KY - The Brothers
    20 - (US) Fredricksburg, VA - The Refuge
    21 - (US) Charlotte , NC - Casbah
    22 - (US) Wilmington, NC - Soapbox
    23 - (US) Birmingham, AL - The Nick
    24 - (US) Atlanta , GA - Masquerade
    25 - (US) Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
    26 - (US) St Petersburg, FL - The Garage
    27 - (US) Raleigh, NC - Volume 11
    28 - (US) Virginia Beach , VA - Peppermint Beach Club
    29 - (US) Baltimore, MD - Sonar
    30 - (US) Louisville, KY - Uncle Pleasants
    July
    01 - (US) Waterloo, IA - Spicoli's Bar and Grill
    02 - (US) Minneapolis, MN - 7th St Entry
    03 - (US) Thunder Bay, ON - Black Pirate Pub
    04 - (US) Winnipeg, MB - Royal Albert Arms
    05 - (US) Regina, SK - The Exchange
    06 - (US) Saskatoon, SK - Walkers
    07 - (US) Edmonton, AL - Starlite Room
    08 - (US) Calgary, AL - The Underground
    10 - (US) Victoria, BC - Sugar
    11 - (US)Vancouver, BC - The Biltmore
    12 - (US) Seattle, WA - El Corazon
    13 - (US) Portland, OR - Satyricon
    14 - (US) San Francisco, CA - Thee Parkside
    15 - (US) Los Angeles, CA - Whisky a Go Go
    16 - (US) San Marcos , CA - Jumping Turtle
    17 - (US) Las Vegas , NV - Cheyenne Saloon
    18 - (US) Farmington, NM - Gators
    19 - (US) Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
    20 - (US) Kansas City, MO - Riot Room
    21 - (US) Nashville, TN - The Muse
    22 - (US) Danville, VA - Plan B
    23 - (US) New York, NY - The Blender Theatre at Gramercy
    24 - (US) Springfield, VA - Jaxx
    25 - (US) Hartford, CT - Webster Underground
    26 - (CDN) Montreal, QC - FouFounes Electriques
    27 - (CDN) Toronto, ON - Wreck Room
    28 - (US) Rochester , NY - Penny Arcade
    29 - (US) Cleveland, OH - Peabodys
    30 - (US) Mokena , IL - Pearl Room 
    31 - (US) Urbana, IL - Canopy Club 






     

     


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    TRANSATLANTIC Transatlantic flies again – the Progressive Supergroup reunites for a new album. A new photo and an official statement from the band can be found on our website.
    RIVERSIDE New studio album 'Anno Domini High Definition' by Riverside will be released on June 22nd (Europe) and July 14th (North America). Available as regular edition and special edition digipack with bonus DVD 'Live in Amsterdam'. A first track of the album can be heard on www.myspace.com/insideoutlabel from tomorrow on.
    DEMIANS The work on the new Demians album has started now. A full statement by Demians singer Nicolas Chapel can be read in the news section of our homepage. OSI 'Blood' was released in Europe on April 27th and will be released in North America on May 19th. Special guests are Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) and Mikael Akerfeldt. The CD is also available as Special Edition digipack with bonus CD.
    EUREKA
    The new Eureka album 'Shackleton's Voyage' tells the true story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s sensational Antarctica expedition in the years 1914 to 1916. Musical guest on this album are Billy Sherwood (ex Yes, Conspiracy, World Trade), Yogi Lang (RPWL) and Troy Donockley (Iona, Nightwish). The album will be out in Europe on June 8th.
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    Savannah, GA’s BARONESS will head to Dallas, TX next week to begin work on a brand new full-length and follow-up to 2007’s critically-acclaimed Red Album. BARONESS will be working with the Grammy-nominated producer / engineer John Congleton (EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, THE POLYPHONIC SPREE, THE ROOTS, BUDDY MILES, BLACK MOUNTAIN) on the band’s second full-length. The still untitled album is expected to see a fall 2009 release date.www.myspace.com/YourBaroness
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  • PITCH BLACK FORECAST, the project featuring vocalist Jason “J” Popson (MUSHROOMHEAD, IN COLD BLOOD, Fractured Transmitter Records), drummer Gene Hoglan (DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT), guitarist Robert Reinard (NDE) and bassist Steve Rauckhorst (INTEGRITY, KERATOMA), has issued the following update:

    “Tom Shaffner (KERATOMA), our longtime friend and sound engineer, has joined the band today as our second guitarist.

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    Italian label & distro Nocturnal Brights productions has new T-shirts available. http://www.nbproduction.net/inglese/index2.htm then www.cafepress/ossarivm
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    BURN HALO, the new band featuring ex-EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart, performed a couple of tracks acoustically live on the 101.7 The Fox radio station inside the Less Is More Lounge at the Grand Ballroom in San Francisco.

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    VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan’s side band, DUFF MCKAGAN’S LOADED, will take part in a signing session and acoustic performance at Vintage Vinyl in Fords, New Jersey on Monday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m.
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    ROB ROCK’s (IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) September 27, 2008 performance at the ProgPower USA IX festival at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia was recorded/filmed for a live CD/DVD release, “The Voice Of Melodic Metal - Live In Atlanta”, due in Europe on May 22 via AFM Records and in the U.S.

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    Lita Ford is back! The Queen of Metal returns in full force on “Wicked Wonderland”, her first new U.S.
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    DEAD BY APRIL, the Swedish “pop/metal” act featuring former members of NIGHTRAGE, BY NIGHT, EVILDOER, MINDFALL and DEATHDESTRUCTION, is streaming its self-titled debut album in its entirety on the band’s MySpace page.

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    Swedish/Texan doom legends CANDLEMASS have been confirmed for the inaugural FortaRock festival, set to take place July 11, 2009 at Park Brakkestein in Nijmegen, Holland.
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    Negura Bunget official statement
    This has to be one of the most difficult messages to be written We are sorry to announce that Hupogrammos and Sol Faur have ended their journey along Negura Bunget. Our paths are now apart. We wish them all the best on their new endeavors (their new project will be announced at a later time)
    Meanwhile, a new Negura Bunget line-up is assembled, which will continue the path started almost 15 years ago. Rest assure, we are keen to prove there is more to be said by this band, and we will work to fulfill our spiritual endeavor relentlessly.
    All Negura Bunget scheduled plans (concerts, festivals, contracts with Aural Music/Code666 Records and Prophecy Productions/Lupus Lounge) will be completed in the new formula. New website and myspace page are developed and will soon be online.

    Negru, of behalf of Negura Bunget.

    The new official Negura Bunget line-up is:
    Corb - guitars/vocals
    Spin - guitars
    Gădineţ - bass
    Inia Dinia - keyboards
    Ageru Pamanatului - vocals/pipes/percussions/xylophone
    Negru - drums/percussions A word from Hupogrammos and Sol Faur: We would like to thank everybody who supported and believed in Negura Bunget and invite you to follow our further musical activities.
    Negura Bunget Upcoming gigs & festivals
    26/06/2009 – Asch affenburg (DE) – Jukuz Aschaffenburg
    www.jukuz.de
    27/06/2009 – Graspop (BE)
    www.graspop.be + Taake, Samael, Heaven & Hell… - Buy Ticket
    10/07/2009 – My Metal Festival (RO)
    + Biohazard... - Buy Ticket
    06/08/2009 – Black Noise Festival (HU)
    07/08/2009 – Brutal Assault Festival (CZ)
    www.brutalassault.cz + Opeth, Immortal... - Buy Ticket
    09/08/2009 – Summer Darkness Festival (NL)
    www.summerdarkness.nl + Lacuna Coil,