"Of Betrayal", a brand new song from the Finnish symphonic folk metal band KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI, can be streamed on the group's MySpace page. The track comes off KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI's second album, "Betrayal, Justice, Revenge", which is scheduled for release on April 26 via Century Media Records. The CD's first pressing will be a very special edition featuring "awesome" packaging and two bonus tracks. According to the label, the group is "ready to surprise [the listeners] with [its] most diverse and mature album to date."

"Betrayal, Justice, Revenge" track listing:

01. Lament For The Fallen
02. Aesis Lilim
03. Seawitch And The Sorcerer
04. The Visitor
05. Manalan Vartija
06. Tuoppein'nostelulaulu
07. Chant Of The Winged One
08. Of Betrayal
09. Desolation: White Wolf

Bonus tracks (special edition):

10. Veljet
11. Where Hope And Daylight Die

"The Deafening", the sophomore album from the Gothenburg, Sweden-based metal/rock band HOSTILE CELL, will be released in white digipack on May 12 via the group's own Coreshot Productions, with distribution through Plugged Records. The cover artwork, which can be viewed below. was created by David Heleander of All Custom Tattoo.

"The Deafening" track listing:

01. River Runs Black
02. Sound of Revolution
03. Ghost
04. Reanimation
05. Freedom Fix
06. Reborn
07. 4 Walls
08. Speak or be Gone
09. The Poison
10. Hatesick *

* Featuring Tony Jelencovich (M.A.N, ex-MNEMIC, TRANSPORT LEAGUE)

French black metallers GLORIOR BELLI have completed work on their new album, "The Full Intrepid Experience Of Light", to be released later this year.

The track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. The Full Intrepid Experience Of Light
02. Agitation In The Glorious Theme
03. The Night Scalp Challenger *
04. Reckless Beacons Attraction
05. Verses From Which To Whirl

*Featuring SHINING's Niklas "Kvarforth" Olsson on guest vocals.

Two classic full-length albums and two EPs from cult U.S. metallers SAVAGE GRACE are being re-released this month through Limb Music.

Out on April 9, 2010:

"Master Of Disguise / The Dominatress": Legendary album, rare mini-LP and four extra bonus tracks — remixed and mastered by Uwe Lulis.

Out on April 23, 2010:

"After The Fall From Grace / Ride Into The Night". Legendary album, rare EP and three extra bonus tracks — remastered by Uwe Lulis.

Frontiers Records has set a June 4 European release date for MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil's new solo album, "Tattoos & Tequila". The digital-only release of the title track will precede the full-length effort on April 16.

Neil recorded "Tattoos & Tequila" in the winter of 2009 with The CD was recorded with bassist Dana Strum and Jeff Blando (both of SLAUGHTER) and drummer Zoltan Chaney. The album will include two new songs — "Tattoos and Tequila" and "Another Bad Day", both produced by Marti Frederiksen (AEROSMITH, OZZY OSBOURNE, DEF LEPPARD) —plus a selection of classic cuts from some of the rock giants that have influenced Vince Neil throughout his musical career. The cover songs were produced by Vince and Jack Blades (DAMN YANKEES, NIGHT RANGER).

"Tattoos & Tequila" track listing:

01. Tattoos & Tequila (album version)
02. He's A Whore (CHEAP TRICK)
03. AC/DC (SWEET)
04. Nobody's Fault (AEROSMITH)
05. Another Bad Day
06. No Feelings (SEX PISTOLS)
07. Long Cool Woman (THE HOLLIES)
08. Another Piece Of Meat (SCORPIONS)
09. Who Will Stop The Rain (CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL)
10. Viva Las Vegas (ELVIS PRESLEY)
11. Bitch Is Back (ELTON JOHN)
12. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers (ZZ TOP) *

* Bonus track available on first pressing in digipak

"The Right To Go Insane", the new video from MEGADETH, can be viewed below (courtesy of AOL's Noisecreep). In the clip, which features no performance footage, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine is filmed sneaking onto a military facility, stealing a tank and playing crash-up derby through the streets. Video footage from the cockpit shows him singing and laughing, while shots from a surveillance helicopter depict a missile gunsight tracking him as he pillages.

"The Right To Go Insane" video is based on the events of May 17, 1995 when Shawn Timothy Nelson, a U.S. Army veteran and unemployed plumber, stole an M60 Patton tank from a United States National Guard Armory in San Diego, California and went on a rampage, destroying cars, fire hydrants, and an RV before being shot dead by police.

"If I am going to carjack something, I'm going to do it Mustaine-style and go over the top like my new M60 Abrams tank with a sunroof," Mustaine joked to Noisecreep.

Nuclear Blast USA's webshop is now taking pre-orders for the exclusive North American mail-order edition of EXODUS' new album, "Exhibit B: The Human Condition". This release features the bonus track "Devil's Teeth" and a slipcase with different artwork.

The pre-order bundles to choose from are:

* Heads t-shirt & CD: $21.00 (link)
* Grenade t-shirt & CD: $21.00 (link)
* Both t-shirts & CD: $33.00 (link)

"The Obsidian Conspiracy", the long-awaited new album from Seattle metallers NEVERMORE, will be released in Europe on May 31 and in North America on June 8 via Century Media Records.

The track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. The Termination Proclamation
02. Your Poison Throne
03. Moonrise (Through Mirrors Of Death)
04. And The Maiden Spoke
05. Emptiness Unobstructed
06. The Blue Marble And The New Soul
07. Without Morals
08. The Day You Built The Wall
09. She Comes In Colors
10. The Obsidian Conspiracy

According to The Independent, Malcolm McLaren, the former manager of the SEX PISTOLS and impresario, has died. He was 64.

Despite early reports that he had died in New York, McLaren's girlfriend of many years, Young Kim, 37, confirmed the impresario died of mesothelioma at a hospital in Switzerland

It is a rare form of cancer that develops from the protective lining that covers many of the body's internal organs, the mesothelium and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. His body is expected to be brought home to be buried in Highgate cemetery, north London.

SEX PISTOLS' Johnny Rotten has released the following statement regarding Malcolm McLaren's passing: "For me Malc was always entertaining, and I hope you remember that. Above all else he was an entertainer and I will miss him, and so should you."

It is only a week ahead until the much lauded new SICK OF IT ALL album Based On A True Story will hit stores on April 19th. The band are streaming the entire album on their official MySpace page.

Based On A True Story will be available as super exclusive limited edition in a fancy Mediabook packaging, featuring a bonus DVD with live material from New York and London shows. Furthermore, the DVD contains an entertaining tour report and shows you the personal sides of the hardcore legend. The album will also be available as colored vinyl (incl. the entire album on CD format), standard CD and digital download.

EMBASSY OF SILENCE, Finnish band playing atmospheric rock/metal are releasing their debut album Euphorialight on May 12th through the Swedish label, Supernova Records. Supernova is the new sublabel of Bonnier Amigo Music Group, concentrating on Rock- and metal genres. The publisher for the digital single is IODA Nordic, which is the global distributor for Supernova Records. The single 'Soul-Broken' will be released in digital form on April 12th, and samples from the album can be heard at the band’s MySpace page.

According to a press release, Euphorialight is a "many-splendored album, with the dark gloominess of KATATONIA and ANATHEMA, or the progressive touches of PINK FLOYD and OPETH. The common denominator in the songs are Ines’ spine-chillingly beautiful voice and the catchy melodies of the choruses."

The album features several guest artists, such as Aapo Romu, the cellist of VANGUARD, and in the back-up vocals, Andy Koski Semmens (EREPIA, 0 X I? S T; ex-ESOTERIC, ex-PANTHEIST), Juhani Paloma?ki (COLOSSEUM) and Teppo Tirkkonen (THE PURIFICATION). Euphorialight was recorded at D-Studios, Finland with Jarno Ha?nninen, and mastered at Sweden’s Cutting Room with Bjo?rn Engelmann.

Euphorialight tracklisting:

'Soul-Broken'
'I Ride Alone'
'Passion and Savagery'
'Baron Samedi'
'Absinthe Eyes, Opium Words'
'Deadline Playtime'
'Catherine and Heathcliff'
'Maneater'
'Void'
'The Mercury Lamp'
'Euphorialight'


Line-up:
Ines Lukkanen – vocals
Tero Kallioma?ki – guitars
Jarno Suodenjoki – guitars
Samu Lahtinen – bass
Harri Koskela – keyboards
Jaakko Hauru - drums

Swedish black metallers WATAIN will release their fourth album, "Lawless Darkness", on June 7 via Season Of Mist.

The track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. Death's Cold Dark
02. Malfeitor
03. Reaping Death
04. Four Thrones
05. Wolves Curse
06. Lawless Darkness
07. Total Funeral
08. Hymn to Qayin
09. Kiss of Death
10. Waters of Ain

Quebec's black/death metal trio NECRONOMICON will release its new album, "The Return Of The Witch", via Austria's Napalm Records on the following dates:

June 2 - Spain
June 4 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy, Sweden
June 7 - Rest of Europe
June 8 - USA/Canada

The track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. Into The Fire (4:54)
02. The Awakening (4:50)
03. The Time Is Now (3:14)
04. Necropolis (4:14)
05. The Order Of The Moon (7:09)
06. The Return Of The Witch (4:21)
07. Lillith (2:21)
08. Alpha And Omega (5:33)
09. Seven (4:08)

AMORPHIS will release its first-ever live DVD, "Forging The Land Of Thousand Lakes", on June 25 (Europe) and June 23 (Finland) via Nuclear Blast, in time for the band's 20th anniversary. The filming of the main concert took place on November 20, 2009 at Club Teatria in Oulu, Finland, where AMORPHIS was supported by STRATOVARIUS and BEFORE THE DAWN. In addition to the full-length live show, the anniversary DVD will include plenty of bonus material documenting the band's impressive career

The track listing is as follows:

Limited 2DVD + 2CD Digibook In Slipcase

DVD 1:

The Oulu Show:

01. Silver Bride
02. Sampo
03. Towards And Against
04. The Castaway
05. Smithereens / The Smoke
06. Majestic Beast
07. Alone
08. Silent Waters
09. Divinity
10. Elegy Medley (Against Widows / Cares / On Rich And Poor)
11. From The Heaven Of My Heart
12. Sky Is Mine
13. Magic And Mayhem / Black Winter Day
14. Sign From The Northside
15. House Of Sleep
16. My Kantele

DVD 2:

Summer Breeze Open Air 2009:

01. Leaves Scar
02. Towards And Against
03. From The Heaven Of My Heart
04. Against Windows
05. The Castaway
06. Sampo
07. Silver Bride
08. Alone
09. The Smoke
10. My Kantele
11. House Of Sleep
12. Magic And Mayhem

Bonus Material:

Tales From The 20 Years (documentary)

Video Clips:

01. Black Winter Day
02. My Kantele
03. Against Windows
04. Divinity
05. Alone
06. Evil Inside
07. House Of Sleep
08. The Smoke
09. Silent Waters
10. Silver Bride
11. From The Heaven Of My Heart
12. My Kantele (Jyrki TV show, 1996)
13. Amorphis interview (JYRKI TV show, 1996)

Photo gallery

CD 1:

01. Silver Bride
02. Sampo
03. Towards And Against
04. The Castaway
05. Smithereens / The Smoke
06. Majestic Beast
07. Alone
08. Silent Waters
09. Divinity

CD 2:

01. Elegy Medley (Against Widows / Cares / On Rich And Poor)
02. From The Heaven Of My Heart
03. Sky Is Mine
04. Magic And Mayhem / Black Winter Day
05. Sign From The Northside
06. House Of Sleep
07. My Kantele

2DVD in Amaray case

The Oulu Show:

01. Silver Bride
02. Sampo
03. Towards And Against
04. The Castaway
05. Smithereens / The Smoke
06. Majestic Beast
07. Alone
08. Silent Waters
09. Divinity
10. Elegy Medley (Against Widows / Cares / On Rich And Poor)
11. From The Heaven Of My Heart
12. Sky Is Mine
13. Magic And Mayhem / Black Winter Day
14. Sign From The Northside
15. House Of Sleep
16. My Kantele

DVD 2:

Summer Breeze Open Air 2009:

01. Leaves Scar
02. Towards And Against
03. From The Heaven Of My Heart
04. Against Windows
05. The Castaway
06. Sampo
07. Silver Bride
08. Alone
09. The Smoke
10. My Kantele
11. House Of Sleep
12. Magic And Mayhem

Bonus Material:

Tales From The 20 Years (documentary)

Video Clips:

01. Black Winter Day
02. My Kantele
03. Against Windows
04. Divinity
05. Alone
06. Evil Inside
07. House Of Sleep
08. The Smoke
09. Silent Waters
10. Silver Bride
11. From The Heaven Of My Heart
12. My Kantele (Jyrki TV show, 1996)
13. Amorphis interview (JYRKI TV show, 1996)

FIREBIRD, the British power trio led by CARCASS/ex-NAPALM DEATH guitarist Bill Steer, will release its new album, tentatively titled "Double Diamond", in July via Trooper Entertainment. The CD features ten songs recorded at Graveland studios in 's-Graveland, Holland during January. According to the band, "this recording heralds a new chapter for the band, seeing [guitarist/vocalist Bill] Steer and [drummer Ludwig] Witt draw inspiration from some of their earliest metal favourites such as BUDGIE, FIST and TANK."

"Double Diamond" track listing:

01. Soul Saviour
02. Ruined
03. Bright Lights
04. For Crying Out Loud
05. Farewell
06. A Wing & A Prayer
07. Pound Of Flesh
08. Arabesque
09. Lose Your Delusions
10. Pantomime

Deals for Europe and the USA have yet to be confirmed. The band welcome any interested parties.

"Invitation", the new video from the Swedish melodic metal band AUDIOVISION, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Ronny Hemlin (SCAR SYMMETRY, STEEL ATTACK).The song comes off the group's second album, "Focus", which will be released in Europe and North America on April 23 through Ulterium Records. The CD was produced and mixed by Erik Mårtensson (W.E.T., ECLIPSE) and mastered by Micke Lind (DIO, CANDLEMASS, TALISMAN).

According to a press release, "Focus" is "a high quality melodic metal release influenced by bands like WHITESNAKE, DIO, RAINBOW, EUROPE, GOTTHARD and STRYPER, and fans of the genre won't be dissapointed!"

"Focus" track listing:

01. Invitation
02. Keep The Fire Burning
03. We Are Not Alone
04. The Son Will Come
05. You Are The Reason
06. Fruit Of Love
07. We Will Go
08. I Will Belong To You
09. The Way
10. The Gate
11. Focus