German gothic metallers Coronatus have revealed the artwork of their new upcoming album Fabula Magna. The album will be released via Massacre Records on 18 December.

At the beginning of this month, Coronatus went through another line up change as Ada Flechtner left the band to devote full attention to her studies. At the side of Carmen R. Lorch (formerly Carmen R. Schäfer), Coronatus' new frontwoman is Lisa Lasch, 19 years young. Her mother is also a singer and Lisa has been performing in musicals in her hometown. In her first concert appearances at the Metal Female Voice Festival on 18.10.2009 and at the Metalfest on 24.10.2009 Lisa surprised the audience with her very good full rocking voice.

Fabula Magna cover art] tracklist:

01. Blind.
02. Flying By (alone)
03. Der Fluch
04. Josy
05. Kristallklares Wasser
06. Der Letzte Tanz
07. Els Carmen
08. Tantalos
09. Wolfstanz
10. Geisterkirche
11. How Far Will You Go

The album will also feature two bonus tracks. A special acoustic version and a remastered version of two songs from our first album "Lux Noctis", of course, both songs with the new singer Lisa.

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Source:	coronatus.de
Band profile:	Coronatus

As reported on the band's website last week already, Circus Maximus will now be entering the studio to start the pre-production of the next album, planned to be released late 2010. The band comments: "We are writing new stuff everyday and so far we have more or less 8 songs completed for the album and we can honestly tell you it sounds AMAZING! Can't wait to show you. We would like to thank everyone who have been supporting us throughout the years... you're the best!"

Source:	circusmaximussite.com
Band profile:	Circus Maximus

Canadian extreme metal outfit Kataklysm will be direct support to German thrash legends Kreator on their headlining North American tour this upcoming March, dubbed the "Hordes of Chaos Part II" tour.

Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono commented: "Growing up on thrash and speed metal, Kreator was always on the top of my playlist. I would call them the European Slayer! Well all of us in Kataklysm are fans so I can't express how happy we are to have been offered this tour with this legendary band! It's safe to say that we will be bringing a strong and heavy hitting set list. Let there be blood!"

Kreator, Voivod, Nachtmystium, Evile, Lazarus A.D.:

3/03 West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
3/04 Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero
3/05 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
3/06 New York, NY @ Nokia Theater
3/07 Montreal, QUE @ Club Soda
3/08 Quebec City, QUE @ Imperial de Quebec
3/09 Toronto, ONT @ Opera House
3/10 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
3/11 Detroit, MI @ Blondie's
3/12 Chicago, IL @ The Bottom Lounge
3/13 Milwaukee, WI @ Rave (no Voivod)
3/14 St. Paul, MN @ Block Station 4

3/16 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater (no Voivod, Nachtmystium)

Kreator, Kataklysm, Evile, Lightning Swords Of Death, Lazarus A.D.:

3/18 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
3/19 - Vancouver, BC @ Ricksaw Theater
3/20 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
3/21 - San Fransisco, CA @ Slim's
3/23 - West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
3/24 - San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
3/25 - Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
3/27 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
3/28 - Houston, TX @ Meridian
3/30 - Orlando, FL @ The Club at Firestone
3/31 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

Tickets are on sale exclusively through EnterTheVault until December 17, at which point they will be made available through all normal ticketing systems.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Kreator
Event:	Hordes Of Chaos Tour Part II

Shining posted the following blog on Facebook:

"Swedish Extreme Metallers Shining have completed work on their seventh album and have today revealed details and cover art. Scheduled for release on Indie Recordings in March/April 2010, the 6-track album will have the title "Shining VII - Född Förlorare" (Born Loser). Track listing as follows:

1. Förtvivlan, Min Arvedel
2. Tiden Läker Inga Sår
3. Människa O'Avskyvärda Människa
4. Tillsammans Är Vi Allt
5. I Nattens Timma
6. FFF

According to founder and frontman Niklas Kvarforth (also of Skitliv), with "Född Förlorare" Shining will "take a deep dive into the darkest of all musical genres you could imagine". Making guest appearances on the album are Erik Danielsson (Watain), Peter Bjärgo (Arcana) and Nordman. (Cover art can be found here.)

Shining is due to tour Europe with Satyricon in December and confirmed that they will be appearing at the Metalfest Open Air Festivals in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in May 2010. The band is currently waiting for the work permit and visa approvals that will enable them to join the US tour with Behemoth in January and will announce dates as soon as approvals have been confirmed."

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Shining

Bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling promotes Hellborg amplification line

Dutch bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling (Obscura, Pestilence) will promote the Hellborg amplification line by Germany 's bass manufacturer Warwick. Thesseling, known for his signature six-string fretless playing in extreme metal, has played Warwick Thumb basses exclusively since 1993. Thesseling will be using a Hellborg stack during the upcoming Obscura and Pestilence tours in addition to Hellborg preamps for recordings of both band's upcoming studio albums. More information on Thesseling's Warwick gear can be found here http://www.warwick.de/modules/endorser/endorser.php?endorserID=719

Thesseling joined the German progressive death metal band Obscura in late 2007 and played on the group's second full-length album Cosmogenesis. This past October, Thesseling rejoined Pestilence after a 15-year break.

Thesseling and Obscura have recently announced that they will join The Black Dahlia Murder, 3 Inches Of Blood and more for the 2010 Bonecrusher Fest. This month-long European tour will kick-off on January 8th in Wiesbaden , Germany . A listing of confirmed tour dates and cities can be found below. Thesseling will also join Pestilence during their 2010 tours.

Obscura Tour Dates:

January 8 Wiesbaden , Germany Schlachthof
January 9 Oberhausen , Germany Turbinenhalle
January 10 Hamburg , Germany Markthalle
January 11 Malmo , Sweden KB
January 12 Aarhus , Denmark Voxhall
January 13 Berlin , Germany Columbia Club
January 14 Prague , Czech Rep. Abaton
January 15 Nurnburg , Germany Hirsch
January 16 Dresden , Germany Reithalle
January 17 Wien , Austria Arena
January 18 Budapest , Hungary Diesel
January 19 Ljubljana , Slovenia Kino Siska
January 20 Munchen , Germany Backstage Werk
January 21 Bologna , Italy Estragon
January 22 Milan , Italy Musicdrome
January 23 Erstfeld , Switzerland Transilvania Live Club
January 24 Esch-Alzette , Luxembourg Kulturfabrik
January 26 Barcelona , Spain Salamandra 1
January 27 Madrid , Spain Joy Eslava
January 28 Porto , Portugal Cine Teatro Julio Diniz
January 29 Durango , Spain Plateruena
January 30 Paris , France Trabendo
January 31 Antwerp , Belgium Muziekodroom
February 1 Bristol , UK Academy
February 2 Leeds , UK Rios
February 3 Glasgow , UK Garage
February 4 Birmingham , UK Academy
February 5 London , UK ULU
February 6 Utrecht , Holland Tivoli

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Source:	relapse.com
Band profile:	Obscura

The Smash It PR agency reports:

Iconic British band Fields Of The Nephilim have announced the imminent release of a new product for early 2010. It has been confirmed that this will be a multi-format offering which will include audio elements, DVDs featuring live performances from the Ceromonies events, documentary footage and exclusive packaging options for collectors.

An exclusive preview of what we can expect early next year can be viewed here

Though much of the footage and recordings were captured throughout 2008/9 the final products will be mainly focused on the London Shepherds Bush two-night special 'Ad Mortem and Ad Vitem' shows on July 12th & 13th 2008 respectively.

The band have also confirmed that following the conclusion of the Ceromonies events they will turn their attentions to new material which is likely to follow shortly after the initial audio-visual release. The bands enigmatic frontman Carl McCoy said " The production of the live material has consumed most of our time recently, though it is now in its final production stage so we can now look to the future and concentrate on our new studio material, At this stage I can't tell you what this will evolve into but we are working towards something new being released in 2010".

Furthermore and to coincide with the completion of the Ceromonies it has been announced the Fields Of The Nephilim will perform another special 2 night show at Club Progresja in Warsaw, Poland on January 22nd and 23rd. The Ceromonies series began in Warsaw back in March 2008.

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Source:	transcendmediagroup.com
Band profile:	Fields Of The Nephilim

Official press release

Napalm Records is very proud to announce that the North American group Monster Magnet has joined their ranks.

The legendary New Jersey rock outfit, who have released a string of cult classics since the early nineties, signed a worldwide record deal with the Austrian label and are currently working on new songs, which will shake the foundations of the rock scene!

Charismatic frontman Dave Wyndorf: "I'm really looking forward to joining the roster at Napalm Records and working with them on future endeavours. Our plan is to record our next studio album with Matt Hyde starting in January, for a release early this summer. And with a new album comes a new run or two of live shows! Stay tuned - we're comin' to your town!"

Markus Riedler, Napalm Records Managing Director: "It is an honour to cooperate with a scene icon such as Dave Wyndorf! He's very enthusiastic, full of energy and together, we want to rock through the coming years! The new album will be killer and fans should make sure to check out the high-energy live show of the band! 2010 will be the year of Monster Magnet!"

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Monster Magnet

Official press release

Pulverised Records is very pleased to announce the official signing of Norwegian Black Metallers Den Saakaldte!

Consisting of some of Black Metal's most notorious and prolific musicians and founded by main songwriter / guitarist Sykelig (ex-Gorgoroth session guitar player), Den Saakaldte previously released the monumental debut Øl, Mørke Og Depresjon (which translates to "Beer, Darkness And Depression") and also in early 2009 with the remarkably depressive full-length effort All Hail Pessimism, that eventually instituted the band a lot of positive rave reviews and exceptional attention worldwide.

Comments Den Saakaldte's founder / guitar player Mikael Sykelig: "We are proud to announce that Den Saakaldte's new record label is to be Pulverised Records. In our opinion, Pulverised is currently one of the most upcoming labels you can find. They work hard for their bands, and just seeing the names that they have on their roster is enough to know that their goals, and standards, are set very high indeed. We are delighted that our new album will be released on Pulverised, especially at a time when the label is going from strength to strength, and very much look forward to working closely with them."

Pulverised Records A&R Manager Calvin states: "It was quite a pleasant surprise when the email came in from Mikael, and he was wondering if there would be a possibility of us working together for their new album. Den Saakaldte very quickly established their reputation in the scene in just a period of a few years since their formation, and it was obvious that the band had already became a force to be reckoned with. There was not a single doubt about signing Den Saakaldte and an agreement was worked out almost immediately. We have absolute confidence that the band will outdo themselves and create yet another phenomenal follow-up full-length effort, filled with utter anguish and despondency."

Den Saakaldte's forthcoming album and first with Pulverised Records, will be entitled as Kapittel II: Faen I Helvete, scheduled for release Fall of 2010.

Den Saakaldte recently announced a line-up change in the ranks, with drummer Jarle "Uruz" Byberg (ex-Shining, ex-Urgehal) leaving the band. Further details on the replacement of the new drummer will be made soon.

In other Den Saakaldte-related news, the band will be part of the "Skandinavisk Pessimisme Omringer Europa Tour", touring alongside Troll and Sargeist from March 2010 onwards.

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Source:	pulverised.net
Band profile:	Den Saakaldte

UK metallers Bolt Thrower will embark on an European tour in April/May 2010.

The band adds: "All the shows are now confirmed, you can find them here. We, for one, are really looking forward to these shows, we'll be playing some of our favourite old haunts, also revisiting places we've haven't played in years. We hope that by playing such a variety of shows, from intimate clubs to larger open air festivals there will be something for everyone. We'll be trying to make every show memorable, so watch this space for further details. Tickets for the club shows will go on sale as soon the support bands and door prices are confirmed."

Confirmed dates are as follows:

Apr. 29 - Enschede, Netherlands - Atak
Apr. 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands - 013
May 01 - London, England - ULU
May 02 - Dublin, Ireland - The Button Factory
May 03 - Belfast, Northern Ireland - The Limelight
May 04 - Leeds, UK - Rio's
May 05 - Wrexham, UK - Central Station
May 06 - Birmingham, UK - The Asylum
May 07 - Paris, France - Le Trabendo
May 08 - Lyon, France - CCO
May 09 - Antwerp, Belgium - Trix (Hof Ter Lo)
May 11 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
May 12 - Prague, Czech Republic - Abaton
May 13 - Dessau, Germany - Metalfest Open Air Germany
May 14 - Mining Am Inn, Austria - Metalfest Open Air Austria
May 15 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Metalfest Open Air Switzerland
May 16 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Kulturfabrik

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Source:	boltthrower.com
Band profile:	Bolt Thrower
Event:	Bolt Thrower: European Tour

Australian metallers Vanishing Point have issued the very short following update on their official website:

"Vanishing Point are firmly locked away in the studio writing for their 5th studio album. The new record will be released in 2010 - currently there is no title."

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Source:	vanishing-point.com.au
Band profile:	Vanishing Point

US metallers Prototype have issued the following update on their official website:

"Prototype will begin recording their new, as yet untitled, album next week in Los Angeles with Neil Kernon.

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Continuum will be the band's third album and also marks the return of drummer Pat Magrath. Magrath will be laying down his drum tracks for the album with Neil Kernon at the helm, after which Prototype will return to their own Utopia Studios to complete tracking.

Kernon is also scheduled to mix the album early next year. Songs set to appear on the album include "Catalyst", "The Chosen Ones", "Cynic Dreams", "The Ageless Heart Of Memory", "Into Oblivion" and "My Own Deception". The album is scheduled for release in 2010 via Nightmare Records."

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Source:	prototypeonline.com
Band profile:	Prototype

The Graspop Metal Meeting organization have confirmed the first 19 bands of the festival's 15th anniversary edition. First confirmed headliner will be Kiss. The biggest Belgian open-air festival is set to take place 25 'till 27 of June, 2010 in Dessel.

Here are all the confirmed names by the organization: Kiss, Immortal, My Dying Bride, Tarja, Ratt, Behemoth, Ignite, Korpiklaani, Sepultura, Anvil, Jon Oliva's Pain, Walls Of Jericho, Tankard, Bleeding Through, Alestorm, All Shall Perish, Deadlock, The Faceless and Necrophobic.

Other self-confirmed bands and strong rumours include Saxon, Evergrey, Gama Bomb and Axel Rudi Pell.

Tickets can be ordered now. Click here for more details.

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Source:	graspop.be
Event:	Graspop Metal Meeting 2010

Firebox Records are re-releasing Mar De Grises' first demo, released in the early 2000's, as a digipack.

First River Regards recalls the bands first ever recordings in a special edition for their fans with their only rehersal/demo plus an extract of their stellar participation at the famed Doom Shall Rise festival in Göppingen, Germany in 2005.

The band comments: "The honest intention of making the music that we love is what magically gathers us together. We invite you to be part of this intense feeling and scream forth from the end of the earth, forgetting for one moment how ephemeral this life can be as this is what feeds our emotions. This re-edition is a vestige of the material that came to life as a simple rehearsal and without major pretentions, took us across continents. It is specially dedicated to those who have supported us since the beginning and to those who have found a place within these sounds to share their feelings."

First River Regards album art] tracklist:

01. Storm
02. Recklessness
03. Mar De Grises
04. For Just An Eternity

Bonus multimedia: Live at Doom Shall Rise Festival III
05. Storm
06. El Otro

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Mar De Grises

Factory Of Dreams and First Edition Pictures proudly presents, "Sonic Sensations", the music video. A brand new production taken from Factory of Dream's new album A Strange Utopia. A mysterious video, depicting the world of the "Sonic Sensations" song.

Breathe the music, hear it loud, feel the beat and let yourself and your eyes go as the mysterious film plays... This is what Factory of Dreams proposes with the Sonic Sensations video and song theme, after the successful Weight of the World videoclip already released here.

Clip produced by Hugo Flores and directed by Emil Jonsvik.


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Japanese metallers Outrage have finished recording their upcoming self-titled full-length with producer Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden. Originating from Nagoya, Japan, Outrage was formed in the early 80's. The band has led the Japanese Metal scene for over 20 years and still with their energetic releases and live shows. The new album will be available in stores for sale on November 25, 2009, in Japan.

Outrage cover art] tracklist:

01. Rise
02. You Care? I Don't Care
03. Reign
04. Until You Are Dead
05. Fists Full Of Sand
06. Shells Rain Down
07. Landshark
08. Shine On
09. Tor
10. Terrorizer

Several samples are available at this location

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