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

Québec City, Quebec, Canada-based metallers Blinded By Faith have been in the studio working with Antoine Baril (ex-Augury drummer), Yannick St-Amand (who recorded Despised Icon and Beneath The Massacre, just to name a few) and Pierre Rémillard (Anonymus, Misery Index, Martyr...) on three new songs to "try to catch the attention of international labels that could push the band further", according to the band.

The songs, "Dead End", "Drastic Medecine" and "The Pace Of The Race", are available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Blinded By Faith

Swedish black metallers Arckanum have revealed the artwork for their forthcoming album, Sviga Læ, which will be released on October via Regain.

Sviga Læ tracklist:

01. Læ Elr
02. Gylðir Algørir
03. In Følva Felr
04. Goðin Eru Blekkt
05. Gramr Girnisk
06. Andskoti Ferr Austan
07. Múspellzheimr Kemr
08. Røk

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We Rule The Night, the new album from Swedish metallers Sonic Syndicate, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. The album is scheduled for release on August 27 via Nuclear Blast Records.

We Rule The Night cover art] tracklist:

01. Beauty And The Freak
02. Revolution, Baby
03. Turn It Up
04. My Own Life
05. Burn This City
06. Black And Blue
07. Miles Apart
08. Plans Are For People
09. Leave Me Alone
10. Break Of Day
11. We Rule The Night

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Sonic Syndicate

Warp Riders, the third full-length album from US metallers The Sword, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. The album is scheduled for release on August 24 via Kemado Records.

Warp Riders cover art] tracklist:

01. Acheron/Unearthing The Orb
02. Tres Brujas
03. Arrows In The Dark
04. The Chronomancer I: Hubris
05. Lawless Lands
06. Astraea's Dream
07. The Warp Riders
08. Night City
09. The Chronomancer II: Nemesis
10. (The Night the Sky Cried) Tears Of Fire


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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	The Sword

UK hard-rockers Whitesnake have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"After months of speculation, Whitesnake are thrilled to announce their new bass player/singer... 35 year old Michael Devin picture].

Recently Michael has been playing with Lynch Mob with new Whitesnake drummer, Brian Tichy. This completes the new Whitesnake line-up & Michael will be featured on their new album, alongside guitarists Doug Aldrich & Reb Beach & keyboardist Timothy Drury.

Michael Devin commented: "It's an honor to be welcomed into the Whitesnake family. I'm a big fan. Whitesnake is notorious for exciting musicianship, David's history is rich, and I'm very proud to be here."

The album is currently being recorded for release on the Frontiers label in early 2011. The band will be also returning to touring in support of the new album's release.

We have an interview with Michael complete with more pictures on our website at this location."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Whitesnake

Swedish metallers Demonical have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Last weekends muddy - but utterly amazing - Party San Open Air Festival wrapped up the touring cycle for Hellsworn. Heads down for each and everyone who came and showed their loyalty at the about 50 massacres we did in support of the disc. You will all be remembered!

We will now fully focus on our third yet untitled full-length album. The material is more or less written and ready, a rehearsal/pre-production stage will start within the nearest days followed by the actual album recordings at Necromorbus Studios in mid-September lasting throughout the fall.

Album- and track titles, artwork etc will be published along the way and the curse itself will be unleashed upon mankind in April 2011 through Cyclone Empire.

The release will - of course - be supported by a full European headlining tour and several summer festivals.

Stay alert, the war machine marches on!

Martin & Demonical"

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Demonical

Symphonic metallers Leaves' Eyes will have their live debut in India in November! The comment of the band's frontlady, Liv Kristine comes as following:

"Such an invitation from the organisation of the Indian Music Conference makes me feel very honoured and privileged. Thank you for making our dream come true. We are really eager to get to know our Indian fans and friends, moreover, to learn more about your culture, heritage and nature. I've been interested in Indian culture and cooking for years (ask my family and band members about "Friday evening at my house"!), but my kitchen seriously needs some real Indian hot spices and my shelves some new books. Leaves' Eyes in Goa will be just the perfect mix of "musical spices", cultures and interests coming together!"

Date:
19.11.2010 IN - Goa, Indian Music Conference

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Leaves' Eyes

A brand new Dagoba ditty, called "Waves Of Doom" is now streaming on the band's MySpace page. Another track of the new album Poseidon, "Black Smokers (752 Farenheit)", was already made available earlier.

Poseidon was recorded at Hyperion Studio in Marseille, France with "Brew" Varea and mixed by Dave Chang at Philia Studio, UK. The album will be released on August 30 through XIII Bis Records. Check out the cover artwork in more detail here.

Poseidon cover art] tracklist:

01. 43 17'n / 5 22'e
02. Dead Lion Reef
03. Columnae
04. The Devil's Triangle
05. Degree Zero
06. The Horn Cape
07. Black Smokers (752 Farenheit)
08. Ha Long
09. Shen Lung
10. I Sea Red
11. Theres Blood Offshore
12. Waves Of Doom

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Dagoba

Finnish grindcore act Rotten Sound has begun work on the follow-up album to 2008's Cycles tentatively titled Cursed. The brand new full-length will be mixed by Nico Elgstrand (Entombed, Gorgoroth) and is expected to see an early 2011 release date through Relapse Records. Additional album details will be announced shortly.

Rotten Sound has most recently seen the release of their Napalm EP. The six-song EP features three brand new Rotten Sound tracks and three Napalm Death covers as well as a DVD featuring a live set from the Obscene Extreme Festival. Napalm is currently still streaming in its entirety at this location.

Earlier today, Rotten Sound confirmed to be taking part in the second edition of "Finnish Metal Tour", opening for Finntroll, Ensiferum and Barren Earth. More details and dates are available here.

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Source:	relapse.com
Band profile:	Rotten Sound

Following a successful first run in 2010, The Finnish Metal Tour will once again unleash itself on North America in early 2011.

Dubbed The Finnish Metal Tour 2, the trek will feature co-headliners Finntroll (Century Media) and Ensiferum (Spinefarm). Support will come from Barren Earth (Peaceville), and Rotten Sound (Relapse). The tour will start on January 31, 2011 in Orlando, Florida and conclude on March 4 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Tickets for the tour will be available starting August 17, 2010 via an exclusive Internet presale on EnterTheVault.com. VIP tickets will also be available and include a pre-show meet-and-greet with Finntroll and Ensiferum. All shows will then go on sale through normal ticketing systems on September 7, 2010.

Finnish Metal Tour 2 feat. Finntroll, Ensiferum, Barren Earth and Rotten Sound:

Jan. 31 - Orlando, FL - The Club at Firestone
Feb. 01 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade
Feb. 02 - Louisville, KY - Headliner's Music Hall
Feb. 03 - Tulsa, OK - Marquee
Feb. 04 - Austin, TX - Emo's Alternative Lounging
Feb. 05 - Dallas, TX - Ridglea Theater
Feb. 06 - Amarillo, TX - The War Legion Underground
Feb. 07 - Tempe, AZ - Clubhouse
Feb. 08 - Los Angeles, CA - Key Club
Feb. 09 - Ramona, CA - Ramona Mainstage
Feb. 10 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
Feb. 11 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
Feb. 12 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
Feb. 14 - Calgary, AB - The Republik
Feb. 15 - Edmonton, AB - Starlite Room
Feb. 16 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
Feb. 18 - Minneapolis, MN - Station 4
Feb. 19 - Chicago, IL - Reggie Rock Club
Feb. 20 - Detroit, MI - Blondie's
Feb. 21 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
Feb. 22 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
Feb. 23 - Quebec City, QC - Imperial de Quebec
Feb. 24 - Montreal, QC - Metropolis
Feb. 25 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
Feb. 26 - New York City, NY - The Gramercy Theatre
Feb. 27 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
Mar. 01 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero
Mar. 02 - West Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Mar. 03 - Charlotte, NC - The Casbah
Mar. 04 - Raleigh, NC - Volume 11

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Source:	finntroll.net
Band profile:	Finntroll
Event:	Finnish Metal Tour II

Official press release

Pulverised Records are pleased to announce the re-signing of horror/gore death metallers Bone Gnawer; back to invade and pollute our roster with more impaling Death Metal.

Bone Gnawer is a collaboration between legendary growler Kam Lee (ex-Mantas, ex-Massacre, ex-Denial Fiend), Swedish madman Rogga Johansson (Paganizer, Demiurg, The 11th Hour) and together with Ronnie Bjornstrom (Hate Ammo, Ribspreader, Taedeat) and Morgan Lie of Naglfar fame.

Comments Bone Gnawer frontman Kam Lee on the new album deal and also giving us a sneak-peek into the upcoming album: "Once again those cannibal misfits and morbid horror freaks of Bone Gnawer are back to bring forth their unique blend of horror/gore death metal! And once more we are signing with Pulverised Records. It feels good to be back with Pulverised - because this is the one label that has a real true understanding of the type of old school 90's style of death metal we play.

This time around Bone Gnawer is taking another brave and bold approach to our musical direction and lyrical concepts. We always strive to push of going against the grain and not catering to the "modern trends", all the while staying "true" to the old school death metal sound.

This time around we are taking a slash & stab at the flesh and going for a complete hard revenge - torture & vengeance type lyrical concept. Although some of those 'cannibal themed' type lyrics will remain. We are taking on a more gritty feel and a much more darker edged 'grind-house' appeal to our lyrical concepts.

Taking influences from some of the more hard-core exploitation type films of the late 1970's such as I Spit On Your Grave and Last House On The Left. As well musically we are retaining all the horrific blend of old school death metal we are known for, yet combining it with an even more catchy and groovy flair!!"

The follow-up album to their successful debut Feast of Flesh is currently underway in the midst of recording, and more details will be announced soon.

A brand new song entitled "Scissored" in lower quality is now available for preview on the Bone Gnawer official MySpace page. To hear the high quality version of the song, fans will need to sign up for the Bone Gnawer mailing list on their Facebook page.

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Source:	pulverised.net
Band profile:	Bone Gnawer

Grindcore masters Brutal Truth have shot a music video for the 2009 track "Get A Therapist... Spare The World" of the Evolution Through Revolution album. The clip was directed by Tyson Montrucchio for Heretic Digital Demonics, who previously worked with Brutal Truth on their "Sugardaddy" video.

In related news, AlexIsLegend.com recently uploaded video footage of Brutal Truth's entire June 13, 2010 concert at Club Hell in Providence, Rhode Island. Check it out here.


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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Brutal Truth

The Metal Opera is coming to town! Tobias Sammet's Avantasia will hit the road at the end of this year in support of the latest releases Angel Of Babylon/The Wicked Symphony. According to a press release, a huge all-star ensemble will bring Avantasia on stage once more. Due to the fact that this is not a regular or annual tour but an extensive Avantasia-event and experience, the show start for Avantasia will begin promptly at 8:00PM

The first six shows are now confirmed, and more dates will follow.

30 Nov 2010 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7
01 Dec 2010 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7
03 Dec 2010 - Germany - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle
04 Dec 2010 - Germany - Kaufbeuren, All Karthalle
18 Dec 2010 - Germany - Fulda, Esperantohalle
19 Dec 2010 - Germany - Essen, Grugahalle

The band also scheduled the following Latin American live shows. More dates and details will be announced soon.

10 Dec 2010 - Mexico - Mexico City, Circo Volador
15 Dec 2010 - Argentina - Buenos Aires, El Teatro de Flores

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Avantasia
Event:	Avantasia

Only a few months after Swedish traditional heavy metal band Astral Doors released their sixth longplayer Requiem Of Time, the band now announced their plans to release more material. The band is in the middle of setting up a compilation album, aptly titled The Best Of Astral Doors. This best of album will see a release somewhere in November. Furthermore, also a live DVD is on its way. More news to follow.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Astral Doors