This item was posted on 23rd March 2007 on Keen of the Crow's official website:

"Ron Slater, Seth Arthur and Dan Ochoa have left Keen of the Crow. RIP KotC 3/23/2007"

Keen of the Crow was formed by two ex-Morgion members, and released a promising debut album earlier this year entitled "Hyborea."

Source:	keenofthecrow.net
Band profile:	Morgion

Vital Remains have uploaded a new song, entitled 'Hammer Down The Nails' to their MySpace page.
The track comes off the upcoming new album "Icons Of Evil", due on April 24 via Century Media Records.

You can find more info about "Icons Of Evil" here.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Vital Remains

Belgian Grinder Leng Tch'e have debuted the first video from their brand new album "Marasmus", for the track "1-800-APATHY" exclusively at http://www.singingfool.com. The video was shot in Paris, France with film-crew oneOone (Aborted).

"1-800-APATHY" can also be heard via the band's official MySpace Page and the "Marasmus" Media Player.

Additionally, Leng Tch'e have announced a number of tour dates in support of "Marasmus", including festival appearances and a run alongside Immolation and Krisiun. A listing of confirmed Leng Tch'e tour dates can be found online here with more to be announced shortly.

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Source:	smnnews.com
Band profile:	Leng Tch'e

The following message was posted on the official website of the Norwegian Black Death Metallers of Zyklon :

"Zyklon will team up with Blood Tsunami (the Norway-based Thrash Metal band featuring drummer Bård G. Eithun, a.k.a. Faust; Scum, Aborym, ex-Emperor) and Dead Beyong Buried for a UK tour in May."

Confirmed dates are as follows:

May 08 - London Underworld
May 09 - The Academy Manchester
May 10 - Sheffield Corporation
May 11 - Glasgow Cathouse
May 12 - Leeds Rio's

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Source:	zyklontribe.com
Band profile:	Zyklon
Event:	Zyklon: UK Tour

Norwegian black metal band, Gorgoroth, posted the following message on their website:

"Infernus has been released on parole and is now working on new material, both music and lyrics for an upcoming album, title yet undecided. He is also, as we speak, having meetings with King and Gaahl for possible future touring etc. More info coming up soon."

In February 2005, Infernus was accused and convicted of raping a young woman at an after-party. She claimed she was kept hostage and abused for more than an hour before she managed to flee in just a towel. Infernus was found not guilty of the actual rape, but was still charged with his indifferent attitude as the rape was committed by a friend of his and he did nothing to stop it. According to Wikipedia, he was released on parole from prison March 6th, 2007.

In December 2006, also frontman Gaahl was released from prison. More about Gaahl's release here.

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Source:	gorgoroth.org
Band profile:	Gorgoroth

Two brand new songs from the upcoming Six Feet Under album "Commandment" are available for listening at this location.

"Commandment" is due on April 20 via Metal Blade Records in Germany (April 23 in the rest of Europe). The track listing is as follows:

01. Doomsday
02. Thou Shall Kill
03. Zombie Executioner
04. The Edge Of The Hatchet
05. Bled To Death
06. Resurrection Of The Rotten
07. As The Blade Turns
08. The Evil Eye
09. In A Vacant Grave
10. Ghosts Of The Undead

In a recent interview with Mark Carras of RockMyMonkey.com, Six Feet Under bassist Terry Butler stated about the upcoming CD, "I would say, if I had to describe the new style, it would be 'Maximum Violence' meets 'Haunted'. . . I'm really psyched about it. I really liked it. We had a good writing experience. We wrote all the music in the studio and it just flowed through. It's pretty upbeat the whole time, but there's some really catchy, groovy riffs. I think SFU fans are going to like it a lot, especially some of the older, the people who've been around for a long time listening to us, it will satisfy them. The last couple records we've kind of, I don't want to say gotten off our style, but we've always tried to be a little bit different. We didn't want to always just put ten records that sounded like 'Haunted'. So we just kind of, I don't want to say experimented, but we just kind of messed around a little bit, certain styles, but I think this is kind of back to what our fans would expect."

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Six Feet Under

"Solar Soul", the eight full length album by Swiss metal experimentalists Samael and the first one through with Nuclear Blast Records, will be released on June 1, two weeks prior to the first announcement on the band's website.

The album contains the following tracklisting:

01. Solar Soul
02. Promised Land
03. Slavocracy Listen]
04. Western Ground
05. On The Rise
06. Alliance
07. Suspended Time
08. Valkyries' New Ride
09. Ave!
10. Quasar Waves
11. Architect
12. Olympus

Commented vocalist Vorph: "We're thrilled to enter this new collaboration with an album we believe to be our greatest achievement to date. We know Nuclear Blast is providing a solid ground that will enable us to build something worth your attention. For us, it feels like the time is now!"

For more news about "Aeonics - An Anthology", Samael's best of compilation through Century Media Records, go to this location.

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Source:	samael.info
Band profile:	Samael

New dates of European upcoming shows have been posted on the Susperia's Live Dates section on their official website.

Dominator Tour MS Link] featuring W.A.S.P., Susperia:

11.04.07 UK, Liverpool, Academy
12.04.07 UK, Glasgow, Academy
14.04.07 UK, Leeds, Rio's
15.04.07 UK, Newcastle, Academy
16.04.07 UK, Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall
19.04.07 Norway, Kristiansand, Kick
20.04.07 Norway, Stavanger, Folken
21.04.07 Norway, Haugesund, Bycenen
22.04.07 Norway, Bergen, USF
23.04.07 Norway, Volda, Rokken
24.04.07 Norway, Trondheim, Samfundet
25.04.07 Norway, Oslo, Sentrum Scene
27.04.07 Sweden, Karlstad, Nöjesfabriken
28.04.07 Sweden, Karlskrona, Stoltz
29.04.07 Sweden, Lund, Mejeried
30.04.07 Sweden, Linköping, Cloetta Center

UK Tour MS Link] featuring Susperia, Onslaught, Evile:

02.05.07 UK, Manchester, Academy 3
03.05.07 UK, Leeds, Rio's
04.05.07 UK, Sheffield, The Corporation
05.05.07 UK, Dudley, JB's
06.05.07 UK, Brighton, Concorde II
07.05.07 UK, London, The Underworld
08.05.07 UK, Bristol, The Bierkeller

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Source:	susperia.net
Band profile:	Susperia

Willowtip Records' Odious Mortem have announced the addition of their new bassist, Ivan Munguia:

"Ivan (ex-Carnivorous) has been a friend of ours for years, we're happy to have him jamming with us. We're are are currently setting some California shows around the release of the new CD (April/May). Dates will be posted soon!"

Source:	odiousmortem.com
Band profile:	Odious Mortem

Taken from a message posted on the Pain Of Salvation website :

"So, let it be publically known: on the 10th of March, after the Copenhagen show, Simon Andersson was welcomed into Pain of Salvation as a full member. He did an outstanding job on the tour and we are looking forward to the coming years with great anticipation. Since his girlfriend is a huge Pain of Salvation fan, we happily expect to see this decision put a little silver lining on their sex life as well, since she can now all of a sudden go to bed with a member of the band

Congratulations Simon, and welcome to the family!"

Source:	painofsalvation.com
Band profile:	Pain Of Salvation

Paradise Lost have posted two songs from their upcoming single, "The Enemy" (due on April 13, cover art here), at the band's MySpace Page.
You can listen to a medley consisting of the single's title track, 'The Enemy', as well as 'Beneath Black Skies'.

Apart from these two tracks, Paradise Lost's new single also contains the exclusive non-album track 'Godless' plus a trailer for the band's upcoming documentary "Over The Madness", which was directed by Diran Noubar and is about to be premiered at the film festival in Cannes in May 2007.

The new single "The Enemy" will only be released in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy.

The masterly new Paradise Lost opus "In Requiem" will be released on May 21st, 2007 in Europe.

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Paradise Lost

Lithuanian Pagan Black Metal band Obtest will enter Hertz studio in Bialystok, Poland in April to record its new album, "Gyvybes Medis" ("The Tree of Life"), due in the fall via Ledo Takas Records. Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "?viesa" ("Light"), "Apeigos" ("Ceremonial"), "Tai Ne Pabaiga" ("It's Not The End").

In other news, Ledo Takas has announced plans to reissue Obtest's full-length debut, "Tukstantmetis", to commemorate the ten-year anniversary of the album's original release. Retitled "Tukstantmetis + 10", the new slipcase edition will contain an improved and enhanced booklet, as well as liner notes written by the band, revealing "the true story behind album recordings," according to a press release. An April 23 release is expected.

Source:	ledotakas.net
Band profile:	Obtest

The following statement has been issued on Arch Enemy's website:

Arch Enemy are pleased to be able to announce that original guitarist Christopher Amott is rejoining the band with immediate effect. The band, having finished an intense 18 month touring cycle all over the world promoting the "Doomsday Machine' album and "Live Apocalypse" DVD, are currently busy working on songs for their new studio album.

Christopher surprised many by departing Arch Enemy at the end of the "Doomsday Machine' recording sessions in 2005, having been in the band for 10 years (starting with Arch Enemy at age 18). Christopher followed his urge to see the outside world and find what else is out there apart from music. Having done that, the time is right for him to return to the fold with a newly injected bite and focus and to resume his career.

Commenting on the re-grouping announcement he states:

"This is very exciting for me, returning to Arch Enemy as a fulltime member! Right now we are working on our forthcoming album and I'm very pleased about the way it's turning out. The new songs are fast and furious with lots of melody! To all the people who sent me kind messages while I was out of the band, thank you for your support, it helped me a lot. After this (much needed) two year break, I'm looking forward to getting back on the road. I hope to see you all later this year!"

Arch Enemy mastermind Michael Amott compliments his younger brother Christopher perfectly in style and chemistry and together they have become one of the most infamous and ripping guitar teams in extreme metal. Michael comments:

"So, we are back with my brother Christopher on guitar - it's a huge rush to have him back playing in his signature style! He's jumped in at the end of the songwriting process for the new album and added some of his unique spice! I feel Christopher's playing has matured and is more precise and even faster than before! Guitar fans are going to freak on the stuff we are getting up to on the new album!"

The last two years have been the busiest and most successful touring campaign of Arch Enemy´s entire career, so the many fans both old and especially new can now look forward to witnessing Christopher´s return to the stages of the world. In regards to Fredrik Åkesson, the Swedish guitar-wizard who has been touring with Arch Enemy for 18 months and who can be seen on the band´s latest video clip for the song "My Apocalypse", Michael states:

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Source:	archenemy.net
Band profile:	Arch Enemy

The following announcement has been posted on Evergrey's website:

"As you may remember we were unfortunately forced to cancel our performance in Bucharest, Romania two months ago. This was due to a vehicle malfunction and totally out of our control. We then said we would come back to make up for this, and guess what - now we are returning to Bucharest, Romania!

Saturday April 21st is the day that we will be at Sala Preotasa in Bucharest. We will fly all the way from Sweden to Romania just to see our Romanian fans so make sure you don't miss it!"

Source:	evergrey.net
Band profile:	Evergrey
Event:	Evergrey

As previously reported in February (here), Tool had to reschedule their North American Tour, due to an injury of drummer Danny Carey, who tore a bicep.

Rescheduled dates are now announced, and are as follows:

List has been Updated on 19-04-07, thanks to lordz]
Apr. 27 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl
Apr. 28 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Pearl
Apr. 30 - Reno, NV @ Reno Event Center
May 02 - San Diego, CA @ Cox Arena
May 03 - San Diego, CA @ Cox Arena
May 05 - Las Cruces, NM @ Pan American Center
May 06 - Tucson, AZ @ Convention Center Arena
May 08 - Albuquerque, NM @ Tingley Coliseum
May 09 - Colorado Springs, CO @ World Arena
May 11 - Wichita, KS @ Kansas Coliseum
May 12 - Council Bluffs, IA @ Mid America Center
May 15 - Southaven, MS @ DeSoto Center
May 17 - Bossier City, LA @ Centurytel Arena
May 19 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Ford Center
May 21 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
May 22 - Corpus Christi, TX @ American Bank Center
May 24 - Baton Rouge, LA @ River Center
May 25 - Pensacola, FL @ Pensacola Civic Center
May 26 - Birmingham, AL @ Verizon Wireless Music Center
May 29 - Tampa, FL @ USF Sundome
May 31 - Orlando, FL @ Amway arena
Jun. 01 - Sunrise, FL @ Bank Atlantic Center
Jun. 02 - Jacksonville, FL @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Jun. 04 - Duluth, GA @ Gwinnette Center
Jun. 05 - Greenville, SC @ Bi-Lo Center
Jun. 07 - Richmond, VA @ Richmond Coliseum
Jun. 08 - Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena
Jun. 09 - Atlantic City, NJ @ Boardwalk Hotel
Jun. 13 - Winston-Salem, NC @ Joel Lawrence Coliseum
Jun. 15 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo Festival
Jun. 17 - Little Rock, AR @ Alltell Arena
Jun. 19 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ US Cellular Center
Jun. 20 - Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center
Jun. 22 - St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Arena
Jun. 26 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Center
Jun. 27 - Chicago, IL @ Sears Center
Jun. 29 - Cincinnati, OH @ US Bank Arena
Jul. 01 - Detroit, MI @ Pine Knob Amphitheater
Jul. 03 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena

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Source:	toolband.com
Band profile:	Tool
Event:	Tool: N. American Tour