Keyboard player Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater) rejoined the Yngwie Malmsteen touring band according to Malmsteen's website for the upcoming tour. The touring lineup is the following:

Yngwie Malmsteen: Guitars
Dougie White: Vocals
Derek Sherinian: Keyboards
Mick Cervino: Bass
Patrik Johansson: Drums

2006 Yngwie Malmsteen Confirmed Dates:

5/3 - The Handlebar / Greenville, SC

5/4 - The Neighborhood Theatre / Charlotte, NC

5/5 - The Orange Peel / Asheville, NC

5/6 - The State Theatre / Falls Church, VA

5/7 - The Roper Performing Arts Center / Norfolk, VA

5/9 - Webster Theatre / Hartford, CT

5/10 - Crocodile Rock / Allentown, PA

5/11 - Mr. Small's Theatre / Pittsburgh, PA

5/12 - Northern Lights / Clifton Park, NY

5/13 - Imperial / Quebec City, QC

5/14 - Le Medley / Montreal, QC

5/15 - Opera House Concert Venue / Toronto, ON

5/16 - Royal Oak Music Theatre / Royal Oak, MI

5/18 - Newport Music Hall / Columbus, OH

5/19 - Jillian's / Louisville, KY

5/20 - Pop's Nightclub / Sauget, IL

5/21 - Fayetville, AR

5/26 - House of Blues / New Orleans, LA

5/29 - House of Blues / Orlando, FL

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Source:	yngwie.org
Band profile:	Yngwie Malmsteen

You can check out Satyricon's new video for the track "K.I.N.G." here. The song comes off their new album "Now, Diabolical" which will be released in the U.S. on June 13th through Century Media.

Source : http://www.roadrunnerrecords.co.uk

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Satyricon

The complete track listing has been revealed for the three CDs that will be included in the upcoming Bathory box set, "In Memory of Quorthon", due on June 3 via Black Mark Records. As previously reported, the full package will contain three CDs, one DVD, a book and a poster. Börje "Boss" Forsberg ? owner of Black Mark Records and father of late Bathory mainman Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg ? had previously stated that the package would contain "Quorthon's and Bathory's complete musical history."

"In Memory of Quorthon" track listing:

CD 1:

01. Song to Hall up High
02. Oden's Ride over Nordland
03. Twilight of the Gods
04. Foreverdark Woods
05. A Fine Day to Die
06. The Woodwoman
07. Quorthon - I've Had It Coming My Way
08. Armageddon
09. Born to Die
10. Quorthon - God Save the Queen
11. The Sword
12. For all Those Who Died
13. Call from the Grave
14. Born for Burning
15. Quorthon - Boy

CD 2:

01. One Rode to Asa Bay
02. The Lake
03. The Land
04. Raise the Dead
05. War Pig
06. Enter the Enternal Fire
07. Blood Fire Death
08. Ring of Gold
09. War Machine
10. War
11. Ace of Spades
12. Death and Resurrection of a Northern Son
13. The Ravens

CD 3:

01. The Wheel of Sun
02. Apocalypse
03. Black Diamond
04. Woman of Dark Desires
05. Destroyer of Worlds
06. Sea Wolf
07. Deuce
08. The Return of Darkness And Evil
09. Day of Wrath
10. Quorthon - I'm Only Sleeping
11. Ode
12. Hammerheart
13. Heimfard
14. Outro
15. Quorthon - You Just Got to Live
16. Jennie Tebler - Silverwing
17. Jennie Tebler - Song to Hall up High

The following description of the box set's contents has been released by Black Mark:

"A unique work, exhaustively and respectfully assembled in remembrance of the legendary founder of death metal and viking metal. For an entire year Boss collected and went through so much material that it took months until the project truly began to take shape. Boss used as much of Quorthon's original material as possible ? including his layouts, text and notes taken from the posted and unreleased material he left. The artwork: Painted by Kristian Wåhlin who closely followed Quorthon's concept for a new Bathory album cover ? even if the new album itself was barely outlined at the time. Kristian began working on the new cover in late spring 2004, only weeks before Quorthon unexpectedly passed away. The painting Kristian gave us meant so much to Boss that he decided to use it for the memorial shirts and, of course, as the box sets cover art. The CDs: Boss personally selected the songs for the three CDs, which feature four of the finest hours of Bathory and the great Quorthon. When choosing the tracks, Boss kept in mind Quorthon's favourites, so you can be sure it is a compilation first of Quorthon's favourites, and of Boss ? selected from a very strong and diverse catalogue. In addition, you will hear Bathoryand Quorthon recordings you probably didnt even know existed. All music was remastered especially for the box set. The book - 176 pages. Only in the memory box set. Text written by Quorthon personally appears in italics. Besides lyrics, the book features Bathory's history, discography, background on the first recordings ? with titles, years, studios, covers ? and even a couple of photographs. Nearly all of this is from Quorthon's and Boss' own private archives. By popular demand, the DVD contains the first official commercial release of the legendary 11-minute video for 'One Rode To Asa Bay', as well as the MTV interview Quorthon did in London for the release of 'Hammerheart'. The poster: Quorthon's fire breathing."

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Source:	metalreviews.com
Band profile:	Bathory

I, the new band consisting of former Immortal frontman Abbath, original Immortal drummer Armagedda, Enslaved guitarist Arve Isdal and Gorgoroth bassist King ov Hell, have signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band will enter the studio at the end of this month to begin recording their debut album, which will feature lyrics written primarily by former Immortal guitarist Demonaz. A late 2006 release is expected.

I will make their live debut on August 26 at the Hole In The Sky festival in Bergen, Norway. Additional live appearances will be announced soon.

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Immortal

The following statment was posted at Mercenary's official website:

"We've been waiting for this moment for a long time, and now it's finally here.
The new Mercenary album - the follow up to "11 Dreams" - is done.
The recordings ended on Friday, April 7th.
We're also finally able to spill out some more details that we've had on the tip of our tongues for several months:

The new album title is: "The Hours that Remain"

The album will contain 10 brand new songs - about 60 minutes of playing time.
Some track titles are; "The Year of the Plague", "My world is Ending", "Obscure Indiscretion" & "Lost Reality".

We're very happy with the result - and if you like "11 Dreams" you'll definately like this as well. "The Hours
that Remain" has the custom Mercenary riffs and sound, but a lot more heavy, speedy and melodic at the
same time. We've gone even further in mixing the different styles as we like them into a nice "Mercenary" type blend.

"The Hours that Remain" will also include special guests, that we keep a secret for now.

As for the art work, we've decided to go another round with Travis Smith (Nevermore, Testament, SYL etc.).
Travis also did the "Everblack" artwork for us and we're very happy with the layouts he has done for
"The Hours that Remain" so far.

"The Hours that Remain" -was recorded at Jacob Hansen Studios from march 11th - April 7th.
The mixing will take place 5th - 15th of May. Mastering will once again be handled by Ziggy.at zigzound Studios."

Source:	mercenary.dk
Band profile:	Mercenary

The new guitarist for Lizzy Borden is Ira Black (Metal Church/ Vicious Rumors)
"Ira came in, turned up and started shredding up the place, I can't wait for everyone to hear him play all the Borden songs. The rehearsals so far have been just crushing! He's just the new blood we've been dying for" Reports Lizzy...

Lizzy Borden have decided to go back to their classic line up of two guitarists, so they are still on the lookout for a second guitarist of equal abilities.

Any interested Guitarist:

Must live in Los Angeles
Must be a shredder with taste (Rhoads/Wylde)
Must have stage presence and be a part of the Lizzy Borden Show.
Send us a link to your website so we may hear samples of your playing and see pictures. (No Snail mail please.) Go here to submit the link http://www.lizzyborden.com/lizzyborden-contact.htm

Source:

lizzyborden.com

Black Mark Records has set a June 3 release date for the new Bathory box set, "In Memory of Quorthon", containing three CDs, one DVD, a book and a poster. No further information is currently available regarding the box set's contents, but Börje "Boss" Forsberg ? owner of Black Mark Records and father of late Bathory mainman Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg ? had previously stated that it would contain "Quorthon's and Bathory's complete musical history."

Quorthon was found dead in his apartment in Stockholm, Sweden on June 7, 2004. The 39-year-old, widely considered to be one of black metal's founding fathers, reportedly died of heart failure.

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Bathory

Arch Enemy have recently completed a new video for the track "My Apocalypse" with director Roger Johansson (In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, Hammerfall). Look for it to make it's Fuse and MTV2 debut later this month or catch it now at this location .

Arch Enemy is currently on the Jägermeister Tour (USA) with Chimaira, God Forbid (who recently replaced Nevermore) and Hate Eternal.

Source : http://www.archenemy.net

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Majesty have parted ways with guitarist Rolf Munkes. He has posted the following message on his official website :

Hi Friends, today I can tell you that I'm not any longer the guitar player in Majesty. The Band and me agreed in stopping to work together from now on.
I wish them the best of luck in the future and want to say thanks for the great time we had. And a big thanks goes out to all the fans that we made over these three years I played with Majesty. You made it happen!! Thank you.

Source:	rolfmunkes.com
Band profile:	Majesty

29.March.2006:

"My Name Is Silence" download only EP available shortly featuring exclusive extra tracks!

New Madder Mortem interview @ www.imhotep.no

A new website will be launched alongside the worlwide release of Desiderata. Meanwhile we'll keep you posted here on the latest news and happenings.

Source:	maddermortem.com
Band profile:	Madder Mortem

The Norwegian web site Platekompaniet is currently streaming one song per day from Satyricon's upcoming album, "Now, Diabolical" up until the European release of the CD, which is scheduled for April 17 in most countries. Check it out at this location.

Satyricon have just released a limited-edition single of their song "K.I.N.G" (mp3.). Available exclusively on the Norwegian market, it contains an exclusive bonus track, entitled "Storm (of the Destroyer)", and will only be on sale up until the new Satyricon album is released or until it is sold out. The video for "K.I.N.G" will was recently shot in London. "Now, Diabolical" will receive a U.S. release on June 13 via Century Media Records. The American version will contain bonus audio and video material.

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Source:	satyricon.no
Band profile:	Satyricon

Mystica release delayed till August. The following message by Axel Rudi Pell has been posted on his website:

"Due to singer Johnny Gioeli's sickness ( he had a really bad flu) we ran out of time and were unable to deliver the master tape of Mystica to our record company SPV in time for the scheduled June release"

"Unfortunately the release date had to be pushed back to August 25th in Germany and August 28th in Europe. The North American release date will be confirmed very soon. We're very sorry for the delay but we hope that you understand it. Be ready for a real masterpiece ! At the moment we're working on the final tour and festival schedule. See all the dates here very soon. Cheers, Axel"

Source:	axel-rudi-pell.de
Band profile:	Axel Rudi Pell

Dockyard 1 announced the signed stoner band Mannhai, that counts with singer Pasi Koskinen (Shape Of Despair, Ajattara, ex-Amorphis, ex-St. Mucus, To Separate the Flesh from the Bones), who joined the band during 2005.

The band is looking forward to release "Hellroad Caravan" on June 12th, 2006. The album is already out in Finland throught Finnish independent label Bull's Eye Records.

Source:

mannhai.com

Sweden based metal band Blinded Colony have inked a deal with Pivotal Rockordings. The band will enter Sound Palace Studios later this month to begin the recording process of their sophomore effort. An album title has not been picked yet.

Blinded Colony was formed in 2000 by guitarists Johan Blomstrom, Tobias Olsson, and vocalist Niklas Svensson. In 2003, the band released their debut album, Divine through Italy's Scarlet Records. The following year Blinded Colony parted ways with both Scarlet Records and vocalist Niklas Svensson. In 2005 Johan Schuster (SKÃ-RDA) took over vocal duties and the band cut a demo, which caught the attention of Pivotal Rockordings. The tracks In Here and Aarons Sons can be heard at the band's website or on the band's Myspace page . More information about the release will be made available in the near future.

http://label.pivotalalliance.com

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The UK band Elixir signed a deal with label Majestic Rock, The label will release Elixir's upcoming album "Mindcreeper" and will re-issue their previous catalogue in July.

Source:

coldtown.com