Queensryche have set a March 14, 2006 release date for the sequel to their concept album, Operation: Mindcrime, tentatively titled Operation: Mindcrime II. Guitar overdubs for the CD were completed last week, according to a posting on the group's website. The album will be released through Rhino Entertainment.

Source:	Dutch Progressive Rock Page
Band profile:	Queensrÿche

The following message was posted on the Waylander's website:

"Samhain's greetings to you all ! May the time between times prove beneficial to one and all.

At long last, the much talked about Promo cd is finally ready ! The sound could have been better and the tempos refined a lot more but we feel it's of a decent enough quality to use as a tool to remind the world that Waylander are very much alive and kicking in 2005.

At least one of the songs will be available to download from this Site or if anyone wants the cd, they can send us a blank cd, and some pennies toward postage and packing. In the uk £1.50 or 6 first class Stamps should cover it. Ireland and Europe, 3 euro, r.o.w. 5 euro. 4 Ballinteggart Road, Battlehill, Co.Armagh, BT62 4HN, N.Ireland.

We are still on schedule to have the album written by the year's end. At the moment 5 songs are more or less completed, with 3 other songs in various stages of development. We've decided not to bother with a cover song after all as it seems like everyone takes that route. We prefer to tread our own pathways. If the 8 songs aren't enough, we will write another.

Reawakening Pride Once Lost looks well with the proper logo now. The re-release of this album with some old demo tracks as bonus material will now officially take place in December via Ulster's Midhir Records. Pre-orders are likely, try www.midhirrecords.com

Many thanks to Dave Briggs for recording our promo for us, it is greatly appreciated and I'm sure we all took something positive from the experience.

We are now contacting Record Labels and weighing up our studio options and as soon as we know anything you will be the first to know of it !

Until next time, keep the ancient fires burning in your hearts,

Bua no Bas !!

ArdChieftain
WAYLANDER"

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Source:	clanwaylander.org
Band profile:	Waylander

The release of The Khaos Hatefile has been postponed to the 20th of December in order to set a single release-day for Europe and the rest of the world, promotionals are avilable.

http://www.hateprofile.net

Fractured Transmitter Recording Company announced the release of the Jeff Walker solo album entitled "Welcome to Carcass Cunty", which is expected to come out in February or March 2006. In this album there will be guests "from bands such as Carcass, Amorphis, Napalm Death, Faith No More, and The Hellacopters".

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Source:	fracturedtransmitter.com
Band profile:	Carcass

Cryptopsy's Drummer Flo Mounier will be releasing his DVD "Extreme Metal Drumming 101" on 16 of November. Also Flo Mounier will do a drum clinic in Toronto this 20 of November.

For more details about the DVD or the clinic go to: http://www.flomounier.com

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Band profile:

Cryptopsy

This is a message from Mark Osegueda, frontman of Death Angel, posted on the band's website:

"Hey Guys!! It's Mark here. Thank you for all the support. You guys Fucking rule!!! Just letting you know that I have a new band. Don't get me wrong. I still sing for Death Angel. But while there is this bit of down time. I needed to keep busy. So new is this band that we don't even have a name yet. But I'm lovin it. And it's fun as hell playing again. Probably won't start playing out till early next year. The Music is more straight ahead Balls out rock. (Mc5/ The Bronx) short punchy songs. Very in your face!! For those of you from the Bay Area. The band consists of a couple of guys from Lica-sto, a guy from Tres Pistolas, a guy who was in The Sick, and The OOzies, and a guy from Death Angel!!(me). We have like 6 songs, and more keep coming fast. I'll keep you all posted. But I assure you this does not mean Death Angel is dead. I can't wait to be on stage again with them. But Music is my life, and I can only stay still for so long!! I also can't wait to play out with these guys. It's F*cking Fun man!! Until then, I'll keep you posted. I miss every one of you beautiful mother fucker's.
See you soon. But never soon enough for me."

Source:	deathangel.com
Band profile:	Death Angel

According to a band spokesperson, US thrash gods Slayer will "go into the studio maybe December, possibly January to start recording" their long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "God Hates Us All". The album will surface on American Recordings' new home, Warner Bros. Records, sometime in 2006. More news as it develops.

In his recent interview with Metal Hammer, Slayer guitarist Kerry King said the following when asked about a new LP: "It seems like everybody under the sun says, 'We want a new record,' but at the same time, they keep saying, 'We'd really like you to come back on tour.' That shit bumps everything on the backburner. The funny this is Dave and me have had a 10-song demo we did up at his house that's been lying around since March 2004. I know Jeff has written a couple , and I've written a couple more since then, so this week we're going to start the process of getting back together and nailing this thing."

The album will feature original drummer Dave Lombardo. He played with the band until 1992, leaving to found Grip Inc. In 2001 Dave rejoined Slayer for the "God Hates Us All" tour, initially as a short-term fill-in, but has remained with the group.

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Source:	ultimate-guitar.com
Band profile:	Slayer

Dockyard 1 Newsletter:

News:
Win Tickets for A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS!
...but, sorry to all our international subscribers, as the record release gig is in the middle of Germany, it is only possible for residents in Germany to take part:

Am 21. November erscheint "Nightmare Inc." von A TRAITOR LIKE JUDAS. Zusammen mit der Band verlosen wir 5 Tickets für die Record Release Show. Mehr erfahrt ihr hier...

First Gig confirmed for SAVAGE CIRCUS
Now it's confirmed: SAVAGE CIRCUS' "Dreamland Manor" will have it's long awaited live premier on February 10th, 2006 at "Planet Music" in Vienna/Austria. The band will play a headlining gig. More gigs are being confirmed soon.

For sure SAVAGE CIRCUS will play some summer festivals in 2006, too, but they are not confirmed yet.

IRON SAVIOR to play one-off gig in Austria
IRON SAVIOR are still busy writing songs for the follow-up of "Battering Ram". But what's a musician's life without live concerts?! After their special Halloween appearance in Hamburg they play another gig for those on and around the Alps in Vienna:

Date: Dec. 16, 2005
Venue: Planet Music, Vienna/Austria

MYSTIC CIRCLE in search for a new drummer
German black metal band MYSTIC CIRCLE just launched the search for a new drummer. More details are gonna be found here.

Due to the drummer hazzles and the work schedule in the studio unfortunately the planned gigs in Germany in November and December had to be cancelled, the Mexico tour will happen as planned.

ASSAILANT set up a Studio diary
Our newcomer ASSAILANT is currently recording their debut record in their hometown Umeå. Guitar, bass and synthies were recorded in their very own studio. On monday October 31st they entered Musikantens studio in Umeå, the vocals are gonna be recorded at Hammer Music (former Karo studios) near Hamburg/Germany starting December 4th. Check their studio diary for updates and all the hazzles of a recording session.

Their yet untitled record is scheduled for a March, 27th release in 2006. Guitar player Oscar Norberg is the "little brother" of Emil of Persuader/Savage Circus fame and of Nils Norberg of Nocturnal Rites.

VANISHING POINT are looking for a new bass player
Hey to all you Aussies and Kiwis and around there!
Our progressive Aussies VANISHING POINT are searching for a new bass player, every detail can be found on their news page.
As soon as they got a new four-stringer they are gonna play some gigs and ProgPower festival, that should be enough incentive for all the high expectations.

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Source:

UNDERCLASS-MUSIC.COM

Evergrey recently returned to Division One Studios to record their as yet untitled fifth studio album. The producing and mixing will be handled by the experienced and extremely successful team Sanken Sandquist / Stefan Glauman. Their track record includes artists like Rammstein, Britney Spears, Bon Jovi and Def Leppard.

The band's vocalist/guitarist/mastermind Tom S. Englund had this to say regarding the new collaboration, "We feel honoured to work with such amazing producers. We are sure that they will succeed in making us sound better than ever before."

Evergrey have renewed their deal with InsideOut Music for one more album. The release is planned for April 2006.

In other news, Evergrey will perform at Sweden Rock Festival's kick-off party at Annexet in Stockholm on December 3rd.

http://www.evergrey.net

Band profile:

Evergrey

Illinois-based grinders Fleshgrind have posted the following message on their official website:

"We regretfully wish to inform everyone that Fleshgrind has officially called it quits. For some that's good news, for others it's gonna suck. The reasoning behind this decision was not an easy one after 13 years but we feel this is the best time to move on. Before our last show about a month ago vocalist Rich Lispcomb formally stepped down from the position. Instead of contemplating replacing Rich with another vocalist, the remaining three members: Steve Murray, James Genenz, and Jesse Kehoe; have decided to move on in a new project. It just wouldn't be right calling ourselves Fleshgrind if Rich isn't involved. Rich has decided he needs a life change. His heart just wasn't into it anymore, business wise and artistically, so he is moving on. He sold his business, United Guttural Records, and will be moving to Michigan to get on with his life.

The three of us have no hard feelings towards Rich and his decision, and respect him even more for coming out about how he felt, and we are excited about the uninhibited possibilites for our new project. We are currently undergoing a group soul search to determine our direction in our future endeavors, and will be looking for a singer and possibly a second guitarist to fill out the group, although that search has yet to get underway. For now we just wish to respectfully put Fleshgrind to rest. We wish to thank every single person that has ever supported us in any way. You all know who you are.

The MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/fleshgrind will stay active for some time to come. News and information on our future efforts will be available here until everything is set in stone. We will be looking for members in the coming weeks. Again, we thank everyone for their support!"

Source:	smnnews.com
Band profile:	Fleshgrind

Amon Amarth are gearing up for their return to North America, the band sent this message out to fans:

"Alright, just a week left until we head out on tour again! Starting with two off shows half-way; on Iceland. It was hard to put a set together with the time limit we have (30 min) but it is a deadly intense set! It's going to be cool to come back to North American soil again after two years and we look forward touring with Children of Bodom and Trivium. It's going to be an awesome ride with many of the shows already sold out! Remember to be there early since we're first up to play!"

Source:	smnnews.com
Band profile:	Amon Amarth

Oracle Sun, band consisting of "members from Labyrinth, Sigma, Shining Fury, Angel Grace and Seven Gates!", will release their debut album 'Deep Inside' in January 2006 by Scarlet Records.

The album will have 9 songs, and will be release in Japan by King Records.

The Label (scarlet) comment on the album: "Nine songs of incredible prog-power metal based on a heavy-riffing session, dreamy solos and melodic singing that will make your minds blow out!"

Source:

scarletrecords.it

The Drummer post the following message at his official website:

"Alright, a quick heads up to let people what's going on with me in the next few months. Fair warning, some of this is going to sound cryptic right know, as I can't talk too much about a few things, but I will update on these in a bit.

Aurora Borealis - It took longer than expected, but the new album is now done and is currently being shopped around. Hopefully it will be out early 2006.

Insidious Disease - Napalm Death's Shane Embury has taken the bass slot and we are now officially a four piece. There will be some late November rehearsals where the music for the debut album will be finalized. We are hoping to record said album in the spring of 2006.

Unnamed project one - Before I left Norway this past August, I recorded 3 tracks of savagely innovative black metal with members of Spiral Architect, Satyricon, and Lunaris. I will return to Norway in a few weeks to record 6 or 7 more songs for this album which is due out next spring. I understand that we are booked to play Inferno 2006 in Oslo, Norway on April 14th.

Unnamed project two - This was supposed to be the Darkmoon album done with my former Nile bandmate Jon Vesano, but we're going to call it something else. What? We don't know yet, but a demo is finished, and we are in the process of shopping it around so we can record a full album soon. Expect militantdeath/black metal with anti-religious lyrics on this one. It's going to be a killer album.

Okay, the live front is where things really get cryptic. First off, it looks like I'll be going to Japan and Korea in December with soon-to-be-named band #1. Just got news of this, and we're still working out the details, as soon as it's finalized, I'll say who it is, unless of course they mention it first. Then in late January, I will start a 3 week run of select shows in the US, Mexico, and South America with soon-to-be-named band #2. I don't know if I'll be able to talk about this one, as the identities are supposed to be a secret, but in the last few years, the cat has been out of the bag, so I expect it will be common knowledge before long. Either way, I'll post dates on these as soon as I have the final itinerary. Hope to see some of you out there....whereever that may be."

Source:

tonylaureano.com

The new album is finally recorded and mastered. The album will be titled "REVOCATION" and the track list is as follows:

1. Grotesque Savior
2. Virtue of Sin
3. Annihilation Chaos
4. Horror Vacui
5. Impious Gathering
6. Bloodgate
7. Deadlight Afterglow
8. Carnal Harvest
9. Nocturnal Apparition

"REVOCATION" is set for an early 2006 release through Listenable Records.

http://www.legion.nu

Band profile:

The Legion

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