The ninth Gorgoroth album, "Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt", has now been completed. The album was recorded in Tomas Asklund's Monolith Studio, and features Infernus on guitars, Frank Watkins (Obituary) on bass, Pest on vocals and Tomas Asklund on drums. Since Infernus wrote all the music for the album and extensive rehearsals and a pre-recording had also been made before second guitarist Tormentor re-joined the band last year, it was decided that it would be more convenient for Infernus to record all the guitars on the album. The album is produced by Infernus and co-produced/engineered by Tomas Asklund. It will be mastered at Cutting Room Studios in Stockholm in July. It will be released in Europe by Regain Records on October 21st and in the US on November 11th.

"Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt" tentative tracklisting:

01. Introibo ad Alatare Satanas
02. Aneuthanasia
03. Building a Man
04. Prayer
05. Rebirth
06. Cleansing Fire
07. New Breed
08. Human Sacrifice
09. Satan-Prometheus

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Source:	gorgoroth.info
Band profile:	Gorgoroth

Lithuanian metallers Obtest have posted the following update on their myspace page:

The much anticipated fourth album of Obtest "Gyvybės Medis" will be released April 4th in three different formats - digipak compact disk and picture vinyl record is handled by Osmose Productions, whilst collectors' A5 sized CD book is worked by Ledo Takas Records. The album with a total playing time of 44 minutes consists of nine songs, the list of which you can find in the Releases section.
Starting Feb 26, the "Sakalo Vaikai" will be streaming at this location, and can also be accessed through visiting the renewed official websites of both the band and the label.

Album tracklist:

01. Apeigos
02. Vedlys
03. ?viesa
04. Gyvybės Medis
05. Sakalo Vaikai
06. Ą?uolas
07. Gele?inis Vilkas
08. Tai Ne Pabaiga
09. Įkaitai

Album release party will be on April 4th in "Mulen Ru?as" club, Vilnius, both the album and new Obtest merchandise will be available.

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Obtest

Obtest, the metal music band from Vilnius, Lithuania, already well familiar to pagan music community all over Europe, are reaching a new goal: to conquer the rest of the world. Such scope is not without reason. The band has just inked a deal with the famous French label Osmose Productions for release of a new album "Gyvybės Medis". This company specializes in heavy music industry for almost two decades now, and during that time has deservedly earned a name of one of the most influential metal labels worldwide, discovering and raising few dozens of nowadays' worldwide acclaimed artists. Such luminaries as Immortal, Enslaved, Dark Tranquillity, Marduk, Shining, Absu, Masters Hammer, Melechesh, Sigh, Vital Remains, Impaled Nazarene, Necromantia or Angelcorpse is enough to mention to realize the impact of this company in black, death, pagan or thrash metal market.

Much like the entire catalogue of French label, new Obtest album will be distributed in music shops and via independent retailers worldwide, including Japan, Canada, Australia, USA and the entire Europe. Ledo takas, long-lived label of the band, has secured an exclusive right to release and distribute new Obtest album in the Baltic States.
"Gyvybės Medis" will be released in three different formats: digipak compact disk, picture vinyl record and collectors' A5 sized CD book. Due to peripeteia around this new deal, the release date is postponed for later time than expected before, yet it is clear and steady: the fourth Obtest album will be born on fourth day of April, the fourth month of the year 2008. New Obtest merchandise series will be presented at the same time.

"Such a twist in the new album publication was surprising. We have learned about it some time ago, and were pleasantly surprised. We hope that our new album will be available to all fans of the band even at the utmost ends of the earth" - comments Obtest.
"This deal is the most significant Obtest achievement in releasing field so far, and it is especially exciting that this pact is entered exactly with Osmose. It is an honour to put a unique music writing musicians in touch with publishing professionals who know their stuff. I am sure that this alliance will be versatilely beneficial, and we will live the first results pretty soon" - resumes Ledo Takas Records chief and Obtest manager Tadas Kazlauskas.

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Source:	ledotakas.net
Band profile:	Obtest

The following announcements were posted on Nile's official myspace by guitarist Karl Sanders:

"We are currently finishing the mixes on the new Nile album entitled "Ithyphallic", our first album for Nuclear Blast. So far we have been nothing but thrilled to work with the entire cast at NB, they have treated us exceptionally well and have given the band a ferocious and inspirational new lease on life. Dallas, George and I are convinced beyond a shadow of a doubt that this new record contains our best material yet, and Neil Kernon is working overtime to ensure that every single blasphemous note is heard in all its primal savagery.

There are 9 songs and one short acoustic piece, 2 of which are epic length songs, yet overall a wide range of tempos, some doomy, exotic elements as well as some unbelievably fast and catchy Metal.

A few song titles: "Language Of The Shadows", "Even The Gods Must Die", "The Infinity Of Stone", "Ithyphallic" and "Papyrii Containg The Spell To Preserve Its Possessor Against Attacks From He Who Is In The Water".

We are, as could be expected, very much looking forward to our upcoming Australian Tour, our last tip down under went exceptionally well and we cant wait to play again for the rabid Aussie Metal fans. We will also indeed be bringing the Nile Brand of Ithyphallic Metal to the uninitiated masses at the summer Ozzfest, and, quite welcomely, playing our own Nile headlining shows for the off - Ozz days.
We are also anxious for the European Nile Fall tour that is in the works, where we will finally be able to play a nice long Nile set covering a wide range of material from all our albums."

Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Nile

German technical death metal band Necrophagist have issued the following update on their website:

Necrophagist is excited to announce Drumming phenomenon and luminary Marco Minnemman as the new permanent drummer. Marco will start playing drums for Necrophagist on the upcoming "Summer Slaughter" tour starting June 1st 2007, sponsored by Ibanez, TAMA and Revolver Mag.

The band is absolutely stoked to announce that Marco Minnemann will be drumming on the new Necrophagist album, due in 2008. We can't wait to work on arranging the new songs with such an incredibly talented, proficient and complete musician/composer. The list of musicians Marco collaborated with throughout his impressive career includes but is not limited to legends such as Paul Gilbert, Mike Keneally, Allan Holdsworth, Terry Bozzio, Chad Wackerman etc...to check out Marco's playing or gather more info about him please visit http://www.myspace.com/marcominnemann.

Also for the first time, Necrophagist will be performing the last album "Epitaph" in its entirety on the upcoming "Summer Slaughter" tour, an event you can't afford to miss!

For tour dates, band billing, info on tickets, VIP passes, meet & greets and free giveaways, please visit

http://www.myspace.com/summerslaughtertour or http://www.myspace.com/necrophagistde.

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Source:	necrophagist.de
Band profile:	Necrophagist

Lithuanian Pagan Black Metal band Obtest will enter Hertz studio in Bialystok, Poland in April to record its new album, "Gyvybes Medis" ("The Tree of Life"), due in the fall via Ledo Takas Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "?viesa" ("Light"), "Apeigos" ("Ceremonial"), "Tai Ne Pabaiga" ("It's Not The End").

In other news, Ledo Takas has announced plans to reissue Obtest's full-length debut, "Tukstantmetis", to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the album's original release. Retitled "Tukstantmetis + 10", the new slipcase edition will contain an improved and enhanced booklet, as well as liner notes written by the band, revealing "the true story behind album recordings," according to a press release. An April 23 release is expected.

Source:	ledotakas.net
Band profile:	Obtest

U.D.O., the band led by former Accept frontman Udo Dirkschneider, will release a new EP, entitled "The Wrong Side Of Midnight", on April 27. The EP will include two versions of the title track as well as three non-album tracks.

U.D.O. is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on its new album, "Mastercutor", due on May 18 via AFM Records.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	U.D.O.

Norwegian Black Metallers Satyricon have issued the following update on their website:

"We are looking to recruit a rhythm guitar player and a bass player for our live band, with immediate effect.

You are a skilled musician with some touring experience. Your age is of no big concern, if you are good enough, you are good enough. However, you need to be relentlessly hungry and ambitious in your work with Satyricon. Satyricon is during touring cycles, a very time consuming effort and Satyricon would be your number one musical priority. If you do not wish to re-locate to Oslo our nearby, you will have to travel and be available for rehearsal in Oslo whenever called upon.
We will consider candidates from anywhere in the world. If you think you have what it takes, you will be invited to come jam with Satyricon in Oslo as soon as possible.
When e-mailing us, take your time to tell us a little bit about your musical background as a player and as a fan. Also include some information about your age, where you live, what you do etc. This is your chance ? take it! E-mail us at musician@satyricon.no."

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Satyricon

Norwegian Black Metallers Mayhem have lined up the following U.S. tour dates:

July 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
July 18 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club
July 20 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven
July 22 - Chicago, IL @ Joe's
July 23 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
July 24 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx

More shows will be announced soon.

Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Mayhem
Event:	Mayhem: US Summer Tour [CANCELLED]

Here's a small update on the forth comming live shows of Black Metallers from Belgium Enthroned:

- 03 Mai: Italy - Montegranaro (AP) - La Tana Delle Tigri
- 04 Mai: Italy - Palermo (Sicilia) - TBC
- 05 Mai: Italy - Este (PD) - Sottosopra Rockzone
- 06 Mai: Italy - Codevilla (PV) - Thunder Road
- 21 July: Belgium - Méan - Méan Metal Fest 2007
- 01 September: Germany - Erfurt - Nocturnal Empire Fest

On another matter:

"Tetra Karcist", Enthroned's seventh seal, will be recorded in June at the Dungeon Studio in Belgium by Harris Johns (Sodom, Celtic Frost, Immolation...) and will feature guest appearences of Alsvid (ex-Enthroned) on drums and Nerath Daemon (ex-Enthroned/Emptiness) on samples/Fx.

Source:	profile.myspace.com
Band profile:	Enthroned
Event:	Enthroned: Italian Tour

Guitarist/vocalist Anders Lundemark of the Danish extreme metallers Konkhra has issued the following update:

"Alright folks, we are getting closer: we just tracked the drums for song number 9 , which has yet to be named properly, but could very well be doomed to carry the monicker "Nothing Is Sacred". We are planning on two more, and we are almost getting ready with them. We have also been talking to someone about doing some lead work once again, will let everyone know what happens with that as soon as I can. Best guess is record finished around May, since finish the thing might include some international travelling."

A new Konkhra instrumental demo track, which has the working title "Killswitch One", has been posted online at the band's MySpace page.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Konkhra

Cannibal Corpse has lined up the following tour dates with Job For A Cowboy and Psyopus:

Apr. 27 - Baltimore, MD @ Sonar (w/ The Red Chord)
Apr. 28 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (New England Hardcore And Metal Festival)
Apr. 29 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza (w/ Behemoth, The Red Chord)
Apr. 30 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance (w/ The Red Chord)
May 01 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theater (w/ The Red Chord)
May 03 - Sauget, IL @ Pop's
May 04 - Louisville, KY @ Headliner's
May 05 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero

More dates are expected to be announced soon.

Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Cannibal Corpse
Event:	Cannibal Corpse: N. American Tour

Chicago doom metal act Novembers Doom has lined up the following dates:

April 21 - Mokena, IL @ The Pearl Room (Chicago Powerfest)
April 24 - New York, NY @ Rebel (w/ Saturnus, Thurisaz)
April 25 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx (w/ Saturnus, Thurisaz)
June 16 - Chicago, IL @ The Double Door (Alehorn Of Power Festival II)

An MP3 of the song 'Drown The Inland Mere' - coming of Novemebrs Doom latest album "The Novella Reservoir", released on February 20 via The End Records - can be found at this location.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Novembers Doom
Event:	Novembers Doom

Season Of Mist has set an April 23 release date for the new Mayhem album, "Ordo Ab Chao". A track from the CD, entitled "Anti", is available for download at this location.

"Ordo Ab Chao" (view cover artwork here) tracklisting:

01. A Wise Birthgiver
02. Wall Of Water
03. Great Work Of Ages
04. Deconsecrate
05. Illuminate Eliminate
06. Psychic Horns
07. Key To The Storms
08. Anti

Commented guitarist Blasphemer (a.k.a. Rune Erickson): "The sound is raw and powerful, and listening to it, it reminds me of the 'Wolf's Lair Abyss' era, only more varied and more philosophical. The album also contains the most aggressive songs in the Mayhem history as well as the most wicked and darkest."

The upcoming CD will mark Mayhem's first release since 1993 with vocalist Attila Csihar back behind the microphone.

Csihar rejoined Mayhem in November 2004 as the replacement for departed singer Maniac (real name Sven Erik Kristiansen).

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Mayhem

Reunited Austrian black metallers Abigor have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Fractal Possesion", tentatively due this spring via End All Life Records. Check out a few audio samples at the band's MySpace page.

"Fractal Possession" track list:

01. Warning
02. Project: Shadow
03. Cold Void Choir
04. Lairf Of Infinite Deparation
05. 3D Blasphemy
06. The Fire Syndrom
07. Injection Satan
08. Libery Rises A Diagonal Flame
09. Vapourzied Tears
10. Heaven Unveiled

Abigor has announced plans to release a strictly limited 7" demo box featuring the demos "Ash Nazgh...", "Lux Devicta Est", "Promo-Tape II/94" and "Moonrise". The band is currently searching for reviews, interviews and articles from this period to include in the packaging... If you own, or know someone who could help the band with this, contact them via their MySpace page.

Abigor's current lineup includes mainman Peter Kubik and co-founding member T.T.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Abigor