Therion's official website has been updated with the following :

"We are giving it another shot! A series of videos is now available for downloads. The quality is not the best in the world, but at least it is something. If this doesn't kill the server we will hopefully be able to put up more videos with better quality. So go on over to the Download section and grab them."

As previously reported, the recordings of the band's new album have been completed and the mixing is now in progress. The band "estimate to have the album done by the end of the month." It is set to be released on January 16th.

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Source:	megatherion.com
Band profile:	Therion

Death Angel bassist Dennis Pepa has been working on a remix of the song 'Famine' from the band's comeback album, "The Art Of Dying". It is now available for download at Yousendit.com but will only be available for a limited time. Go to this location to check it out. It is a free downlaod but registration may be required.

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Source:	deathangel.com
Band profile:	Death Angel

To honour the passing of the long-term recording artist Jesse Pintado, Earache Records is offering a free downloadable mp3 album. The album entitled 'In Memory Of Jesse Pintado' features some of Jesse's most well-known songs recorded during his time as guitarist for both Napalm Death and Terrorizer.

The sad news of Jesse's death in hospital in Holland on Sunday August 27th 2006 has shocked fans throughout the world, and this album serves as our small tribute to the outstanding music he created during his career.

Earache label manager Dan Tobin had the following to say about Jesse's sudden death:

'Jesse was one of the most genuine people I ever met, extremely friendly and easy-going. Its such a tragic waste. I'll remember him as part of what is my all time favourite Earache record, Terrorizer's 'World Downfall', which is simply a grindcore masterpiece, and for all his amazing work with Napalm Death that I was honoured to be a small part of. I don't think Jesse's passing has been recognised as the huge loss it is - the worlds of extreme music and grindcore/death metal have lost a true pioneer. We owe
him a massive debt and for that I'll always remember the guy fondly.'

The mp3 album can be downloaded here.
The full track listing is as follows:

01. Terrorizer - Ripped To Shreds
02. Napalm Death - The World Keeps Turning
03. Napalm Death - Throwaway
04. Terrorizer - Storm Of Stress
05. Napalm Death - Upwards And Uninterested
06. Napalm Death - I Abstain
07. Terrorizer - Corporation Pull-In
08. Napalm Death - Purist Realist
09. Napalm Death - Remain Nameless
10. Napalm Death - Inner Incineration

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Source:	earache.com
Band profile:	Napalm Death

It's taken them a very long time, but veteran heavy metal band Metallica and its noted anti-piracy spokesman Lars Ulrich have apparently finally seen the light. After years of moaning about how mp3 downloads are costing him money, Lars Ulrich and Metallica are finally giving themselves the chance to earn some of it back by offering their music for sale on iTunes.

Back in 2000 or so, there was a spirited battle going on in the online world between illicit downloading services offering free and easy downloads of copyrighted music on one side, and the traditional music industry on the other.

Source:	canada.com
Band profile:	Metallica

Ex-Nightwish frontwoman Tarja Turunen has posted eight rare Nightwish songs at her official MySpace profile. The tracks "Sleepwalker", "The Forever Moments", "The Wayfarer", "Nightquest", "Nightwish", "Once Upon A Troubadour", "A Return To The Sea" and "Lagoon" can be downloaded here.

The tracks will only be available for download until July 16th.

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Source:	metal-temple.com
Band profile:	Tarja

Polish death metal legends, Vader, have just returned from a very successful tour and ready to reveal some details. The track entitled "Warlords" is now available for download here.The band is going to shoot a promotional videoclip for another track namely "Helleluyah!!! (God is Dead)". "Impressions In Blood" tracklist:

01. Between Day and Night
02. ShadowsFear
03. As Heavens Collide...
04. Helleluyah!!! (God is Dead)
05. Field of Heads
06. Predator
07. Warlords
08. Red Code
09. Amongst the Ruins
10. They Live!!!
11. The Book

On the upcoming Blitzkrieg 4 tour the band is going to play 5 new songs.

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Source:	vader.pl
Band profile:	Vader

As posted on Metallica's official web site, all nine shows from the band's recent European "Escape From The Studio '06" tour are now available for download via the LiveMetallica.com web site. The posting reads:

"Check out Berlin with the first-ever performance of The New Song or maybe Donington, which includes a performance of "Nothing Else Matters" with Jerry Cantrell on vocals. All nine shows have the complete "Master of Puppets" album played live and of course each show has its own unique vibe and local flavor".

Shows currently available for download are:

Jun. 03 - Rock Am Ring Festival - Nurburgring, GER
Jun. 04 - Rock Im Park - Nurnberg, GER
Jun. 06 - Waldbuhne - Berlin, GER
Jun. 08 - Gelredome - Arnhem, NETH
Jun. 10 - Download Festival - Donington, UK
Jun. 11 - Download Festival - Dublin, IRE
Jun. 13 - Song Festival Grounds - Tallin, EST
Jun. 15 - Novarock Festival - Nickelsdorf, AUT
Jun. 17 - Heineken Jammin Festival - Imola, ITA

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Metallica

A ton of live videos from the recent Download Festival 2006 (from all 3 days) that took place at Donington in England have been made available online. You can check out the likes of Guns N' Roses, Metallica , Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Soil, Alice In Chains, Strapping Young Lad, Arch Enemy, In Flames, 36 Crazyfists, Lordi and more at this location.

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Source:

forums.downloadfestival.co.uk

You can check out a new track entitled "Success Is...(Hanging By the Neck)" from Cattle Decapitation's new album, "Karma. Bloody. Karma." here. The album will be released on July 11th through Metal Blade.

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Source:

downloadpunk.com

29.March.2006:

"My Name Is Silence" download only EP available shortly featuring exclusive extra tracks!

New Madder Mortem interview @ www.imhotep.no

A new website will be launched alongside the worlwide release of Desiderata. Meanwhile we'll keep you posted here on the latest news and happenings.

Source:	maddermortem.com
Band profile:	Madder Mortem

Lacuna Coil's, 'Our Truth', from the up coming album KARMACODE - is now available for download at http://www.youtube.com/ and http://www.rapidshare.de/ . Just do a search for 'Lacuna Coil'.

Source:	BraveWords.com
Band profile:	Lacuna Coil

Canada's Infernal Majesty have posted the demo version of the title track for their forthcoming album "Systematical Extermination" online at the Van City Bands website. You can download the track from this link:
http://www.vancitybands.com/bands/639

Infernal Majesty is best-known for their debut album "None Shall Defy," which gained them cult status throughout the world of thrash. They have been a major influence on both the thrash and black metal scenes, with Swedish black-metallers Dawn covering their seminal classic "Night of the Living Dead." "Systematical Extermination" marks the debut of new vocalist Brian Langley. Recording will continue in Vancouver, B.C. Canada. No release date has been set at this time.

Source:	Official Infernal Majesty Website
Band profile:	Infernäl Mäjesty

The band posted two songs for download at www.arachnes.it/intro.htm

The songs are:

The Picture Of Dorian Gray - "This song is new and available only free download from the web site of Arachnes!!! Music is a taken from "Bandinerie" of J.S. Bach while the lyrics are extrapolated from "Dorian Gray" of Oscar Wild."

The Barber Of Seville - "Metal version of the G.Rossini's overture, you can also find the song on the cd "The Goddess Temple"!"

The band also announced that "are finishing the new album."

Source:	arachnes.it
Band profile:	Arachnes

The new website of the Danish-American act Pyramaze is now launched.
Also, you will find the song "Souls In Pain" from their upcoming album "Legend Of The Bone Carver" in the MP3 section of the website.

Here's a statement about the release dates for the new album:

"We're pleased to announce that our record labels all over the world have decided on a common release schedule for "Legend Of The Bone Carver".

In Japan "King Records" will release the album on 22nd of February 2006. "Melodic Heaven" will release it in the rest of Asia on the same day. In France "Replica Records" will put it out in stores on February 27th, as will "Massacre Records" in the rest of Europe. Since the standard release dates in USA are Tuesdays, "Nightmare Records" will put it out the day after, February 28th 2006.

As you can see from the list above, we've changed labels in certain places. In Japan we're no longer signed to Toshiba/EMI, but have instead inked a deal with King Records. We'd especially like to thank our Japanese publisher, Mr. Koh Sakai at Burrn! Music, for his valuable help in signing with King Records.

In Europe, Replica Records have this time decided only to concentrate on France, thus leaving the rest of Europe for larger distribution / licensing through Massacre Records.

All of this should make it much easier to get hold of Pyramaze albums, no matter where you live. We're really happy about this, and we're looking forward to getting "Legend Of The Bone Carver" out in stores, and hear the feedback from fans and media."

Source:

pyramaze.com

The demo "Vihavald" of the young Estonian melodic/symphonic/industrial black metal band Vari can now be downloaded for free at this link. The demo was released a little less than a year ago and sold out quite fast. Now the band has decided to make it available on the web and thus increase their fanbase.

read three reviews for the album here.

the band's homepage: http://www.metal.ee/vari

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