Metallica have just released the first single off their upcoming album, Death Magnetic. The epic track is entitled "The Day That Never Comes" and it's now available through iTunes. The band recently filmed a video for the track with Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg which will premiere soon.

Check out the track which is now streaming on www.Metallica.com at this location:

http://www.metallica.com/index.asp?item=601119

or on MySpace:

http://www.myspace.com/metallica

"The Day That Never Comes" is also available through iTunes now:

iTunes

Death Magnetic the new album from Metallica will be available worldwide Friday, September, 12, 2008.

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Source:	totalassault.com
Band profile:	Metallica

Cardamon announces temporary addition of bassist Luuk van Gerven (After Forever)

Utrecht-based rock/metalband Cardamon is happy to announce the temporary addition of bassplayer Luuk van Gerven to the band. Luuk is well known as the bassplayer of Dutch melodic metal maestros After Forever.

'We are very excited to be able to play with Luuk. Besides the well-working personal chemistry, his skills and talent enable Cardamon to focus on the band's main priorities at this moment; writing new material and playing gigs instead of having to worry about finding the right bandmember. It's not clear for how long Luuk will play with Cardamon, but it is definitely the best solution for now.'

Luuk: 'In Cardamon I found a devoted band with talented musicians. I'm sure that we'll have great times together, both on a musical and a personal level!!!'

Cardamon self released it's debut album 'The Primrose Path' at the end of 2007, which was reviewed very well amongst well respected Dutch media such as Oor, Live XS, Aardschok and online magazines like Musicfrom.nl and metalfan.nl. The band was chosen to be featured on the prestigious 'Sonic Cathedral: A world of sirens' release, a double cd featuring top acts from the international female fronted metal scene.

Source:	cardamon.nl
Band profile:	Cardamon

Norwegian metallers Gorgoroth have posted the following update:

"Gorgoroth will enter the studio in their home town of Bergen, Norway on August 25, 2008. Eight new tracks composed by King will be recorded for an as yet untitled new album. Along with Gaahl, King and Frost on drums, the full recording line up will include Teloch and Ice Dale . Enslaved's Herbrand Larsen will once again produce Gorgoroth in the studio."

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Source:	gorgoroth.org
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Canadian metallers Beneath The Massacre have posted a new song, entitled ''Our Common Grave'', on their MySpace page.

The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, which is called ''Dystopia''. The album was recorded again with St-Amand (Despised Icon, Ion Dissonance, Neuraxis) and featuring artwork from Felix Rancourt.

''Dystopia'' will be released on October 28th via Prosthetic Records.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Beneath The Massacre

German metallers Anti have issued the short following update:

''The process of the creation has begun... there are no limits... no borders... no dates... For sure... the next album will be a concept album... straight out of the mental-hospital... it isn't a circle... it's a cannonball and you have to find the core... The blessed one...''

Source:

blog.myspace.com

Norwegian metallers Satyricon have issued the following update:

"We have completed the new album "The Age Of Nero" in its entirety and we are very very proud of it! The release date is 3 November and will be followed by a full European headlining tour opening in Stavanger, Norway 12 November and ending in Hamburg, Germany 20 December. Check out all the dates here.

A few more shows will be added soon. Opening act on the tour is Evile and the direct support act will be added soon.

Expect updates with tons of information on the new album and the tour, competitions, interviews and music in the next few weeks!"

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Source:	satyricon.no
Band profile:	Satyricon

Power metallers DragonForce have their upcoming album "Ultra Beatdown" available for streaming on their MySpace page.

The album is scheduled to be released on 26 August in North America and on 27 August for a worldwide release via Roadrunner Records.

Album tracklist:

01. Heroes Of Our Time
02. The Fire Still Burns
03. Reasons To Live
04. Scars Of Yesterday
05. Heartbreak Armageddon
06. The Last Journey Home
07. Inside The Winter Storm
08. The Warrior Inside

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Source:	myspace.com
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Swedish metallers Amon Amarth have posted new track entitled "Twilight Of The Thunder God" for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song is the title cut of the band's new album and it features a guest appearance by Children Of Bodom guitarist Roope Latvala.

"Twilight Of The Thunder God", will be released on September 19 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy; September 22 in the rest of Europe; and September 30 in North America. The album was recorded at Fascination Street Studio in Örebro, Sweden.

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Source:	amonamarth.com
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Obscura will headline this year's edition of the Munich Deathfest. Recently the band finished the recordings of their second album, which will be released at the beginning of 2009. Obscura announced that they will perform all songs of the upcoming album during the show in Munich.

Munich Deathfest festival will take place November 8, 2008 in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit their MySpace.

The full line-up for this year's edition:

Obscura
Jack Slater
Symbiontic
Exposed Guts
Sinners Bleed
Age Of Carnage
Over Your Threshold
Medecophobic

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Obscura
Event:	Munich Deathfest

Columbia Records announced today the October 20th release of AC/DC's widely-anticipated Black Ice, the band's first studio album in eight years. Black Ice features 15 new tracks from brothers Angus and Malcolm Young, Brian Johnson, Cliff Williams, and Phil Rudd. The album was produced by Brendan O'Brien at the Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, BC.

Rock 'N' Roll Train the album's first single, will debut on August 28th. The video will premiere in September. And the band is set to kick off its first world tour since 2001 in late October.

Black Ice will be sold in the U.S. exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club retail locations at the special price of $11.88. Online, the CD will be available with free shipping and handling via the band's website, http://www.acdc.com. It will also be sold at Walmart.com and Samsclub.com.

The cover is visible here http://www.acdc.com/bin/galImg/siteFiles/31e50a6e18

Black Ice is currently available for pre-order at http://www.acdc.com and www.Walmart.com.

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Source:	sonybmg.com
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Scandinavian melodic metal act Black Succubi from Denmark have released their debut album and it is now available from iTunes.com and common Danish pay sites. The album has noticeable guest appearances by Hank Shermann (Mercyful Fate, Force Of Evil), Kirk Backarach (Iron Fire) and California based female rocker Rachelle Ramm and the band have already received positive and supporting reviews online and in magazines.

"After an unsteady beginning with several line-up changes, we have finally found our sound and musical style. The music on the album connects our past with today and
songs like Troubled Times and Dark Side shows us the way forward", says Swedish drummer Jens B. who is also known from legendary Fate (MTM Music/Replica Records)
and Martie Peters Group (Sheer Class Music).

In June Black Succubi signed a promotional deal with Two Side Moon Promotion in England and are currently working on material for the follow up to their debut album. In conjunction with the release the band have updated their website at blacksuccubi.dk with a new design and lots of content including liner notes and lyrics for the digitally released album. Music samples and video are also available from the website as well as biography and press info.

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Source:	blacksuccubi.dk
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Mötley Crüe have confirmed shows in Mexico, Argentina and Japan for October of this year.

Latin American Tour:
03.10.2008 - Mexico, Guadalajara at Arena VFG
05.10.2008 - Mexico, Mexico City at The Sports Place
07.10.2008 - Mexico, Monterrey at Monterrey Arena
11.10.2008 - Argentina, Buenos Aires at Pepsi Festival

Japanese Tour:
19.10.2008 - Japan, Saitama City at Saitama Super Arena Loudpark Festival]
21.10.2008 - Japan, Fukuoka at Zepp
22.10.2008 - Japan, Hamamatsu at Actcity
23.10.2008 - Japan, Nagoya at Zepp
25.10.2008 - Japan, Osaka at Jo Hall
26.10.2008 - Japan, Tokyo at Super Arena

Tickets details will be posted on their Myspace and official website as they become available.

In other news (credit to abattoir), the band has posted new video online here], for the song ''Motherfucker Of The Year," which comes from the band's latest album entitled "Saints Of Los Angeles"

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Mötley Crüe
Event:	Mötley Crüe: Latin America Tour

Swedish band Engel have split with bassist Michael Håkansson.

Michael Håkansson states:

"To all you great people out there who has shown your big support and interest in my participation in Engel. I am sad to announce my departure from Engel. It hasn't been an easy decision for me to make... It was a really hard one but at this time I felt it was the right one for me to make. I am not leaving for another band or for any personal or business related issues within the band. Not at all!

It's been a blast to be a part of this fantastic band and one part of me would still like to be a part of Engel's future. For I see nothing but success for Engel, the potential has no limits with these guys. I've been given a once in a life-time offer that I just couldn't say no to. I am now leaving my other big dream in life.

I want to thank the wonderful guys in the band... Niclas, Mojjo, Marcus and Mangan… you guys rule! Thanks for 2 fantastic years together and all the fun we had during the recording of the album and the tours we did together.

And last but not least... Maria Ouelette of SPV, Nasrin, Peter, and Sascha of Pirate Smile. Thanks for great times together!"

The band comments:
"Final comment from us... We totally respect Michael's decision and wish him the very best in his future endeavors. Thanks for those years and all the laughs. Of course it's sad to lose a member but rest assured the Engel machinery is working on like before. "

Source:	engelpropaganda.com
Band profile:	Engel

American progressive metallers Suspyre have announced the addition of April Sese to the group's ranks:

"It didn't occur to me at the time to ask them if they needed a keyboardist, but as soon as I saw the audition bulletin on MySpace a year later, I jumped at the opportunity," April said, "Everything happened so quickly. It still feels like a dream. I can't believe I'm actually performing the keyboard and orchestral parts I only fantasized about playing a year ago. The guys are great. They're so talented, original and creative. Not to mention it's so easy to get along with them. They definitely know how to get a musician to evolve."

Vocalist Clay Barton comments:
"We are very grateful to have April in the band because she is an amazing keyboardist with a diverse musical background. The song "April in the Fall" and others mean so much more having keyboards behind it for our live performances so we are extremely happy to have an official keyboardist now."

Background information on April:

April Sese photo] was born into a musical family. Her grandfather founded a professional 7 piece band in the 70s that included her mother on drums, father on guitar, aunt on vocals, uncle on sax and keys, plus family friends on bass and male vocals. Her family exposed her to a wide range of musical genres. Needless to say, she has been an eclectic music lover her entire life. She began her classical training on piano at the age of 7 and continued on for thirteen years under Yoomi Choi from the Manhattan School of Music. During high school she accompanied choral groups, sang for jazz band and participated in various music-related competitions and events. She currently takes private music theory lessons at The Collective in New York City under Hernando Fernandez and Bob Quaranta.

April has a deep appreciation for originality and integration of various musical elements and genres, which is what drew her toward Suspyre like a moth to a flame. Ironically, April first discovered Suspyre through her friend's radio show in the summer of 2007 with the song "April in the Fall." Shortly after looking them up on MySpace and leaving comments about the "awesome keys" and bizarre parallels between her and the character April in A Great Divide, she met with Gregg Rossetti and Rich Skibinsky, with other fans, over dinner.

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Source:	sayitdigital.com
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Tad Morose have issued the following update:

"Hi there everybody! We are proud to announce the new line up! After a few years with various problems it feels great that we now are a working band again! Things just didn't work out the way we wanted with Joe Comeau, he is an excellent singer and a very nice guy, but it just didn't work out for us in the long run. We only did 3 shows and recorded a 2 track demo with him. We wish him all the best!

The new singer is Ronny Hemlin (Steel Attack), Ronny is a very, very good singer and fits perfect! Check out his work with Steel Attack and you will know what I mean.

The new bassplayer is Tommi Karpanen (ex-Morgana Lefay), a long time friend who also play bass in Sefer Jezirah and guitar in God Aweful Machine.

We are busy getting that album together and also rehearsing some old songs because we want to play live! So it might be that we will do some shows even that we don't have a new album out."

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Source:	tadmorose.com
Band profile:	Tad Morose