"Ravenous", the new video from Swedish metallers Demonical, can be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by Costin Chioreanu of Twilight 13 Media and filmed in Stockholm.

"Ravenous" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Death Infernal, which will be released on April 15 via Germany's Cyclone Empire Records.

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Source:	youtube.com
Band profile:	Demonical

The self-titled debut album from Amaranthe ? the project featuring Olof Mörck (Nightrage, Dragonland), Jake E (ex-Dream Evil, Dreamland), Andy Solveström (Within Y, Evildoer, Cipher System), Morten Lowe Sorensen (The Arcane Order, Submission) and Johan Andreassen (ex-Engel) ? is available for streaming in its entirety until April 19 on the Record Shop X web site.

Amaranthe was released in Europe today via Spinefarm Records.

Amaranthe cover art] tracklist:

01. Leave Everything Behind
02. Hunger
03. 1.000.000 Lightyears
04. Automatic
05. My Transition
06. Amaranthine
07. Rain
08. Call Out My Name
09. Enter The Maze
10. Director's Cut
11. Act Of Desperation
12. Serendipity

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Official press release

Bassist Tomas "Obeast" Koefoed has decided to part ways with Danish/French "Future Fusion Metallers" Mnemic:

"It's time for changes and towards fans of Mnemic I'm sad to announce that I have played my last shows with Mnemic in Spain in March. Because of my forever continued dedication to music and metal it has not been easy to make my decision to leave a great and innovative band like Mnemic after 8 succesful years with 4 releases.

Personally I don't feel my ambitions are fulfilled in Mnemic anymore and I wish my brothers and friends in band and crew all the best for the future. It has been some amazing years in many ways and I've learned a lot about myself and the music business, about what to do and what not to do. We have moved fast and achieved a lot in a short time with our music and concepts, toured and become friends with some of the greatest bands in metal, but I feel my cooperation with the band has peaked. This is not the end for me in metal and hopefully soon I can announce myself in another ambitious project. I have good people working with me and I have now officially signed up and put myself available as live/touring and studio/session bassist, so see you out there, anywhere, everywhere. My very own new website will be announced soon, so stay tuned. Thanks to all my fans for your support over the years and in the future! - Horns! Beast."

Commented the band: "Sadly and unfortunately all things do come to an end. Compared to others, our line-up has been quite stabile for some time, but now it is time to part ways with our friend and brother, and take a step into a new direction. It was awesome jamming with the Beast, as always, and our split is totally mutual as friends and compadres. We wish him the best for his future endeavor and hope to see him on stage again!

To complete the groups line up, we are as of now seeking a replacement. If you are interested in taking over the bass duties, throw us an email with your info (age, experience, gear, photo etc) at: neurotic mnemic com. In the meantime, we have commenced composing the fifth album, to be released in a not so distant future. Thanks for your patience and looking forward to be seeing y'all out there!"

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Source:	mnemic.com
Band profile:	Mnemic

UK Stoner metallers Orange Goblin will enter The Animal Farm studio in London, England on Friday, August 12th to begin work on their seventh album, expected in March 2012 via Candlelight Records.

Working song titles include "Red Tide Rising", "The Fog", "The Filthy & The Few" and "Bishop's Wolf".

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Source:	bravewords.com
Band profile:	Orange Goblin

"Maniacal Miscreation", the new video from Scottish metallers Cerebral Bore, can be viewed at this location. The clip was filmed at Upwood Military Base in Peterborough, U.K. with director Phil Berridge, who also helmed the band's video for "The Bald Cadaver".

"Maniacal Miscreation" is the title track of the band's debut album, which was released last year via Earache Records.


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Official press release

Evile are set to enter the studio this weekend to begin recording their third album.

Evile will be playing a show in London this Friday, 18th March with Chthonic, before heading to Prestatyn, Wales on Saturday for a performance at Hammerfest. The band will then be heading into Parlour Studios on Sunday to begin recording the follow-up to 2009's Infected Nations, and will once again be working with producer Russ Russel (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir).

Evile guitarist Ol Drake commented: "This has been one hell of a 2011 already. We've been working non-stop on the material for Evile's third album since early last year, and the past few months saw the workload pile up drastically. We're on top of it though. Tomorrow we play London with our friends Chthonic from Taiwan, then we head over to Prestatyn for Hammerfest. Just like with Infected Nations, we're again heading to the studio shortly after playing Hammerfest, though this time it's the very day after. To the great Parlour Studios we will venture along with the even greater Russ Russell. He was at the helm/desk/brain for Infected Nations, and we see him as a member of the band, even more so on this third offering. We'll be in there for approximately a month, and we'll be focusing on roughly ten tracks to delight your ears.

If I was to say what the direction of this third album would be, I'd have to say a mix of the approach to Enter The Grave, the ideas on Infected Nations and an amalgamation of brand new ideas we can't wait to try out. We have to try out new things as artists; we don't ever ever want to stick to doing the same thing all the time. It will be aggressive yet mature, in my opinion, and before your ask - yes, fast."

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Source:	evile.co.uk
Band profile:	Evile

Canadian metallers Anvil will release their new album, Juggernaut Of Justice, on May 10 via The End Records.

The CD was recorded at Dave Grohl's (Nirvana, Foo Fighters) Studio 606 in Northridge, California with famed producer Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Airbourne, Filter, Atreyu, Alice Cooper).

Also the title track is available for streaming at this location.

Juggernaut Of Justice cover art] tracklist:

01. Juggernaut Of Justice
02. When Hell Breaks Loose
03. New Orleans Voodoo
04. On Fire
05. FukenEh!
06. Turn It Up
07. The Ride
08. Not Afraid
09. Conspiracy
10. Running
11. Paranormal
12. Swing Thing

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Source:	anvilmetal.tk
Band profile:	Anvil

"Paranoid Circus", the new video from German metallers Lyriel, can be viewed at this location.

"Paranoid Circus" is the title track from the band's latest album, which was release on January 2010 via AFM Records. Also Paranoid Circus will be re-released with completely new designed cover and booklet artwork + 2 bonus tracks on April 1st.


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Source:	afm-records.de
Band profile:	Lyriel

"Fucking", the new video from Scars On Broadway can be viewed at this location. The clip was compiled by Greg Watermann using footage from the band's August 20, 2010 concert at Avalon in Los Angeles, California.

The first 500 people in line for the Avalon show received a free, limited-edition seven-inch vinyl record of the band's new song "Fucking". Of those 500, the first 20 in line got an autographed version.


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Band profile:	Scars On Broadway

Official press release

Denmark's Anubis Gate has inked a deal with Nightmare Records. The band has also parted ways with singer Jacob Hansen replaced him with Henrik Fevre.

Commented the group: "Nightmare Records is a label that we have had our eyes on for some time, but due to contractual obligations with our old label we haven't been able to join them before now. Needless to say, we are very excited about signing with Nightmare who we feel is the perfect home for our music. With a record label that really loves music (and those are few and far in-between) the future for Anubis Gate looks brighter than ever."

On the topic of the singer switch, Anubis Gate said, "With Jacob's ever-more-demanding schedule as a first-class producer, Jacob found it hard to have the time and keep his heart in the band. We fully respect his decision and reasons to leave and want to thank Jacob for being with us for an amazing couple of albums. We are still very good friends and Jacob is still involved in shaping the new album in his capacity as the best producer in metal. We wish Jacob nothing but the best in his future career. Anubis Gate has always been blessed with great singers. The decision to have Henrik take over vocal duties is a natural one for us. Henrik is the one that for a big part shaped the vocal melodies and lyrics of Anubis Gate and when Torben had to bow out of the gigs we did in support of A Perfect Forever it was Henrik who sang those gigs. Henrik has also had several songs on our albums where he performed lead vocals. Most notably "Take Me Home" on the Andromeda Unchained album. So we knew beforehand it would work out great, which it certainly has."

President and founder of Nightmare Records Lance King had the following to say about working with Anubis Gate: "Being friends with Jacob Hansen because of our work together with Pyramaze and many other bands he's produced that are signed with Nightmare, my introduction to Anubis Gate was with him on vocals. I really enjoyed their sound and have been looking forward to working with the band for quite some time. I was concerned when Kim let me know Jacob wasn't moving forward with the band. However, I'm extremely impressed with the vocals of Henrik Fevre on the rough mixes, he has a unique sense of melody and powerful and talented voice and is the perfect choice for the band in replacing the gifted vocals of Jacob."

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Anubis Gate

"Burn", the new video from U.S. metallers Jag Panzer, can be viewed at this location.

"Burn" comes off the band's latest album, entitled The Scourge Of The Light , which was released on February 25 in Germany (February 28 in the rest of Europe) and on March 8 in the U.S. via SPV/Steamhammer Records.

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Source:	noisecreep.com
Band profile:	Jag Panzer

Lifeforce Records press release

After having released two successful albums on Nuclear Blast, we at Lifeforce Records are very proud and excited to announce the signing of Hackneyed to our roster, a band we are watching since their first steps and we can easily consider as one of the most fresh and promising Death Metal bands out there.

Hackneyed is currently in the studio working on the band's third album and Lifeforce Records debut, which is going to see its release at their Summer Breeze Festival appearance (August 18th - 20th).

Hackneyed is commenting its signing to Lifeforce Records with the following words: "The news about our new deal with Lifeforce Records reached us straight in the studio, where we currently record our third album. We are very psyched and happy about our new partnership with Lifeforce Records - a label with a great reputation, history and a very nice roster, we are proud to be part of now. We are very happy to be part of such great family now."

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Source:	lifeforcerecords.com
Band profile:	Hackneyed
Event:	Summer Breeze Open Air

Official press release

Louisiana Music Hall of Fame members, Lillian Axe are proud to announce Jackson, Mississippi, native Brian Jones, as their new lead vocalist. Steve Blaze, lead guitarist and band founder says "We have spent the last six months searching for and reviewing candidates to the point of driving us crazy." Blaze continues, "Choosing your front man is the most vital task in a band's existence, so we really took our time to make sure that the person we chose fit every category to the best of their abilities. Brian is a complete breath of fresh air. He is an amazing talent, as well as a fireball of enthusiasm, which has really sparked the attitudes of the rest of us."

Jones, vocalist for the bands Guns of Addiction and Full Moon Circus, as well as guitarist for Wind-up Artist, Papercut Massacre, approached Blaze for the job in September. He states, "When I initially approached Steve about the possibility of becoming the new vocalist for Lillian Axe, I honestly didn't know what to think and had a plethora of thoughts running amuck in my head. Having been a lifelong fan of the band and looking to Steve as a mentor for so many years, coupled with the fact that I was being asked to audition for one of my favorite bands, was a bit much to take in. I knew this was what I wanted to do and have been playing now for over 20 years, but I never would have imagined I'd be playing with Lillian Axe. The guys have been amazing and have taken me in quite nicely. I look forward to the many years to come and to the new music that we will be sharing with the fans."

The Axe has commenced recording their eleventh album at Sound Landing Studios in Covington, Louisiana with the team of Steve Blaze as producer and Rob Hovey as engineer, due for a September 27, 2011; via Love and War Records /Mega Force Records / Sony Red Distribution. The first track, "Take The Bullet", will be available for download on April 12. Says Blaze, ""Take The Bullet" is a very special song for us. Several months ago, I received an email from Air Force Major Henry Cecil, who was stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan. He expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the dedication to the troops on our last album, Deep Red Shadows. He proceeded to send me an American Flag that had traveled on several helicopter missions, official patches, coins, autographs from his squadron, and even a copy of Deep Red Shadows autographed by General David Petraeus himself. We were incredibly honored and humbled, and since then, I have become good friends with Major Cecil. Several weeks ago, he drove to Covington and spent two days in the studio with us as we recorded "Take The Bullet". I wrote this song in dedication to our troops for their heroic sacrifice for our country and their display of true brotherhood."

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Swedish metallers Lake Of Tears will release their new album, Illwill, on April 29 via AFM Records.

Illwill tracklist:

01. Floating In Darkness
02. Illwill
03. The Hating
04. U.N.S.A.N.E.
05. House Of The Setting Sun
06. Behind The Green Door
07. Parasites
08. Out Of Control
09. Taste Of Hell
10. Midnight Madness

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Source:	afm-records.de
Band profile:	Lake Of Tears

Swedish metallers Wolf will release their forthcoming album, Legions Of Bastards, via Century Media Records on the following dates:

Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Norway: April 22
Rest Of Europe: April 25
North America, Spain, Italy: April 26
Sweden, Finland, Hungary: April 27
Australia, New Zealand: April 29

The follow-up to 2009's Ravenous, Legions Of Bastard was produced by Pelle Saether at Studio Underground in Västerås, Sweden. The cover artwork was once again created by Thomas Holm (the man who was responsible for the legendary Merccyful Fate Melissa and Don't Break The Oath covers) and can be viewed below.

The band commented: "Legions Of Bastards is the fruit of lots of hard work, sweat and blood. Our music has always come from the heart, but this one seems to us even more honest and straight-forward than any other album we've made. We're not afraid to say that this is a great album. If you love it, like we do, raise the horns and bang your head! If you don't ? we don't care. We'd still be banging our heads!"

Legions Of Bastards tracklist:

01. Vicious Companions
02. Skull Crusher
03. Full Moon Possession
04. Jekyll & Hyde
05. Absinthe
06. Tales From The Crypt
07. Nocturnal Rites
08. Road To Hell
09. False Preacher
10. Hope To Die
11. K-141 Kursk
12. 6 Steps
13. Method To Your Madness Metal Church cover]

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Source:	wolf.nu
Band profile:	Wolf