American metallers God Forbid posted their entire new album "Earthsblood" online. "Earthsblood" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.

The band's fifth studio album will be released on February 16 in Europe and February 24 in North America through Century Media.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	God Forbid

UK death metal band Trigger The Bloodshed's new upcoming album will be called "The Great Depression" cover art]. The album is due on April 6 via Metal Blade.

The tracklisting for the CD is as follows:

01. The Great Depression
02. Warbound
03. Sanctuary of the Wretched
04. The Scouring Impurity
05. The Dead World
06. Interlude - I
07. Contemporary Perception Narcotics
08. Dessicate Earth
09. The Infliction of Tophet
10. Disfigured Anonimity
11. Terminus

You can watch a video teaser for the new album here. Head over to the band's MySpace to hear the title track from "The Great Depression".

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Trigger The Bloodshed

Oakland, California's extreme metallers All Shall Perish have parted ways with guitarist Chris Storey. According to the band, both sides felt it was time due to many long standing internal issues.

All Shall Perish have issued the following statement: "We will be doing all upcoming tours and fests! We have an unbelievable replacement named Jason Richardson. Can't wait to see everyone on the road! We will be doing a small headliner, the Atticus Clothing tour and then a ton of major fests in Europe. We have some surprises in store as well!"

Read more at this location.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	All Shall Perish

Eternal Tears Of Sorrow's new single "Tears Of Autumn Rain" will be released in Finland, the 18th of February, 2009 by KHY Suomen Musiikki Oy. You can pre-listen to new single track at the band's official MySpace site.

The second track of the single is remade version of "Vilda Mánnu", which was the title song of the band's second album, released in 1998. The cover artwork for single was made by Travis Smith and can be previewed at this location. "Tears Of Autumn Rain" was recorded at Tico-Tico Studios, Note On Studios, Finnvox Studios in Finland and Space Valley Studios in Norway 2008.

Engineered by Ahti Kortelainen, Janne Tolsa, Mikko Karmila and Henning Ramseth. Mixed at Finnvox Studios December 2008 by Mikko Karmila. Mastered at Finnvox Studios by Mika Jussila. Produced by Eternal Tears Of Sorrow. All arrangements by Eternal Tears Of Sorrow. All clean vocals and choirs produced and arranged by Jarmo Kylmänen. Drums by Petri Sankala. Female vocals by Miriam Renvåg (Ram-Zet) and Heidi Parviainen (Amberian Dawn).

This week Eternal Tears Of Sorrow started the final recording session for the forthcoming album.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Eternal Tears Of Sorrow

German death metal band Hackneyed announced the departure of their long-time friend and guitarist Felix "iX" Papp. A permanent replacement has just been found with Juan Sierra.

Quoted drummer Tim Cox: "iX's decision to leave the band was pretty unexpected and of course we pity it. Nevertheless, iX leaves as friend and we wish him all the best for his future musical as well as private endeavours. We are excited about having Juan with us now who's already contributing to the songwriting just after a few rehearsals! He's an outstanding guitarist and will add a lot to the band with his abilities!"

Currently Hackneyed are hard at work for their upcoming yet untitled new album. The album is slated for a summer 2009 release.

Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Hackneyed

Guitarist Mike Stone has decided he will not be touring with Queensrÿche this spring. The band commented: "We will miss him. He is a wonderful player and has contributed to our lives musically and spiritually. We wish him the best and hope to see him succeed in everything he chooses to participate in."

Mike Stone adds this statement: "After much consideration, I will not be joining Queensrÿche on the 2009 "American Soldier Tour". I feel now is the time to focus on other musical endeavors, including my new band Speed X with Nick Catanese of Black Label Society. I would like to thank all of the Queensrÿche fans around the world for being nothing less than amazing to me during my time with the band. You have treated me like gold, and I will never forget it. It has been an honor to be a part of the Queensrÿche family, and I wish Geoff, Michael, Scott and Eddie nothing but the very best."

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Source:	queensryche.com
Band profile:	Queensrÿche

Norwegian black metal band Pantheon I has issued the following update:

"Alot of things have been going on with the band lately. Drummer Dan Theobald has left Pantheon I to pursue different musical expressions, we wish him all the best and thank him for the brilliant job he has done for Pantheon I. His last gigs with the band was the Finland tour we did supporting Keep Of Kalessin (Big hails to Töni, Peik, Janika, Anna, Janni, Morten and the guys from Keep Of Kalessin for making this one of the funniest and most alcoholic trip ever!!)

Pantheon I have been rehearsing alot with the new skinsman Mads Guldbekkhei (The Allseeing I), preparing him for the fury of "Worlds I Create". The band entered "Strand Studio" last Monday (January 26) and will record 9 songs during the next month."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Pantheon I

Brazilian metallers Shadowside have just unveiled "Dare To Dream" cover artwork and tracklist, the band's forthcoming album. The cover was designed by Brazilian artist Jobert Mello who had previously worked with the band on the American edition of the successful debut album "Theatre Of Shadows" (2007) and is also known for works with Sabaton.

Dare to Dream was produced and mixed by Dave Schiffman (System Of A Down, Audioslave, Avenged Sevenfold) at LCM Studio in São Paulo, Brazil and mastered by Howie Weinberg (Aerosmith, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Pantera and several others) at Masterdisk Studio in New York.

The tracklist for the CD is as follows:

01. Nation Hollow Mind
02. In The Night
03. Last Thoughts
04. Hideaway
05. Baby In The Dark
06. Ready Or Not
07. Memories
08. Wings Of Freedom
09. Time To Say Goodbye
10. Life Denied
11. Dare To Dream

Frontwoman Dani Nolden comments on the artwork, reason for the "Dare To Dream" title and identity of this new material: "We wanted to achieve something that would represent the whole idea behind the "Dare To Dream" title and Jobert knew exactly how to capture that, not only on the cover but in the entire album artwork. The title works really well in our area once every single great band was born from a child's or teenager's dream however it applies to everyone, anywhere. It's for a child that doesn't understand why there are wars out there, for those tired of the office work, dreams of going away on a trip or switching jobs, for those who think of a distant future or simply wonder what is going to happen tomorrow. Daring is essential in everybody's life and it isn't any different in our case. In this new material we kept everything we have been about since the beginning but we dared going one step further. The energy is there as well as the heaviness but we went a little more melodic in some parts and angrier in others. I believe "Dare To Dream" will come as a shock in a positive way. I see ourselves with a lot more identity nowadays, lyrics are extremely personal and I can say this album is 100% Shadowside."

As of right now, Dani Nolden (vocals), Raphael Mattos (guitars), Edu Simões (bass) and Fabio Buitvidas (drums) have started promoting the recorded and will announce tourdates in the following months.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Shadowside

Dutch metal band Elexorien have issued the following post on their official MySpace page:

"For those who patiently waited: our recently recorded song "For Those Who Remain" is online now! You can check the Media-section on elexorien and on our Myspace to listen to our work and download it for free!! As we have stated before, this is a track from our upcoming album, and part of its grand concept. More info on that will be posted at a later time. For now, enjoy the song, and spread the word!"

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Elexorien

A new track from French experimental black metal masters Blut Aus Nord entitled "The Formless Sphere (Beyond The Reason)" is available for streaming on the Candlelight Records MySpace page. The song comes off the band's new album, "Memoria Vetusta II - Dialogue With The Stars", which is scheduled for release on February 23.

Commented the band's singer/guitarist Vindsval: "This album is extremely important for us, we have already composed two amazing songs in the majestuous vein of 'Fathers Of The Icy Ages'. This time you won't find any industrial sounds or disharmonies on the album.

According to Candlelight, "twelve years later, you can hope an ambitious and massive piece of epic, technical and progressive black metal."

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Source:	candlelightrecords.co.uk
Band profile:	Blut Aus Nord

Original news, posted on 10.12.2008

Dutch thrash metal band Dead Head have posted the following on their MySpace:

"Our new album "Depression Tank" is finally done. Feel free to check out the first song "Less Than Zero". It's in our player NOW! Over the next few weeks, we will disclose at least one more new song. The album will be released by Displeased Records in February."

"Depression Tank" facts:
recorded at Hooiland Studios, Zwolle
mixed and mastered by Robert Slump
artwork by Wicliff Wolda, who also did the "Haatland"-artwork.

Full tracklist:

01. Dissolved In Purity
02. Green Angel
03. Cryptocynic
04. The Swing
05. Daemonique
06. Firegate
07. Less Than Zero mp3]
08. Murder
09. Nero Dies
10. Hateland
11. Pesticide

UPDATE (thanks to ArtiA)

Another new song called "Firegate" coming from Dead Head's new album is available for streaming online.

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Dead Head

French metallers Lyzanxia have issued the following update :

To celebrate Lyzanxia's 10-year anniversary, we decided to treat ourselves, our fans and our buddies to something really fun and special...brand new versions our 4 favorite songs from our very first demo "Lullaby"!

The 4 songs that we picked for a special 2008 total makeover are Trepan, My Prisoner, Hurricane, and Slave Cross. We just finished re-recording them and it feels so good to be able to offer them to you all with the sound that they deserve! And of course we had a blast and many fits of laughter re-arranging and re-listening to the original versions! The cringe factor was off the charts and it was so much fun to go back to those very early days and realize how much we have evolved in the past ten years!

So here's to you guys, thanks for all the good times and get ready for the next ten blasting years! Enjoy those 4 much more ballsy and heavy songs - vintage 2008 - on our myspace page .

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Lyzanxia

According to an announcement on the band's homepage, Oakland, California "extreme" metallers All Shall Perish are seeking a temporary replacement for guitarist Chris Storey for upcoming touring commitments. The band has released the following statement:

"Our lead guitarist Chris Storey will be taking some time off to deal with some family issues and will be missing out on a few tours. We are looking for a touring replacement for a handful of upcoming tours, one fest run in Europe and one fest tour in the states. Please only apply if you are:

Over 18
Have all pro gear
Able to perform all lead guitar parts to "Black Gold Reign", "Never Again" and "When Life Meant More"
Drama- and hard-drug-free
In possession of a valid driver's license and passport

If you meet all these requirements, please email us a link to a video of you playing any of the songs mentioned. If you can do a good enough job by ear, we will send you a response e-mail with tabs and videos."

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Source:	allshallperish.com
Band profile:	All Shall Perish

Progressive death doom metallers The Prophecy have posted a new song called "Belief Means Nothing" on their MySpace page. Also an unmastered version of "Waters Deep" is available at the same location. Both tracks come off the band's brand-new album, "Into The Light".

"Into The Light" will be officially released on 20th Feb 2009 as a special edition digipak. Mastering is now completed by top Mastering Engineer Tom Kvålsvoll from Strype Audio. The artwork has been designed by Paul Kuhr (Novembers Doom) and really captures the feel of the album. The follow-up to 2006's "Revelations" was recorded at Priory Studios in Sutton Colefields with producer/engineer Greg Chandler (Esoteric).

Here's the "Into The Light" tracklisting again:

01. Into The Light
02. Delusion
03. Don't Forget
04. Echoes
05. Belief Means Nothing
06. All Is Lost
07. Waters Deep
08. Hope

The Prophecy inked a deal with Code666 records in November.

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Source:	homepages.tesco.net
Band profile:	The Prophecy

According to a Blabbermouth translation, Swedish progressive rock/metal band Pain Of Salvation will release a 2DVD/2CD box set titled "Ending Themes (On The Two Deaths Of Pain Of Salvation)" cover artwork] on February 27, 2009 via InsideOut Music. The set will include the following:

DVD1: Season One

"Ending Themes" is the groundbreaking TV series that shocked a whole world (still uncertain which world) when it was first broadcasted. Thought to have been lost forever during the great war (wee bit uncertain as to which one), copies of the original tapes were found hidden under the floor boards of the Berlin Museum of Rather Contemporary Good Films after the wall came down (most likely the Iron Curtain, or possibly a Chinese one). Now, digitally restored into a massive Director's Cut never before seen on TV or anywhere else, this monumental work of cinematic art is finally available on DVD! Back to shock the world once again, this first season tells us the haunting story of five nearly young boys (wonderfully portrayed by five unknown Swedish actors), preparing themselves for an amazing journey into the unknown on which they will meet deceit, happiness, lies, Belgium, truths, love, and ultimately themselves, in a desperate pursuit of a mutual dream called Music. And as this fragile dream clashes with harsh reality, we watch them grow into five nearly young men. But what happens to a dream, when the dreamers change? Or part?? Alas, the depths of curiosity, as we stumble aching into this classic bildungsroman that is The First Death Of Pain Of Salvation.

Sixworlds / Eightdays (90-minute documentary by Per Hillblom):

* Episode 1 / The Pilot: Foreword
* Episode 2 / One: Final Rehearsal
* Episode 3 / Two: Leaving Entropia
* Episode 4 / Three: Should We Say "Hi" First?
* Episode 5 / Four: Put A Lock On Your Mouth
* Episode 6 / Five: Suspicious Minds
* Episode 7 / Six: Stay Humble
* Episode 8 / Seven: Busy With Metal
* Episode 9 / Eight: Onehundredandsixteendecibel
* Episode 10 / Epilogue: The First Death Of

Extras:

* Commentary Track (time-warp commentary by Per and Daniel)
* Somewhere in Europe (tour slideshow with commentaries)
* The Non-Making of (bloopers)
* Dea Pecuniae 3D (three versions of Dea Pecunia video/audio)
* Sticky Fingers (Lars Ardarve gig slideshow)
* Easter Egg / Hidden Menu
* Sneak Preview

DVD2: Season Two

In this second season of "Ending Themes", we follow Daniel (wonderfully brought to life by Daniel Gildenlöw, who also played other Daniels in "Meet the Flower Kings", "Transatlantic" and "BE"), who meets with his jolly friends to perform music in Amsterdam (filmed on actual location in Amsterdam), but they all have emotional scars to deal with, after the somewhat sore break-up with former bass player and family member, and jolly friend, Kristoffer (here played by Simon Andersson, nominated somewhere for "Best Newcomer"), as hinted at in season one. Meanwhile, their jolly friend Léo Margarit (beautifully portrayed by Johan Langell, who won a Granny for "Best Male Actor With Sticks" for his part in "BE") is fighting his own demons, haunted by enticing visions of a mythical nirvana called Svenssonliv. This really gets to his jolly friend Johan (Hallgren, who is actually played by himself!). And how many Johans can there be in a band, or a series? And what might happen if he knew that his jolly friend Fredrik (Hermansson, who also played one of the unknown Swedish actors in season one) is secretly christened Johan too? The plot is thickening in this second season of the groundbreaking series "Ending Themes", as we slowly approach The Second Death Of Pain Of Salvation.

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Source:	metalitalia.com
Band profile:	Pain Of Salvation