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Oriental death metal band Arkan has released another song from their upcoming album Sofia, the last one before it is released on May 23rd (May 27th in North America) this year through Season Of Mist. The song is available for streaming online down here and it is called "Endless Way." Enjoy!

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Band profile:	Arkan

Arkan have debuted online the second song off of Sofia, their upcoming new opus. The Oriental folk metallers now give you the song entitled "Wingless Angels". This new album comes three years after the release of Salam. After releasing "Hayati" for streaming, you can now enjoy "Wingless Angels" on the Soundcloud player below. Do you like this one?

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Oriental metal band Arkan premiered a new song today. As you might remember, it was recently announced that their new album would be called Sofia and is set to be released on May 23rd (May 27th in North America) via Season Of Mist. But well before that you can listen to the first new track entitled "Hayati" ("My Life") off their forthcoming third full-length. What are you waiting for? Listen to it and tell us what you think about it.

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After announcing that they were recording a new album, Arkan now confirm its title and release date. The successor to Salam, and the group's third album, will be called Sofia and has been scheduled for a May 23rd release (May 27th in North America) on Season Of Mist.

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Band profile:	Arkan

Arkan's new album is taking shape. The band is currently in Gothenburg, Sweden at Studio Fredman where the new opus is being recorded. All the months of rehearsals and composing sessions are behind the Oriental folk metallers. Their last album Salam came out back in 2011. What are you hoping for on the new release?

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Arkan have finished the recordings of their sophomore album, Salam (trans: Peace). The follow-up to 2008's Hilal will be released on April 18th through Season Of Mist.

The French/Algerian/Moroccan melodic death metal band with Middle Eastern influences has revealed that Orphaned Land mainman Kobi Farhi will make a guest appearance on the album.

The album was produced by Fredrik Nordström at Fredman Studio, who made the following comment: "With this album Arkan excel in their art of mixing metal and Arabic music. The result is close to a masterpiece and these guys are its amazing conductors."

"Arabic music brings endless inspiration and with Salam we are only beginning", the band adds.

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Source:	jorzine.com
Band profile:	Arkan

Oriental death metal band Arkan is currently in the studio, recording their new full-length, entitled Salam.

Earlier this week Arkan entered Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden to record their sophomore release, the follow-up to 2008's Hilal. The bass and drum parts are already recorded. You can follow a daily studio report on the band's MySpace.

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Source:	jorzine.com
Band profile:	Arkan