Enslaved - who recently took home a Metal Storm Award for Best Black Metal Album - have won the "Best Metal Album" category at the 2010 Norwegian Spellemannsprisen for their most recent Axioma Ethica Odini.

The 39th annual Spellemann Awards (the Norwegian equivalent of the US Grammy Awards) were held last night, Saturday March 5th, at the Spektrum in Oslo, Norway.

The other nominees were Shining - Blackjazz, Ihsahn - After and Solefald - Norrøn Livskunst.

This was the sixth time Enslaved got nominated for this prestigious music award. The band has been awarded a Spellemann for their previous three studio albums, Vertebrae (2008), Ruun (2006) and Isa (2004).

Kvelertak were awarded a Spellemann for "Best Rock Album" and "Best Newcomer".

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Source:	spellemann.no
Band profile:	Enslaved

Audio samples of all the tracks that are set to appear on Axioma Ethica Odini, the new album from the Norwegian metallers Enslaved, are available for streaming at this location.

Axioma Ethica Odini will be released in Europe on September 27 and in North America on September 28. The CD's cover artwork was created by the Norwegian artist Truls Espedal, who has painted every Enslaved album cover since 2001's Monumension.

Axioma Ethica Odini cover art] tracklist:

01. Ethica Odini
02. Raidho
03. Waruun
04. The Beacon
05. Axioma
06. Giants
07. Singular
08. Night Sight
09. Lightening

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Source:	amazon.co.uk
Band profile:	Enslaved

Time to get stoked! Enslaved just announced Axioma Ethica Odini as the title of their new upcoming release, out in Europe on September 27 and in North America on September 28.

It's no secret that Enslaved recently recorded a new album for an expected late 2010 release. Finally, the countdown on Enslaved's MySpace has revealed the title and release date for the upcoming new album.

This eleventh studio album was recorded at three different studios in Bergen, Norway; in Duper, Earshot (owned by Enslaved members Herbrand Larsen and Ice Dale), and Peersonal Sound (property of Ivar Bjørnson). Axioma Ethica Odini is the follow-up to 2008's Vertebrae, which earned Enslaved their third consecutive Spellemannpris (the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammy Awards).

During the recording sessions, Ivar Bjørnson commented: "As we are recording, we are also filming quite a lot ? from the actual recordings in the studio, as well as around the studio discussing gear, bringing along the camera for the occasional trip to the pub for beer sampling, celebrating Herbrand's birthday with Demonaz (Immortal) and other friends, filming trips to festivals, and on tour while the album is being made. It is all going to be some kind of "behind-the-scenes" thing that we will release in connection with the release."

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Source:	tmyspace.com
Band profile:	Enslaved

Enslaved have announced a handful of European dates as part of their Circling Above and Within Tour.

Guitarist Ivar Bjørnson Peersen adds: "It is with great enthusiasm we can announce these European dates of our "Circling Above and Within" Tour! Enslaved is a band that enjoys being on the road like nothing else, we do take pride in being a hard working and increasingly energetic and focused live band. We are also very pleased with our new album (why be modest?) due to be out in connection with this tour - and cannot wait to perform the tracks live!"

15/10/2010 - Underworld, London, UK
16/10/2010 - Aeronel, Lille, France
17/10/2010 - L'Autre Canal, Nancy, France
18/10/2010 - Nouveau Casino, Paris, France
20/10/2010 - Kade, Zaandam, The Netherland
21/10/2010 - W2, Den Bosch, The Netherlands
22/10/2010 - Trix, Antwerpen, Belgium

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Source:	enslaved.no
Band profile:	Enslaved
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Norwegian metallers Enslaved have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Hello there. This is a short blog from the studio; where we - Enslaved - have started to record our new album yesterday. We are doing the drums in Duper Studios here in Bergen - this time around we are recording everything in our hometown, something we last did with...

To read the full studio blog, please click here."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Enslaved

For the third time in five years, Enslaved have won the Spellemann Award (the Norwegian equivalent to the American Grammy) for Best Metal Album 2008 with their latest offering, "Vertebrae". The other nominated bands were Keep Of Kalessin ("Kolossus") and Benea Reach ("Alleviat").

Enslaved commented: "We're very honored to get our third Grammy! The party was good, we had a good time. We think the Grammy committee was very generous in giving all the artists two whole pitchers of ice water and selling 0.3 liters of flat beer for 7.5 Euros in the bar. Luckily, we robbed a bank on our way there and could afford getting absolutely smashed. We're having a rough Monday here. Thanks!"

Enslaved won a Spellemann Awards for Best Metal Album in 2006 for "Ruun" and in 2004 for "Isa". Last year the Award went to Mayhem and "Ordo Ad Chao".

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Source:	spellemann.no
Band profile:	Enslaved

As posted on the Opeth website: "after a stellar 2008 that found the band´s most recent release, "Watershed", atop many critical "best of" lists, the Swedish metal outfit will return to the US for a third tour run. The tour - their third in support of "Watershed", which earned the band the best reviews of its career - will kick off on May 1 and will be sponsored by Decibel Magazine. Enslaved have been confirmed as direct support."

01 May - Sayerville, Starland Ballroom - NJ
02 May - Boston, House of Blues - MA
03 May - Montreal, Medley - QUE
04 May - Toronto, Sound Academy - ON
05 May - Pittsburgh, Mr. Smalls - PA
06 May - Chicago, House of Blues - IL
08 May - Omaha, Sokol Auditorium - NE
09 May - Boulder, Fox Theater - CO
11 May - Boise, Knitting Factory - ID
12 May - Portland, Roseland Theater - OR
13 May - Chico, Senator Theater - CA
14 May - San Francisco, Grand Ballroom - CA
15 May - Pomona, The Glasshouse - CA
16 May - Los Angeles, Avalon - CA
17 May - Tucson, Rialto Theater - AZ
19 May - San Antonio, Scout Bar - TX
20 May - Oklahoma City, Diamond Ballroom - OK
21 May - Memphis, New Daisy Theater - TN
22 May - Knoxville, Bijou Theater - TN
23 May - Columbus. Newport Music Hall - OH
24 May - Detroit, Emerald Theater - MI
26 May - New York, Grand Ballroom/Hammerstein - NY
27 May - Washington, 9:30 Club - DC

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Source:	opeth.com
Band profile:	Opeth
Event:	Opeth + Enslaved

"The Watcher", the new video from Norwegian metallers Enslaved, can be viewed at this location.

The clip was shot in Gothenburg, Sweden with Revolver Film Company director Patric Ullaeus (Dimmu Borgir, Keep Of Kalessin, In Flames).

"The Watcher" comes off Enslaved's latest album, entitled "Vertebrae", which was released on September 26, 2008.

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Source:	vids.myspace.com
Band profile:	Enslaved

As mentioned in the Nuclear Blast Records newsletter, Enslaved issued the following statement:

"It is with great regret that Enslaved have to announce the cancellation of the North American "Vertebrae"' tour Swallow The Sun and Keep Of Kalessin] scheduled for May 2009. At the heart of the issue lies a tour that was hard to get together in the first place so we've decided to let the whole tour be cancelled and start working on setting up a new North American tour all the way from scratch again... Our sincere apologies to all the fans that were ready to come out to these shows; but rest assured ? we are working day and night on setting up the new tour that will replace these dates."

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Source:	enslaved.no
Band profile:	Enslaved
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Enslaved's entire new album entitled "Vertebrae" is available for streaming at this location (stream ends Sunday 28 September at midnight).

"Vertebrae" will be released in Europe on September 29 via Indie Recordings and in North America on October 28 through Nuclear Blast Records (via a licensing arrangement with Indie Recordings).

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Source:	terrorizer.com
Band profile:	Enslaved

An e-card for "Vertebrae", the new album from the Norwegian metallers Enslaved, can be found at this location.

"Vertebrae" will be released in Europe on September 29 via Indie Recordings and in North America on October 28 through Nuclear Blast Records (via a licensing arrangement with Indie Recordings).

"Vertebrae" was recorded during the first months of 2008, mixed by Joe Barresi (Tool, Queens Of The Stone Age), mastered by the George Marino in Sterling Sound and produced by Ivar Bjørnson, Herbrand Larsen and Grutle Kjellson.

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Source:	indierec.no
Band profile:	Enslaved

Indie Recordings has announced the signing of the Norwegian metallers Enslaved. According to a press release:

"Having worked with Enslaved before it is an honour to again being allowed to work with one of the absolute top acts in metal today. Their new album "Vertebrae" will be released September 2008, marking a quantum leap for Extreme Metal. "Vertebrae" is Enslaved's most important achievement to date, and will convince through haunting songs, the most powerful production and unmatched integrity. More details on the album itself will be revealed shortly. Enslaved is also widely acclaimed as one of the best live acts on the scene today - following the release, Enslaved will commence on an extensive European Tour, being supported by fellow Norwegians Stonegard and Krakow. See here for complete tour-list."

In a statement the band comments the signing:

"We've known the people behind the label for years, and have first-hand knowledge of their dedication, enthusiasm and professionalism. This signing makes perfect and utter sense to us; and we are proud to start off this cooperation with our strongest album ever."

In the meantime, Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the signing of Norway's Enslaved for the North American territory. Founding member & guitarist Ivar Bjørnson shares his thoughts on the new partnership:

"The U.S. and Canada have become increasingly important territories for Enslaved with their increasing sales and feedback from the fans and the scene both within and outside hard-line metal. The two tours we did in 2007 proved our live show qualities to the scene, and the scene proved its dedication to us. We are therefore extremely happy to be working with Nuclear Blast - a formidable force in the record industry. Having met members of the U.S. staff on several occasions, we know that their dedication and professionalism will take Enslaved a great step further. Vertebrae is by far our strongest album, one that we are extremely proud to present to the U.S., to Canada, Mexico, and all other territories. We are very pleased to present it in tandem with Nuclear Blast."

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Source:	enslaved.no
Band profile:	Enslaved

The following message was posted on Enslaved's official website:

"Enslaved said they would be back with a new European tour in the fall of 2007, and they stick to their word. 12 exclusive European shows have been officially added to the busy autumn schedule:

16th Oct 2007: Paris - Locomotive (FR)
17th Oct 2007: Lyon - CCO Villeurbanne (FR)
18th Oct 2007: Belfort - Poudrière (FR)
19th Oct 2007: Niort - Camji (FR)
20th Oct 2007: Rennes - Ubu (FR)
21st Oct 2007: London - Mean Fiddler (UK)
22nd Oct 2007: UK - TBA
23rd Oct 2007: Mezz, Breda (NL)
24th Oct 2007: Biebob, Vosselaar (B)
25th Oct 2007: Doornroosje, Nijmegen (NL)
26th Oct 2007: Munich - Backstage (DE) (w/ Secrets Of The Moon)
27th Oct 2007: Saarbrücken - Roxy (DE)

Support act(s) for the tour will be announced shortly, Secrets Of The Moon is already confirmed for Munich, Germany on Friday October 26th.

Conclusion: If you want to get something done, do it yourself - see you there!

PS: First few songs have materialized themselves for the coming Enslaved album.. Stay tuned for more news on that in the near future!"

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Source:	enslaved.no
Band profile:	Enslaved
Event:	Enslaved: European Tour

Sad news for Black Metal fans? Hellhammer, drummer of Mayhem, broke an arm.

Therefore, Mayhem will not be able to play at Hellfest this year. In order to stay consistent, we decided that the Norwegian band Enslaved will take over their time slot! We hope that you will understand this last minute change and that this replacement of choice will comfort you!

Some news about the Sin Cession battle of the bands now. "End.", a band from Toulouse (France) http://www.myspace.com/end1freefr won the contest that took place last week in Lyon. Their music is powerful with some dark, loud and oppressive atmopheres. "End." is really loud and crushing on stage and can be considered one of the most promising band from France. Don't miss them on Sunday 24 at 2:15 PM on the discover Stage!

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Source:	hellfest.fr
Event:	Hellfest Summer Open Air 2007

Dates have been released for Norwegian Viking Black Metallers Enslaved's North American tour with Arsis and The Agonist:

November 6 - Allentown, PA @ Crocodile Rock Cafe
November 7 - Hartford CT @ Webster Theatre
November 8 - New York City NY @ B.B. King Blues Club
November 9 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx

With The Faceless as additional support act:
November 10 - Bedford, NH @ Mark's Place
November 11 - Montreal, QC @ Club Soda
November 12 - Quebec City, QC @ Imperial de Quebec
November 13 - Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
November 14 - Cleveland OH @ Peabody's DownUnder
November 15 - Detroit MI @ I-Rock
November 16 - Mokena, IL @ The Pearl Room
November 17 - St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
November 20 - Portland OR @ Roseland
November 21 - Seattle WA @ El Corazon
November 23 - San Francisco CA @ Slim's
November 24 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre
November 25 - West Hollywood CA @ Key Club
November 26 - Tempe AZ @ The Clubhouse
November 27 - Albuquerque NM @ Launch Pad
November 28 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
November 30 - San Antonio TX @ White Rabbit
December 2 - Houston TX @ Meridian
December 4 - Nashville TN @ The Muse

More dates will likely be added in the beginning and the end of the tour. The tour will go on sale exclusively through EnterTheVault.com on May 11. Tickets will become available through regular ticketing channels on June 1.

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Source:	smnnews.com
Band profile:	Enslaved
Event:	Enslaved: N. American Tour