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EGYPT CENTRAL To Release \'White Rabbit\' In May

Fat Lady Music/ILG/Warner Music Group recording artist EGYPT CENTRAL is gearing up for the release of its sophomore album, "White Rabbit", on May 17.

"White Rabbit" was produced by Skidd Mills (SAVING ABEL, 12 STONES) in early October 2010 and features twelve songs of heavy riffs, lyrics from the soul and strong melodic hooks. Threaded throughout this collection of songs is a story of consequences that occur when one accepts or declines the invitation from the White Rabbit.

"We knew we had solid songs, but when the opportunity came to work with Skidd, we found the person that could not only make a great sounding record, but also bring the best out of us," states lead singer John Falls. "We had a lot of growing to do as men and the time was right to give our fans what they deserved and what we knew we were capable of… kick-ass rock!" "Collectively this is the best group of songs we have ever written," adds bassist Joey Chicago.

Taking its name from one the toughest roads that runs through their hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, EGYPT CENTRAL was formed in 2001.

The first single from "White Rabbit" will be the title track and it will be released February 15 to Active rock radio and iTunes.

EGYPT CENTRAL will hit the road in early 2011. Drummer Blake Allison states, "Our secret weapon has always been our live show.

"I can't tell you how excited we are to play this new batch of songs for our fans that have stuck by us and this is our invitation for anyone new to EGYPT CENTRAL to come along on this journey… we hope you accept!"

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KONKHRA Preparing To Record Five New Songs

Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA are preparing to enter the studio to start tracking drums for five new songs:

* Bow To Moloch
* I Am Ra
* Divine Wind
* Blood Reign
* Suffer The Race

Commented guitarist/vocalist Anders Lundemark: "[I] can't wait to get this stuff out."

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GRAVEYARD Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Nuclear Blast Records has announced the signing of the Swedish occult rock outfit GRAVEYARD. The band's new album, "Hisingen Blues", is scheduled for a late March release.

Drawing influences from by all sorts of guitar-driven music, GRAVEYARD delivers it all — along with stunning imagery and a pure, authentic attitude.

Commented Nuclear Blast head of A&R Andy Siry: "We are honored to be working with GRAVEYARD from now on! These guys are the most unique and amazing band the so-called retro rock scene has to offer, although GRAVEYARD are MUCH more than this.

"Keep your caps peeled — GRAVEYARD is upon us. 2011 will be the year of the 'YARD!"

Added the band: "It feels great to work with such experienced and dedicated people as the Nuclear Blast crew. Awesome!! It's a label that's founded by old-school tape traders that obviously are good at what they do, since NB is one of the few big independent labels that manages not only to survive, but to expand in today's difficult music climate."

UNANIMATED Hard At Work On New Material

UNANIMATED, the reunited Swedish melodic death metal band featuring former members of ENTOMBED and DISMEMBER, has issued the following update:

"We are rehearsing again and [have] finalized five new songs already. We are confident to have a [new] full-length album ready after the summer. We are looking forward to [letting the fans] hear the new material!"

FESTER is in Studio

This message was posted on FESTER MySpace page:

"It has been 17 years since FESTER released their previous studio album, and now The FESTERing ressurection is here..

- It started last summer with the demo compilation " The commitments that shattered 1991-1992"
( Released by Kyrck Production on 3 different vinyls and Cd), followed by the re-release of the 1992 classic " Winter of Sin" ( Just released on Gatefold vinyl by Ironbonehead and Digi-different version- on Abyss Records ). FESTER's second studioalbum "Silence" will be re-issued on digi by Abyss Records in the end of february, and for the first time banned in vax by Ironbonehead Production on Gatefold next month..

All of the releases can be ordered directly with the band, or the labels.
Contact for prices (WS or single)
Strictly limited merchandise is also avaliable.

This is all a part of the FESTERing ressurection..

Although Tiger is the only original member, FESTER is now in studio working on a third studio album. Thomas Andresen ( Sincera/Algol) has joined as a permanent member on vocals, and members from well known Norwegian Black/Death Metal bands will join in as session musicians..

Take contact if you have additional questions".

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Former CHASTAIN Singer LEATHER LEONE Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO With \'Egypt\' Cover

Former CHASTAIN frontwoman Leather Leone recorded a cover version of the DIO classic "Egypt (The Chains Are On)" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio in October 2010 at the Freedom Studio in Los Angeles, California. This demo recording, which can be heard in the YouTube clip below, features the following musicians:

* Leather Leone (CHASTAIN, MALIBU BARBI, RUDE GIRL) - Vocals
* Sandy Sledge (ALLISON CHAINS, WEAPONSVAN, WARBRIDE, MALIBU BARBI, RUDE GIRL) - Drums
* Brett Baugh - Guitar
* Ben Getting - Bass

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Former, Current SONIC SYNDICATE Members To Release THE UNGUIDED Debut Single

THE UNGUIDED — the new project featuring former SONIC SYNDICATE members Richard Sjunnesson (vocals) and Roland Johansson (vocals), along with current SONIC SYNDICATE guitarist (and Richard's brother) Roger Sjunnesson — will release a two-track digital and physical single entitled "Nightmareland" in February. The artwork for the single was created by the very talented graphic artist Kuang Hong from China, Beijing and can be seen below.

Commented Richard: "We already have about ten songs in the pipeline for the album and everything sounds really awesome! I will assure you it sounds nothing like the 'new' SONIC, and the people who liked the classic SYNDICATE will be familiar with the take on these songs, for sure. I don't think we ever wrote this many songs in such a short period of time. And I believe it's the fruit of having creative freedom and loving what we do — it certainly has upped the pace."

Regarding THE UNGUIDED's touring plans, Richard said, "THE UNGUIDED won't be a touring band in the terms of what SONIC SYNDICATE was. We will focus on random gigs and festivals when it comes to live shows. Touring was what made Roland quit in the first place, and I have no intentions of letting history repeat itself."

Richard Sjunnesson left SONIC SYNDICATE late last year due to what he claims was the band's "inability to play decent music." In a lengthy and rambling message posted on his newly launched official blog, Richard stated that his departure from the group was caused by his "being locked up in a band where there is no room to express one's creativity because it's simply not the right format for the band anymore. Being artistically crippled because heavy music is the wrong forum for a 'metal band,' and having to turn the other cheek pretending to like something that I think is garbage will simply not fly for this crow. There are only so many arguments of the 'scary' screaming vocals to be or not to be in various songs I'm willing to take. Seeing how there was even demands to the band (behind my back) of songs without screaming vocals and how they were later obvious downplayed in the mix might very well have been the deathblow to my emotional attachment of the band. On the other hand, that made this decision very easy for me. It allowed me to go on in life with stuff that feels more important, things that actually manage to stir my heart."

Richard Sjunnesson was temporarily replaced on SONIC SYNDICATE's recent European tour by "longtime friend" Christoffer Andersson.

SONIC SYNDICATE's latest album, "We Rule The Night", was released in Europe on August 27, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records.

DAWN OF DISEASE Signs With NOISE ART RECORDS

German death metallers DAWN OF DISEASE have inked a deal with Noise Art Records and the booking agency Rock The Nation. The band's debut album, "Legends Of Brutality", will be released on April 29. The CD was recorded at Soundlodge Studio (GOD DETHRONED, DEW-SCENTED, SINISTER) with producer Jörg Uken.

Commented the band: "We are very much looking forward to be working together with Noise Art Records and Rock The Nation. We cannot wait to present our killer debut album to you this coming festival season!"

"Legends of Brutality" track listing:

01. Gasping For Life (intro)
02. Above The Gods *
03. Impervious Mind
04. Legends Of Brutality
05. Soul Harvest
06. When White Turns Red
07. Death Shall Be Mine
08. Justified Retaliation
09. Out Of Breath
10. Sinister Rapture *
11. Bitter Fate
12. Silence Prevails (outro)

* Featuring guest vocals by Henri Sattler of Dutch melodic death metallers GOD DETHRONED

DAWN OF DISEASE 2011 is:

Tomasz Wisniewski - Vocals (since 2003)
Lukas Kerk - Guitar (new)
Oliver Kirchner - Guitar (new)
Michael Wächter - Bass (new)
Mathias Blässe - Drums (since 2006)

Dawn of Disease

DEATHENING To Release \'Open Up And Swallow\' This Month

Swedish death metallers DEATHENING will release their debut album, "Open Up And Swallow", on January 28 via Rakamarow Records. The CD contains "ten tracks [of] powerful, fast-paced technical riffs as well as shuffle-oriented death, tied together by melodic leads and brutal vocals," according to a press release.

Based in Malmö and Gothenburg, Sweden, DEATHENING comprises members from EMBRACED, MURDERPLAN, SUPRALOAD, CARPET KNIGHTS and WRAPTORS. The band was formed in 2007 by engineers/producers Pål Callmer and Arnold Lindberg who had played together in various bands since the mid-Nineties.

Previously known as lead vocalist of black metal band EMBRACED (Regain Records), Kalle Nimhagen has, with DEATHENING, "taken his voice to an uncompromising level of guttural rawness blended with high-pitched vicious screaming," according to a press release. Drummer Arnold Lindberg is a well-known sound engineer/producer who has made albums for IN FLAMES, DIMENSION ZERO, EVERGREY, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, DARKEST HOUR, DIMMU BORGIR and DRAGONLAND, among others. He has toured as engineer for IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED, EUROPE, WITCHERY, DESTRUCTION, HAMMERFALL, KAMELOT and HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, to mention a few. In addition Arnold plays the drums in MURDERPLAN and is the lead singer in SUPRALOAD. Guitarist and songwriter Pål Callmer is the founder of MURDERPLAN (along with Fredrik Söderlund of PUISSANCE and OCTINOMOS), SUPRALOAD and the guitarist in the progressive rock band WRAPTORS.

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AURORA BOREALIS: "Timeline..." Album Preview

11 Minuit Preview of the New Album.

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Aurora Borealis

BONAFIDE: \'Fill Your Head With Rock\' EP Samples Available

Swedish hard rockers BONAFIDE will release a new EP, "Fill Your Head With Rock - Old, New, Tried & True", on January 28 via Black Lodge/Sound Pollution. The band states, "[We] decided to go for a EP instead of the ordinary radio single format this time around. The reasons were many, but first and foremost it shows a band vitalized by the addition of drummer Niklas Matsson (RAGING SLAB, BACKDRAFT), and what better way to introduce a new member than to buy some studio time and record a couple of favorite tracks live in the studio!

"'Fill Your Head With Rock' and 'No Doubt About It' are both taken from [BONAFIDE's] second album, 'Something's Dripping'. We gave the opener, 'Fill Your Head…', a little 'haircut,' making it more representable for radio. This is a true anthem, and a song that has grown into a live favorite. 'No Doubt About It' was picked to be included in the new Atari game 'Test Drive Unlimited 2', released for various platforms early 2011.

"The six-track EP also includes the song 'Kick Me Out' that, for some unknown reason, was not included on the final version of 'Something's Dripping'. We feel this song is a fantastic representation of a band that for the last two years has gained an ever-growing audience around Europe by extensive touring. 'I Don't Need No Doctor', 'I Can't Explain' and 'Nice Boys (Don't Play Rock 'N' Roll)' sees BONAFIDE paying homage to some rock giants. THE WHO's 'I Can't Explain' is another live favorite, often played as an encore. HUMBLE PIE's 'I Don't Need No Doctor' lets singer and frontman Pontus Snibb show off his golden vocal cords, and 'Nice Boys', which was recorded in one take, is two minutes of pure adrenalin. Also included are two videos: 'Hard Livin' Man' and the brand new 'No Doubt About It'."

"Fill Your Head With Rock - Old, New, Tried & True" EP track listing:

01. Fill Your Head With Rock (radio edit)
02. No Doubt About It
03. Kick Me Out (previously unreleased)
04. I Don't Need No Doctor (HUMBLE PIE cover)
05. I Can't Explain (THE WHO cover)
06. Nice Boys Don't Play Rock 'N' Roll (ROSE TATTOO cover)
07. Hard Livin' Man (video)
08. No Doubt About It (video)

AMON AMARTH - \'Surtur Rising\' Track List enthüllt!

AMON AMARTH arbeiten an Ihrem neuen und achten Album, am 1. Oktober 2010 wurden mit den Aufnahmen der Drum Parts in den Park Studios begonnen, danach wurden die Bass und Gitarre Parts in den Fascination Street Studios aufgenommen. Das neue Album wird "Surtur Rising" heißen und am 29. März 2011 via Metal Blade Records in den Handel kommen.

"Surtur Rising" Track List:

01. WAR OF THE GODS
02. TÖCK'S TAUNT – LOKE'S TREACHORY PART II
03. DESTROYER OF THE UNIVERSE
04. SLAVES OF FEAR
05. LIVE WITHOUT REGRET
06. THE LAST STAND OF FREJ
07. FOR VICTORY OR DEATH
08. WRATH OF THE NORSEMEN
09. A BEAST AM I
10. DOOM OVER DEAD MAN

New SOUL DOCTOR Studio Album In The Making

Berlin based Hard Rock band SOUL DOCTOR has started to work on their new, sixth studio album. The recordings for the yet untitled CD will be finished during Summer 2011 and be scheduled for a release on Metal Heaven for the end of this year.

STRATOVARIUS: Lyon Concert Also Canceled; Band Issues Statement

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have issued the following update:

"Some good news and some bad news at the same time.

"Well, the good news is that we're back on the road with HELLOWEEN. And [drummer] Jörg Michael [who was recently diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed] is back in his drum chair after his brush with death.

"The bad news is that Timo Kotipelto [vocals] caught some sort of bacterial infection. We suspect it was something from the backstage food in December, but we don't know. Two of the other people on the tour had the same thing: a very bad dysentery-like stomach infection with vomiting and diarrhea, dehydration, also eventually had to go to hospital, etc.

"Timo's infection is stubborn and in addition to ruining his Christmas break, it has dried out his vocal cords. In his own words, he can't sing a note at the moment. We are currently in France and so far we had to cancel playing in Paris and Lyon.

"We are, of course, very sorry about this, and nobody is more heartbroken or frustrated than Timo himself. Apart from heeding the advice from doctors we are in touch with, the only thing we can do at the moment is to hope Timo gets better. We will ride the 1000 km to Bilbao tonight and hopefully we will all get some sleep on the nice smooth French motorways."

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KHARIOT Completes Work On Debut Album

Perth, Western Australia-based "progressive extreme" metallers KHARIOT will release their debut album, "Disymposium", as a limited-edition digipak in March/April. Recorded at Southern Darkness Recordings from July to November 2010, the CD consists of "11 tracks of dissonant melodies, obscure twin harmonies and counterpoint, thrashing solos, crushing technical riffs, hypnotic basslines, dual diabolical screams and gutturals; and chaotic drumming," according to a press release. The cover artwork was created by Alex Eckman-Lawn (PSYOPUS, ILLOGICIST, VALE OF PNATH, ARCHITECTS).

"Disymposium" track listing:

01. Malediction Eclipse
02. Upon Thy Mortal Throne
03. Crimson Sanctorum
04. The Hermit
05. Spectral Monarchy
06. Dimension Shift
07. Cacophony Of The Insane
08. Cerebral Continuum
09. Shade
10. ...Of Frail Entanglements
11. 11:11

EXECRATION: New Song Posted Online

Norwegian death metal band EXECRATION has completed work on its second album, "Odes Of The Occult", for a March release as a double 12-inch vinyl through Vendlus Records (USA) and Duplicate Records (Norway). According to a press release, the follow-up to 2008's "Syndicate Of Lethargy" "contains 11 tracks of vicious, evil death metal. It parts with the percussive style of previous releases in favor of a wider set of influences drawing from death metal, doom and cult black metal. The 60-minute album will make your ears bleed from dark, brutal doom-laced death metal chemically cleansed of any 'modern' death metal tricks. With 'Odes Of The Occult', the band has also added more diverse vocals in addition to their traditional guttural growls, giving their musical universe a new dimension. The resulting album is a definite step ahead from previous releases."

A track from the CD, "Left In Scorn", is now available for streaming on the EXECRATION MySpace page.

ABSCESS: \'Seminal Vampires And Maggot Men\' To Be Reissued On Deluxe-Edition Vinyl

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions has announced the first-ever vinyl pressing of the debut ABSCESS album, "Seminal Vampires And Maggot Men". This will be a deluxe edition limited to 500 copies and will include a magnet, patch and poster.

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WORMROT: New Track, Album Artwork Posted Online

"Manipulation", a brand new song from the Singapore grindcore trio WORMROT, is available for streaming in the YouTube clip below. The track is described in a press release as "a minute-long burst of ferocity, terror and outright aggression. It hits all of the marks that have endeared WORMROT to the worldwide metal underground."

"Manipulation" comes off WORMROT's new album, "Dirge", which is scheduled for release in North America on May 3 via Earache Records.

In many ways, "Manipulation" is as raw as WORMROT gets — a hell of a way to raise the already high expectations for "Dirge".

The "Dirge" cover art was created by Andrei Bouzikov (MUNICIPAL WASTE, SKELETONWITCH, CANNABIS CORPSE) and can be seen below.

"Dirge" track listing:

01. No One Gives A Shit
02. Compulsive Disposition
03. All Go No Emo
04. Public Display Of Infection
05. Overpowered Violence
06. Semiconcious Godsize Dumbass
07. Spot A Pathetic
08. Evolved Into Nothing
09. Butt Krieg Is Showing
10. Fucking Fierce So What
11. Ferocious Bombardment
12. Principle Of The Puppet Warfare
13. Deceased Occupation
14. Waste Of Time
15. Stench Of Ignorance
16. Meteor To The Face
17. Addicts Of Misery
18. You Suffer But Why Is It My Problem
19. Erased Existence
20. Back Stabber Mission Aborted
21. Destruct The Bastards
22. Plunged Into Illusions
23. Manipulation
24. A Dead Issue
25. The Final Insult

Versailles are going to release a new single next March! The A-side "Philia" is going to be the theme song of Versailles upcoming MBS/TVK TV show "Onegai kanaete Versailles".

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LINKIN PARK\'s MIKE SHINODA Prefers Giving U.S. Fans More Time With New Record

LINKIN PARK is about 10 days away from the start of its 2011 North American tour, the band's first here in support of its latest album, "A Thousand Suns". While the group has already played places like Europe, Israel and Australia since the album's arrival last September, vocalist Mike Shinoda told The Pulse Of Radio he thinks it's okay to give the U.S. a little more time with the new record. "Giving the U.S. a beat to really hear the record and give it a chance and listen to it and know some of the songs before we come out and play it live definitely seems, in theory, to work to our advantage," he said.

"A Thousand Suns" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart with sales of 240,000 copies in its first week, lower than the band's previous efforts.

LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington told MTV News last October that the days of the band selling 10 million copies of an album, like its 2000 debut "Hybrid Theory", are long gone.

Bennington explained, "Trying to compare anything to 'Hybrid Theory' in terms of sales is an exercise in futility: It's not gonna happen. That's the reality of the situation. (Second album 'Meteora') did huge numbers the first week, it was like 800,000. 'Minutes To Midnight' was in the 600,000 mark, and this one's at the 240,000 mark; that's a sign of the times . . . people get their music in different ways now."

"Meteora" sold 810,000 copies in its first week of release, while 2007's "Minutes To Midnight" moved 623,000.

Thanks to downloading and file sharing, Bennington said, "There's probably 10 million people out there who have the record that we don't know about."

LINKIN PARK will offer every concertgoer who attends the tour a complimentary download of the live recording of the show they attend.

All fans have to do is send a text to a short code that will be displayed at each venue, and a link to the download will be emailed to them following the concert.

Bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell said in a statement, "The energy we get from our fans is what makes a great show. We wanted to show our appreciation by giving that experience back to them."

As usual on recent LINKIN PARK tours, one dollar from each ticket will go to Music For Relief, a charity founded by LINKIN PARK to provide relief to victims of natural disasters.

LINKIN PARK kicks off its North American tour on January 20 in Sunrise, Florida. Support acts will be THE PRODIGY, PENDULUM and DOES IT OFFEND YOU, YEAH?

Fallen is the 9th studio album from Burzum, and follows the highly critically acclaimed 2010 release Belus which put Burzum straight back at the at the top of the chain as of one of the most innovative and creative metal artists of our time. Fallen follows Belus in sound and structure, and can also be compared to the music on the groundbreaking DET SOM ENGANG VAR. Fallen is more dynamic and hard hitting then Belus and has an even bigger sound, but still carries the same trademark melodic melody lines throughout that makes Burzum sound so iconic and unique.

Burzum says of the new album and his style of music:
"Musically FALLEN is like a cross between BELUS and something new, inspired more by the debut album and DET SOM ENGANG VAR than by HVIS LYSET TAR OSS or FILOSOFEM. The sound is more dynamic – we mastered the album as if it was classical music – and I was more experimental than I was on BELUS in all respects. Lyric wise it is similar to the debut album, in the way that it is more personal and focuses on existential issues, but the mythological undertone known from BELUS is still there. I have also included some ambient tracks – a short introduction and a longer conclusion."
I. Fra Verdenstreet
II. Jeg faller
III. Valen
IV. Vanvidd
V. Enhver til Sitt
VI. Budstikken
VII. Til Hel og tilbake igjen

BLOOD RED THRONE Issues New Year Update

Norwegian death metal tyrants BLOOD RED THRONE wrapped up 2010 with their first-ever North American tour, which saw the band playing alongside the likes of DIMMU BORGIR and ENSLAVED.

Now, in 2011, BLOOD RED THRONE is back and planning its next stage of attack.

The band has issued the following update: "BLOOD RED THRONE just got back home from a six-week U.S./Canada tour with DIMMU BORGIR and ENSLAVED.

"Despite a couple of accidents, smashing another car and flipping our trailer, we had a blast over there and we made many new fans as well as old fans who were thrilled to see us for the first time.

"It was strange experiencing both winter in Canada and summer in California on the same tour and we spent countless hours in the van. But it was all worth it, playing the bigger venues and sharing the finest Norwegian death metal with you!

"As for 2011, Død has written five new killer tunes for an upcoming album.

"We're returning to Mexico the first weekend in June, playing a festival with SEPULTURA.

"In August, we're playing with MORBID ANGEL, VADER, GORGUTS and NEVERMORE at the Brutal Assault Festival!"

Blood Red Throne

THULCANDRA Recording New Album

THULCANDRA — the reactivated German black/death metal band featuring members of OBSCURA, DARK FORTRESS and HELFAHRT — has issued the following update:

"We just entered well known Woodshed Studios to record our second full-length [album] 'Under A Frozen Sun' alongside producer V. Santura. Seraph (DARK FORTRESS) will take care of the drum duties for the new album.

"The new material is way more epic, the songs are longer and we added a ton of guitar layers and leads to top our debut, 'Fallen Angel's Dominion'.

"While the debut album was based on old material back from the earlier years until 2008, 'Under A Frozen Sun' consists only new material.

"Everyone who is into the tradition of early No Fashion releases from the Nineties will be pleased by this album.

"We will just take a break from the recordings for a performance at Bavarian Battle Festival which is scheduled for January 15. Alongside DARK FORTRESS, SEAR BLISS and ODEM ARCARUM we will celebrate our intention of black metal.

"Besides a new album, we are working on official live footage of last year's Helion Festival. The complete material will be released as 'Thulcandra - Live Demise' in a free full HD streaming format in March."

"Thulcandra - Live Demise" track listing:

01. In The Realm of Thousand Deaths
02. Night Eternal
03. Fallen Angel's Dominion
04. Frozen Kingdom
05. Everlasting Fire
06. Spirit Of The Night
07. The Somberlain (DISSECTION cover)

THULCANDRA's debut album, "Fallen Angels Dominion", was released in June 2010 via Napalm Records. The CD was recorded at Woodshed Studios with producers V. Santura and Steffen Kummerer and features the artwork of Kristian Wåhlin (a.k.a. Necrolord; AT THE GATES, DISSECTION, EDGE OF SANITY, EMPEROR, DARK FUNERAL, SACRAMENTUM).

THULCANDRA is:

Steffen Kummerer - Vocals, Guitar
Sebastian Ludwig - Guitar
Tobias Ludwig - Bass
Seraph - Session Drums

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ULCERATE - \'The Destroyers of All\' komplett als Stream online!

Die neuseeländischen Technical / Brutal Deather von ULCERATE werden Ihr neues und drittes Album "The Destroyers of All" am 25. Januar 2011 via Willowtip Records veröffentlichen. Die Kollegen von MetalSucks haben das neue Album jetzt HIER komplett zum probehören online gestellt.

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EDEN\'S CURSE Covers DIO, DOKKEN Classics; Audio Samples Available

Multinational melodic metal band EDEN'S CURSE has paid tribute to the memory of vocal legend Ronnie James Dio by recording a rendition of the DIO classic "Rock 'N' Roll Children", which is set to be included on all territorial releases of the band's third studio album, "Trinity", due out in mid-March.

In a statement released on May 16, 2010 — the day of Dio's passing — EDEN'S CURSE vocalist Michael Eden said, "I loved Ronnie beyond words and have decided with the members of EDEN'S CURSE to include one of Ronnie's metal gems in tribute to his loving memory which will appear on our third release, 'Trinity'." He added that "today is my worst fear realized. I've lost my favorite singer and a guy I'll always consider a friend. Ronnie James Dio was the singer's singer. Heart, soul and an aggressive energy that no singer could touch."

EDEN'S CURSE also recorded a cover version of a song from one of the group's "biggest influences," which has also now been identified as the DOKKEN classic "Unchain The Night". EDEN'S CURSE's rendition of the track be included on the Japanese release of "Trinity", due on March 16 via Spiritual Beast.

Commented EDEN'S CURSE bassist and chief songsmith Paul Logue: "Unashamedly, DOKKEN, along with QUEENSRŸCHE and PINK CREAM 69, have been the three bands whom we built the basis of the EDEN'S CURSE sound around. We missed bands that created that kind of music, and we tried to get as close to that sound and vibe as possible."

When it came to providing a bonus track for the Japan release, Logue explained there was one unanimous choice. "Absolutely!" he said. "It's a song we jammed at rehearsals or soundchecks and we always said, 'We should record this.' I'm so glad we eventually did."

Logue went onto comment on the proposed DOKKEN reunion plans. "Don [Dokken] and George [Lynch] need to kiss and make up! The hard rock world is a brighter place with DOKKEN around."

One-minute audio samples of EDEN'S CURSE's cover versions of DIO's "Rock 'N' Roll Children" and DOKKEN's "Unchain The Night" are available for streaming on the EDEN'S CURSE Facebook page.

Black Metal Beer Now Available

Jester King Craft Brewery, the Austin, Texas-based brewery launched by former attorney Jeffrey Stuffing, has just released its first-ever seasonal beer — Black Metal Imperial Stout, a.k.a. Suds of Northern Darkness, a.k.a. Iron Sword, a.k.a. El Martillo del Muerte.

Black Metal is a cruel and punishing beer fermented by the sheer force of its awesome will. It is Jester King's winter seasonal release. Weighing in at about 10% ABV, it's filled with huge flavors of roast, chocolate, burnt malt and alcohol and carries a hint of leather.

Jester King encourages Black Metal to be enjoyed from a snifter at a serving temperature between 57 and 61 degrees Fahrenheit.

Black Metal is currently available only in kegs. It will be available in 750mL bottles later this winter.

Imperial Stout OG: 1.108 ABV: ~10% IBU: 60 Malt: Maris Otter, Caramalt, Extra Dark Crystal, Brown Malt, Black Malt, Roasted Barley Hops: Magnum, East Kent Goldings

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THIN LIZZY Vinyl Madness

Back On Black, which specializes in vinyl editions of classic metal albums and is dedicated to providing top-quality releases for record collectors and metal fans worldwide, has announced that February will see the release of the classic THIN LIZZY albums on vinyl. All albums will be 180-gram heavyweight vinyl and packaged in deluxe gatefold sleeves. The first 1,000 copies of each title will come in limited-edition colored vinyl.

The following albums will be made available next month:

* Jailbreak (1976)
* Johnny The Fox (1976)
* Bad Reputation (1977)
* Live And Dangerous (1978)
* Black Rose (1979)
* Chinatown (1980)
* Renegade (1981)
* Thunder And Lightning (1983)

OBSCENITY Announces New Singer

German death metallers OBSCENITY have announced the addition of 33-year-old singer Jeff Rudes from Tampa, Florida to the group's ranks. The band states, "[Jeff] has already sung a couple of demo songs in his home studio for the forthcoming OBSCENITY album. He is gonna move to Germany this February to join the band and practice for the [upcoming] album. A drummer is in trial now and a guitar player is wanted to complete the band."

STRATOVARIUS Singer Falls Ill; Paris Concert Canceled

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS were forced to cancel last night's (Tuesday, January 11) performance at the Elysée Montmartre in Paris, France as the support act for HELLOWEEN after STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto was taken ill.

Video footage of Kotipelto explaining the reasons for STRATOVARIUS' Paris cancelation from the stage at last night's concert can be viewed below (courtesy of Rock Hard France).

Said Kotipelto: "We were touring with HELLOWEEN and we played, I think, in Poland and the Czech Republic, so I got some food poisoning, some bacteria. And my Christmas was not so nice and I still have some problems — my vocals cords are completely dry. I [saw] a doctor in Paris yesterday and today as well, so it's like... unfortunately, I can't sing a fucking note, and this never happened to me before. I'm very sorry about this and we wanna make it up to you, guys. We're gonna be back in Paris, back in France — I don't know when; hopefully this year. So I hope you understand the situation. Thank you so much. Merci beaucoup."

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HELLFIGHTER: \'Damnation\'s Wings\' Release Dates Announced

HELLFIGHTER, the band formed by ex-members of cult U.K. thrashers XENTRIX, will release its debut album, "Damnation's Wings", via Heavy Metal Records on the following dates:

Europe (via Plastic Head distribution): February 28th
U.S., Canada (via MVD distribution): April 5

The album will also be released digitally worldwide on iTunes on February 1.

According to a press release, "Damnation's Wings" was recorded at Viscon Studios in Northwest England and at Backstage Studios in Derbyshire, U.K. and it "showcases ten new songs [that see] HELLFIGHTER sticking to their thrash and metal roots whilst introducing a strong, modern, melodic edge."

HELLFIGHTER's current lineup consists of Simon Gordon (vocals, ex-XENTRIX), Kristian Havard (guitar, ex-XENTRIX), Den Gasser (drums, ex-XENTRIX), Pete Smith (guitar, ex-KILL II THIS) and Mel Gasser (bass).

In a recent interview, Havard talked about the making of "Damnation's Wings": "In some ways we have revisited the bands and sounds that we loved as kids — bands like MAIDEN, PRIEST, FORBIDDEN, TESTAMENT, ANTHRAX — but really we've just made the sort of record that we want to hear today.

"Everyone in the band and at the record label is very excited about 'Damnation's Wings'. It's taken a little while longer than we had hoped to complete the writing and recording process but we didn't want to compromise on anything. The end result is something we're extremely proud of. Most of all, we're looking forward to getting out on the road to promote the album."

"Damnation's Wings" track listing:

01. Tower Of Sin
02. A Lesser God
03. Legacy Of Hate
04. Faith In Lies
05. Damnation's Wings
06. Revolution Within
07. Epitaph
08. Bring Only Pain
09. Descent
10. Firewalker

The album artwork can be seen below.

"The painting is by a guy called Steve Smith who's based here in the north of England," says Gordon. "We didn't want to go totally down the digital-art route because there was a definite vibe when we were writing and recording where we looked to a lot of the bands we grew up with for inspiration. We carried that through to the artwork.

"I remember that buzz we used to get from looking at all the detail on the new MAIDEN album cover or whatever. So we gave Steve the album title and asked him to come up with something that suggested the nastier side of modern life and technology as a bit of a nod to all those great bands."

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