Original news, posted on 31.10.2008

After their much-lauded debut album "Ninewinged Serpent" in 2007 and a comprehensive European tour with Polish death metal overlords Vader, Sweden's blackened death/thrash commando Devian, who feature former Marduk members Legion (vocals) and Emil Dragutinovic (drums) in their ranks, mercilessly return with a second attack: The furious new album "God To The Illfated" will be released in Europe on the following dates:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux: December 12, 2008
Denmark, Norway: December 15, 2008
Spain, Portugal: December 16, 2008
Sweden, Finland: December 17, 2008
France: January 05, 2009
Italy: January 16, 2009
UK, Greece, Rest Of Europe: January 19, 2009

Recorded once again at Art Decay Studio with Rickard Kottelin, Devian this time around decided to hook up with Hypocrisy/Pain mastermind Peter Tägtgren for further production duties and the intense mixdown of the album at the Abyss studio (Immortal, Marduk, Dimmu Borgir), while mastering was once again taken care of by Peter In De Betou of Tailor Maid Production (Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquillity).

Commented Legion: "'God To The Illfated' is the result of Devian fusing together as its own powerhouse. Having the luxury of making music together with one's best friends made the new songs step up to a whole different league throughout the writing sessions: we all bled everything into the album, everything that we knew was Devian and explored as much new ground as we could. The extensive touring we did last spring showed us what really works for us... jacked up and confident from slaughter on the road we let all the fire from the live shows translate onto the songs and the recording-sessions 'til we all felt that unbeatable feeling of grand accomplishment. The feeling that we had a really special beast of an album on our hands."

UPDATE (thanks to SlaytallicA)

A first brand-new Devian track, called "Assailant", is available for streaming on the band's official MySpace.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Devian

Listenable Records reports:

"Its been nearly three years since fans demanded a sequel to the wonderful "Alain Prost", but to succeed to something wonderful, you at least need something fabulous. Which took time of course, but, what the fan wants, the fan always gets with our dear friends of Ultra Vomit. On this holy day of the 14th november, Ultra Vomit unleashes it's new clip, already cult btw, "Je Collectionne Des Canards (Vivants)" (which is French or some other language for "I Collect (Living) Ducks") exclusively on MySpace."

The clip is token from the French comedy/humour metal band's latest album "Objectif: Thunes". Ultra Vomit memorably opened this year's edition of the HellFest Open Air Festival in June.

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Source:	listenable.net
Band profile:	Ultra Vomit

"Mary Ann's Place", the new video from Danish metallers Volbeat, has been posted this week on the band's MySpace. The clip was directed by Alex Diezinger (Helloween, Theatre Of Tragedy).

The song comes from the group's 2008 album "Guitar Gangsters & Cadillac Blood".

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Volbeat

Nailboard Records press release

Relentless, intense, intelligent ? the sophomore output by Nitrous, entitled "Outlaw Racer", represents the huge leap the band has taken towards brilliance in both composition and lyrics after the 2006 debut "Dominant Force", while staying true to the rugged, no-holds-barred aesthetics of traditional thrash metal as well as the passion for extreme machineries. The world's first and foremost drag racing thrash band has grown darker, fiercer and less predictable, which tracks like "Black Cargo Cult", "Core of Molten Fire" and "Summons to Hephaestus" clearly demonstrate. Take a hit of Nitrous, go outlaw now! Album out on November 25.

"Outlaw Racer" cover art] tracks:

01. When The Devil Drives mp3]
02. Summons To Hephaestus
03. We Ride At Dawn
04. Outlaw Racer
05. Locked In The Dyno Room
06. Burning Up The Pavement
07. Aural Pain Threshold
08. Servitor
09. Crash And Burn
10. Black Cargo Cult mp3]
11. Core (Of Molten Fire)

Produced by Nitrous. Recorded and engineered by Kaur Faltis at IrwinArt Studios. Mixed by Toomas Paidra at Zorg Studios. Mastered by Colin Davis at Imperial Mastering. All music by Nitrous, all lyrics by Mart Kalvet.

Guest vocals: Kaido "Draconic" Haavandi (Manatark a.o.) on track 10. Pille Rand (Human Ground) and Mari-Liis "Kurimari" Jakobson (Morigan) on track 8.

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Source:

nailboard.org

Impending Doom have issued the following update on their official MySpace:

"From the abyss of the Impending Doom camp comes news of their brand new album. Today the band reveals that they will title their new release "The Serpent Servant". This sophomore release will be available on March 31st through Facedown Records. The band is currently writing and will be recording later this month through December with Tim Lambesis and Daniel Castleman (As I Lay Dying, War Of Ages, Winds Of Plague) at Lambesis Studios in San Diego. The album will then be mixed and mastered by Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, Terror).

Impending Doom will be announcing some big tour plans in early 09 in support of "The Serpent Servant". They will also be one of the headliners at the 10th annual Facedown Fest in Pomona, CA."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Impending Doom

Original news, posted on 27.10.2008

US guitarist/singer Chris Caffery has posted a new song, entitled "I'm Sorry", online. You can listen to the song on the ex-Savatage guitarist's MySpace page. The song comes off Caffery's new solo album, "House Of Insanity", which will be released digitally this coming week.

"House Of Insanity" track listing:

01. Seasons Change
02. House Of Insanity
03. I Won't Know
04. The Fleas
05. Madonna
06. Big Brother
07. Backs To The Wall
08. Solitaire
09. I'm Sorry
10. Shame
11. Winter In Hamburg
12. No Matter What
13. Get Up, Stand Up

UPDATE (thanks to ArtiA)

Also "Madonna" and "The Fleas" from the new solo-album "House Of Insanity", are now streaming on Chris Caffery's MySpace.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Chris Caffery

The new "Burden" video from Swedish progressive metallers Opeth, can now be viewed on the Roadrunner Records official website. The video was shot and directed in Denmark by Danish director Lasse Hoile (Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson).

"Burden" is taken from Opeth's latest release "Watershed".

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Opeth

Ensiferum have posted the following announcement directed at their Russian fans:

"Petri Lindroos is not able to perform at our shows in Russia due to serious illness. We all hope for speedy recovery for him in coming weeks. Cancellation was not an option to us because we dont want to let you guys down and possible new dates would have been far in future. Luckily we were able to get ex-member Jukka-Pekka Miettinen to play guitar for these shows and vocals will be growled by Sami Hinkka.

We are truly looking forward for these special shows and the evening will be a blast with you guys! See you in Moscow and St. Petersburg!"

15.11.08 Russia, Moscow, Tochka club
16.11.08 Russia, St.Petersburg, Orlandina Club

Source:	ensiferum.com
Band profile:	Ensiferum
Event:	Ensiferum: Russian Mini Tour

Theatres des Vampires announced their decision to take a break for really serious personal problems. In this statement posted on Theatres Des Vampires's website, keyboardist Fabian Varesi explained:

"Sonya has been having a nervous breakdown for a huge psychological stress linked to some really serious family problems. She cannot follow any planned activities this period cause her precarious health condition. We are really worried for Sonya's health and it would be almost impossible for us to carry on at this moment. We hope that all ours fans could understeand the reason for this temporary break."

Further news on Sonya Scarlet's health will follow as soon will be available.

Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Theatres Des Vampires

Kalmah have posted the following message on their website:

"As many of you might have noticed there has been a media silence for a while in Kalmah camp and there is a reason. We have been writing material for the sixth Kalmah album which will be recorded during Spring 2009. Inspiration has not let us down and we have all in all five songs in the process. So where we are going with the new stuff? At this point all I can say we like the new songs and if we like them we know there will be some fans to feel likewise.

If you want to hear the new material be sure to get on board SpineFeast at sea. I'm pretty sure we will play at least one new song live."

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Source:	kalmah.com
Band profile:	Kalmah

German Heavy Metal band Rage have just revealed some details for their upcoming EP "Gib Dich Nie Auf" which will contain the German version of the songs "Never Give Up" and "Full Moon" as well as two bonus tracks, one brand new song and a video clip.

Tracklist "Gib Dich Nie Auf":

01. Gib Dich Nie Auf (German version of "Never Give Up")
02. Vollmond (German version of "Full Moon")
03. Never Give Up
04. Terrified (taken from the album "Nuclear Blast Allstars - Into The Light")
05. Lord Of The Flies (orchestral version)
06. Home (new song)

+ enhanced video clip "Refuge" (recorded live at Wacken Open Air 2007)

"Gib Dich Nie Auf" will be released on January 16th as a boxed set cover art] including Rage's latest album "Carved In Stone". The EP cover art] will also be available separately via the Nuclear Blast Mailorder

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Rage

Agent Steel have issued the following update:

"We recently moved in to a new rehearsal studio in Los Angeles and we've been busy writing; some real good song ideas coming along; we'll keep you updated as the songs develop. We have an upcoming show at the end of this month at the Black Castle in Inglewood on Saturday, November 29th also on the bill will be Exmortus and Dreams Of Damnation, Scrapmetal, Dismantle and others! Should be a kick ass show. New A.S. merchandise coming soon to retail stores in the U.K. There's also some negotiations going on for some possible Agent Steel European festival appearances for 2009."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Agent Steel

In October 1988 Samael released their auto produced 7" EP "Medieval Prophecy". 20 years later an official and strictly limited edition is now available on CD.

It contains all demos and rehearsals recordings prior to "Worship Him". Fully re-mastered and limited at 1'200 numerated copies, it comes as a deluxe digipack with rare graphics and liner notes and is only available through the Samael online shop. Release date is planed for 24th November 2008.

Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Samael

Hatesphere have issued the following short update:

"Due to the fact that Pepe is currently awaiting the birth of his first child we have been forced to postpone our show in Næstved on November 15th. Don't worry though, we will be back in Næstved, when the new album is released.

In other news we are proud to tell you that the new album is now done. Be prepared for a giant kick in the ass!!! More news soon..."

Source:	hatesphere.com
Band profile:	Hatesphere
Event:	Hatesphere [POSTPONED]

As posted on the band's website:

"The next album will be entitled "Riot Squad". The heaviest album of the band´s history is set for release late summer 2009. The phase of composing is over and finest thrashmetal songs like "Hollow Peace", "Dream Hero", "Rise In Rank", "Nothingness", "Psychofficial", "Timegrain", "Planet Terror", "Evolution Reset" are already partly recorded."

The band´s coverversion of Tankard´s "Zombie Attack" can be heard at this location.

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Source:	paradox-bangers.de
Band profile:	Paradox