MetalInjection have posted the new video of Australian progressive metallers Alchemist online. The song is called "Tongues And Knives" and comes from the band's latest album "Tripsis", released in 2007. Alchemist are currently writing material for the follow-up to "Tripsis". You can watch the video at this location.

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Source:	metalinjection.net
Band profile:	Alchemist

As posted on the band's website last week, there will be a change in the Amberian Dawn line-up when the co-operation with Tom Sagar ends. Guitarist Tuomas, who earlier played the keyboards only in the studio, takes now a fulltime job as a keyboardist on stage also. Amberian Dawn wishes Tom Sagar all the best in his future activities.
The new recruitment as a second guitarist is Emil "Emppu" Pohjalainen, who is a talented 23-year old finnish guitarist. He also plays in the band called Thaurorod. Emppu and Kasperi form probably one of the most technically skilled player-duo in the genre together.

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Source:	amberiandawn.com
Band profile:	Amberian Dawn

Dynamic Arts Records press release

Finland´s most successful death metal battalion Torture Killer have been signed to Dynamic Arts Records. Bands previous album "Swarm!" was released by Metal Blade Records. "Swarm!" introduced legendary death metal vocalist Chris Barnes from Cannibal Corpse and Six Feet Under on the front row of Torture Killer.

Torture Killer have been hiding in the catacombs of studio mixing the upcoming third album. Forthcoming album "Sewers" will be released at the end of February 2009. As posted earlier the previous vocalist Juri Sallinen is back on the line-up torturing his lungs for good.

Expect to see Torture Killer touring the Europe on Spring of 2009. First summer festival have been already booked; Legacy Open Air in Germany on May.

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Source:	dynamicartsrecords.com
Band profile:	Torture Killer

Eternal Tears Of Sorrow has issued the following update:

"Petri Sankala has left the band. The reason for this mutual decision is Petri's back pain that hasn't allowed him to play drums 100% during the past two years. None of us has bad feelings whatsoever and we wish Petri all the best!

We'd like to introduce the replacement, Mr. Juho Raappana. In the past, Juho has played in many local bands such as Impish, Catamenia and Mythos. Having Gene Hoglan and Sean Reinert as his biggest influences, we think Juho is the best possible man to take the job. After all, fifteen years ago when we started, Death and Cynic influenced us.

P.S. Our forthcoming single was mixed last weekend. It will contain one new song and a brand new version of an old song. The single will be out in February and the album in April."

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Source:	eternaltears.info
Band profile:	Eternal Tears Of Sorrow

Evile guitarist Ol Drake have posted the following message through the Evile newsletter:

"With the anniversary of Chuck's passing just round the corner (December 13th 2001) I thought it'd be fitting to make some kind of tribute to him. I decided to record a rendition of Death's "Voice Of The Soul" to commemorate the passing of one of Metal's most influential icons. So here it is, packed full with fuck-ups. R.I.P. Chuck."

The clip can be found at this location.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Evile

Napalm Records press release

Isole's fourth release, "Silent Ruins", continues to forge forth in the tradition of the previous albums. The Swedes once again indulge in their heart-sickened and somber brand of Doom Metal that only finds solace in a perfectly placed portion of deadly black epic. Profound compositions, hypnotic arrangements, and heavy flowing riffs, that not unlike molten lava slowly yet inexorably pull the listener down into its depths, are the core elements comprising this album. Gustavo Sazes (Firewind, Serenity) once again lends his artistic know-how to graphically convey a feeling of utter despair and isolation, while Peter In de Betou (Amon Amarth, Draconian, Arch Enemy) takes on the darkly work's mastering responsibilites. Rarely before have hopelessness and despair found such an elegant and becoming sound, making "Silent Ruins" a dark jewel that will not only appeal to the die-hard Doom Metal fan.

"Silent Ruins" cover art] tracklist:

01. From The Dark mp3-sample]
02. Forlorn
03. Nightfall
04. Hollow Shrine mp3-sample]
05. Soulscarred
06. Peccatum
07. Dark Clouds

Release date set for "Silent Ruins"

25.02.09 - Finland
27.02.09 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
02.03.09 - Europe
03.03.09 - USA / Canada

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Source:	forevermore.se
Band profile:	Isole

Original news, posted on 28.11.2008

Deathstars have uploaded a new song, called "Death Dies Hard", from their forthcoming album, entitled "Night Electric Night", which will be released on January 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Click here to listen to the song.

The first single "Death Dies Hard" is now available at the band´s MySpace. A digital download release of the single has been set for January 2.

UPDATED (thanks to Hamird)

The brandnew Deathstars video for "Death Dies Hard" can now be watched at this location.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Deathstars

As a first teaser for the new Tankard album "Thirst", the video clip "Stay Thirsty" has been now released! You can watch the clip here.

Tankard's upcoming new album "Thirst" will be released on December 19th via AFM Records. "Thirst" will be available as standard CD, limited Digi Pak (incl. bonus DVD) and limited vinyl!

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Source:	afm-records.de
Band profile:	Tankard

Featuring Chuck Billy on vocals, Eric Peterson & Alex Skolnick on guitars, Greg Christian on bass, and Paul Bostaph on drums, Testament's video for "More Than Meets The Eye," a song off their Billboard-charting new album "The Formation Of Damnation", is available online at this location. The video was produced by Kevin J. Custer of Toaster In The Tub.

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Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament

Metallica premiered the new video for the new single "All Nightmare Long" through the band's official website. It can be viewed at this location.

The next single "All Nightmare Long" will take a release throughout Europe and other parts of the world starting December 15. The single will be available in three different editions. The first will be a digipack with the album version of "All Nightmare Long", along with a live versions for the songs "Wherever I May Roam" and "Master of Puppets". The second edition, which the record company calls a "J card", also has the studio version of "All Nightmare Long", along with a live versions for the songs "Blackened" and "Seek & Destroy". The third edition will also feature the song, along with a DVD, including a ten minute long mini-documentary about the bands' day in Berlin, along with twenty minutes worth of live tracks from that night's album release party, as well a fifteen minute long movie from the tuning room at the Rock Im Park.

In other news, and as most of you probably heard already, "Death Magnetic" has been nominated for four Grammy awards. For more details, click here. The show will broadcast on Sunday, February 8th 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Source:	metallica.com
Band profile:	Metallica

Opeth will release a very special digital EP "Burden" on December 9th. Next to the "Burden" radio edit, this release features 2 rare b-sides including a much sought after cover of Alice In Chains' "Would?" and a track previously available for a limited time only, "Mellotron Heart."

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Opeth

German metallers Primal Fear will release their new album "16.6 (Before The Devil Knows You're Dead!)", in May 2009 via Frontiers Records. After weeks of pre-production and preparation, the band entered the House Of Music studio on November 28 to begin recording.

The following track list was revealed for the album:

01. Six Times Dead (16.6)
02. Smith & Wesson
03. Soar
04. Riding The Eagle
05. Black Rain
06. Lightning
07. Time
08. Night After Night
09. Killbound
10. Don't Fuck With My Life
11. No Smoke Without Fire
12. The Exorcist
13. Torn
14. Scream

Frontman Ralf Scheepers made the following comment: "It's very unusual for one band member to see and listen how the other band member is delivering the goods on his instrument. When we perform together live, you can also judge what's going on each instrument but not as clear and obvious as in the studio where you can concentrate on each tone or note or beat from your mates. From what I have heard so far, I can really say it's the best performance I have ever heard from Randy on the drums and also from Henny on the guitar. Of course, some people might think, 'What else should he say, he has to promote the new album and that's what every musician would say just to keep the ball running.' But these words are my true impression and I really can't wait for Magnus and Mat to nail their parts to see the whole building growing and growing."

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Source:	primalfear.de
Band profile:	Primal Fear

U.S. Thrash Metal band Overkill are pleased to announce a return trip to South America.

The dates are as follows:

May 13 - Caracas, Venezuela
May 14 - Bogota, Colombia
May 15 - Santiago, Chile
May 16 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
May 17 - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Venues and more shows are said to be announced in the coming weeks.

Source:	wreckingcrew.com
Band profile:	Overkill
Event:	Overkill: S. American Tour [CANCELLED]

UK Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death will release their new album, entitled ''Time Waits For No Slave'', in January/February next year. The artwork of the album can be viewed at this location.

You can also listen to the band's new song on their MySpace page, called ''Diktat''.

"Time Waits For No Slave" track listing:

01. Strong Arm
02. Diktat
03. Work To Rule
04. On The Brink Of Extinction
05. Time Waits For No Slave
06. Life And Limb
07. Downbeat Clique
08. Fallacy Dominion
09. Passive Tense
10. Larency Of The Heart
11. Procrastination On The Empty Vessel
12. Feeling Redundant
13. A No-Sided Argument
14. De-evolution Ad Nauseum

Napalm Death have also posted all the release dates of the new album on their official website. They are listed below:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy: January 23rd
France, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Rest of Europe: January 26th
Spain, Portugal: January 27th
Sweden, Finland, Hungary: January 28th
UK: February 2nd
USA: February 10th

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Source:	napalmdeath.org
Band profile:	Napalm Death

Finnish metal band Revolution Renaissance has issued the following update:

''We are forced to postpone our tour due to lack of professionalism and responsibility of the promoter Incartaz. They approached us with an offer for the tour in June, which we were very happy about. When the time came to start fulfilling the contractual obligations, it became evident that this promoter was incompetent and could not be trusted.''

''We are very sorry about this and we tried to book the tour with the new promoter Eric De Haas of Dynamo Productions, but due to his obligations with Nightwish's South American tour, he did not have enough time to finalize the touring arrangements. We have full confidence in Eric De Haas, who was responsible for the first three South American tours for Stratovarius. The tour is currently being booked in correspondence with the new album release.''

Source:	revolution-renaissance.com
Band profile:	Revolution Renaissance