Three new releases in May! The single "Repressed" (featuring Max Cavalera/Soulfly and Matt Tuck/Bullet For My Valentine) will be published on 19 May, the 2 CD Collection"Amplified - A Decade Of Reinventing The Cello" and the DVD "The Life Burns Tour" follow on 26 May.

Repressed Info:

Repressed
feat. Max Cavalera & Matt Tuck

single (click here to see the cover art)
release date: 19.05.2006

01. Repressed (Single Version)
02. Path Vol.2
03. Betrayal
04. Repressed (Video)

Read more ››

Source:	apocalyptica.com
Band profile:	Apocalyptica

Robin Engström, drummer of Morgana Lefay, decided to leave the band, here is his statement:

"I made the hard decision to leave Morgana Lefay due to personal differences. I know this might come as a surprise to many, but I have thought about this for quite some time and I'm sorry for any inconveniences.

I'll try to make this statement as short as possible... I'd like to thank Charles and Tony for bringing me in back in -98 and I owe them both a great deal of gratitude for giving me the chance to experience so much, I can't ever repay You guys for that, nor can I thank You enough, thanx for all the fun times though!!!

Even more thanx to Peter for putting up with me for about 17 years totally, heh...damn how time flies huh? I will also miss playing with Fredrik, definetly one of the nicest guys around and I wish all You guys all the best in the future!

To all the M.L fans and friends out there, I can't even start to explain what You have given me through the years and I hope that in some way I get to see You all somewhere, sometime again. I will not quit playing drums, that's a promise (or threat, haha). If You want updates on what's going on check: www.myspace.com/korkil

As far as I know Morgana Lefay will play the booked shows with a replacement drummer, for more info on that I suggest You keep an eye on www.morganalefay.se.

Thanx for one helluva ride!

C-Ya...somewhere in time...CHEERZ!

/Robin"

Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Morgana Lefay

Unfortunately we have to report that Nevermore guitarist Steve Smyth has been recently diagnosed with end stage kidney failure, the result of a congenital birth defect.

Smyth comments: "I have been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, and have been advised to preserve my health as much as possible at this time, as I am facing 'complete renal failure' within six months, and ultimately, a transplant. Due to my recently diagnosed condition, I have decided not to join the band on the In Flames US tour. I want to be fair to the fans, and be able to give them a show I know I can deliver night after night. I will, however, join Nevermore on all four of the European festivals on our itinerary in early June: Gods of Metal, Rock Hard, Rott Fest, and Sweden Rock, after which, the doctors should have some news about the next step in my treatment. I will say this: I will fight this, and I will be back!"

Jag Panzer guitarist Chris Broderick will fill in for Smyth on the upcoming US tour, after which Smyth will rejoin the band for the aforementioned European festival dates. For more from Smyth about his health situation and future career plans, please visit http://www.stevesmyth.com .

Source:	centurymedia.com
Band profile:	Nevermore

The following message by the members of Evoken has been posted on the band's official forum announcing their new bass player:

"Greetings all,

it's been a very long time since I have posted here, and now that the dust has settled, once again I now have the opportunity to chat and post as in the past.

First....we are extremely honored, and proud to announce the newest member of Evoken. Former Incantation,Disciples of Mockery, and current mastermind of Methadrone Craig Pillard as our new bassist.

We have been good friends with Craig for many years and it was only a matter of time before we could combine Craig's sound, talent, and experience with Evoken. We are very excited about the future of Evoken, with many things planned for the future. So Evoken are now a complete line-up once again as: John Paradiso-Guitars/Vocals, Nick Orlando-Guitars and Clean Guitars, Craig Pillard-Bassist, Denny Hahn-Keyboards, and Vince Verkay-Drums.

We will be e-mailing our Newsletter out on Tuesday with all this information. Also, the website is near completion with only a couple of minor tweeks here and there, and full band approval before going up. For now, the news regarding Craig will be in the Intro to the new Evoken website.

A lot! more news to come

with darkest regards,
John, Nick, Craig, Denny, and Vince
EVOKEN"

Source:	doom-metal.com
Band profile:	Evoken

Ministry's new album "Rio Grande Blood" is featured on AOL's "First Listen" series where you can stream the entire album from May 1 to May 8. Check it out at this location.

Source : http://music.aol.com

Read more ››

Band profile:

Ministry

Thy Majestie have posted the following message on their official website :

"We have a great news : we have a new singer!!!
It's Matt Aub, singer and guitar for Timelord, Matt sent us a demo of "Maiden of Steel" sung by him and... WOW, brilliant ! Great "heavy metal" voice.
So we decided to accept him, even if he lives thousand miles from us, in the U.S.A.
More news later on !"

Former singer Giulio Di Gregorio left the band last week due to personal reasons.

Source : http://www.thymajestie.com

Band profile:

Thy Majestie

Polish extreme mettalers Myopia signed a worldwide distribution deal with young Polish metal label Foreshadow Productions for their newest full-length album entitled "Enter Insect Masterplan". This unique three-piece play outstanding technical and twisted death metal. Although, drawing inspiration from the best representatives of twisted and highly original death art as Voivod or Meshuggah, Myopia creates a sonic assault of pioneering proportions. Killer drum blasts, heavy & raw guitar work as well as energetic deathish vocals make this album stand out from the crowd. After the introductory 'Planet Groth', relatively short and musically thick songs will make your head start moving from the very first opening sounds of 'The Colony'! The album, being entirely dedicated to the late Voivod mastermind Denis D'amour, defends itself without further encouragement. This is technical, twisted and forward thinking death metal at its best!

Full mp3 download of "Project Insect" track:

http://www.foreshadow.info/audio/myopia_project-insect.mp3

More information can be easily obtained from http://www.foreshadow.info

24 / 4 / 2006 Transmission IV

Returned now somewhat intact from the Whisky and Wrath Tour. No tour report, you were either there or you were'nt. No vicarious thrills here I'm afraid. But in short, fucking Killer! Only a one or two quiet shows throughout the whole 18 shows.

Revenge were great to tour with. Fine folk. Folk whose actions reflect clearly there lyrics, image and stance. An honour and pleasure for all in D666. Our thanks to all the maniac wild wolves and foxes who made it out to the shows to support the tour. We are truly indebted to you. We know its been a long time since our last release, so to recieve so much continued support is a humbling experience.

And finally on that front, our thanks to Steve and Shaky Axel for a massive effort in the face of sometimes dispiriting obstacles. For those who asked, yes, we are working on a new album which we hope to record after the US/Mexico/Sth America Assault both of which are planned for late in the year. Dates will be posted when confirmed.

Source:	destroyer666.net
Band profile:	Deströyer 666

Every Time I Die is giving you the chance to win all the equipment they'll be using on this summer's Warped Tour. Enter now through June 7 and youcould win all this:

* VHT New Deliverance D120H guitar head and D412 guitar cabinet
* ESP/LTD L Viper 50 guitar
* ESP/LTD LB 154 4-string red bass
* QR series 5-piece drum kit
* Gibraltar 9600 cymbal/drum stands and drum seat
* Sabian full set of X520 cymbals
* 1 bass amp
* Randall RH150G3 150W head and R412CXM 320W guitar cabinet

The best part? The band will bring the winner on stage at a show this summer and give them everything...even the cowbell!

Direct link to the contest:

https://secure.fye.com/sweepstakes.aspx?loc=62015

Preferred retail link for their most recent album =]

http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728&loc=62015

http://shop.fye.com/product.aspx'sku=63996728

Official site:

http://www.everytimeidie.com

Every Time I Die on Vans Warped Tour 2006:

6/16 Germain Amphitheater, Columbus, OH
6/17 Marcus Amphitheatre, Milwaukee,WI
6/18 Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN
6/19 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Bonner Springs,KS
6/21 Starwood Amphitheatre, Antioch, TN
6/22 Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Jacksonville, FL
6/24 Bicentennial Park, Miami, FL
6/25 Tinker Field, Orlando, FL
6/26 Exchange Park Fairgrounds, Ladson, SC
6/28 HiFi Buys Amphitheatre, Atlanta, GA
6/30 Reliant Center, Houston, TX
7/2 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Selma, TX
7/6 Coors Amphitheatre, Chula Vista, CA
7/7 Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, Pomona,CA
7/8 Pier 30/32, San Francisco,CA
7/9 Selland Arena, Fresno, CA
7/11 Seaside Park, Ventura, CA
7/12 Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
7/13 Sleep Train Amphitheatre, Marysville, CA
7/15 Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA
7/22 Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT
7/23 Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver, CO
7/25 UMB Bank Pavilion, Maryland Heights, MO
7/26 Riverbend Music Center, Cincinnati,OH
7/27 Post-Gazette Pavilion at Star Lake, Burgettstown, PA
7/28 Verizon Wireless Music Center, Noblesville, IN
7/29 Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
7/30 Tweeter Center Chicago, Tinley Park, IL
8/01 Darien Lake - Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, NY
8/02 Fitchburg Airport, Fitchburg, MA
8/03 Tweeter Center, Camden, NJ
8/04 Toyota Pavilion, Scranton, PA
8/05 Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
8/06 Englishtown Raceway, OLD BRIDGE, NJ
8/08 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, Charlotte, NC
8/09 Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia Beach, VA
8/11 Tower City Amphitheatre, Cleveland, OH

Read more ››

Source:

Special Ops Media

It's only been 6 months since Damascus Steel was released, but the band are currently finishing the recording of a new MCD titled "In the name of God, Welcome to Planet Genocide".

The current tracklisting is as follows:

1. Psalm 364
2. My Beautiful Genocide
3. A Baptism in the Warm Piss of Slaughtered Children
4. The Man Who Killed For God
5. Hell on Earth / Blood Runs Red (Discharge cover medley)
6. Aborted Stygian Foetus

Metatron says:

"The concept of genocide on this release is a conclusion to the 'Damasus Steel' album (2005) and will continue the blood letting and artery severing lyrics in preparation for the next album to be titled 'The Passion and Death of Ieosus'. This will be a concept album detailing the life and feath of the Jewish Rabbi, Yeshua - his humanity, zealot connections, arrest and crucifixion and his ultimate deification by the lies and growth of the Holy Roman Empire (which itself was a grotesque chil of the Roman Empire whose inhumanity is reflected in today's world.) No change there then!"

The MCD has an initial release date of June on Firestorm Records, but more details will follow soon.

Source:	- The Meads Of Asphodel Newsletter -
Band profile:	The Meads Of Asphodel

Emperor frontman Ihsahn's solo album "Adversary", released on April 10, 2006 on Candlelight Records, has been uploaded to mp3.com as full stream. You can listen to the entire album for free at this location.

Read more ››

Source:	mp3.com
Band profile:	Ihsahn

The Austrian black/death metal band Belphegor posted the following message on the official website:

"Barth has had an accident in January, resulting in a bad wound on the right hand. He had an operation, but at this time its uncertain whether he can play the bass for Belphegor again.
The band write in a statement: However, he´ll always be a member of Belphegor, taking care of the merchandise on the road and similar stuff now. Get well soon bro!
Belphegor absolved the recent gigs with a session bass player, named A.X. from Germany, who´s also gonna do the next shows.

With that being said Belphegor are currently looking for a bass player, anyone interested can contact the bands management through e-mail at: belphegor@aon.at

The requirements are as follows:
* u don´t need to be Austrian ( but able to rehearse in Austria )
* professional musicians only, preferably with stage-tour experience
* must be at least 25 years
* main interest in death/black metal, metal in general"

Source:	belphegor.at
Band profile:	Belphegor

Crematory will release a new album called "Klagebilder" on August 4th.

Massacre Records have posted the following message :
German gothic metal leaders Crematory have returned to their roots signing with Massacre, who have also already released their first four albums. The new album "Klagebilder" will be released on August 4th and will be available as limited Digipak, jewel case CD and big-sized box set including a bonus CD!

Source : http://www.massacre-records.com

Band profile:

Crematory

Crimson Glory sign multiple releases deal with Black Lotus Records

Crimson Glory members Jon Drenning, Jeff Lords and Ben Jackson have finally reunited with their original singer Midnight. There is a wealth of material that the band will release through Black Lotus Records - on this - the bands 20th anniversary.

The debut album of Crimson Glory will be expanded - remastered and have a new title. Crimson Glory - 'Lost Reflections', will feature new artwork, new and previously unseen band photos, lyrics and new liner notes and also the added bonus of the previously unreleased songs - "Love me - kill me" and "Dream Dancer" which was originally only found on the Par cassette release of the album and on some hard to find singles, a new video for the song 'Lost Refection' and a band interview about the first CD.
Apart from the debut, an upgraded version of Transcendence will be released - subtitled Transcendence : Renovatio, featuring new cover art, unpublished band photos, lyrics and new liner notes, new mastering, demo versions of two songs as bonuses, a new video for the song 'Painted Skies' and a band interview about the second CD.

There are plans for a DVD with the tentative title: Phantoms of the Opera. Also an "Astronomica" newly recorded, with Midnight at the helm, a collection with many rare and previously unreleased songs and the band's brand new album in mid 2007.

http://www.crimson-glory.com

Band profile:

Crimson Glory

Thy Majetie decided to parted ways with singer Giulio Di Gregorio. The band commented: "There are a lot of personal reasons for this choice. But it had to be done.
It will be really difficult to find a replacement here in Sicily, so at the moment Thy Majestie's future is uncertain. We hope to come back soon with good news."

The band doesn't have any requirements more than being professional to fill in the position. "We have posted on our site a .Zip file with some mp3s of our latest album, if you think that you are a professional singer and you would like to join Thy Majestie please download the file from here : MP3s , add your voice and then send back the mp3 to our official address. We will let you know."

Read more ››

Source:	thymajestie.com
Band profile:	Thy Majestie