Singer Gérard Fois from French metallers ETERNAL FLIGHT has issued the following update:

"Recently you maybe learned that drummer Ricardo Confessori (ANGRA, SHAMAN) and guitarists Mark McGee (ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) and Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) played on our new album.

But we have excellent news: Rob Love from the Swedish rising stars DYNASTY made also some smoking solos on two songs!

For me, Rob is one of the best guitarists that emerged over the last 5 years! You will be impressed!

But don’t get me wrong, Julien Bouvier our “new” guitarist is also great and his skills are as good as the guests, don’t say you haven’t
been warned!

So we have an “army” of killer guitarists on this album don’t you think?"

rish goth/dark rockers CREATION’S TEARS have for a limited time, posted a new track featuring a guest vocal appearance from SARAH JEZEBEL DEVA (CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS, ANGTORIA) on the band's MySpace page. The track is taken from their recently released debut album, Methods To End It All, which also features former PARADISE LOST drummer Lee Morris. You can also check out two other full tracks from the band’s debut album at the Creation’s Tears Myspace page.

Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER have finished recording their new album for an early 2011 release via Metal Blade Records. The CD was produced by Trauma Team Productions and will be mixed by Kevin Gutierrez (RAVEN, PROJECT: FAILING FLESH, DECEASED, DYSRYTHMIA, GARDEN OF SHADOWS) at Assembly Line Studios. The band is once again pursuing new musical territory.

Commented guitarist/vocalist Kurt Bachman: "We decided to bring back some of the orchestral feel of 'Dimensions' by utilizing more layered guitars, keys and melody with different vocal arrangements. There is still the 'BELIEVER' sound, but the musical progression continues for us."

Added keyboardist/programmer Jeff King: "We revamped our writing and recording process so that everyone could work at their peak times. We also spent a lot of time finding the right combinations of gear to achieve the sounds we wanted.

"Each BELIEVER album has had its own sound that distinguishes it from the preceding album, and this project is no different in that respect. You still have the core elements that make it recognizable as BELIEVER, but the guitar tone is heavier, the songs are tighter and musically it seems more refined."

Japan's rock experimentalists BORIS are well known not only for their epic discography — as they've unleashed multiple releases to the public every year in countless formats since their formation in the early '90s — but also for their captivating live performances they're constantly booking, playing live throughout every habitable continent on the planet over the past decade and a half. The next official release from the band will bring fans a bit of both worlds, in the form of the band's first official domestic live DVD from the band!

Set for release via Southern Lord on January 18, 2011, the "Live In Japan" DVD captures the intriguing power, majesty and unique psychedelia that only BORIS can deliver, and will bring the band's incredible stage act to fans who have never witnessed the band live, as well as diehards who venture out to see the act every chance they get. The footage on this official DVD release was filmed in Tokyo at the final show of the band's 2008 "Smile" world tour. Featuring a full set of eleven BORIS originals filmed at Daikanyama Unit, as well as three bonus videos from a set at the Shibuya Club Quattro, this DVD is quite special since BORIS actually play on other continents much more often than in their home country!

"Live In Japan" DVD track listing:

01. Flower Sun Rain
02. Buzz-In
03. Laser Beam
04. Pink
05. Statement
06. Floor Shaker
07. Rainbow
08. My Neighbor Satan
09. Ka Re Ha Te Ta Sa Ki - No One's Grieve
10. You Were Holding An Umbrella
11. " "

Bonus tracks from Shibuya Club Quattro:

12. Tokyo Wonder Land
13. A Bao A Qu
14. Farewell

"Breathe", the new single from FIREAL — the Finnish band launched by former BLEAK vocalist/songwriter Caleb — can be streamed in the YouTube clip below. The song, which was co-written by Max Martin (BRITNEY SPEARS, PINK, KATY PERRY, BACKSTREET BOYS) and Per Aldeheim (LAMBRETTA), is expected to appear on the group's debut album, which is now scheduled for a 2011 release via the Finnish branch of Warner Music.

Blaze Bayley Recording is now taking pre-orders for BLAZE BAYLEY's (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) first-ever vinyl release — a limited-edition version of the current band's first album, "The Man Who Would Not Die". This double vinyl white label in sleeved gatefold is limited to 500 copies and is now available direct from www.blazebayley.net. All orders up until December 18 will be signed.

The track listing is as follows:

Side 1

01. The Man Who Would Not Die
02. Blackmailer
03. Smile Back At Death

Side 2

01. While You Were Gone
02. Samurai
03. A Crack In The System

Side 3

01. Robot
02. At The End Of The Day
03. Waiting For My Life To Begin

Side 4

01. Voices From The Past
02. The Truth Is One
03. Serpent Hearted Man

Swedish metallers LIFELOVER will release their fourth album via Prophecy Productions on February 14th, 2011. Entitled Sjukdom ("Disease" in English), the album artwork can be seen below:




Sjukdom tracklisting:

'Svart Galla'
'Led By Misfortune'
'Expandera'
'Homicidal Tendecies'
'Resignation'
'Doften Av Tomhet'
'Totus Anctus'
'Horans Hora'
'Bitterljuv Kakofoni'
'Becksvart Frustration'
'Nedvaknande'
'Instrumental Asylum'
'Utdrag'
'Karma'

AMARANTHE (formerly AVALANCHE) — the new project featuring Olof Mörck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solveström (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION) and Johan Andreassen (ex-ENGEL) — has completed work on its as-yet-untitled debut album at Hansen Studio in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (VOLBEAT, MERCENARY, NIGHTRAGE) for a spring 2011 release via Spinefarm Records.

Commented guitarist Olof Mörck: "After two long months in Danish exile away from our homes in Sweden, we have now reached that magical milestone where we can consider this album finished! It means no rest for us, however, with videos to be recorded and all that stuff, plus, more importantly, [plans to] kick off the new year with a headline show in Gothenburg, on to Tunisia and Belgium later [in 2011] — plus another 18 shows in 13 countries to be announced soon! Don't miss AMARANTHE when we come to YOUR town in 2011!"

The cover artwork for "Beast", the fifth album from Santa Barbara, California metallers DEVILDRIVER, can be viewed below (courtesy of Bloody-Disgusting.com). Due on February 22, 2011 via Roadrunner Records, the CD was recorded at Sonic Ranch studios in Tornillo, Texas with producer Mark Lewis (TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, ALL THAT REMAINS) and is currently being mixed by acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, MACHINE HEAD, NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY) at his Backstage studio in Derbyshire, England. The band recorded 14 songs during the "Beast" sessions, with 11 or 12 tracks expected to make the final cut.

GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has been voted the greatest lead singer of all time by readers of MusicRadar.com, ahead of such legendary vocalists as Freddy Mercury, Robert Plant, Ronnie James Dio, John Lennon and Bruce Dickinson.

MusicRadar.com says: "The public have spoken. Forget the caricature of recent years and think back to the late 1980s — he was dangerous, lean, angry, confrontational, and controversial. The hotheaded, horny ginger stepchild of Steven Tyler and Robert Plant, a born rock star who made being fashionably late a lifestyle choice and started riots in the process."

MusicRadar.com's 30 greatest lead singers of all time:

01. Axl Rose (GUNS N' ROSES)
02. Freddie Mercury (QUEEN)
03. Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN)
04. Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF)
05. John Lennon (THE BEATLES)
06. Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN)
07. Thom Yorke (RADIOHEAD)
08. Kurt Cobain (NIRVANA)
09. Matt Bellamy (MUSE)
10. Paul McCartney (THE BEATLES)
11. Jim Morrison (THE DOORS)
12. James Hetfield (METALLICA)
13. Maynard James Keenan (TOOL, A PERFECT CIRCLE)
14. Mick Jagger (THE ROLLING STONES)
15. James LaBrie (DREAM THEATER)
16. Bon Scott (AC/DC)
17. Steven Tyler (AEROSMITH)
18. Roger Daltrey (THE WHO)
19. Geddy Lee (RUSH)
20. Morrissey
21. Liam Gallagher (OASIS)
22. Jack White (THE WHITE STRIPES)
23. Joe Strummer (THE CLASH)
24. Stevie Nicks (FLEETWOOD MAC)
25. Iggy Pop (THE STOOGES)
26. Smokey Robinson
27. Black Francis / Frank Black
28. Diana Ross
29. Debbie Harry (BLONDIE)
30. Martha Reeves

Finnish melodic death metallers OMNIUM GATHERUM will release their fifth album, "New World Shadows", via Lifeforce Records on the following dates:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 4, 2011
Sweden, Finland, Hungary: February 9, 2011
Rest Of Europe: February 7, 2011
North America: March 1, 2011

The CD was recorded at Astia Studios in Lappeenranta, Finland with Teemu Aalto, and was mixed and mastered at Unisound Studio in Örebro, Sweden by Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, HAIL OF BULLETS, NOVEMBERS DOOM).

"New World Shadows" track listing:

01. Everfields (9:17)
02. Ego (4:07)
03. New World Shadows (6:00)
04. Soul Journeys (4:54)
05. Nova Flame (4:10)
06. An Infinite Mind (5:43)
07. Watcher Of The Skies (4:17)
08. The Distance (3:59)
09. Deep Cold (9:29)

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen recently answered several fan-submitted questions for the readers of the MusicRadar.com web site. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

MusicRadar.com: You have written some great music on your own, but I'm sure many people would love to hear you collaborate with others again. Do you think you will ever do this someday?

Malmsteen: "Mmm, probably not, The way I compose is very special. If you look at somebody like Bach, he didn't need collaborators to write for keyboards, cello, violin or anything else. I feel the same way about my music. The times that I have worked with other people, I've been very unhappy with the results. I don't work with anybody on the music, of course. But my God, some of the lyrics that other people have written were so shallow: 'Hey baby this, hey baby that.' I need substance to the words, you know? Give me depth!"

MusicRadar.com: Would you ever consider forming your own super group like Joe Satriani did with CHICKENFOOT? If so, who would be on your wish list of players?

Malmsteen: "You know, I'm always open to possibilities. I've learned not to say, 'No, I'd never do that.' As far as forming my own band like what you're talking about it, I haven't thought about it. I'm too busy doing my own thing. Sure, if somebody came to me and had a good concept, yeah, I'd think about it. I don't have a 'wish list' or anything. There aren't any singers or others players I'm dreaming about."

MusicRadar.com: How does it feel to be God?

Malmsteen: [laughs] "I don't know. You'll have to ask somebody else that question. But thank you for such an incredible compliment. That's very kind of you."

MusicRadar.com: Are there any new guitar players on the scene who impress you?

Malmsteen: "I'm sure there are a lot of great players out there, but I just don't have the time to listen. It's not that I intentionally tune them out, but I literally can't find the hours in the day to check out new stuff. I do like a lot of players. B.B. King, Brian May, Eddie Van Halen, Allan Holdsworth — they're all great. Probably the last player who made a real impact on me was Ritchie Blackmore, and I was nine years old at the time."

MusicRadar.com: What's the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you on stage?

Malmsteen: "The most embarrassing thing? Wow, that's tough… There's been so many. [laughs] No, I'm kidding. Really, the only thing that's ever been a problem on stage was when there was a mess-up with the gear or I couldn't get the sounds I was looking for. That was more frustrating than embarrassing. Personally, I'm beyond having bad nights on stage. I don't believe in them. I'm like a tennis player; in fact, I am a tennis player! To me, you have to forget all about your last point. It's on to the next one. You make a bad shot, you fuck up — so what? Hit the ball and keep going. Same with gigs. You hit a bad note - who gives a shit? Keep playing. Nobody will ever remember that bad note unless you make a big thing about it. What they will remember is that you played a great show with your heart and soul and you gave it your all. That's what counts."

SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR vocalist Corey Taylor spoke to NME.com about how he has dealt with the death of SLIPKNOT bandmate Paul Gray — saying he thinks the bassist "would want us to keep going." During the chat, which you can see at this location, Taylor revealed that he took inspiration from HELLYEAH/ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott when dealing with Gray's death.

"It seems like everybody's doing great," Taylor can be heard saying in the clip which was shot during STONE SOUR's recent tour with AVENGED SEVENFOLD and HELLYEAH. "There are some moments that are more somber than others. But when you are here to entertain, you don't wanna spend too much time in melancholy. There is time to reflect, there is time to celebrate, and for me, dealing with loss, it's important to celebrate life and not revel in death, to be honest. I mean, Jimmy ['The Rev' Sullivan, AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer who passed away last December] and Paul wouldn't want anyone to do that, they would want us to keep going, because they loved doing this — they absolutely loved doing this. And in their spirit we should continue doing that."

He continued, "I've never seen a guy more into playing live than Paulie and just watching his reaction when the crowd goes off. And even though I'm doing STONE SOUR right now, he was such a huge supporter of STONE SOUR that if I didn't give it every little bit of gusto I had, he would be super-disappointed.

"Honestly, even with Vinnie... I've taken a lot of cues from Vinnie after what happened with him. [Vinnie's brother, PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist 'Dimebag', Darrell Abbott, was murdered onstage in Columbus, Ohio in 2004. — Ed.] He looked me right in the eyes and said, 'Man, you just gotta remember you're living for two now, you're living for two people, 'cause that spirit's always with you.' And something about that really sticks with me and it helps me remember to embrace life, to celebrate life. Don't spend too much time on the darkness and the depression — you have to live every single minute with every little bit of spirit you have. So that keeps me going."

THE PROJECT HATE MCMXCIX — the Swedish band featuring Jörgen Sandström (vocals; VICIOUS ART, KRUX, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE), Lord K. Philipson (guitar; TORTURE DIVISION, ex-GOD AMONG INSECTS, HOUSE OF USHER, LEUKEMIA), Anders Bertilsson (guitar; COLDWORKER), Tobben Gustafsson (drums; TORTURE DIVISION, VOMITORY) and Portuguese vocalist Ms. Roque (a.k.a. Ruby Roque of WITCHBREED) — will release its seventh album, "Bleeding The New Apocalypse (Cum Victriciis In Manibus Armis)", on February 14, 2011 in Europe and February 22, 2011 in the U.S. via Season of Mist. The CD was mixed and mastered by Swedish producer and multi-intrumentalist Dan Swanö (EDGE OF SANITY, BLOODBATH, NIGHTINGALE) and contains six songs with a running time of over 60 minutes.

"Bleeding The New Apocalypse (Cum Victriciis In Manibus Armis)" track listing:

01. Iesus Nazarenus, Servus Mei
02. They Shall All Be Witnesses
03. A Revelation Of Desecrated Heavens
04. Summoning Majestic War
05. The Serpent Crowning Ritual
06. Bring Forth Purgatory

Norwegian old-school black metallers KAMPFAR have parted ways with guitarist Thomas. His statement on the matter reads as follows:

"After playing guitar in KAMPFAR for quite a few years, I have now decided to leave the band.

"I cannot even begin to sum up all the good times I've had together with my bandmates, and our close friendship will surely continue outside of the context of the band.

"I sincerely hope the guys will find another guitarist to play in the band (the riffs are not that hard to play and there are no solos, which could be seen as a plus or a minus depending on perspective.) On the stage, you'll only need to pay attention to Ask, since he knows how to keep in time. It is also best to watch out for Jon and Dolk as they are maniacs and will not stand still for a moment.

"To all the good people I've met through KAMPFAR. Take care and I'll see you around.

"For my brothers in the band, my love and respect as always."

According to current GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Daren "D.J." Ashba, it will be a "cold day in hell" before former GN'R bandmates Axl Rose and Slash collaborate again, quashing rumors of a possible reunion.

When Becko of Australia's long-running rock radio station Triple M questioned D.J. ahead of GN'R's show at the Sydney 500 V8 Supercars about the reports of Axl and Slash possibly getting back together, he shot it down. "That's completely false," D.J. said. "I know Axl really, really well, and he basically said that it would be a cold day in hell [before they work together]. But, that being said, obviously I don't know the inside insight and I'm just happy to be in the shoes of an amazing, legendary guitar player. It's really a treat for me to stand on stage next to somebody like Axl and [the rest of] this band. Everybody in this band is just top-notch musicians."

As for "Axl Time," Rose's infamously late appearances onstage, which, according to Slash's autobiography, "Slash", were one of the main reasons key "Appetite For Destruction" songwriter and former GN'R rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin left the band, Ashba claims that they have nothing to do with the enigmatic singer — they are the fault of the room-service staff at the band's hotels. "It isn't even Axl that's late, it's always our room service that's late. We're waiting to eat before we go on," Ashba joked.

Heavy metal legends BLACK SABBATH have joined the club — Metal Club, that is. BLACK SABBATH's "Live At Hammersmith Odeon", a three-LP 180-gram vinyl with a triple gatefold packaging, will be released on January 11, 2011. This release will be limited to 3,000 numbered copies and is a Metal Club exclusive, so make sure to snatch yours up at a participating retailer as soon as it's available.

"Live At Hammersmith Odeon" features Ronnie James Dio, Tommy Iommi, Terry "Geezer" Butler and Vinny Appice live at Hammersmith Odeon in January 1982 during BLACK SABBATH's tour for "The Mob Rules".

Available for the first time on limited-edition numbered vinyl, the concert spotlights BLACK SABBATH as they storm through 14 of the Dio-era's best, including "Neon Knights", "Heaven And Hell", "Children Of The Sea" and "Country Girl". The band also performs several pre-Dio classics, including "Paranoid", "Children Of The Grave" and a white-hot version of "War Pigs".

Metal Club is a group of record stores throughout the U.S. and Canada that work to connect the vibrant metal community with their local record store. Fans will be able to visit their local Metal Club store for special metal promotional pieces, exciting in-store events, and a series of exclusive Metal Club releases. Please visit www.mymetalclub.com for store locations, news and information on other Metal Club releases.

Midwest thrashers LAZARUS A.D. have set "Black Rivers Flow" as the title of their second full-length album, due on February 1, 2011 via Metal Blade Records. The CD was recorded in July and August 2010 at Belle City Sound with Chris Wisco and was mixed and mastered by James Murphy at Safehouse Production.

"Black Rivers Flow" track listing:

01. American Dreams
02. The Ultimate Sacrifice
03. The Strong Prevail
04. Black Rivers Flow
05. Casting Forward
06. Light A City (Up In Smoke)
07. Through Your Eyes
08. Beneath the Waves of Hatred
09. Eternal Vengeance

LAZARUS A.D. bassist and lead vocalist Jeff Paulick comments: "First off, I have to say we are incredibly proud of 'Black Rivers Flow'.

"It's been three and a half years since we recorded our last album and we've grown a lot since then.

"During the writing process for 'Black Rivers Flow', we were dealing with great personal tragedies. We found a way to draw strength from those tragedies and use it as inspiration to write what we feel is an incredibly more sound record than the last.

"On 'Black Rivers Flow', everyone stepped up their game; the riffs are heavier, the choruses catchier, and the vocals have improved and been diversified tenfold.

"We are on a mission to show the world that we are a force to be reckoned with and aren't thinking about a trend, we're thinking long-term.

"I think our fans will hear these songs and be blown away. The energy and power this time around is undeniable, and we hope the reaction amongst the community reflects just that."

Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS will celebrate their 25-year anniversary by performing an extra-long, two-and-a-half-hour set at Debaser Medis in Stockholm on December 18. The band's classic debut album, "Epicus Doomicus Metalicus", will be played in its entirety for the first time with the original singer Johan Längqvist. In addition, the group has been in the studio recording a couple of cover songs especially for a limited vinyl maxi that will be sold on the evening of the show. A five-CD "Doomology" box will also be available featuring the following:

CD 1: First-ever concert in Jönköping (1987)
CD 2: Buckley Tivoli (1988)
CD 3: Demos for the white album (2003 - 2004)
CD 4: "King Of The Grey Islands" demos with Mats Levén (THERION, KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on vocals
CD : Miscellaneous demos (Johan Längqvist vocal audition for "Chapter VI") and other rarities.

The price will 250 SEK, but a free 50 x 70 show poster will be included.

CD 1: First Gig Ever In Jönköping, 1987

01. Intro
02. Crystal Ball
03. Under The Oak
04. Bewitched
05. Demon's Gate
06. The Well Of Souls
07. A Sorcerer's Pledge
08. Solitude

CD 2: Buckley Tivoli, 1988

01. Mirror Mirror
02. Bewitched
03. Solitude
04. The Bells Of Acheron
05. At The Gallows End
06. Demon's Gate
07. Bearer Of Pain
08. Samarithan
09. A Cry From The Crypt
10. Dark Are The Veils Of Death
11. The Well Of Souls
12. A Sorcerer's Pledge

CD 3: Demos From The White Album, 2003-2004

01. Black Dwarf
02. Spellbreaker
03. Seven Silver Keys
04. Assassin Of The Light
05. Copernicus
06. Witches
07. Born In A Tank
08. Black Dwarf
09. Spellbreaker
10. Witches
11. Witches

CD 4: "King Of The Grey Islands" Demos With Mats Levén On Vocals

01. Emperor Of The Void
02. Devil Seed
03. Of Stars And Smoke
04. Demonia 6
05. Destroyer
06. Man Of Shadows
07. Embracing The Styx
08. Edgar Grey

CD 5: Miscellaneous Demos (Johan Längqvist Vocal Audition for "Chapter VI") + Other Rarities

01. Ebony Throne
02. The Dying Illusion
03. Temple Of The Dead
04. The End Of Pain
05. Black Dwarf
06. At The Gallows End
07. Solitude
08. Lucifer Dance
09. Handklover Ouh Klarinett
10. Vört Sistz Rushed

Portuguese dark-rock/metal band HEAVENWOOD has inked a worldwide, multi-album deal with Listenable Records. The band is currently mixing its fourth album, entitled "Abyss Masterpiece", with German producer Kristian "Kohle" Kohlmannslehner (CREMATORY, AGATHODAIMON, BENIGHTED) at Kohlekeller Studios in Germany for an early 2011 release.

Commented HEAVENWOOD singer Ernesto Guerra: "We are very excited to be able to partner up with Listenable. They've proven all these years to be hard-working, honest and dedicated people to their bands and above all, they feel, understand and believe on our music as we do, and this seems the perfect combination for achieve our goals. I am very confident that with their involvement HEAVENWOOD will reach the next level with 'Abyss Masterpiece', our heaviest, darkest and most intense album ever."

Montreal-based death metallers NEURAXIS will release their sixth album, "Asylon", in North America on February 15, 2011. The cover art was created by artist Dennis Sibeijn of Damnengine Artwork, who worked with the band on its previous CD, "The Thin Line Between", as well with JOB FOR A COWBOY, CHIMAIRA and more.

"Asylon" was recorded at Wildsound Studio with producer Chris Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY, THE LAST FELONY, THE AGONIST). Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Savior And Destroyer", "Left To Devour", "V" and the title track.

Vocalist Alex Leblanc commented on the cover: "As many of you will see, [the 'Asylon' cover] is very different from all our previous album covers. Since the lyrics and the music are so connected on the new record, we wanted the cover to represent perfectly the vibe...dark, visceral and heavy. We used a lot of dark green to represent the sick/poisonous mood of the lyrics."

NEURAXIS will support SEPULTURA on a spring North American headlining tour. In addition, NEURAXIS will hit the road with death metal masters DEICIDE in February and March.

Leblanc commented: "[The trek with SEPULTURA is] a massive tour covering the whole North American circuit.

"Is it really necessary to tell you how stoked we are to be a part of this??? I remember moshing in high school corridors listening to 'Arise' back in the day.

"This tour will start one month after the DEICIDE tour so it will be a good and busy winter/spring for us."

AVA INFERI, the Portugal-based band whose lineup includes Norwegian guitarist Rune Eriksen (a.k.a. ex-MAYHEM guitarist/songwriter Blasphemer), will release its fourth album, "Onyx", on February 14 (February 15 in the U.S.) via Season Of Mist.

The track listing is as follows:

01. Onyx
02. The Living End
03. A Portal
04. ((Ghostlights))
05. Majesty
06. The Heathen Island
07. By Candlelight & Mirrors
08. Venice in Fog