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September 14th, 2007	AGENT STEEL Post New Track Online Californian Masters Of Metal, AGENT STEEL, release the blistering lead off track, "Fashioned From Dust", from their forthcoming CD "Alienigma" due in September via Mascot Records. Go to AGENT STEEL's Official Myspace Page at: HTTP://WWW.MYSPACE.COM/AGENTSTEEL for a listen. "Alienigma" track listing: 01. Fashioned From Dust 02. Wash The Planet Clean 03. Hail To The Chief 04. Wormwood 05. Liberty Lying Bleeding 06. Hybridized 07. Tiamats Fall 08. W.P.D. 09. Lamb To The Slaughter 10. Extinct Check out the CD artwork here. (artwork by Dimitri Patelis). AGENT STEEL will team up with VICIOUS RUMORS and AFTER ALL for a European tour in the fall. The final dates are as follows: Sep. 04 - Dortmund, Germany - Tarantula) Sep. 05 - Frankfurt, Germany - Nachtleben Sep. 06 - Weert, Netherlands - De Bosuil Sep. 07 - Eeklo, Belgium - Meetjeslands Metalfest 4 + DESTRUCTION Sep. 08 - Noordwijk, Netherlands - Join Sep. 09 - Rijssen, Netherlands - Lucky & Co. + CANDLEMASS Sep. 10 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7 + SYBREED Sep. 11 - Lyon, France - CCO + DYSLESIA, THRESHOLD, COMMUNIC Sep. 13 - Madrid, Spain - Ritmo & Compas Sep. 14 - Palencia, Spain - Carabel Sep. 15 - Bilbao, Spain - Santana 27 Sep. 16 - Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra Sep. 18 - Treviso, Italy - New Age Club Roncade Sep. 19 - Montegranaro (Fermo), Italy - Tana delle Tigri Sep. 21 - Athens, Greece - Underworld Sep. 22 - Thessaloniki, Greece - Mylos Complex Sep. 23 - Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia – Youth Cultural Center Sep. 24 - Sofia, Bulgaria - Venue TBA Sep. 25 - Buharest, Romania - Venue TBA Sep. 26 - Beograd, SCG - Studentski Kulturni Centar Sep. 28 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Otto Bar Sep. 29 - Vienna, Austria - Viper Room http://www.metalmaniacs.com/ New ANAAL NATHRAKH On The Way Hot on the heels of last year's Eschaton, recording of the third full length, as yet untitled, Anaal Nathrakh album has already commenced. Speaking from his Necrodeath studios in Birmingham, instrumentalist Mick Kenney described the new album as 100% non-stop total savagery, saying "These songs are gonna blow everything we've ever done in the past clean away". According to vocalist V.I.T.R.I.O.L., song titles are set to include 'Castigation and Betrayal' and 'The Final Absolution', with the subject material being "worryingly bleak".The completed work is set to include guest vocals from Circle of Dead Children's Josama Bin Horvath and Dirty Von Donovan from Exploder, as well as Shane Embury (Napalm Death) on bass. Other guest appearances are planned, but remain unconfirmed at this time. The album is due out via FETO Records in late 2007. Anaal Nathrakh will be making an exclusive UK live appearance at this year's Damnation Festival in Leeds on the 20th of October. http://www.metalmaniacs.com/ ICED EARTH: European Headlining Shows To Take Place In October ICED EARTH is scheduled to perform at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland on October 15. More European headlining shows are expected to be announced soon. ICED EARTH will support HEAVEN AND HELL on a U.K. tour beginning on November 4 in Newcastle. SPV has set the following release dates for ICED EARTH's new studio album, "Framing Armageddon - Something Wicked Part I": Germany: September 7 Rest of Europe: September 10 North America: September 11 AEA Zine OZZY OSBOURNE Undergoes Surgery In Denver Denver's 9NEWS entertainment reporter Kirk Montgomery has confirmed Ozzy Osbourne had surgery at Rose Medical Center Saturday night (July 28). The 59-year-old was in town for Ozzfest 2007, which took place at Coors Amphitheatre on Saturday. Kirk reports that Osbourne was complaining of leg pain for most of the day. After the show, Osbourne was taken to Rose where he underwent surgery on his leg for a blood clot. Osbourne was expected to be released from the hospital on Sunday. Kirk says wife Sharon was not travelling with him. Osbourne has released 13 albums during his 20-year career with Epic Records. He won a Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 2000 as a part of BLACK SABBATH for "Iron Man" and received a star on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002. He was inducted as a member of BLACK SABBATH into the U.S. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. AEA Zine CHILDREN OF BODOM Confirmed For Next Year's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival Finland's CHILDREN OF BODOM has been confirmed for next year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Also scheduled to appear are headliners IRON MAIDEN along with LORDI and KREATOR. AEA Zine JACK FROST, THE PROPHECY Confirmed For DOOM OVER VIENNA Festival Austrian doomsters JACK FROST and Yorkshire doom-death metallers THE PROPHECY have been confirmed for the Doom Over Vienna festival, set to take place October 20 at the Viper Room in Vienna, Austria. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: JACK FROST THE PROPHECY IN AGE AND SADNESS KISSING DISEASE LOW FELLOW AEA Zine HEAVY ARTILLERY PREVIEWS SPEED KILLS…AGAIN Thrash metal has returned, and HEAVY ARTILLERY is pleased announce that it is previewing their latest release SPEED KILLS…AGAIN via the label’s website. Fans can check out first hand SPEED KILLS…AGAIN in all of its rip roaring glory. Inspired by the legendary 1980’s compilation series which showcased some of the era’s heaviest hitters such as Metallica, Venom, Slayer, Celtic Frost, Possessed etc., SPEED KILLS… AGAIN stands as a tribute to the past as well as a testament to the return of true heavy metal and thrash that is currently exploding worldwide. SPEED KILLS…AGAIN offers up twelve tracks of 100% old-school metal from six of the foremost up and coming purveyors of thrash worldwide including Los Angeles based MERCILESS DEATH, Italian thrashers HATRED, Las Vegas head bangers AVENGER OF BLOOD, Sweden’s speed metal kings ENFORCER, Massachusetts based thrash torchbearers TOXIC HOLOCAUST and Los Angeles shredders WARBRINGER. Heralding the return of thrash metal-SPEED KILLS…AGAIN Record collectors will also be happy to know that SPEED KILLS…AGAIN will be getting the deluxe vinyl treatment which includes a bonus vinyl 7 inch featuring three exclusive tracks not available on the CD. Limited to 500 copies altogether, the first 200 copies will also be numbered, on colored vinyl and include a promotional pin set. See the label’s myspace profile at http://www.myspace.com/heavyartillerymetal for more info. Preview SPEED KILLS…AGAIN at http://www.heavyartillery.us ZONARIA RELEASE FIRST SINGLE FROM INFAMY AND THE BREED Swedish death metallers ZONARIA have posted their first single, “The Armageddon Anthem,” online via the group's official Myspace page. The track comes from their forthcoming Pivotal Rockordings debut Infamy and the Breed. A video for the track was shot by Standard Film Team. Infamy and the Breed will be released on September 3 (U.K.), September 4 (North America), and September 7 (rest of Europe) through Pivotal Rockordings. The album was recorded by Per Nilsson (SCAR SYMMETRY) and mixed & mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY) at Black Lounge Studios in Gälve, Sweden. PIVOTAL ROCKORDINGS LLC (Record Label) http://label.pivotalalliance.com/ http://www.myspace.com/pivotalrockordings STIGMA SIGNS WITH PIVOTAL ROCKORDINGS Italian horror-themed deathcore act STIGMA has inked a deal with Florida’s Pivotal Rockordings. The band’s debut album, When Midnight Strikes, is currently being recorded at Db Studios with producer Ettore Rigotti (DISARMONIA MUNDI). Commented vocalist Vlad: "This is an important day for STIGMA. We're so damn proud to announce that we've just joined US based Pivotal Rockordings to release our first metal monster in late winter. This is day one of STIGMA's new era and we couldn’t be more excited, cause we have just joined one of the most loyal, hard working and killer labels in the metal community! After having been ripped off by a label 2 weeks before entering the studio, we were shocked, but the guys in Pivotal Rockordings let us feel like a part of their family from the first day and this is sadly not so common these days! We're just about to finish recording our debut, and we really can't wait to let you hear the result of 14 months of writing and recording! So thanks to Leevan, Alexi, Steven, Ian, Hans and all the other guys over there at Pivotal Rockordings for trusting in us as well all of our fans who supported us from the beginning; this means the world to us! See you all very soon, touring is coming next!" When Midnight Strikes will feature guest appearances from Tim Zlinsky (THE CLASSIC STRUGGLE), Jacob Bredahl (HATESPHERE), Alberto Zannier (SLOWMOTION APOCALYPSE), Ivan Odorico (SLOWMOTION APOCALYPSE), and Mike Lunacy (DARK LUNACY). Candlelight USA MySpace Update Candlelight Records has launched four new songs at its official US MySpace page. Selections include recordings from Crionics (NeuThrone in stores now), Hardingrock (featuring Ihsahn, ex-Emperor), Tulus (featuring members of Khold) and Gorefest. In the coming weeks watch for the premiere of new music from Witchcraft (The Alchemist in stores October 23) plus music from Obituary, Vreid, Limbonic Art, Sear Bliss, Electric Wizard and more. Thanks for your support. Become a friend, www.myspace.com/candlelightrecordsusa KREATOR, SOILWORK, CHIMAIRA Confirmed For Denmark's AALBORG METAL FEST SOILWORK, CHIMAIRA and KREATOR are among the confirmed bands for the sixth edition of the Aalborg Metal Festival, set to take place November 2-3, 2007 in Aalborg, Denmark. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: SOILWORK CHIMAIRA KREATOR DREAM EVIL CALIBAN BELPHEGOR SIRENIA SONIC SYNDICATE NIGHTRAGE DAWN OF DEMISE DEW-SCENTED SPECRAL MORTUARY BROADMOOR THORIUM FEROCITY AVARICE For more information, visit www.aalborgmetalfestival.dk. FORMER SKID ROW AND SAIGON KICK DRUMMER PHIL VARONE BARES HIS SOUL IN ‘WAKING UP DEAD’ EXPANDED DVD EDITION VIA DEMOLITION RECORDS AND MVD ENTERTAINMENT GROUP OUT NOW “My heart’s like an open book, for the whole world to read” goes the famous Motley Crue lyric. But few rockers have followed these words as closely as drummer Phil Varone, who over a four year period, allowed a thorough and no-holds-barred window into his personal life – the end result being the unflinching documentary on the ups and downs of rock n’ roll, ‘Waking Up Dead.’ Directed by Emmy Award winning journalist and filmmaker Fabio Jafet, the near hour and a half documentary was first released in 2005, and has now been issued as an expanded DVD, via Demolition Records and MVD Entertainment Group. The way that the media often portrays rock stars is one of a dream-come-true existence. And while quite a few of Varone’s rock n’ roll dreams came true, it’s certainly not all champagne, caviar, and limos for a working musician, and Varone and Jafet pull no punches throughout ‘Waking Up Dead,’ as such topics as addiction, how to support your family on meager earnings, and business betrayal are all dissected and analyzed. While countless musicians have indulged in ‘the rock n’ roll lifestyle’ over the years, few have had the nerve to document it all as thoroughly as Varone does, which results in a head-on collision you just can’t turn away from…known as ‘Waking Up Dead.’ “Phil was incredibly brave and trustful to allow me to tell his story,” explains Jafet. “The only way this movie could have been done was with all access and no censoring. I was not interested in doing a 'Behind The Music.' There was no point.” What you get is a flick that truly encompasses sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll – times ten. “I didn’t want to make any ordinary documentary. I think most of them are flat and boring and carry the stigma of being called ‘documentary.’ I wanted to break the rules and make something that stood out visually and emotionally.” For further information and links to cover art, please visit: www.mvdb2b.com

September 4th, 2007	Italian deathcore act STIGMA signs with Pivotal Rockordings Italian horror-themed deathcore act STIGMA has inked a deal with Florida’ s Pivotal Rockordings. The band’s debut album, "When Midnight Strikes," is currently being recorded at Db Studios with producer Ettore Rigotti (DISARMONIA MUNDI). Commented vocalist Vlad: "This is an important day for STIGMA. We're so damn proud to announce that we've just joined US based Pivotal Rockordings to release our first metal monster next year! This is day one of STIGMA's new era and we couldn’t be more excited, cause we have just joined one of the most loyal, hard working and killer labels in the metal community! After having been ripped off by a label 2 weeks before entering the studio, we were shocked, but the guys in Pivotal Rockordings let us feel like a part of their family from the first day and this is sadly not so common these days! We're just about to finish recording our debut, and we really can't wait to let you hear the result of 14 months of writing and recording! So thanks to Leevan, Alexi, Steven, Ian, Hans and all the other guys over there at Pivotal Rockordings for trusting in us as well all of our fans who supported us from the beginning; this means the world to us! See you all very soon, touring is coming next!" "When Midnight Strikes" will feature guest appearances from Tim Zlinsky (THE CLASSIC STRUGGLE), Jacob Bredahl (HATESPHERE), Alberto Zannier (SLOWMOTION APOCALYPSE), Ivan Odorico (SLOWMOTION APOCALYPSE), and Mike Lunacy (DARK LUNACY). Stigma has been booked for the following concerts, with a full european tour to occur around the release of "When Midnight Strikes" http://label.pivotalalliance.com/ http://www.myspace.com/pivotalrockordings SYBREED New Track Available On MySpace Switzerland's futuristic metal band SYBREED has posted a new song, entitled "Permafrost", on their MySpace page.The track comes off the group's new album, "Antares", due in early October on Listenable Records. The CD, which is described by the band as "the red pulsing noise celebrating the fall from grace, the loss of hope and innocence, and our own human nature confronted to eternity," features DIRK VERBEUREN (SOILWORK, SCARVE) on drums. "Antares" track listing (in no particular order): Emma 0 Permafrost Neurodrive Technocracy Ego Bypass Generator Orbital 07. Dynamic Ex-Inferis 12 Megatons Gravity Plasmaterial Revive My Wounds Isolate Ethernity http://www.myspace.com/sybreed http://www.sybreed.com Sweden's TYRANT reclaim the flame with Listenable According a statement from the debut black metal band you must hear: On the edge of the precipice, there is only one way back, and that is by taking a step forward. The band that was to become TYRANT was something we had been wanting to create for a long time. But it was nothing we planned, it just happened. But now afterwards we realize that it was inevitable. And when something comes naturally, it's a result of honesty. We were simply pissed off about the development in music today, it needed to be reminded of how it´s supposed to be. January 2007. We were in studio Beast drinking beer like we often do. Peter had been drunk the day before and had recorded an idea, which he shared with the rest of us, and to us it was obvious how we needed to develop it further. Once you start working, the inspiration sets in. We made the songs, recorded them live, most of them in just one take, and barely mixed them. The album was completed in 26 hours! We realized we had created something unique. TYRANT was born. When others talk about perfectionism, we talk about simplicity. When others talk about beautifying, we talk about uglifying. Sometimes it's right to be wrong. -D.F.Bragman July 2007 TYRANT release their debut album "Reclaim The Flame' in October and will tour Europe with GORGOROTH and ENTHRONED on the following dates: TYRANT with Gorgoroth and Enthroned Presented by Terrorizer an Metal Hammer 08-11 Denmark The Rock Kobenhavn 09-11 Holland Romeijn Leeuwarden 10-11 Holland Waterfront Rotterdam 11-11 Germany Matrix Bochum 13-11 Germany Martkhalle Hamburg 14-11 Germany k 17 Berlin 15-11 Germany Batschkapp Frankfurt 16-11 Switzerland Transilvania Live Erstfeld 17-11 France Le Portail Coucou Marseille 18-11 spain Mephisto Barcelona 20-11 France La Loco Paris 21-11 UK Scala London 22-11 UK Rock City Nottingham 23-11 Ireland the Voodooo lounge Dublin 24-11 Ireland An Cruiscin Lan Cork 25-11 Scotland Cathouse Glasgow 27-11 France Antipod Rennes 28-11 Belgium Biebob Vosselaar 29-11 Germany Backstage Munchen 30-11 Austria planet wien 01-12 Germany eastclub bischopswerda 02-12 Denmark Studenthuset Aarhus http://www.myspace.com/officialtyrant Release-News from Pure Steel Records Hi folks, Here are the actual release-news from our label. Our next 3 releases EMERALD "Hymns to Steel", GORGONS EYES "Inglorious Birth" and TITAN STEELE "The Force" will be available on 21st september. You can hear soundsamples on our Homepage www.puresteel-records.com. Internet: www.puresteel-records.com NIGHTMARE NEWS French power metal masters NIGHTMARE are currently at studio Fredman in Gothenburg (Sweden) recording their brand new studio album entitled "Genetic Disorder"... The album is produced and mixed by top names, Fredrik Nordström and Henrik Udd (IN FLAMES, HAMMERFALL, DIMMU BORGIR, ARCH ENEMY…) and will feature 12 songs… Some songtitles are : "Leader Of The Masquerade", "Final Procession", "Battleground For Suicide", "A Thrill Of Death", "Conspiracy", "Wicked White Demon", "Dawn Of Darkness"… Regain Records has scheduled the European release of the album for the end of October, with further details to be announced shortly... Nightmare will be doing a headlining tour in France in support of the album in November with special guests, Freedom Call, Hydrogyn and Kragens, with the following dates… Nov. 09 : Nancy (F) L’Autre Canal, Nov 10 : Opwijk (Belgium) SintPauluszaal, Nov 11 : Mulhouse (F) Noumatrouff, Nov 12 : Notre Dame De Gravenchon (F) Arcade, Nov 13 : St-Nazaire (F) V.I.P, Nov 14 : Pau (F) Parc Des Expos, Nov 15 : Toulouse (F) Havana-Café, Nov 16 : Marseille / Luynes (F) Korigan, Nov 17 : Lyon(F) CCO Villeurbanne, Nov 18 : Paris (F) Nouveau Casino www.nightmare-metal.com www.myspace.com/nightmareofficial SAPREMIA'S "HOLLOW" UPDATE Open Grave Records has released 30 second sound clips of each track from South Jersey Death Metallers Sapremia's, "Hollow" EP on the Open Grave Records website. "Hollow" is scheduled for an August 28th release, with a limited run of 500 units that will only be available via the Open Grave Records online store, as well as directly from the band themselves. "Hollow" is Sapremia's first new recordings in over 10 years, making this the follow up to their 1994 demo, "Existence of Torture". "Hollow" features 3 brand new songs ("Life of Fantasy", "Scattered Ash", and "Cold War", as well as rerecordings of the songs, "Existence of Torture" and "Fragmented Remains". Included as unlisted bonus tracks are both the "Subconscious Rot" and "Existence of Torture" demos. All preordered copies from the Open Grave Records online store will be signed by the band, as well the first 100 copies will include the original demo tape, "Existence of Torture" in its original form. NEX - "Zero" OUT NOW! "Zero" is the debut album of Swedish doom trio NEX. The album was recorded in January 2007 in Necromorbus Studio, Sweden, and features six tracks of nostalgic Doom in the vein of early MY DYING BRIDE, CANDLEMASS, ANATHEMA and KATATONIA, just to name a few. The members of the band have their roots in a number of other constellations: Tore Stjerna (guitars, bass, vocals; a.k.a. Necromorbus) is mostly known for his work with FUNERAL MIST and WATAIN, as well as ZAVORASH, CHAOS OMEN, OFERMOD, etc. He is also the proprietor of Necromorbus Studio, where the album was also recorded. Perra Karlsson (drums) has a prestigious background in various bands like SUFFER, SERPENT, TAR, NIFELHEIM, and more recently NOMINON - who have just released their third album on Konqueror Records/Deathgasm Records - and IN AETERNUM. Per Gustafsson (guitars) is known from his own band BERGRAVEN, who also are just releasing a new album on Total Holocaust Records/HydraHead Records. Some guest vocals and lyrics are also been provided by TotalScorn of ZAVORASH. This album is available now from Hiberica Records: http://www.hiberica.com If you want more information about the band, please visit their Myspace page at: http://www.myspace.com/nexofficial Bestial Devastation is looking for dates between 12/10/2007 - 09/11/2007! Every band, promoter, club or just every guy interested to let us play in his city please contact us via myspace or at this email address: info@bestialdevastation.com ! You can also contact Wiande from Meat 5000 Records, who's taking care of this european tour at www.myspace.com/meat5000records ! Every date already confirmed is posted on our myspace's dates calendar, so check it out! 12/10:tba south GERMANY - bayern or AUSTRIA - salzburg/styria/carinthia [NEED HELP!!!!] 13/10:tba GERMANY - Berlin [NEED HELP!!!!] 14/10:tba east POLAND - lubuskie/dolnoslaskie [NEED HELP!!!!] 15/10:tba south POLAND - krakow [NEED HELP!!!!] 16/10:tba SLOVAKIA [NEED HELP!!!!] 17/10:tba SLOVAKIA [NEED HELP!!!!] 18/10:CZ REP - Praha - Klub Bordo w/PUTRESCENCE 19/10:CZ REP - Slavonice - Club Kawarna w/PSYCHOTIC DESPAIR 20/10:tba - Hanusovice CZ REP 21/10:tba - Ostrava CZ REP 22/10:tba south GERMANY - sachsen/sachsen anhalt [NEED HELP!!!!] 23/10:tba south east GERMANY - westfalen/rheinland/hessen [NEED HELP!!!!] 24/10:tba east FRANCE - alsace/lorraine [NEED HELP!!!!] 25/10:tba SWITZERLAND [NEED HELP!!!!] 26/10:tba south GERMANY - baden/bayern [NEED HELP!!!!] 27/10:AUSTRIA - Vienna - Escape Metalcorner w/PIGSTY + MINCING FURY + POPPY SEED GRINDER 28/10:tba GERMANY - niedersachsen [NEED HELP!!!!] 29/10:tba NETHERLANDS [NEED HELP!!!!] 30/10:tba NETHERLANDS / BELGIUM [NEED HELP!!!!] 31/10:NETHERLANDS - SUB071 01/11:tba north FRANCE - nord/picardie/region parisienne [NEED HELP!!!!] 02/11:tba north west FRANCE - normandie/bretagne/loire [NEED HELP!!!!] 03/11:tba west FRANCE - centre/poitou/limousin [NEED HELP!!!!] 04/11:tba south west FRANCE - aquitaine/pyrénée [NEED HELP!!!!] 05/11:SPAIN - Valladolid "The Day of the Dead Fest" w/GORYPTIC + INFEST 06/11:tba SPAIN - Aragon [NEED HELP!!!!] 07/11:tba SPAIN - Cataluna [NEED HELP!!!!] 08/11:tba south FRANCE - Languedoc Roussillon / Paca [NEED HELP!!!!] 09/11:tba north ITALY [NEED HELP!!!!] Stay sick!!! Regards BESTIAL DEVASTATION TRUE ITALIAN BESTIAL METAL www.bestialdevastation.com ZOMBIE’S BASS DEMON – PIGGY D. ANNOUNCES SOLO RECORD "THE EVACUATION PLAN" RELEASES JULY 31ST ON BLACK VICTORY RECORDS HOLLYWOOD – “The Evacuation Plan” [Black Victory Records] is the sophomore solo works of bassist Piggy D. from Rob Zombie. Taking the opportunity to write and record while the band (Zombie) takes a short hiatus from touring, Piggy D. wrote 35 hard-driving rock songs pulling all the lyrics from journals kept throughout the years. Hailing from New Orleans Piggy D. experienced the tragedy of the hurricanes that left the state in complete devastation. Diving headfirst into the experience he pulled all the lyrics from journals kept throughout the years. “Living through this disaster and seeing all the real drama prompted me to write this album,” explains Piggy D. The result was a collection of brutally honest rock songs and unexpected classic ballads. Playing in several bands in his teens, Piggy D. relocated to Boston and met Wednesday 13 of the Murderdolls. Piggy was invited to play guitar in 13's solo band. Piggy stayed with the band until early 2006 when he left the band to join up with rock legend Rob Zombie. 'The Evacuation Plan' is set for release on July 31, 2007. The album features Tommy Clufetos of Rob Zombie on all drums, and Calico Cooper on guest background vocals. The album was co-produced by Dave Spreng (Valient Thor, Damone). Pre-buy “The Evacuation Plan” on July 24th, be one of the first 200 and receive a signed copy of the CD with a signed full color poster from Piggy D. For more information go to www.piggyd.com SEBASTIAN BACH INKS "NEW MODEL" DEAL NEW ALBUM, ANGEL DOWN, OUT FALL 2007 Red Bank, NJ -- Merovingian Music, Ltd (MRV) announced today the signing of a joint venture between MRV and Sebastian Bach's Get Off My Bach Productions to launch a yet to be named label owned by the artist. MRV is part of the Caroline/EMI Music Group and is distributed exclusively by them. MRV's model is designed specifically for artist owned, management owned and independent labels, creating a partnership that provides for all label functions. Said MRV CEO Mr. Jack Ponti upon the announcement: "Sebastian Bach has proven himself to be a true multimedia star of music, stage and television. He has delivered a record of incredible depth and intensity that displays his growth as an artist. We look forward with eager anticipation to this journey together and are honored to be part of it." Said Mr. Bach upon the announcement: "I am thrilled to be part of the MRV/Caroline/EMI Music Group. I have known Jack Ponti for 20 years and am totally excited to be 'partners in crime' with such a trusted, talented guy as Jack and the whole MRV team. When my manager Rick Sales sent my new album to Jason Flom at EMI, Jason immediately sent it to Jack and together, we now have a team that I am supremely confident will be able to get my music out to the people! To have my own label together with Merovingian/Caroline/EMI is truly a dream come true. We look forward to a tentative October 2007 release for the new album Angel Down. I would like to thank Rick Sales, Jason Flom, and Jack Ponti for coming through for me. I am very proud of the album and am honored to be working with such an incredible team!" Mr. William Hein, Executive VP/General Manager Caroline Music Group/EMI adds: "Sebastian Bach has recorded a fantastic new album and Caroline Music is thrilled to be working with Merovingian on its release. Sebastian is the real deal and Angel Down will be the rock comeback story of the year." Mr. Bach has recently returned from touring with Guns N’ Roses in Australia and New Zealand. He is currently putting final touches on Angel Down, set for a fall release, before heading out again with GN’R. Damnation Festival - Anaal Nathrakh one-off album EXCLUSIVE! BRITAIN'S finest black metallers, ANAAL NATHRAKH, will perform a one-off exclusive headline show at DAMNATION FESTIVAL to mark the release of their next album. The terrifyingly heavy supergroup, who have only played live a several special shows previously, will top a brutal looking Terrorizer Stage which already boast Kataklysm, Aborted and 1349 with Relapse Records new boys MAN MUST DIE and fast-rising Leeds death-merchants SOULFRACTURE opening proceedings. Meanwhile, Damnation veterans RAGING SPEEDHORN and the latest contenders for UK metal’s crown MALEFICE will bolster the stunning Jagermeister Stage, topped by the diverse billing of Kreator, Amen and Orange Goblin. The blistering two-stage lineup will demolish Leeds Met University on Saturday 20th October for what will be the most important independent metal night of the year. Festival spokesman Gavin McInally said: "After three years of begging, bribing and going way past the point of harassment, the finest extreme band the UK has to offer will finally grace Damnation Festival, in the shape of the mighty Anaal Nathrakh. “No stage is more fitting of a Terrorizer moniker and we’re delighted to have them on board as well as the best new extreme talent in Man Must Die and Soulfacture, also primed for the mayhem. “The additions of Raging Speedhorn and Malefice to the Jagermeister Stage will again bring the best in British talent together for what is no doubt the biggest showcase of diverse heavy, homegrown talent in the UK this year.” Malefice frontman Dale Butler said: "We've watched and admired Damnation grow in the underground over the past years. "We all know its reputation as an amazing festival, run the way it should be by people that actually give a shit about the music!" "For these reasons we're honoured to have been asked to play this year and can't wait to show the Damnation punters what we can do live. "See you in the pit!" The full line-up for Damnation Festival is: Kreator, Anaal Nathrakh, Amen, Kataklysm, Aborted, Orange Goblin, 1349, Raging Speedhorn, Panic Cell, Narcosis, Devil Sold His Soul, Romeo Must Die, Ted Maul, Lazarus Blackstar, Man Must Die, Malefice & Soulfracture. Tickets for Damnation Festival 2007 are on sale now at the price of £22. Briefs are available through http://www.seetickets.com or http://www.ticketline.co.uk/ and in person at Manchester's Piccadilly Box Office, Liverpool's Radio City Box Office and in Leeds as of August 6th at Crash, Jumbo, Out of Step and Leeds Met Union. For further information about the event visit: http://www.damnationfestival.co.uk or e-mail: enquiries@damnationfestival.co.uk Prices are subject to booking fee. MACBETH - NEW ALBUM TITLE REVEALED Italian gothic metallers MACBETH has set "Superangelic Hate Bringers" as the title of the forthcoming album. S.H.B. was recorded in two different studios including a private studio in Reykjavik, Iceland and New Sins studios in Italy, where the band also mixed and mastered the cd.The fourth studio album will feature 10 brand new tracks and will be released this autumn via Dragonheart records. The digipack version of S.H.B. should include the videoclip for the song “Without you”. More news and details coming very soon. www.macbeth.it MOTORHEAD / ROSE TATTOO Australian & New Zealand Tour Dates Oct. 03 - Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia Oct. 05 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia Oct. 06 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia Oct. 07 - Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia Oct. 10 - The Forum, Melbourne, Australia Oct. 11 - The Forum, Melbourne, Australia Oct. 13 - Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide, Australia Oct. 16 - Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia Oct. 20 - TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand OBITUARY - Xecutioner's Return update & tour As the August 28 release date for Xecutioner's Return, the blazing new album from death metal legends Obituary approaches, the band continue to confirm additional shows planned on their upcoming US tour set to begin September 8 at Studio A in Miami, Florida. A full list of dates and venues are noted below. Candlelight Records in cooperation with ITunes announced the exclusive premiere of "Evil Ways" the first song available for fans beginning July 31. ITunes subscribers can return on August 28 to complete their purchase of the full album. Sirius Satellite Radio will additionally begin airing "Evil Ways" as an exclusive on-air pre-release promotion starting July 30. Obituary will be Metal Maniacs Magazine's cover feature for their issue hitting newstands on August 21. Visit www.myspace.com/metalmaniacs for an exclusive online contest that will allow you to win a copy of Xecutioner's Return. Obituary w/Alabama Thunderpussy, Full Blown Chaos, Hemlock 09/11 Jaxx Nite Club - Springfield VA 09/12 BB King Blues Club - New York NY 09/13 Funhaus - Toronto ON 09/15 ADC Performance Center - Southbridge MA 09/16 Club Infinity - Williamsville NY 09/19 Emerald Theatre - Mt. Clemens MI 09/20 Peabody's Down Under - Cleveland OH 09/21 The Rock - Maplewood MN 09/22 Indianapolis Metalfest - Indianapolis IN 09/24 Aztlan Theatre - Denver CO 09/26 House of Blues - Anaheim CA 09/28 Bourbon Street - Concord CA 09/30 Knitting Factory - Los Angeles CA 10/03 Emos - Austin TX 10/04 Granada Theatre - Dallas TX 10/05 Meridian - Houston TX 10/06 The Hangar - New Orleans LA www.candlelightrecordsusa.com DIMMU BORGIR DRUMMER TO SIT OUT REST OF FESTIVAL SEASON DUE TO INJURY Due to a recently diagnosed injury, DIMMU BORGIR drummer Hellhammer will be unable to play drums for the band on the remaining festival dates this summer and the upcoming European tour with Amon Amarth and Hatesphere. Hellhammer's x-ray confirmed a severe neck prolapse causing numbness in his right arm. He will be going into treatment soon and could - quite possibly - undergo corrective surgery. Taking over drum duties for the upcoming shows will be Tony Laureano (Nile, Angelcorpse, Aurora Borealis), who played for DIMMU BORGIR during the band's North American stint on Ozzfest in 2004 and during festival performances throughout 2005. We wish Hellhammer a swift and successful recovery! ARCH ENEMY - Reveal new album cover artwork, US tour, special “Kerrang!” show! Metal maestros ARCH ENEMY are proud to present you the artwork of their upcoming, highly anticipated new masterpiece “Rise of The Tyrant”, which will be unleashed upon the metal world on September 24th, 2007. ARCH ENEMY mastermind Michael Amott (guitars) comments on the artwork created by Niklas Sundin / Cabin Fever Media as follows: “This time around I turned to Niklas Sundin to bring the ‘RISE OF THE TYRANT’ imagery to life, and what a splendid job he did! I am always amazed by this man’s imagination and talent, and his seemingly never-ending patience in dealing with me! We worked closely on the project from the beginning and what we ended up with is something somewhat different to what we have done in the past: Less colours, quite clandestine and very sinister! Wonderful! The track ‘RISE OF THE TYRANT’ is musically the most extreme song we recorded and Angela’s lyrics fitted perfectly the mood of the music so we decided this had to be the name of the album. The cover reflects the atmosphere of total megalomania inspired by that song. The booklet artwork is really lending itself towards intense merchandise and stage production ideas, all of which will be revealed soon. But for now, stare into the all-seeing eye of the rising tyrant!” Furthermore the band can already announce details of their upcoming live activities. Prior to crushing Europe in Nov./Dec. 2007 on the “Black Crusade” tour with Machine Head, Trivium, Dragonforce and Shadows Fall, ARCH ENEMY will head out for “The Black Tyranny” US co-headliner tour with Machine Head, visit Australia with Machine Head and Trivium, as well as perform an exclusive show at London’s club The Barfly on August 17th, so get your necks prepared for some of the heaviest live shows in 2007! ARCH ENEMY Live 2007 “The Black Tyranny” (North America) Machine Head & Arch Enemy co-headliner tour (supported by Throwdown and Sanctity) Sep. 07 - Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues Sep. 08 - Las Vegas, NV @ Jillian's Sep. 09 - San Diego, CA @ Soma Sep. 11 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre Sep. 13 - Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues Sep. 14 - Houston, TX @ Meridian Sep. 15 - New Orleans, LA @ House Of Blues Sep. 17 - Lake Buena Vista, FL @ House Of Blues Sep. 18 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade Sep. 19 - Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans Sep. 21 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium Sep. 22 - New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre Sep. 23 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar Sep. 24 - Norfolk, VA @ Norva Sep. 26 - Philadelphia, PA @ Trocadero Sep. 27 - Buffalo, NY @ Evolution Sep. 28 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House Sep. 29 - Montreal @ The Medley Oct. 01 - Cleveland, OH @ House Of Blues Oct. 02 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues Oct. 03 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave Oct. 05 - Detroit, MI @ Harpos Oct. 06 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Orbit Room Oct. 07 - St. Louis, MO @ Pops Oct. 09 - Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre Oct. 10 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre Oct. 12 - San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield Oct. 13 - Hollywood, CA @ Avalon “The Black Crusade” (Australia) Machine Head, Trivium, Arch Enemy Oct. 28 - Robinson Pavilion - Perth, Australia Oct. 30 - Thebarton - Adelaide, Australia Oct. 31 - Festival Hall - Melbourne, Australia Nov. 01 - Luna Park - Sydney, Australia Nov. 02 - Luna Park - Sydney, Australia Nov. 03 - Riverstage - Brisbane, Australia “The Black Crusade” (Europe) Machine Head, Trivium, Dragonforce, Arch Enemy & Shadows Fall Nov. 20 - SECC - Glasgow, UK Nov. 21 - MEN Arena Manchester, UK Nov. 23 - NEC - Birmingham, UK Nov. 24 - Brixton Academy - London, UK Nov. 25 - Brixton Academy - London, UK Nov. 26 - CIA Arena - Cardiff, UK Nov. 28 - Elysée Montmartre - Paris, France Nov. 29 - Elysée Montmartre - Paris, France Nov. 30 - Heineken Music Hall - Amsterdam, Netherlands Dec. 01 - The Palladium - Cologne, Germany Dec. 02 - Messe Congress - Stuttgart, Germany Dec. 03 - Tonhalle - Munich, Germany Dec. 05 - Gasometer - Vienna, Austria Dec. 06 - Alcatraz - Milan, Italy Dec. 07 - Eulachhalle - Winterthur, Switzerland Dec. 09 - Schlachthof - Wiesbaden, Germany Dec. 10 - KB Halle - Copenhagen, Denmark Dec. 11 - Arenan - Stockholm, Sweden Dec. 13 - Old Ice Hall - Tampere, Finland Dec. 14 - Old Ice Hall - Helsinki, Finland Also, feel free to stream a personal video message from Michael Amott about the upcoming album on the Century Media website, just click HERE. www.archenemy.net www.myspace.com/archenemy MACHINE MEN - Hit the road with Threshold & Communic! Finnish chartbreakers & melodic metal hopefuls MACHINE MEN are confirmed to support British progressive metal act Threshold and Norway’s power-proggers Communic on their European tour running from late August to mid-September 2007. Austrian prog metal outfit Serenity will be completing the bill making it a delicious live package for all friends of driving, technically flawless & powerful metal! MACHINE MEN unleashed their latest metal masterpiece “Circus Of Fools” earlier this year on Century Media Records and entered the official Finnish album charts at position #8, the Finland-only single “No Talk Without The Giant” even topped this phenomenal success with entering the Finnish single charts at position #2. Check out songs off “Circus Of Fools” @ www.myspace.com/machinemenband Watch the video for “No Talk Without The Giant” @YouTube.com MACHINE MEN Live 22.06.2007 Kalajoki Kalajoen @ Juhannus // Finland 23.06.2007 Nummijaervi @ Nummirock // Finland 21.07.2007 Muurame @ Riihivuorirock // Finland 27.07.2007 Hankasalmi @ Hertturock // Finland 10.08.2007 Imatra @ Rock To The River Festival // Finland Jalometalli Festival, with Testament, Kreator + more 18.08.2007 Oulu @ Club Teatria // Finland THRESHOLD COMMUNIC MACHINE MEN SERENITY European Tour 2007 31.08.2007 Reichenbach @ Die Halle // Germany 01.09.2007 Helmond @ Plato // Netherlands 02.09.2007 Zoetermeer @ De Boerderij // Netherlands 03.09.2007 Bochum @ Matrix // Germany 04.09.2007 Aschaffenburg @ Colos Saal // Germany 05.09.2007 Nuernberg @ Der Hirsch // Germany 06.09.2007 Hamburg @ Markthalle // Germany 07.09.2007 Osnabrueck @ Lagerhalle // Germany 08.09.2007 Prague @ Metro Music Hall // Czech Republic 09.09.2007 Budapest @ Schiff A38 // Hungary 11.09.2007 Lyon @ Ninkasi Kao // France 12.09.2007 Saarbruecken @ Roxy // Germany 13.09.2007 Pratteln @ Z7 // Switzerland 14.09.2007 Vosselaar @ Biebob // Belgium MACHINE MEN 13.10.2007 Geleen @ Eternal Rockfest // Netherlands 10.11.2007 Copenhagen @ ProgPower Scandinavia // Denmark “A must-have for all fans of Maiden and Bruce Dickinson!” – ROCK HARD (D) www.machinemen.net HIMSA - Post New Track Online; Embark On European Tour! Like a voracious hellion, the mighty HIMSA have returned to annihilate the masses with their scathing new metal assault, “Summon In Thunder”, which is set for a September 17th release. The scathing new track, “Big Timber,” can now be streamed on the band’s official MySpace page www.myspace.com/himsa. The group will also head overseas this September for a month-long European tour alongside As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour and label mates Maroon. Johnny Pettibone states: ““Summon in Thunder” - History has repeated itself in nature's vicious circle, giving a warning to the deterioration and collapse of humanity around us all. The heaviness of inspiration and failure, the strive to succeed and the pain of defeat. A call of cleansing for man's evils throughout the ages be it political, environmental, religious, or individual mental being. We all are guilty in the journey of survival.” “Summon In Thunder” will also include such exclusive extras as a video for the track "Unleash Carnage," a 15-minute making-of-the-album documentary. This scorching new effort (and debut Century Media offering) also marks the return of original guitarist, Sammi Curr, to the fold. With Curr rejoining and collaborating with Kirby Johnson (guitars), the group's integrity and passion were at an all-time high, resulting in their most dynamic, yet devastating material yet.In 2007, HIMSA are destined to leave a definitive mark on the genre. HIMSA Live: with As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour, Architects 07.09.2007 Woverhampton Wulfrun Hall United Kingdom 08.09.2007 London Mean Fiddler United Kingdom 09.09.2007 Glasgow Garage United Kingdom 10.09.2007 Manchester Academy 2 United Kingdom with As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour, Maroon 11.09.2007 Antwerpen Hof Ter Lo Belgium 12.09.2007 Amsterdam Melkweg Netherlands 14.09.2007 Zürich Rohstofflager Switzerland 15.09.2007 München Backstage Hall Germany 16.09.2007 Stuttgart Die Roehre Germany 17.09.2007 Köln Live Music Hall Germany 18.09.2007 Hamburg Grosse Freiheit Germany 19.09.2007 Berlin Columbia Club Germany 22.09.2007 Copenhagen Loppen Denmark 23.09.2007 Malmö KB Sweden 24.09.2007 Gothenburg Sticky Fingers Sweden 25.09.2007 Stockholm Klubben Sweden www.himsa.org www.centurymedia.com MAROON - New album on it´s way and more! German metal(core) army MAROON have finished the work on their forthcoming new album “The Cold Heart Of The Sun”. The drums were recorded at the Danish Hansen Studios by the mighty Jacob Hansen (Heaven Shall Burn, Neaera, Fear My Thoughts, Volbeat, etc), who also did the mixing and mastering duties for the album while the other instruments and vocals were nailed down at the Rape Of Harmonies studio in Germany with Ralf Müller, Patrick W. Engel and Alexander Dietz (Heaven Shall Burn). MAROON “The Cold Heart Of The Sun” tracklisting: 1. [Reach] The Sun 2. Only The Sleeper Left The World 3. Steelbath Your Heart 4. My Funeral Song 5. Black Halo! 6. The Cold Heart Of The Sun 7. For Those Unseen 8. As Truth Becomes Vain 9. The Iron Council 10. Fear The Most Them Who Protect 11. Some Goodbyes Are Farewells “The Cold Heart Of The Sun” will be released in Europe on October 22nd.Furthermore MAROON have been confirmed for the mainland for the European tour alongside As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour and labelmates HIMSA. MAROON vocalist Andre Moraweck comments: “News from the MAROON headquarter: Something new from the live front. We will have our debut with our new booking agencies Marek Lieberberg Concerts / Green Hell Booking in September supporting the As I Lay Dying guys on their upcoming European Shows (except the shows in UK!) Thus: get up from your lazy butts! Thanks for your support, the Marooniacs...” Doors on the German shows will be at 19:00 CET and MAROON will enter the stages at 20:00 CET sharp, so make sure to be there in time for one of the most intense live acts around! Here are the dates: As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour, HIMSA, MAROON 11.09.07 Antwerp (B) - Hof Ter Lo 12.09.07 Amsterdam (NL) - Melkweg 14.09.07 Zürich (CH) - Rohstofflager 15.09.07 Munich (D) - Backstage Hall 16.09.07 Stuttgart (D) – Die Röhre 17.09.07 Cologne (D) – Live Music Hall 18.09.07 Hamburg (D) – Grosse Freiheit 19.09.07 Berlin (D) – Columbia Club 21.09.07 Muenster (D) - Skater´s Palace 22.09.07 Copenhagen (DK) - Loppen 23.09.07 Malmo (S) - KB 24.09.07 Gothenburg (S) - Sticky Fingers 25.09.07 Stockholm (S) – Klubben www.maroonhate.com www.myspace.com/maroonhate ALMAH - solo debut album from Angra vocalist Angra’s vocalist Edu Falaschi has recorded his first solo album. The project is called “Almah” and it relies not only on Edu’s talents as a singer, songwriter, arranger and producer but also on the likes of drummer Casey Grillo (Kamelot), guitarist Emppu Vuorinen (Nightwish) and bassist Lauri Porra (Stratovarius). Almah has participation of several guest musicians, such as Mike Stone (Queensrÿche’s guitar player) and Edu Ardanuy (Dr. Sin’s guitar player), among many others, and was mixed in Brazil by producer Adriano Daga. Daga has worked with many artists during his winning career, including Lenny Kravitz and Silverchair. He’s been awarded a Grammy in 2005. Edu Falaschi wrote all the songs and lyrics of the album and recorded all keyboards and acoustic guitar parts by himself. Furthermore Edu came up with the guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocal and orchestral arrangements. According to him, this was his main motivation when figuring the new project out: “It’s a completely new experience. I was able to fully explore my creative sides as a songwriter, lyricist, arranger and producer”, he said. Musically, Edu says that, even though the “songs are pretty different from each other”, the album is not too far away from the heavy metal genre that’s made him a successful artist worldwide. “My main goal when doing this album was coming up with something that would not focus that much on the individual musicians, but rather in the music itself.” He believes the Almah repertoire will work live pretty well too. “After all, we’re talking about songs with amazing choruses and exciting harmonies. I would say the melodies are really emotional and build an extremely positive atmosphere.” Furthermore, Almah revolves around a very specific concept. “It discusses our feelings basically”, says the singer. Almah is a so-called universe with a lot of different worlds, namely our feelings. Therefore, each person ‘inhabits’ and grows in his own world. To put it simply, some inhabit the world of greed, others the world of courage, hatred, love and so on. This is what defines the personalities of each one of us. Each song from the album refers to a particular emotion. In order to illustrate that, Edu Falaschi approached different situations that were directly influential to the paths of history. “I am not willing to resume a historical study of humanity. I'd rather focus on why these feelings occur and what leads human beings into the reactions to them.” Edu also explains the true meaning behind the word ‘almah’. “In Portuguese, the word is instantly linked to the Portuguese term for ‘soul’, which is ‘alma’. The soul is the truest thing that emanates from one’s inner self. And that’s exactly the meaning of this project. As for the actual meaning of ‘almah’, some scholars say it means ‘purity’ or ‘virginity’ in Hebrew. Others sustain it actually stands for ‘malice’ or ‘perversion’, though. Anyway, this is the duality that inhabits everybody’s actual existence, two sides that form the whole, ourselves. The soul.” (Antonio Carlos Monteiro) Tracklist: King Take Back Your Spell Forgotten Land Scary Zone Children Of Lies Break All The Welds Golden Empire Primitive Chaos Breathe Box Of Illusion Almah www.almah.com.br www.candlelightrecordsusa.com www.afm-records.de RHINO'S HEAVY METAL BOX LITERALLY GOES TO 11 The Heavy Metal Box Features 70 Songs Spotlighting the Genre's First Golden Age Between 1968 and 1991 Including Music From Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, Metallica, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Iron Butterfly, Pantera, Alice Cooper, Venom, Testament, Motorhead, Slayer, Rush, Megadeth, Kiss and More Four-Disc Boxed Set, Packaged to Resemble an Amplifier With an Authentic Marshall Knob, Will Be Available October 2 From Rhino LOS ANGELES -- Heavy metal is not for the faint of heart. The songs don't want you to dance, shake, spin, or jump. They insist that you bang your head. Forget nuances or subtlety, heavy metal's main concern is kicking your ass. Rhino dives into the mosh pit with a four-disc collection of musical wickedness that packs more fire and brimstone than an Aleister Crowley barbeque. THE HEAVY METAL BOX will be available October 2 at all retail outlets and at www.rhino.com for a suggested price of $64.98. The set will be offered in limited edition packing that resembles an amplifier. In a nod to Spinal Tap -- whose song "Big Bottom" is included in the set -- the faux-amp box features an authentic, turn-able Marshall knob allowing you to literally turn it up to 11. Arranged chronologically, the compilation gathers 70 choice selections from various record labels tracing the evolution of metal during its first golden age between 1968 and 1991. THE HEAVY METAL BOX presents more than five hours of blistering fury guaranteed to send devil horn salutes in the air. The genre's progenitors get their due with the supreme heaviness of Iron Butterfly's "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" and the hoodlum metal mania of Blue Cheer's cover of "Summertime Blues." "From that point on," renowned metal journalist Mick Wall writes in the boxed set's meticulous liner notes, "the floodgates were thrown wide open as a whole slew of next-generation rock bands, disenchanted by the empty promises of the so-called love generation, arrived like drunken, rabble-rousing gate-crashers at the party, intent on ripping up the rulebook, throwing love out the window -- along with all the flowers -- and replacing them with a distinctly unsettling ambience all their own. From here on in, rock music would no longer be a dance. It would be an arena to do battle in." Along with Wall's detailed history of metal, the boxed set's exhaustive liner notes also include rare photos, a track-by-track commentary, Ronnie James Dio discussing metal's infamous mano cornuta salute (aka "The Horns"), Lita Ford reflecting on her role as the "first lady of metal," multiple artist tributes, and more. THE HEAVY METAL BOX invokes some of metal's biggest names with Alice Cooper's "Billion Dollar Babies"; Black Sabbath's "Neon Knights"; "Highway Star" by "the loudest group in the world," Deep Purple; Iron Maiden's "The Phantom Of The Opera" with singer Paul Di'Anno and "The Number Of The Beast" with singer Bruce Dickinson; Judas Priest's "The Ripper" and "You've Got Another Thing Comin'"; Metallica's "Whiplash" and uber-doom-ballad "One"; Megadeth's searing political statement "Peace Sells"; Slayer's soul crushing "South of Heaven"; and Pantera's marriage of metal and hardcore on "Cowboys From Hell." The boxed set also includes songs by Ted Nugent, Kiss, W.A.S.P., Diamond Head, Venom, Living Colour, and a pair of tracks featuring leather-lunged Lemmy Kilmister who appears on Hawkwind's "Lost Johnny" and Motorhead's "Ace of Spades." Metal is an immense genre and this collection spotlights its many offshoots including progressive metal (Rush's "Working Man," Mercyful Fate's "Black Funeral," Queensryche's "Queen Of The Reich," and Prong's "Beg To Differ"); black metal (Angel Witch's "White Witch" and Venom's "Witching Hour"); thrash/speed metal (Testament's "Trial By Fire," Raven's "Star War," Overkill's "Wrecking Crew," and Anthrax's "Caught In A Mosh"); boogie metal (Rose Tattoo's "Nice Boys"); Christian metal (Stryper's "To Hell With The Devil"); party metal (Fastway's "Say What You Will" and Krokus' "Midnite Maniac"); and death metal (Sepultura's "Dead Embryonic Cells"). While America and Britain were metal's primary foundries, they were certainly not the only ones. Australia birthed the fast 'n' nasty Rose Tattoo while Germany proffered newly minted, power-first outfits like the Michael Schenker Group and Accept. From the deceptively sleepy Switzerland came the manic Krokus while Sweden yielded a genuine guitar god in the Ritchie Blackmore-obsessed Yngwie J. Malmsteen. Even Japan came up with their own version of the phenomenon in the aptly-named Loudness. In the '80s, MTV helped bring the hair metal movement into homes across the nation making bands such as Dokken, Ratt, Hanoi Rocks, Skid Row, Whitesnake, Cinderella, Poison, Twisted Sister, and Quiet Riot famous hitmakers. "By the end of the '80s," Wall writes, "heavy metal had come full circle to the point where it was simultaneously riven by so many new categories and subgenres that you needed an encyclopedia to make sense of it all -- and yet it was more universally popular than ever before." THE HEAVY METAL BOX Track Listing Disc 1 1. "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" -- Iron Butterfly 2. "Summertime Blues" -- Blue Cheer 3. "Easy Livin" -- Uriah Heep 4. "Highway Star" -- Deep Purple 5. "Billion Dollar Babies" -- Alice Cooper 6. "Lost Johnny" -- Hawkwind 7. "Bad Motor Scooter" -- Montrose 8. "Working Man" -- Rush 9. "Man On The Silver Mountain" -- Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow 10. "Detroit Rock City" -- Kiss 11. "The Ripper" -- Judas Priest 12. "Cat Scratch Fever" -- Ted Nugent 13. "Lights Out" -- UFO 14. "Godzilla" -- Blue Oyster Cult 15. "Demolition Boys" -- Girlschool 16. "White Witch" -- Angel Witch 17. "The Phantom Of The Opera" -- Iron Maiden 18. "Neon Knights" -- Black Sabbath Disc 2 1. "Ace Of Spades" -- Motorhead 2. "Am I Evil?" -- Diamond Head 3. "Nice Boys" -- Rose Tattoo 4. "Attack Of The Mad Axeman" -- Michael Schenker Group 5. "Denim And Leather" -- Saxon 6. "Blitzkrieg" -- Blitzkrieg 7. "Gangland" -- Tygers Of Pan Tang 8. "Witching Hour" -- Venom 9. "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" -- Judas Priest 10. "The Number Of The Beast" -- Iron Maiden 11. "Star War" -- Raven 12. "Say What You Will" -- Fastway 13. "Black Funeral" -- Mercyful Fate 14. "Animal (F*k Like A Beast)" -- W.A.S.P. 15. "Mean Streak" -- Y&T 16. "Holy Diver" -- Dio 17. "Queen Of The Reich" -- Queensryche 18. "Whiplash" -- Metallica Disc 3 1. "Rock You Like A Hurricane" -- Scorpions 2. "Metal Health" -- Quiet Riot 3. "Into The Fire" -- Dokken 4. "Balls To The Wall" -- Accept 5. "Round And Round" -- Ratt 6. "I Wanna Rock" -- Twisted Sister 7. "The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams" -- Hanoi Rocks 8. "Big Bottom" -- Spinal Tap 9. "Midnite Maniac" -- Krokus 10. "I'll See The Light, Tonight" -- Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force 11. "Crazy Nights" -- Loudness 12. "Shake Me" -- Cinderella 13. "Watch The Children Pray" -- Metal Church 14. "To Hell With The Devil" -- Stryper 15. "A Little Time" -- Helloween 16. "Wrecking Crew" -- Overkill 17. "Caught In A Mosh" -- Anthrax 18. "Peace Sells" -- Megadeth Disc 4 1. "Still Of The Night" -- Whitesnake 2. "Rock Me" -- Great White 3. "Talk Dirty To Me" -- Poison 4. "Bathroom Wall" -- Faster Pussycat 5. "Hall Of The Mountain King" -- Savatage 6. "Kiss Me Deadly" -- Lita Ford 7. "Hail And Kill" -- Manowar 8. "Trial By Fire" -- Testament 9. "Welcome Home" -- King Diamond 10. "South Of Heaven" -- Slayer 11. "One" -- Metallica 12. "Cult Of Personality" -- Living Colour 13. "Youth Gone Wild" -- Skid Row 14. "Cowboys From Hell" -- Pantera 15. "Beg To Differ" -- Prong 16. "Dead Embryonic Cells" -- Sepultura Details announced for THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER’s upcoming release NOCTURNAL The often imitated yet never duplicated Detroit deathsters The Black Dahlia Murder have returned to the public eye to reclaim their rightful throne as leaders of all things extreme with their third blackened opus of thrashing melodic death metal, Nocturnal. "I don't think the pretenders will be able to match this one," proclaims vocalist Trevor Strnad of their scorching new offering, "It's fucking over the top. Brian (Eschbach; guitarist/songwriter) has really outdone himself this time. The kid eats lightning and shits chains." Recorded at Trax East with Eric Rachel and mixed by Jason Seucof at Audiohammer, the band’s third full length Metal Blade release, Nocturnal, is chock full of flesh searing riffage, mind-bending guitar solos by fret-freak John Kempainen, and the disgustingly poetic gore soaked lyricism that legions of the band's manically adoring fans have been hungering for. “From the songs, to the artwork, to the sound quality itself, we could not be more pleased with the results” states vocalist Trevor Strnad. Be sure to catch the band live on the Metal Blade 25th Anniversary tour where they will be unleashing some new material off of Nocturnal. Nocturnal track listing: 1. Everything Went Black 2. What a Horrible Night to Have a Curse 3. Virally Yours 4. I Worship Only What You Bleed 5. Nocturnal 6. Deathmask Divine 7. Of Darkness Spawned 8. Climactic Degradation 9. To a Breathless Oblivion 10. Warborn Metal Blade 25th Anniversary Tour w/ Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Red Chord, 1 TBA, The Absence 9/06 New Orleans, LA House Of Blues 9/07 Houston, TX Meridian 9/08 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit 9/09 Ft. Worth, TX The Rockyard 9/11 Albuquerque, NM Sunshine Theater 9/12 Tempe, AZ Marquee Theatre 9/13 Anaheim, CA House Of Blues 9/14 West Hollywood, CA House Of Blues 9/15 San Diego, CA House Of Blues 9/16 San Francisco, CA Slim's 9/17 San Francisco, CA Slim's 9/18 Portland, OR Roseland Theatre 9/19 Seattle, WA El Corazon 9/20 Vancouver, BC Croatian Cultural Centre 9/22 Edmonton, AB Dinwoodie Lounge 9/23 Calgary, AB MacEwan Hall Ballroom 9/24 Regina, SK The Distrikt 9/25 Winnipeg, MB The Garrick Centre 9/26 St. Paul, MN Station 4 9/28 Chicago, IL House Of Blues 9/29 Detroit, MI The Majestic Theatre 9/30 Cleveland, OH House Of Blues 10/02 Rochester, NY Water Street Music Hall 10/03 Washington, DC 9:30 Club 10/04 Philadelphia, PA The Trocadero 10/05 Sayreville, NJ Starland Ballroom 10/06 Providence, RI Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel 10/07 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights 10/09 Charlotte, NC Tremont Music Hall 10/10 Atlanta, GA The Masquerade 10/11 Lake Buena Vista, FL House Of Blues FLESHCRAWL to release "Structures Of Death"! German Deathheads FLESHCRAWL have finished recordings for their new album "Structures Of Death"! For the first time in the bands history FLESHCRAWL didn´t record in Sweden, but in Studio Toninfusion in their home city of Ulm/Germany with Martin Schmitt on the soundboard. The clear and heavy rough mixes proved their decision to be right! Pelle Saether at Studio Underground in Västeras, Sweden mixed and mastered the album once again and delivered the perfect job! “Structures of Death" contains 12 in-your-face old school Death Metal songs with a lot of variation. Killer melodies and smashing, neckbreaking riffs of incomparable catchiness make “Structures of Death" one of the best Death Metal releases in 2007! Track listing for Structures of Death 1. Skulls of the Rotten (Intro) 2. Structures of Death 3. Into the Fire of Hell 4. Written in Blood 5. A Spirit dressed in Black 6. Fleshcult 7. Into the Crypts of scattered Souls 8. Anthem of Death 9. Nothing but Flesh remains 10. Rest in Pain (R.I.P) 11. About Mortality 12. War of the Dead Structures of Death will be available online everywhere 9/18/07! http://www.fleshcrawl.net/ HATE ETERNAL announces new drummer/in pre-production mode! HATE ETERNAL is proud to announce their new permanent drummer JADE SIMONETTO to the band. Erik Rutan comments "Jade and I have been working together for 6 months or so and his incredible skill and dedication to extreme drumming and groove has made him the perfect drummer for Hate Eternal. We gel on everything from all the old songs to the new and the creativity process has been amazing working with Jade on the new songs, so much diversity and signature drumming to the melodies and riffs. We have been in the middle of pre-production right now for weeks and will be doing pre-production until the end of August and then start recording the drums tracks for our new album! I am super excited about the new material and Alex (Webster of Cannibal Corpse) is coming up with some incredible bass lines!!! This album is covering a lot more ground than previously and I am excited to be jamming with Jade and Alex and a surprise is in the works! A lot more groove and diversity in an extreme way. We will record and mix between now and October with an early 2008 release on Metal Blade Records. I will keep you all updated!!” http://www.hateeternal.com/ DORO, SAXON, W.A.S.P., U.D.O. Confirmed For Germany's HEAVY CHRISTMAS MEETING FEST DORO, SAXON, W.A.S.P., U.D.O., PRIMAL FEAR and HIGH 'N DRY have been confirmed for the Heavy Christmas Meeting 2007 festival, set to take place December 15 at Philipshalle in Düsseldorf, Germany. Tickets are available now at www.close-to-hell.de. My Fate's "MMVI" coming soon!!! Finnish metallers My Fate are about to put out their long-awaited EP called "MMVI". The band has been around for seven years and their earlier works include two EP's and two full-lenght albums of quality metal. Everything has always been done at the band's own expense on their own record label My Fate Music. MMVI is a new beginning for the band. Vocalist Antti Ojanen resigned last year and Jukka Ruostila was recruited for the job. MMVI is My Fate's first record with the new voice. The songs on the EP were mostly written when Ojanen was still a member, but the lyrics and final arrangements have been done with Jukka. The result is a very interesting mix of old and new. It is a look back, but also a step ahead. With this release My Fate not only wants to be heard everywhere, but for the first time has what it takes to be acknowledged and respected throughout the metal world. With the new line-up, there is a completely new energy and chemistry within the band. MMVI will be released in October on My Fate's website, free for everyone to download. However, a small digipak cd edition is being done first, mostly for promotional purposes. A very limited number of the cd edition will be sold, hand numbered, autographed and with extra material. This future collectible can be ordered right now on the band's website, www.myfateband.net.

September 3rd, 2007	INCANTATION speak out about South American tour issues. "Cathedral Rock Promotions does not care about the bands, fans or anything else except how much money he can scam from everyone.” - John McEntee INCANTATION John McEntee releases a strong statement about Cathedral Rock Productions: “There were many problems working with Cathedral Rock Productions. I would like to let everyone in the metal community know that he is a real con-artist and after talking to many bands and promoters that have worked with him we all agree the conclusion is he is a all around a rip-off that does not care about the bands, fans or anything else except how much money he can scam from everyone.” John continues, “Even with the major problems and financial loss that Cathedral Rock Productions had plagued on us, we still made the best of the tour and have worked with many great people. We also want to thank all the Incantation supporters that have came out to the shows along with everyone that have helped us make the best of our problems with Cathedral Rock Productions." INCANTATION would like all metal fans to read John's whole statement, as well as a detailed account from Tour Manager Roberto Lizarraga, on their website http://www.incantation.com INCANTATION have no intention of letting this incident affect their loyalty to fans as they are currently preparing for the upcoming European and Mexico tours. See dates below. INCANTATION with Krisiun, Rotting Christ and Crionics 31.08.07 LIT Vilnus @ Mulen Ruzas 01.09.07 LAT Riga @ Melna Piektdiena 02.09.07 EST Tallin @ Nomme Cult 03.09.07 FIN Tampere @ Hella 04.09.07 FIN Turku @ Klubi 05.09.07 FIN Helsinki @ Nosturi 06.09.07 FIN Kuopio @ Henry's Pub 07.09.07 FIN Oulu @ tba 08.09.07 SWE Umea @ Midnight 09.09.07 NOR Trondheim @ Zone/Blaest 10.09.07 NOR Oslo @ Maiden 11.09.07 SWE Goteborg @ Belsepub 12.09.07 GER Kiel @ Pumpe 13.09.07 GER Hannover @ Headbanger Ballroom 14.09.07 GER Berlin @ K17 INCANTATION with Vader, Rotting Christ and Krisiun 16.09 (RUS) St-Petersburg @ Orlandina 18.09 (RUS) Ufa @ Ogni Ufy 19.09 (RUS) Ekaterinburg tba 20.09 (RUS) Magnitogorsk @ DK Ordzhonikidze 21.09 (RUS) Samara @ Strokovski Park 22.09 (RUS)Moscow @ Tochka 23.09 (BY) tba INCANTATION with Krisiun, Inactive Messiah and Estuary 12.10.07 SK Bratislava @ Randal 13.10.07 CZ Brno @ Faval 14.10.07 HUN Budapest @ Blue Hell 15.10.07 ROM Cluj Napoca @ tba 16.10.07 ROM Bucarest @ Preoteasa 17.10.07 BUL Sofia @ tba 18.10.07 GRE Thessaloniki @ Eightball 19.10.07 GRE Atheens @ Underworld Club 20.10.07 GRE Kozani @ Otherside 21.10.07 MAC Skopje @ MKC 22.10.07 travel day 23.10.07 SER Belgrade @ SKC 24.10.07 BOS Tuzla @ Palma 25.10.07 CRO Zagreb @ Mochvara 26.10.07 SLO Kranj @ Izbruhov Kulturni Bazen 27.10.07 A Gleisdorf @ Kulturkeller 28.10.07 A Wien @ Escape INCANTATION with Vader, Krisiun, Rotting Christ and Funerus 27.09.2007 Warszawa @ Progresja 28.09.2007 Lublin @ Graffiti 29.09.2007 E?k @ Centrum Kultury 30.09.2007 Toru? @ Od Nowa 01.10.2007 Gdynia @ Ucho 02.10.2007 Bydgoszcz @ Vanila Club 03.10.2007 Pozna? @ Zeppelin 04.10.2007 Zielona Góra @ Winiarnia 05.10.2007 Lubin @ CK Muza 06.10.2007 Zabrze @ Wiatrak 07.10.2007 Bielsko Bia?a @ Rudeboy 08.10.2007 Kraków @ Rotunda 09.10.2007 Rzeszów @ Pod Palm? 10.10.2007 ?ód? @ Funaberia 2 OPEN GRAVE RECORDS INVADES SECOND LIFE VIRTUAL WORLD Open Grave Records is pleased to announce the launch of a Second Life virtual store. Second Life is a 3-D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents. Since opening to the public in 2003, it has grown explosively and today is inhabited by a total of 8,132,177 Residents from around the globe. The Open Grave Records Second Life store is located at the popular Sanctuary Rocks Club and Mall. Available from the store is free virtual clothing from Open Grave Records artist including but not limited to Atrocity, Blackmass, Primitive Graven Image, and Necrodemon. The ability to sell entire albums via Second Life is quickly in the works with the hope to have them available in the coming weeks. Unexpect news Hi everyone !! We are pleased to finally announce an extensive North American Tour ! Most of the dates are in the US but the tour also includes 3 shows in Canada and 1 in Mexico. The tour will be headlined by the Norwegian band Trail of Tears and will take place in January/February 2008. Other supporting bands are Cellador & Echoes of Eternity. The tour goes on sale through an exclusive internet presale starting July 18 through www.ENTERTHEVAULT.COM and will run exclusive till August 10 , when the tour goes on sale through normal ticketing outlets Please observe the dates and see you all on the road !!! : TRAIL OF TEARS+ CELLADOR+ ECHOES OF ETERNITY+ UNEXPECT. NORTH AMERICAN TOUR JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2008. 01.15.08: Tremont Music Hall - Charlotte , NC 01.16.08: Jaxx - West Springfield , VA 01.17.08: Webster Theater - Hartford , CT 01.18.08: The Chance - Poughkeepsie , NY 01.19.08: Mark`s Place - Bedford, NH 01.20.08: BB Kings Blues Club - New York City , NY 01.22.08: Velvet - Quebec City, QC 01.23.08: FouFounes Electriques- Montreal, QC 01.24.08: The Funhaus - Toronto , ON 01.25.08: Peabody`s Down Under - Cleveland, OH 01.26.08: The Pearl Room - Mokena , ILL 01.27.08: Station 4 - St Paul , MN 01.30.08: El Corazon - Seattle , WA 01.31.08: Roseland Grill - Portland , OR 02.01.08: TBA - San Francisco , CA 02.02.08: Showcase Theatre - Corona , CA 02.03.08: El Jardin del Silencio Extreme Rock Bar - Mexicali, MEX 02.04.08: Whiskey a Go Go - West Hollywood , CA 02.06.08: Bluebird Theater - Denver , CO 02.07.08: Launch Pad - Albuquerque , NM 02.08.08: White Rabbit - San Antonio , TX 02.09.08: TBA - Dallas , TX 02.10.08: Meridian - Houston , TX Official Website : www.unexpect.com SONATA ARCTICA"unia" achieves gold status Less than two months after its release, SONATA ARCTICA's new album, "Unia", has been certified gold in Finland for sales in excess of 15,000 copies. This is the bands seventh gold award in their history! "Unia" was recorded at the Finnvox Studios in Helsinki and was released through Nuclear Blast Records! "Unia" could enter the charts in the following countries: Finland: 1 Germany: 35 Japan: 7 Sweden: 27 Switzerland: 40 Austria: 62 Also, the first single "Paid In Full" could enter the Finnish Charts on No. 1! Check out the video clip of "Paid In Full" HERE ! The band will hit the road for a big worldtour in Fall 2007, check HERE for details! AMORPHIS "silent waters" single charts on # 2 in finland! AMORPHIS touching new single "Silent Waters" has obtained a great # 2 in the charts of the band's home country Finland – congratulations! Now it's finger-crossing for the upcoming, same titled album "Silent Waters", due on August 31st 2007! Watch out for the great video clip for 'Silent Waters' which will be up at the Nuclear Blast homepage www.nuclearblast.de and the Nuclear Blast accounts on myvideo and youtube soon! And, of course, don't miss this outstanding Rock act live on stage this year at the following occasions: AMORPHIS - LIVE 2007 06.-08.07. FIN Turku - Ruisrock 13.07. FIN Vaasa - Rockperry 14.07. FIN Joensuu - Ilosaari Metelli 28.07. FIN Kuopio - Kuopiorock 02.-04.08. D Wacken - Wacken Open Air 05.08. FIN Vantaa - Ankkarock 11.08. FIN Lammi - Pellavarock 31.08. FIN Helsinki - Tavastia 01.09. FIN Helsinki - Tavastia 07.09. FIN Hämeenlinna - Sirkus 08.09. FIN Jyväskylä - Lutakko 14.09. FIN Eura - Osmantupa 15.09. FIN Tampere - Pakkahuone 20.09. FIN Pori - Kino 21.09. FIN Turku - Klubi 22.09. FIN Seinäjoki - Rytmikorjaamo 27.09. FIN Mikkeli - Night Vaakuna 28.09. FIN Kuopio - Street Bar 41 29.09. FIN Lahti - Finlandia Klubi 21.10. JP Saitama - Loud Park Metal Hammer (www.metal-hammer.de) presents: Silent Waters European Tour special guests: Swallow The Sun, Insomnium 13.11. D Hannover - Musikzentrum 14.11. D Essen - Zeche Carl 15.11. D Berlin - Columbia Club 16.11. D Glauchau - Alte Spinnerei 17.11. D Lindau - Club Vaudeville 18.11. CH Pratteln - Z7 20.11. D Saarbrücken - Roxy 21.11. D München - Metropolis 22.11. D Aschaffenburg - Colos-Saal 23.11. NL Utrecht - Helling 24.11. NL Bibelot - Dordrecht 25.11. B Vosselaar - Biebob 27.11. S Gothenburg - Sticky Fingers 28.11. N Oslo - Rockefeller 29.11. S Stockholm - Klubben 01.12. FIN Helsinki - Nosturi CANDLEMASS hit the charts! 2007 seems to be the year of Swedish Doom icons CANDLEMASS indeed! Having just released their brand new album "King of the grey islands", the band`s latest effort hit the German Media Control album charts on position 83!!! The dates for an European autumn tour are currently being fixed, but there already is one confirmed date all Doom fanatics should mark in their calendar: CANDLEMASS will headline the "Power Of Doom" festival set to take place September 8th in Würzburg / Germany. The Swedish legends will appear alongside such acts as WARNING and POWERWOLF. Don`t miss out! EXODUS Almost finished recordings of new album! EXODUS are about to finish recordings for their next album and have announced a title for it. According to Guitar player Gary Holt, the new album title will be "The Baddest Slab Of Metal Recorded In Years". Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS entered Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California on June 10 with producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, NEVEMORE, ARCH ENEMY) to begin recording their new album for a late 2007 release. About VOODOO GODS VOODOO GODS were founded under the name SHRUNKEN HEAD; in TAMPA , early 2001 by Alex von Poschinger, Tony Norman (ex Morbid Angel/Monstrosity/Terrorizer) and Seth Van De Loo (Severe Torture). In early 2006 VOODOO GODS were joined by Hiro (who had played and still plays with such bands as: Dies Irae, Sceptic, Decapitated and Virgin Snatch) on guitars and Nergal (Behemoth) on vocals. 2007 the band was joined by bass guru Jean Baudin (who played with such bands as Nuclear Rabbits and Element of Surprise), Mike Browning (who played with the Morbid Angel, Nocturnus, Acheron) on additional vocals and guitar legend David Shankle (who was 7 years with Manowar and recorded the mighty Triumph of Steel album with them) on lead guitar. Actually there isn't a biography . We are VOODOO GODS and we have been always there, waiting a long time to cast our voodoo-spell upon mankind. The very existence. Just there with one mission: To play METAL music. That's all what counts; so enjoy our art and music......!! VOODOO GODS play METAL; with influences from Death and Thrash Metal. Most of the lyrics deal with voodooism and spirits of nature, as well as the affects done by Christianity and colonialism. VOODOO GODS are a band and not a side project...... VOODOO GODS are an ancestral musical system of worship and ritual practices, were gods are born and honoured along with the veneration of ancient and recent ancestors, who earlier ruled the same tutelary gods. This band shares metaphysical conceptions based on a dual cosmological machinery of art. You could describe VOODOO GODS as: "The serpent under whose auspices gather all who share the faith" and music is the vehicle for the expression of the serpent's power. Their music is an expression of spirituality, of connection with divinity and the spirit world!!!! Voodoo Gods are: DAVID SHANKLE - GUITARS. HIRO - GUITARS. NERGAL – VOX. MIKE BROWNING – VOX. JEAN BAUDIN – BASS. SETH VAN DE LOO - VOX. ALEX VOODOO – DRUMS. Their debut E.P. will feature special appearances......and will be released August 2007. For more info,pictures and the trailer video visit the band myspace site: www.myspace.com/voodoogodsband www.voodoo-gods.com Desolate Ways is back with former members - The doom metal band DESOLATE WAYS had anoter line-up change. The drummer Ricardo Giordano left the band to dedicate his time to other musical projects. After several tests with other drummers they decided that the best option was to call Igo Menegaz, who returns to the band as the bassist Rodrigo Fernandes did last year. About theis change the guitarist Elizeu Hainzenreder says: "We are very satisfied with the return of Igo as Desolate Ways' drummer. We are a band which has the luck that all the members were are childhood friends, it makes us a real family. The concerts to promote Tearful will continue untill the end of the year, when we will concentrate on the new album." The return of the former line-up can be checked in the 3-day festival River Rock (www.riverrock.com.br), in 10, 11, and August 12th, where Desolate Ways will play with other 32 South-American rock/metal bands. Samples of the new album are available in the band's MySpace page at www.myspace.com/des0lateways Desolate Ways www.desolateways.com THE OLD DEAD TREE BACK FROM THE STAGE ONE STUDIO ! Back from Germany... as the band and Andy Classen have now finished the recording/mixing/mastering of the latest opus "The Water Fields"! Total running time will be around 45 minutes. Full tracklisting is : 1 - Start The Fire, 2 - Don\'t Wake Me Up (those who never wear white), 3 – Dive, 4 - What's Done Is Done, 5 - The Water Fields, 6 - Is Your Soul for Sale ?, 7 - A Distant Light Was Shining, 8 - Regarding Kate, 9 - Rise To The Occasion, 10 – Hey, 11 - This Is Now Farewell "The band went further again, reaching a new stage in terms of song writing and maturity. This album is much heavier and darker, but also more diverse and full of sheer emotion ! Even the production of Andy Classen outdoes the job on our previous material…", says Manuel (vocals & guitars). "THE WATER FIELDS" - ARTWORK We can now reveal the cover of the new Album "The Water Fields", designed by Eliran Kantor (Artist info @ http://www.elirankantor.com/). Just have a look at it on both our official website and Myspace ! "THE WATER FIELDS" - RELEASE DATE / LIMITED EDITION Season Of Mist records has set the release date for "The Water Fields" on the 17th of september (Europe & world) and the 2nd of October for North America. A special limited deluxe edition of "The Water Fields" will be available ! TOUR Some gigs are already confirmed (see below) : 2007/10/20 - Paris, F 2007/11/02 - Porto, P 2007/11/03 - Lisbon, P 2007/11/29 - Tilburg, NL 2007/12/12 - Strasbourg, F 2007/12/14 - Marseille, F 2007/12/21 - Begles, F More gigs will be announced soon... so don\'t forget to check out the tour section on both our official website and Myspace! http://www.theolddeadtree.com/ http://www.myspace.com/theolddeadtree Conquest of Steel Drummer breaks wrist. Conquest of Steel’s drummer Chris ’The Destroyer’ Mills broke his wrist at the DOD Festival in Ireland. After putting in yet another larger then life Heavy Metal performance at DOD, the band set about drinking as much of the local ale as they could get their hands on. Unfortunately a drunken wrestling competition led to The Destroyer falling and landing heavily on his wrist. A trip to the local A&E confirmed the bands worst fears – the wrist was broken and surgery would be needed to repair the damage. We are however happy to report that following surgery The Destroyer is now on the mend and should be back in action later in the year. In the mean time long time friend of the band John Savage will be stepping up to the drum stool and standing in for The Destroyer on all the upcoming gigs. Conquest of Steel would like to thank all at DOD who dealt with this emergency in such a professional manner, and of course Mr Savage for his commitment to the Steel This incident follows the breaking of Bassist Vic Victory’s collar bone in an unrelated event. Vic is now well on his way to recovery and despite missing a handful of gigs is now playing with the Steel again despite the distinct possibility of surgery being needed to repair the long term damage to his collar bone. Hopefully this will be the end of injuries for Conquest of Steel this year. But let it be known that not even broken bones will stop a Heavy Metal band in full flight. Conquest of Steel will continue to battle onwards for Metal regardless of any setbacks. www.conquestofsteel.co.uk Obituary Update As the August 28 release date for Xecutioner's Return, the blazing new album from death metal legends Obituary approaches, the band continue to confirm additional shows planned on their upcoming US tour set to begin September 8 at Studio A in Miami, Florida. A full list of dates and venue sare noted below. Candlelight Records in cooperation with ITunes announced the exclusive premiere of "Evil Ways" the first song available for fans beginning July 31. ITunes subscribers can return on August 28 to complete their purchase of the full album. Sirius Satellite Radio will additionally begin airing "Evil Ways" as an exclusive on-air pre-release promotion. Obituary will be Metal Maniacs Magazine's cover feature for their issue hitting newstands on August 21. Visit www.myspace.com/metalmaniacs for an exclusive online contest that will allow you to win a copy of Xecutioner's Return. Sept-08, Studio A (Miami FL) Sept-11, Jaxx Nite Club (Springfield VA) Sept-12, BB King Blues Club (New York NY) Sept-13, Big Bop (Toronto ON) Sept-15, ADC Performance Center (Southbridge MA) Sept-16, Club Infinity (Williamsville NY) Sept-19, Emerald Theatre (Mt. Clemens MI) Sept-20, Peabody's Down Under (Cleveland OH) Sept-21, The Rock (Maplewood MN) Sept-22, Koc Garnd Ballroom (Indianapolis IN) Sept-26, House of Blues (Anaheim CA) Sept-28, Bourbon Street (Concord CA) Sept-29, Jumping Turtle (San Marcos CA) Sept-30, Knitting Factory (Hollywood CA) Oct-04, Granada Theater (Dallas TX) Oct-05, Meridian (Houston TX) Oct-06, The Hangar (New Orleans LA) www.candlelightrecordsusa.com DEVIAN (feat. Ex Marduk members) signs to Century Media Records worldwide! Century Media is proud to announce the recent addition of Swedish melodic Death/Black Metallers DEVIAN to the label’s diverse roster. DEVIAN was originally founded by former Marduk members Legion (Vocals) and Emil Dragutinovic (Drums) after their departure from the Black Metal commando in their strife to come up with a new breed of wretched Scandinavian Metal. Together with guitarists Joinus, Markus Lundberg (both members of Sargathanas Reign) and bassplayer Tomas Nilsson, DEVIAN form an unstoppable organic extreme Metal machine driven by a raving hunger and deadset determination Bandleader Legion comments on the signing with CM as follows: “Speaking for the whole band, I want to say that we’re psyched, to say the least, about initiating the DEVIAN onslaught on such a killer label as Century Media. We are all fans of the label and the music they’ve put out during the years. Having worked with them for some releases during the Marduk years, I know they always did a job well done to a fault. We couldn’t have found ourselves a better label home.” DEVIAN have finished tracking their upcoming debut album at Sweden’s Art Decay Studio, whereas mixing duties were handled by sound-wizard Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman (At The Gates, Arch Enemy, Dimmu Borgir, etc.). DEVIAN’s debut will be entitled “Ninewinged Serpent” and is tentatively set for release via Century Media Records by October 2007. Legion adds the following about the album: “It’s a pummeling blackened death thrasher, where we really tried to challenge ourselves and bring fresh elements to the music compared to our efforts in previous projects, and I’d say we managed to achieve that. What at first looked to be mine and Emil’s continuation of “World Funeral” grew into a much more multifaceted sound and we loved taking it in that direction and really making it all it could be. It’s no-bullshit raving metal straight from the heart charged with uncontrollable anger, haunting melodies and bone crushing heaviness. It’s got a lot of power and soul and we are all extremely proud of what we’ve managed to achieve.” Feel free to visit the band’s newly created myspace profile at: www.myspace.com/truedevian Upcoming DEVIAN shows: FR 17.08. Finspong (Swe) - Festival i Hörnan SA 18.08. Nyköping (Swe) - Slakthuset DEVIAN line-up: Legion - Vocals Joinus - Lead and Rhythm Guitar Markus Lundberg - Lead and Rhythm Guitar Tomas Nilsson - Bass Guitar Emil Dragutinovic - Drums HIMSA and MAROON on European tour with As I Lay Dying and Darkest Hour! HIMSA and MAROON will be touring Europe in September with a blast! MAROON will make you scream for their forthcoming new grenade (out in late October) and HIMSA will promote their new album „Summon In Thunder” (out in September) while supporting As I Lay Dying and Darkest Hour on this hot trek. Everybody should get his ticket for this amazing billing right about NOW! Here are the dates: As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour, HIMSA, Architects(without MAROON) 07.09.07 Wolverhampton (UK) – Wulfrun Hall 08.09.07 London (UK) – Mean Fiddler 09.09.07 Glasgow (UK) - Garage 10.09.07 Manchester (UK) – Academy 2 As I Lay Dying, Darkest Hour, HIMSA, MAROON 11.09.07 Antwerp (B) - Hof Ter Lo 12.09.07 Amsterdam (NL) - Melkweg 14.09.07 Zürich (CH) - Rohstofflager 15.09.07 Munich (D) - Backstage Hall 16.09.07 Stuttgart (D) – Die Röhre 17.09.07 Cologne (D) – Live Music Hall 18.09.07 Hamburg (D) – Grosse Freiheit 19.09.07 Berlin (D) – Columbia Club 21.09.07 Muenster (D) - Skater´s Palace 22.09.07 Copenhagen (DK) - Loppen 23.09.07 Malmo (S) - KB 24.09.07 Gothenburg (S) - Sticky Fingers 25.09.07 Stockholm (S) - Klubben www.himsa.org www.myspace.com/himsa www.maroonhate.com www.myspace.com/maroonhate FEAR MY THOUGHTS Announce new singer, video message online! German metal innovators FEAR MY THOUGHTS have announced a new singer in their ranks. Martin Fischer will play his first show with the band in Frankfurt, September 13th kicking off Hell On Earth tour 2007. Witness FEAR MY THOUGHTS live on the following dates: 08.09. Remchingen (D) / Slamdance Festival 13.09. Frankfurt a. M. (D) / Batschkapp * 14.09. Saarbrücken (D) / Garage * 15.09. Plymouth (UK) / White Rabbit * 16.09. Wrexham (UK) / Central Station * 17.09. Leeds (UK) / Rios * 18.09. London (UK) / Islington - Carling Academy * 19.09. Nijmegen (NL) / Doornroosje * 20.09. Hannover (D) / Musikzentrum * 21.09. Dresden (D) / Reithalle * 22.09. Berlin (D) / SO 36 (Popkomm Showcase) * 23.09. Posznan (PL) / Eskulap * 25.09. Wien (A) / Arena * 26.09. München (D) / Backstage * 27.09. Milano (I) / Transilvania Line * 28.09. Solothurn (CH) / Kofmehl * 29.09. Stuttgart (D) / t.b.a. * 30.09. Hasselt (B) / Music - O – Drom * 01.10. Hamburg (D) / Markthalle * 03.10. Osnabrück (D) / Hyde Park * 04.10. Dordrecht (NL) / Bibelot * 05.10. Jena (D) / F-Haus * 06.10. Essen (D) / Fun Box Amalie * 07.10. Schweinfurt (D) / Alter Stadtbahnhof * * - Hell On Earth Tour 2007 with Walls Of Jericho, Born From Pain, All Shall Perish and From A Second Story Window www.hellonearthtour.de 12.10. Fuerstenfeld (A) / JZ Coyoba 13.10. Donauwoerth (D) / Jugendzentrum 31.10. Freising (D) / Lindenkeller 01.11. Luzern (CH) / Sedel 02.11. Lustenau (A) / Factory 03.11. Uster (CH) / Rock City 10.11. Bad Oeyenhausen (D) / Druckerei 08.12. Magdeburg (D) / tba NOCTURNAL RITES - hit Japanese charts & announce more shows! Sweden’s most sinful metal outfit NOCTURNAL RITES have entered the Japanese album charts with their latest album “The 8th Sin”, bassist Nils Eriksson comments on this phenomenal success: "Wow is simply all I can come up with at the moment - charting on position #68 domestically in Japan and #28 among international acts is simply mind-blowing! Now we really look forward even more to returning to Japan once again - this time to play the Loud Park Festival in October. We also can't wait to start our busy fall headlining schedule in Sweden and Europe. I am quite confident that 2007 and 2008 will mark the biggest years in the history of the band. "The 8th Sin" already out-sold "Grand Illusion"...and it hasn't even been out a month in some territories! See you on tour, friends - and thanks a bunch to everyone for picking up "The 8th Sin" - we will pay you back by playing even louder, harder and longer than ever before! Noc 'em All! // Nils" NOCTURNAL RITES Live 28.07.2007 Pitea (S) @ Pitea Danser O Ler Festival 05.09.2007 Stockholm (S) @ Klubben 06.09.2007 Malmoe (S) @ KB 07.09.2007 Gothenburg (S) @ Sticky Fingers 08.09.2007 Kristianstad (S) @ Armageddon Open ir 09.09.2007 Gaevle (S) @ Wasteland NOCTURNAL RITES Live With Thunderstone Presented by Rock Hard (D) 27.10.2007 Lenzburg (CH) @ Metal Inferno Festival 28.10.2007 Paris (F) @ La Boule Noir 30.10.2007 Madrid (E) @ Caracol 31.10.2007 Barcelona (E) @ Mephisto 01.11.2007 Milano (I) @ Transilvania 02.11.2007 Muenchen (D) @ Metropolis 03.11.2007 Zlin (CZ) @ Masters Of Rock Cafe 04.11.2007 Vienna (AT) @ tba 05.11.2007 Nuernberg (S) @ Hirsch 06.11.2007 Lebach (D) @ Rockstage 07.11.2007 Essen (D) @ Turock 08.11.2007 Hannover (D) @ Musikzentrum 09.11.2007 Osnabrueck (D) @ Bastard Club 10.11.2007 Weert (NL) @ Bosuil 11.11.2007 Hamburg (D) @ Markthalle Bang your head on some NOCTURNAL RITES tunes @ www.myspace.com/nocturnalrites EYES OF EDEN sign to Century Media & announce debut album; post new track @ MySpace! Century Media Records is proud to announce signing Waldemar Sorychta’s new band EYES OF EDEN. Sorychta was the musical mastermind of the first Century Media Band Despair who released their first album “History Of Hate” in 1988 with company founder Robert Kampf on vocals. Furthermore, Sorychta also was the mastermind behind some of Century Media’s most successful European bands, producing classic albums by Tiamat (“Wildhoney”), Moonspell (“Irreligious”, “Sin/Pecado”), Sentenced (“Frozen”, “Down”), The Gathering (“Mandylion”) or the biggest CM act ever, Lacuna Coil (from first EP “Lacuna Coil” to the latest album “Karmacode”). Not to forget Grip Inc., his Thrash Metal band that once featured Dave Lombardo of Slayer fame. Shortly before Century Media’s 20th Anniversary in 2008 it feels like a circle is getting closed by releasing his new band’s album “Faith” that presents an exciting orchestral masterpiece of gothic rock/metal. The band is not only profiting from Sorychta’s outstanding producer and songwriter skills, but also his gift to discover a young talent like Franziska Huth who’s ethereal vocals add even more “Faith”, that EYES OF EDEN will stand the test of time for another 20 years in Century Media history. The album also features Gas Lipstick of HIM on drums, but the band already found a new drummer for future touring activities. Line Up: Franziska Huth - Vocals Waldemar Sorychta - Guitar Alla Fedynitch - Bass Tom Diener – Drums (new band-member) Gas Lipstick – Drums (only on this album) At the band’s official MySpace page you can already listen to three songs taken off the band’s debut full-length “Faith”, go to www.myspace.com/eyesofedenband for a refreshing gothic rock/metal injection! Here the full track-listing of “Faith”: 1. Winter Night (3:35) 2. When Gods Fall (3:37) 3. Star (3:47) 4. Pictures (4:09) 5. Dancing Fire (3:15) 6. Sleeping Minds (3:59) 7. Daylight (4:03) 8. Man In The Flame (4:21) 9. From Heaven Sent (4:16) 10. Not Human Kind (10:01) www.myspace.com/eyesofedenband www.eyesofeden.de HIMSA post new album cover art! Like a voracious hellion, the mighty HIMSA have returned to annihilate the masses with their scathing new metal assault, “Summon In Thunder”, which is set for a Sept. 17th release. Steve Carter (who produced HIMSA's second album “Courting Tragedy and Disaster”) produced the music while Devin Townsend (Lamb of God, Darkest Hour) produced vocals and the renowned Tue Madsen (The Haunted) brought it all together, nailing the mixing and mastering duties. The disc’s eye-popping cover art was handled by the renowned Paul Romano (Mastodon, Trivium, The Red Chord). Click