Several audio samples from "16.6: (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead)", the forthcoming album from German metallers Primal Fear, are available for download at Frontiers.it. The album will be released in Europe on May 22 (June 9 in US) via Frontiers Records.

"16.6: (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead)" cover artwork] tracklisting:

01. Before The Devil Knows You're Dead
02. Riding The Eagle
03. Six Times Dead (16.6)
04. Black Rain
05. Under The Radar
06. 5.0 / Torn
07. Soar
08. Killbound
09. No Smoke Without Fire
10. Night After Night
11. Smith & Wesson
12. The Exorcist
13. Hands Of Time
14. Cry Havoc
15. Scream
16. Six Times Dead (16.6)
17. No Smoke Without Fire

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Source:	frontiers.it
Band profile:	Primal Fear

German metallers Primal Fear will release their new album "16.6 (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead!)", in May 2009 via Frontiers Records. After weeks of pre-production and preparation, the band entered the House Of Music studio on November 28 to begin recording.

The following track list was revealed for the album:

01. Six Times Dead (16.6)
02. Smith & Wesson
03. Soar
04. Riding The Eagle
05. Black Rain
06. Lightning
07. Time
08. Night After Night
09. Killbound
10. Don't Fuck With My Life
11. No Smoke Without Fire
12. The Exorcist
13. Torn
14. Scream

Frontman Ralf Scheepers made the following comment: "It's very unusual for one band member to see and listen how the other band member is delivering the goods on his instrument. When we perform together live, you can also judge what's going on each instrument but not as clear and obvious as in the studio where you can concentrate on each tone or note or beat from your mates. From what I have heard so far, I can really say it's the best performance I have ever heard from Randy on the drums and also from Henny on the guitar. Of course, some people might think, 'What else should he say, he has to promote the new album and that's what every musician would say just to keep the ball running.' But these words are my true impression and I really can't wait for Magnus and Mat to nail their parts to see the whole building growing and growing."

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

German Power Metallers Primal Fear have posted the following update:

"Well, the time has come to start officially with the writing sessions for our new album! We will be in Sweden at Magnus studio in September to write a bunch of new tracks and do some pre-production. We've collected already some ideas and it sounds very promising. We will try to keep the great vibe of the live shows in the band... Of course, we will try to surprise all of you again with a new direction :-) - cheers, PF"

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Guitarists Stefan Leibing has posted the following statement on the band's website:

Dear Primal Fear fans,

After 10 years being in Primal Fear I have decided to take a time out from the music business for some time. I do this for my family, especially for my two little sons, who deserve to have more time together with their father. Of course this is no easy decision, even if I know this is the right one.
I leave the guys from Primal Fear in friendship and want to thank them at this point for their understanding and supporting me in this decision.I also want to thank you fans for a wonderful time during the last years! I say goodbye to you, having in mind, that this will NOT be a goodbye forever!

Best regards,
Stefan

The band has posted the following comment:

Well it's hard to see the curtain fall for a friend and a great player after ten years standing side by side. We have all respect for Stefan's decision. We were realizing the problems he went through the entire last year. He will be missed as a character and a great guitar player. There's an open door for Stefan in Primal Fear and we're working on the possibility, that Stefan will contribute a typical Stefan style song to our forthcoming album! Good luck Stefan to you and your family!

The band has also pointed out that both Stefan Leibing and Klaus Sperling will perform with Primal Fear at the 10 years anniversary concert in Reichenbach @ H2O and will be on stage for some special songs incl. a meet & greet.

UPDATED on 4 March:

New guitarist already found! Magnus Karlsson from Sweden. Magnus is known from his excellent work as a guitarist, songwriter and producer for Allen/Lande, Magnum's Bob Catley, Starbreaker and many more. More info here.

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear
Event:	Primal Fear: 10 Years Of Metal

The new video clip for the song 'Fighting The Darkness' is now online on the Primal Fear MySpace page (or by clicking here for a direct link to the video).
The 'Fighting The Darkness' song comes from the Primal Fear's new album entitled "New Religion" which was released in Europe and other parts of the world on September 21st/24th.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Primal Fear

The following statement has been posted on the band's offical website:

"Yes, after a long discussion about the future of Primal Fear, we've decided to bring Henny Wolter back to the band. After a four year break, Henny takes over the guitar duties together with Stefan Leibing, who played most of the guitars on the new album "New Religion".

We decided us against a brandnew face, because Henny is back ready & smoking. Henny's departure 4 years ago was in a very friendly way and the guys stayed in contact during his abscence. Henny did a fantastic job on the new Primal Fear recordings and the following Sinner tour. We are proud to have the riff master from Hannover back in our ranks! Henny will make his comeback with the band on the next show on June 30th in Germany. Welcome Back, Henny!"

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

The following message was posted on Primal Fear's official website:

We've finalized all recordings now incl. the orchestra parts and Ralf recorded lead & backing vocals on his last full song 'The Curse Of Sharon' & 'Drenched In Blood' over the Easter weekend and today, we can reveal the title of the new Primal Fear album: NEW RELIGION

... and even more - here are the songtitles of the recorded tracks:

- New Religion
- Drenched In Blood
- The Curse Of Sharon
- Face The Emptiness
- Too Much Time
- Everytime It Rains
- Burning Bridges
- Psycho
- World On Fire
- The Man (I Don't Know)
- The Darkness
a. Fighting The Darkness
b. Darkness II
c. Reprise

"New Religion" is due on August 31 via Frontiers Records. Guest musicians on the album include Magnus Karlsson (Starbreaker, Allen/Lande), Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray, ex-Helloween) and Simone Simons (Epica).

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Power Metal band Primal Fear are now back from their South America tour after playing their last two shows in Brazil, and are already in new album mode. The songwriting and pre-production process has already started and the band is currently in negotiations with engineers and recording studios for the recording of the album.

So far three songs for the album have been completely written and the track names for them have been released. They will be called 'Save Me', 'Torn' and 'Everytime It Rains'. Primal Fear says that the three songs "...sound very very promising". More information about the album will be released soon.

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Primal Fear will release a best of collection entitled "Metal is Forever - The Very Best of Primal Fear". Set to be released on September 29 at Nuclear Blast Records (JVC in Japan). The artwork was created by Stephan Lohrmann, who was responsible for PFs artworks from album one to "Black Sun".

The song list is as follows:

Disc One:
01. Metal Is Forever
02. Chainbreaker
03. Seven Seals
04. Nuclear Fire
05. Final Embrace
06. The Healer
07. Rollercoaster
08. Armageddon
09. Angel In Black
10. Under Your Spell
11. Evil Spell
12. Running In The Dust
13. Suicide And Mania
14. Iron Fist In A Velvet Glove
15. Fear
16. Tears Of Rage

Disc Two:
01. Out In The Fields (Gary Moore & Philip Lynott)
02. Kill The King (Rainbow)
03. Speed King (Deep Purple)
04. Die Young (Black Sabbath)
05. Metal Gods (Judas Priest)
06. Breaker (Accept)
07. Seek And Destroy (Metallica
08. Two Minutes To Midnight (Iron Maiden)
09. The Rover (Led Zeppelin)

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Primal Fear and Sinner - both featuring bassist/songwriter Mat Sinner - will join forces and appear for the first time on the same stage on the same night at H20 in Reichenbach (near Stuttgart), Germany. The gig is scheduled for October 7th.

This "German Mega Event" will include a convention and a party with the bands, promoters and fans from Europe and around the world.

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

German Power Metallers Primal Fear have posted the artwork for their upcoming compilation album online. The compilation entitled 'Metal Is Forever - The Very Best Of Primal Fear' will be released on 29th September this year. The artist responsible for the artwork is Stephan Lohrmann. He has done the artwork for Primal Fear's first four albums. From their self titled album to Black Sun. Primal Fear have also said that the track list for the new compilation (including the bonus disc) will be announced soon.

Here is the artwork for Metal Is Forever: http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b354/Necromancer_S/pf-bestof.jpg

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

Primal Fear is very pleased to announce the signing of a new worldwide multi-album deal with Frontiers Records! Filled with plenty of adrenaline, the steady Primal Fear line-up of vocalist Ralf Scheepers, lead guitarists Tom Naumann and Stefan Leibing, bassist and vocalist Mat Sinner and drummer Randy Black have started the songwriting for their upcoming new album which is going to be released before summer 2007, followed by a headlining tour.

Bassist and Producer Mat Sinner: "After weeks of negotiations with a lot of well known record companies, we've finally decided to sign with Frontiers Records. Thanks to all the other labels for their interest and fairness"

Frontiers president Serafino Perugino comments: "We are extremely proud and excited to welcome on the Frontiers Records roster a metal legend like Primal Fear. We plan to have a long-term partnership with them and our aim is to bring their career forward and to new heights!"

In addition, Primal Fear have signed a brand new merchandise deal with Artworx Germany and will sort out a lot of more business affairs within the next couple of weeks. Guitarist Tom Naumann: "This is a new start for us and we will change a lot of business things. We have learnt a lot about the business and the human nature in the past days!"

Vocalist Ralf Scheepers: "After a successful partnership with Nuclear Blast Records and 6 chart albums, we are all set and fully loaded for the next chapter of Primal Fear, together with a professional and such a motivated label like Frontiers Records! Of course we will have some drinks to celebrate this fantastic event and then we will directly stick our heads together to continue our songwriting for the new album and play some fantastic festivals during the summer - Cheers!"

Upcoming Primal Fear open air shows are as follows:

June
18 - Zaragossa, Spain at Monsters Of Rock
28 - München, Germany at Tollwood Festival

July
7 - St. Leonhard, Italia at Badia Rocks
29 - Jerez, Spain at Metalway Festival

August
4 - Wacken, Germany at Wacken Open Air
6 - Varna, Bulgaria Monsters Of Rock
11- Groningen, Netherlands at Open Air
19 - Martin, Slovakia at More Than Fest 4

September
29 - Derby, UK at Bloodstock Festival

October
7 - Reichenbach, Germany at H2O
12 - Buenos Aires, Argentina at Live' N Louder - River Plate Stadion
14 - Sao Paulo, Brazil at Live' N Louder - Caninde

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

It wasn't that long ago when German Power Metallers Primal Fear broke off from record company Nuclear Blast. And they haven't remained record-label-less for long as they've now re-signed to Nuclear Blast. The record label will be with them when Primal Fear releases an upcoming Best-Of Compilation. The compilation will be called 'Metal Is Forever' and will contain 16 tracks. There will also be a bonus CD accompanying it called 'Classic Metal Tracks'. The release date for the album is 29th September.

Here is what bassist Mat Sinner has said on Primal Fear's official website: "Nuclear Blast and Primal Fear will carry on their successful work to make this album a success and a worthy release, with special packaging, photos, story etc. - more information and a songlist with be follow here soon!"

Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

German Power Metal band Primal Fear have parted ways with their record label Nuclear Blast. Also the bands songwriter and bass player Mat Sinner who was employed at Nuclear Blast as a label manager isn't working there anymore. The band is currently searching for a new label.

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Primal Fear

We finished two tracks with basic ideas from the Leibing camp "Evil Spell" and "Rollercoaster" - "Evil Spell" is the No. 1 contender for the fastest PF track ever. "Rollercoaster" is pure classic Primal Fear double bassdrum & riff mayhem! For the rumour section: no more shows are confirmed aside of the two benefit shows in Germany. We will announce 2-4 summer festival appearances soon!

Some more new songs are ready for the pre-production Signs Of Our Time, Evil That Men Do, Higher Power and Sound Of Thunder. All of the guys participating in the songwriting and the new album is shaping up! Thanks to our fans & of course to our fanclub for showing up at the Metal Forever festival last weekend. Was great to be back on stage! Hope we can tell you more details about some very limited and special Open Air appearances 2005. For our german supporters - nicht vergessen, nächsten Freitag das ROW Festival mit vielen tollen Gästen in Esslingen und für einen guten Zweck (Mat und Ralf sind zusätzlich aktiv bei Shiva bzw Tyran Pace, dazu ein Wiedersehen mit Klaus Sperling) . Der letzte PF Gig für eine längere Zeit - wir zählen auf Euch!

Source:	Official website
Band profile:	Primal Fear