Official press release

Leaves' Eyes are proud to welcome Felix Born in the band! Unfortunately, Roland Navratil had to leave for private reasons, we wish him all the best for the future!

Felix commented: "I am really happy to announce that I am the new drummer of Leaves' Eyes. As I got the offer to do a jam session with the band I was highly motivated, because I love their music. The combination of grooves and nice melodies is exactly what I appreciate being a drummer. During the jam session I realized the fact that I wanted the job even more, because I felt very comfortable with the whole band. I am really happy about joining Leaves' Eyes and I am looking forward to seeing you all on the road soon!"

Liv added: "Felix convinced me straight away through his way of playing, for both Liv Kristine as well as for Leaves' Eyes. He is a highly talented drummer, probably one of the greatest talents in Germany, in the studio as well as on stage. He is a fresh breath to our music."

We also uploaded a video on Youtube introducing Felix at this location.


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Source:	leaveseyes.de
Band profile:	Leaves' Eyes

"So Speak The Voice Of Law", a brand new song from Canadian metallers Blinded By Faith, is available for streaming at the Galy Records' Facebook page (It requires to click on "like"). The the song is also available for streaming on ReverbNation at this location.

"So Speak The Voice Of Law" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Tchernobyl Survivor, which will be released on March 10 via Galy Records.

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Band profile:	Blinded By Faith

Quebec, Canada-based metallers Aeternam have announced the departure of bass player Jean-François Boudreault.

The band commented: "We wishe him success with all his projects and thank him for all those great moments shared together."

The band has also revealed the title and tracklist of their forthcoming album, for a late 2012 release via Galy Records. The album will be recorded at Badass Studios with engineer JeF Fortin within the next two months and will be called Moongod.

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Band profile:	Aeternam

"I Chose Death", a brand new song from Finnish death metallers Torture Killer, is available for streaming at this location.

"I Chose Death" is the title track of the band's forthcoming EP, which will be released on March 7 via Dynamic Arts Records. More details about I Chose Death were previously reported over here.

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Source:	soundcloud.com
Band profile:	Torture Killer

Finnish metallers Kalmah have issued the following update on their official website:

"After inspiring hunting season Kalmah has found new keyboard player. We welcome Swamplord Veli-Matti Kananen (One Morning Left) on board! Velski has already played session gigs with us in Russia and Switzerland so we knew his skills and most of all his state of mindlessness.

We have started to write material for next album and so far we have 4 songs on the way - fast and fucked. New video will be shot next summer with mosquitos and Finnish swamp soil. Song for the video has already been chosen. Studio sessions will take place at the end of this year."

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Source:	kalmah.com
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US symphonic power metallers Kamelot have announced a European tour for this November, which starts in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, on November 2nd. The tour will promote their new album, which will be the follow-up to Poetry For The Poisoned, released in 2010 via earMusic/KMG Recordings.

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Source:	kamelot.com
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Event:	Kamelot: Silverthorn European Tour 2012

British atmospheric rockers Anathema have announced on their official Facebook page that the new track "The Beginning And The End" is now available for download at their label Kscope's website, provided you give an email address. The track comes off their forthcoming new album, Weather Systems, which will be released in April. More album details were previously reported here.

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"Watch It Burn", the brand new video from US metalcore outfit Unearth has premiered at Metal Injection. Alternatively, you can watch it below. The song comes off the band's latest album Darkness In The Light, released last year. The video was directed by Scott Hansen.

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Source:	unearth.tv
Band profile:	Unearth

Swedish power metallers Sabaton have unveiled more details about their upcoming album titled Carolus Rex, due out on May 25th via Nuclear Blast. The lyrical theme of the album will be the Swedish Empire. The entire concept was created with the help of a well known Swedish historian, Bengt Liljegren. After the album is released in May, the band plans to go out on a two-year long world tour.

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Source:	sabaton.net
Band profile:	Sabaton

It has now been confirmed that Metallica will also headline the 3rd edition of the Sonisphere festival in Switzerland on May 30th at Yverdon-les-Bains this year. Other bands confirmed are Slayer, Motörhead, Eluveitie, Mastodon and Gojira. As on all Sonisphere festivals this year, the band will play its self-titled Black Album, released in 1991.

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Source:	sz.sonisphere.eu
Band profile:	Metallica
Event:	Sonisphere Switzerland

US thrash metal veterans Overkill have rebranded their forthcoming US tour The Electric Age Tour, which now will feature God Forbid, Diamond Plate and Suidakra as support acts. It was originally dubbed the Killfest 2 when it was announced last October but the bands started dropping off of the tour. Belphegor, Aborted, Blackguard and System Divide all dropped out for different reasons.

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Source:	wreckingcrew.com
Band profile:	Overkill
Event:	Overkill: The Electric Age Tour

Omens, the new album from French sludge/doom metallers Monarch is currently streaming in its entirety at this location. Omens will be released on February 28th via At A Loss Recordings.

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US brutal death metallers Vile are currently searching for a new guitarist and bassist. No explanation for the sudden openings in the band was offered.

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"Fukushima", a brand new song from Canadian metallers Into Eternity, is available for streaming at this location.

According to the band: "The track was written about the Fukushima Daiichi, Japan nuclear disaster, a series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns, and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. The song talks about the struggles involved, and the amazing ability of the Japanese people to overcome such a tragedy."

"Fukushima", which features guest death vocals by Rob Doherty, was engineered, mixed and mastered by Justin Bender at Touchwood Studios in Regina. The artwork for the single was created by Mattias Norén and can be viewed below.


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Candlelight Records press release

Indian metal veterans Demonic Resurrection have announced that long time bass player Husain Bandukwala has decided to leave the band and no long continue as a full time touring musician.

The band has created a video blog with Husain's statement and parting words along with the band members giving an small tribute to him as well. The video can be viewed at this location. So far no replacement has been announced yet.


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Source:	candlelightrecords.co.uk
Band profile:	Demonic Resurrection