Angel Dust announced that singer Carsten Kaiser (former Everflow member) will be doing the vocals for the band. The production of a new album was delayed because of the search of a new singer. Now the band expects to start the production in March 2006. According to comments of the drummer the new album will follow a similiar direction to "Enlighten The Darkness".

For more info about Carsten Kaiser check http://www.carstenkaiser.de/

Source:	angel-dust.de
Band profile:	Angel Dust

Mystic Circle had to cancel their concerts planed between 26/11 and 17/12 this year because of not having a drummer. The shows will be re-scheduled for the next year. Currrently the band is looking for a drummer to play live. A new album is on production.

Source:

mystic-circle.de

The band posted the following message on their official website:

"It's sad to say, but Mechanical Poet is no more. After 3 years of rocking we have decided to stop our musical journey because of personal and creative differences. This game is over but the life still goes on. We want to thank all our fans and fellows and wish you good luck! Remember that the end of the road is not the end of the whole story. All music already written for Mechanical Poet albums ''Troglodytes'', ''Urban Hiders'' and ''Michelle'' will surely be released in future by another band. Watch out for the news on MechanicalPoet.Net, SonnyGrimm.Com and Epidemia.Ru to read more about future life of Poets.
Always Yours, M.P.
Thanks and see you soon!"

Source:	mechanicalpoet.net
Band profile:	Mechanical Poet

Vanishing Point started seeking a bass player to replace Joe Del Mastro who recently decided to leave the band.

The band is looking a new "Bassist with great communication skills who is friendly and easy going and is willing to commit 100%. Must have the ability to write in a team environment and have some stage experience. Should be financially secure and be able to tour overseas. After signing to Germany's fastest growing record label Dockyard1 (dockyard1.com) Vanishing Point has been put among the worlds best music acts today. So if you, or if you may know someone who has what Vanishing Point is looking for?

Please reply to this email address ."

A message concerning the split with bassist Joe Del Mastro was posted here.

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

The following message was posted by the members of Turisas on their official website:

"To prevent any more rumours spreading, we need to make the following statement.

Early Friday morning Georg was injured severely in a motor accident outside Hämeenlinna. Due to the unfortunate actions of the authorities, he was found unconscious at the scene of the accident no earlier than 18.00 on Friday evening. Georg is currently being treated at Meilahti hospital in Helsinki. He is still unconscious and in critical condition.

We hope that you respect the anxiety Georg's family and we are feeling at this moment by not posting any questions in our guestbook or forums. We are actively monitoring the situation and will give more information on Georg's condition when we know more.

Sincerely,

The members of Turisas"

Source:	turisas.com
Band profile:	Turisas

The speed metalers from Finland "will enter studio next week to record the next Kalmah album", which will contain 10 songs. The album doesn't have a title yet.

The band commented: "The process before this album has been quite long. That is because this time we didn't want to spoil the album with unnecessary hurry. We started to write the material at the end of 2004 and sometimes I've to admit the process has been painful. That is very common in Kalmah camp. If there is no inspiration you'll just have to lay the guitar to rest - to wait for the real inspiration.

I'm not here to praise the new material. That is up to you guys when the new album will hit the market. But I have to admit we really enjoy the material. I know this will be the best album we have made so far and by the time you will know why. Everything is prepared for the studio and we are ready..."

Source:	kalmah.com
Band profile:	Kalmah

Bass player Adrian Lambert has announced that he is to leave DRAGONFORCE with immediate effect. The father of a young son, the increasingly busy tour schedule of the band has precluded him from spending time with his child. The group would like to extend their best wishes for the future to Adrian. Former Heavenly/ current Maladaptive guitarist Frederic Leclercq will fill in on a temporary basis for their upcoming shows in the US and Canada during November.

DragonForce is currently looking for a new bass player. Anyone who thinks they have what it takes for the position, send all the relevant information to the following:

By E-mail (can include video files, audio files, images etc):
bassapp@dragonforce.com

http://www.dragonforce.com

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DragonForce

The UK "casio-grindcore" band from London inked a deal with Southern Records.

The label will reissue "Trencher's out of print debut album 'When Dracula Thinks "Look at Me"' in early January 06, and their tentaviely named new CD/LP album, 'Lips...' at the start of April 06", about this time the band will be touring with Orthrelm.

Here you can chek out a live video of the Band.

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Source:

southern.net

The following message was posted at the Peaceville's website:

"Darkthrone have delivered their twelfth album, their first under our newly rekindled partnership. More information will be released soon about this mighty record. Also available shortly is a boxed special edition of the "Preparing For War" anthology which covers more rare tracks and includes a DVD of rare interview and live footage."

Source:	peaceville.com
Band profile:	Darkthrone

The following message was posted on the Giant Squid's website:

"Giant Squid has signed a three album deal with The End Records (theendrecords.com), home of such legendary metal bands such as Crisis, Peccatum, The Gathering, and Ulver! The first release will be a complete reissue of our debut album, Metridium Field, which will be completely remixed by master of all things heavy, Billy Anderson, with many parts resung including the addition of current third vocalist Andy Southard, and then remastered by Eric Broyhill. The album will be beautifuly repackaged in a digipak featuring a rescan of the stunning original art by Aurielle Gregory. Finally, this first record will come across the way it was intended to be.

The second album will be a much more epic version of the very limited, Monster in the Creek, demo EP floating around, including the addition of at least five more brand new unreleased songs recorded by Eric Broyhill, a complete remix and/or re-recording of all the original tracks with extra material added, and something else rather special for computer owners! Giant Squid is in the preproduction process of their first video with brilliant indie film makers, Three Henchmen, for the song Dead Man's Fog. The video will be viewable on the enhanced full length release of Monster in the Creek through your PC (Or Mac if you want to be an elitist about it).

Expect to start hearing some of the old songs again live (any suggestions or requests would be appreciated!), as well as a brand new song, Sutter's Fort, which we are debuting Sep 23 at Old Ironsides, pending our intoxication level by that point in the night. Also, the band will finally use its van and trailer for something other than moving furniture, as we start touring the U.S. in conjunction with the first album release coming shortly. We plan to fund these journeys by siphoning gas out of your cars at shows, so be forewarned. Keep your one good eye planted here for upcoming dates in your quaint little town!"

Source:

giantsquidmusic.com

The Swedish band finnished the recording of their upcoming album "Still". The album doesn't have a specific realase date yet, but it's expected to come out sometime in early 2006.

The tracklist of the album is a follows:

1. A house of plague
2. Bleeding
3. Taste of sand
4. Nothing more
5. Sleepy town
6. Liar on the mount
7. Hiding
8. This cold heart of mine
9. And she slowly dies

The label comments about the album: "Musically it's heavier than CLOM, but it still retains the band's knack for heartfelt and emotional songwriting combined with perfect performances from all concerned."

Source:	elitistrecords.co.uk
Band profile:	Wolverine

Phoenix, Arizona -Crash Music, Inc. today announces a release date of February 21, 2006 for the new Flotsam & Jetsam DVD entitled "Live In Japan". The DVD was filmed over three shows in Japan in January of this year.

Some of the songs included will be "No Place for Disgrace", "Doomsday For The Deceiver", "Hard On You", "Nothing To Say", "Hammerhead" and more.

The band recently released their Crash Music debut "Dreams Of Death" on July 26 of this year with great response from the metal community.

- Flotsam and Jetsam Newsletter -

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Flotsam And Jetsam

The Gathering has now started the recording of their 8th full-length album with producer Attie Bauw (How To Measure A Planet?).

There isn't any information about the release date yet. But there are plans for an extensive tour after the release of the album.

Source:	gathering.nl
Band profile:	The Gathering

Heavy metal icons Judas Priest will release the new live DVD 'Rising In the East' on November 15, 2005, via Rhino Home Video.

Vocalist Rob Halford, lead guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, bass guitarist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis filmed 'Rising In The East' in May 2005 at the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. The definitive Judas Priest lineup played two sold-out nights at the venue to promote the early-2005 release of the critically acclaimed studio album 'Angel Of Retribution,' their first new material in 15 years. 'Rising In The East' is Judas Priest's first straight-to-DVD release.

"We talked about doing a DVD on this tour and we decided to do it at the Budokan because it's a special venue. It's world-renowned. We thought it was an ideal choice," says Tipton. "We filmed both nights but we ended up using the second night only for this DVD. We wanted it to be as live and as real as possible, and when you start taking from different shows there isn't continuity. We wanted it to be one show and that's exactly what it is."

"I think what 'Rising In The East' displays to Priest fans is the first time seeing us reunited for a full-length show in the DVD format," Halford says. "I think the DVD compounds all the great things that Priest fans and metal fans all around the world love about the band. Priest is still a powerful, physical, full-on experience in the live domain. What this DVD is intended to do is give longtime Priest fans another great memory to add to their collection, and it's also an opportunity for new Priest fans to explore all the great things we're achieving three decades later."

'Rising In The East' is bursting with Judas Priest classics from albums such as 'Sad Wings Of Destiny,' 'Sin After Sin,' 'Stained Class,' 'Hell Bent For Leather,' 'British Steel,' 'Point Of Entry,' 'Screaming For Vengeance,' 'Turbo,' 'Ram It Down' and 'Painkiller' as well as 'Angel Of Retribution' standouts.

The track listing includes: "The Hellion/Electric Eye," "Metal Gods," "Riding On The Wind," "The Ripper," "A Touch Of Evil," "Judas Rising," "Revolution," "Hot Rockin'," "Breaking The Law," "I'm A Rocker," "Diamonds And Rust," "Worth Fighting For," "Deal With The Devil," "Beyond The Realms Of Death," "Turbo Lover," "Hellrider," "Victim Of Changes," "Exciter," "Painkiller," "Hell Bent For Leather," "Living After Midnight" and "You've Got Another Thing Comin'."

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The Finish band is "working on a new EP. The recordings will start in november and it should come out in january."

Twilightning next gig will be at the 40th edition of the MIDEM (The World's Music Market) in Cannes, France on 22 of January 2006.

Source:	twilightning.net
Band profile:	Twilightning