The Gathering will embark on South American trek this summer.

The band added the following: "We have some new South American tour dates for you. Yes, we will play in Colombia and Peru for the very, very first time ever in our history! We are still negotiating to add some more South American gigs, so don't worry too much if your country is not on the list yet. We are looking forward to see you all!"

The Gathering - South American Tour:

June 24 - Lima, Peru - Auditorio Derrama Majesterial
June 26 - La Paz, Bolivia - Teatro 16 de Julio
June 28 - Santiago, Chile - Teatro Caupolican
June 30 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Teatro Colegiales
July 05 - Bogotá, Colombia - Teatro Libre

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Source:	gathering.nl
Band profile:	The Gathering
Event:	The Gathering

Devin Townsend has just revealed the cover artwork for the upcoming album Ghost.

Devin previously stated about the Ghost art: "The macro shot was influenced by some shots someone on Twitter showed me. But a great photographer named Brian Kibbons did the whole album, and Travis Smith (Nevermore, Opeth) did the layout."

According to Devin, "Ghost is the mellowest (by far) and prettiest record I've done so far" with a "very wonderful vibe." It will be released with "the shitstorm that is Deconstruction simultaneously" ? probably in June through InsideOut Music.

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Band profile:	Devin Townsend

"DoomThrone", a brand new song from the Portuguese band The Spektrum has been made available for streaming on their MySpace.

"DoomThrone" comes off the album Regret Of The Gods, which will be released next month, on April 8th, through Noisehead Records.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	The Spektrum

Omnivium, the new upcoming album from German technical death metallers Obscura, is now available for streaming in its entirety at MySpace.

Omnivium will be released on March 29th in North America and early April in Europe through Relapse Records. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Band profile:	Obscura

Bassist Frankie Sparcello of reactivated New Orleans groove metallers Exhorder has passed away yesterday (Tuesday, March 22nd). More information will be made available shortly.

Sparcello joined Exhorder prior to the recording sessions for the band's sophomore album, The Law, released in 1992. The group broke up a short time later and reformed with its original lineup a few years later (and repeated that process a couple of times). Sparcello rejoined Exhorder in 2009 and was scheduled to perform with the band at this year's Maryland Deathfest IX, set to take place May 26-29, 2011 at Sonar in Baltimore.

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Band profile:	Exhorder

A minute and a half preview of "Drunk On The Blood Of Saints", a brand-new track from US nu metal band Otep, has been made available for streaming below.

"Drunk On The Blood Of Saints" comes off the band's upcoming new album Atavist, which will be released on April 26th through Victory Records.


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Band profile:	Otep

Guitarist Adam Zaars (also in Tribulation) has quit Swedish traditional heavy metal band Enforcer.

Adam Zaars issued the following statement: "After 5 years, 2 albums and almost 200 gigs in the band I have decided to tread new paths in life hence leaving Enforcer behind. I made this decision in January and told the band in China, on the way home from a truly memorable visit in South Korea and Japan. A good ending I figured. The decision was inevitable, yet of course a difficult one to make. I would like to thank the rest of the guys in the band for everything we've been through, the trials and the tribulations and the simply good times. I would also like to thank all the people that have helped us through the years. I want to wish Enforcer all the best for the future!"

The band added the following: "All shows and tours will however continue as planned. Even though it is a great loss for the band we must emphasize that this will not affect our future plans of world domination even perceptibly. The band will continue, head on without speed limit as planned without any change of style, musically or stylewise. From now on, Enforcer will continue as a four piece band where Olof will play both guitar and handle the vocal duties. Enforcer would also like to thank Adam for his time in the band and for all his contributions that made Enforcer what we are."

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Band profile:	Enforcer

Following a lengthy European tour earlier this year, Norwegian metallers Mortiis will once again team up with Combichrist for another round of live dates in the UK this summer.

Said mainman Mortiis: "We haven't played the UK in a while. It feels great to finally be able to get back over there and meet some old friends and hopefully gain some new ones. The European tour with Combichrist was a blast so we know this one will be, too."

Mortiis + Combichrist - UK Tour:

June 28 - Southampton, UK @ Talking Heads
June 29 - Leamington Spa, UK @ The Assembly
June 30 - Manchester, UK @ Academy
July 01 - Glasgow, UK @ The Classic Grand
July 02 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City
July 03 - London, UK @ Koko

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Band profile:	Mortiis
Event:	Mortiis + Combichrist: UK Tour

"Path Of The Beam", a brand-new track from US progressive metalcore band Becoming The Archetype, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Noisecreep.

Another new track, called "The Magnetic Sky", is still streaming at this location.

"Path Of The Beam" and "The Magnetic Sky" come off the band's upcoming new album Celestial Completion, which will be released on March 29th through Solid State Records. More album details were previously reported over here.

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Source:	noisecreep.com
Band profile:	Becoming The Archetype

Magnus Martinsson (ex-Insision), live guitarist for Swedish death metal band Grave, won't be joining the band on their upcoming Metal Chainsaw Massacre Tour.

Commented the band: "Due to some unforeseen reasons, our live guitarist Magnus Martinsson will not join us for the Metal Chainsaw Massacre Tour now in March/April. Therefore, we've recruited Mika Lagreen from Facebreaker to step in and he's been doing one hell of a job so far at rehearsal! Welcome Mika!"

All Metal Chainsaw Massacre tour dates were previously reported over here.

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Band profile:	Grave

"Paragon Pariah", a brand-new track from UK extreme metallers Anaal Nathrakh, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Decibel Magazine.

Another new track, called "Volenti Non Fit Iniuria", is still streaming at this location.

"Paragon Pariah" and "Volenti Non Fit Iniuria" come off the band's upcoming new album Passion, which will be released on May 17th through Candlelight Records.

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Source:	decibelmagazine.com
Band profile:	Anaal Nathrakh

The Discovery, the new album from US progressive deathcore act Born Of Osiris, is now available for streaming in its entirety at Facebook (you'll need to "like" the band, in case you didn't already, to listen to the stream).

The Discovery will be released today, March 22nd, through Sumerian Records.

The Discovery tracklist:

01. Follow The Signs
02. Singularity
03. Ascension
04. Devastate
05. Recreate
06. Two Worlds Of Design
07. A Solution
08. Shaping The Masterpiece
09. Dissimulation
10. Automatic Motion
11. The Omniscient (An Interlude)
12. Last Straw
13. Regenerate
14. XIV
15. Behold

In other news, "Recreate", the new video from Born Of Osiris, can now be watched below.

The clip was directed by Andrew Pulaski and contains footage from the band's performances during last year's Thrash And Burn Tour.


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Vader have recently parted ways with former Christ Agony bassist Tomasz "Reyash" Rejek. Due to "family matters," also drummer Pawel "Paul" Jaroszewicz will leave the band. However, he'll still be laying down tracks for the band's new album, Welcome To The Morbid Reich, and taking part in the group's already confirmed concerts in summer.

Mariusz Kmiołek from Massive Music Management released the following statement on behalf of the band: "New musicians, some changes and, hopefully, new great news - hence the new opening in the band. The beginning of the year was marked with Peter's decision about line-up reshuffle - he thanked Reyash for two-years' cooperation. The band and Reyash parted their ways because the latter recently failed on many fields. The main reason for this news is also his statement about reasons for leaving the band which are not true.

Here's Peter's explanation on the situation: "Hail to all Vadermaniax!!! I decided to write this - a little bit untimely - news to correct Reyash's official stance on leaving the band on Blabbermouth. I decided to thank Reyash for over two-year's cooperation in January 2011 and it was solely my decision. The decision was made on his recent behaviour only and definitely not due to his "personal reasons". Reyash is a great mate but this isn't enough to be the part of Vader. What's funny is that my expectations are really not that high as it might seem from the personal changes in the band throughout the recent years. Vader is appreciated by you just because of us keeping the style, sincerity and quality regardless the so-called public opinion. Reyash knew that he was to play till the end of the season (promotion of Necropolis) and his staying in the band depended exclusively on his work during the past two years. I can't understand his trying to give a good account of himself in this situation, the more so because it is insincere. Nevertheless, me and all people contributing to the presence of Vader Commando wish Reyash success, all the best and satisfaction from his work! One should keep good memories only. We're also glad that after Reyash's official statement appeared, we were contacted by lots of bass players willing to join the band, most of them from abroad. However, the decision about who will replace Tomek was made a few weeks ago. We invited Hal (Hermh, Dead Infection, Abused Majesty). This line-up will be seen on stage since April."

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Band profile:	Vader

Danish melodic doom metal band Saturnus have recently parted ways with Firebox Records and are currently seeking a new label home. The band has also added two new members, namely Henrik Glass on drums and Mattias Svensson as the band's new rhythm guitarist.

Vocalist Thomas A.G. Jensen commented as follows: "Saturnus has been through a major transition due to a necessary line-up change arising from different views on how things needed to be run. This put the brakes on the bands progression for so long that eventually something had to break or otherwise we would inevitably have split up. We love playing live whenever we can and right now we want to do it more than ever to follow on and raise our profile once again to echo the success of our last album, Veronica Decides To Die, and previous efforts.

The new line-up is just perfect. All the things I have been looking for in musicians has been delivered perfectly; the creativity, the lust for playing live, the understanding of the universe of Saturnus and the way to compose is just perfect. I could not wish for better.

Leaving Firebox Records was necessary for Saturnus and even with one contractual album left to be fulfilled, both parties amicably
decided to annul the contract we had and go our separate ways. So now the future lies open for Saturnus. We need a record label to fully get the ship back out to sea again, and believe me we are hungry like never before."

Between October 2010 and February 2011, Saturnus completed a four-song demo containing the tracks "The Litany Of Rain", "A Father's Providence", "Wind Torn" and "Between" (working title). The recording was mixed and mastered by Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica, Morbid Angel, Blind Guardian).

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Source:	bravewords.com
Band profile:	Saturnus

Norwegian melodic power metallers Pagan's Mind have inked a deal with SPV/Steamhammer for the release of their fifth studio album, Heavenly Ecstasy.

Heavenly Ecstasy will be released on May 20th in Germany, on May 23rd in the rest of Europe and in June on North American territory.

One of the new tracks, called "Intermission", was already made available for streaming over at this location.

Guitarist and producer Jørn Viggo Lofstad says: "After considering offers from various labels, we decided to be a part of the new SPV family. Signing with such a respected label gave us the spark to come up with what we think is the most cohesive album we have done, and probably our best offering so far. We can't wait to get back in action and present these songs to you all."

SPV/Steamhammer A&R Olly Hahn replies: "I'm very happy that Pagan's Mind decided to join the SPV family. The band always delivered some of the best and most exciting metal music and with the new album they even put up a dash more!"

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Source:	spv.de
Band profile:	Pagan's Mind