French metallers Whyzdom, who recently announced the addition of singer Clémentine Delauney to the group's ranks Link], have set Blind? as the title of their upcoming second album.

The band commented: "It is dedicated to people who follow misleading paths, misguided by the ones who love or hate or try to control them, or even sometimes by their own pride. We are pretty convinced that each and everyone of us can recognize him or herself in this situation one day or the other. Following this idea, we called this album: Blind?. We are even happier to announce that the recording sessions will start on 21st Feb. 2011. The whole week (and more if needed) will be dedicated to drums. Other sessions will follow until spring. Mix and mastering should be done during summer. We expect to release Blind?, late 2011."

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Whyzdom

US metallers Scale The Summit will release their forthcoming album, The Collective, on March 1 via Prosthetic Records.

The follow-up to 2009's Carving Desert Canyons was recorded at Paint It Black Studios in Orlando, Florida with producer Mark Lewis (Devildriver, All That Remains, The Black Dahlia Murder). The Collective is available now for pre-order at this location.


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Australian metallers Pegazus will release their brand new album, In Metal We Trust, on April 15, 2011 through Black Leather Records. The distribution is in hands of the German company Twilight Vertrieb.

The album contains 11 brand new classic Heavy Metal songs with original singer Justin Fleming back on vocals! As a tribute to the great guitarists of the 80's, Pegazus has invited Ross The Boss (Founding member Manowar, Ross The Boss, The Dictators), Jeff Watson (ex-Night Ranger/Mothers Army) and David Shankle (formerly of Manowar, David Shankle Group) to contribute a solo for the song "Old Skool Metal Dayz".

In addition, the band has put up today a brand new MySpace design based on the new CD cover artwork. The first sample (for the song "Metal Messiah") from the new album can be found there as well.

In Metal We Trust cover art] tracklist:

01. Metal Messiah
02. Road Warrior
03. Old Skool Metal Dayz
04. We Live To Rock
05. Haunting Me
06. Eye For An Eye
07. Ghost Rider
08. Metal Gods
09. End Of The World
10. Death Or Glory
11. Old Skool Metal Dayz

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Pegazus

"Hajdútánc", the new video from Hungarian metallers Dalriada, can be viewed at this location.

"Hajdútánc" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Ígéret, which will be released on February 11 in Hungary (February 18 in the rest of Europe) via AFM Records.

Ígéret cover art] tracklist:

01. Intro
02. Hajdútánc
03. Hozd El, Isten
04. Mennyei Harang
05. Ígéret
06. Igazi Tuz
07. Kinizsi Mulatsága
08. A Hadak Útja
09. Leszek A Csillag
10. Leszek A Hold
11. Outro


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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Dalriada

Danish metallers Mercenary will release their sixth album, Metamorphosis, on February 25 via NoiseArt Records. The CD was produced by Jacob Hansen (Raunchy, Volbeat, Nightrage, Hatesphere, Pyramaze).

Regarding the CD's cover artwork (see below), the band states: "There's, of course, a lot of obvious (and indeed slightly cheesy) self-referential symbolism regarding the rebirth of the band in the cover artwork. But apart from that we felt that the motive of a phoenix was a really fitting expression of many of René's lyrical themes on the album, as they deal with personal and existential crisis, overcoming personal obstacles and how we can sometimes redefine ourselves in the process of taking responsibility for altering the conditions of our very lives. This idea of personal freedom can be a very frightening thought for some, but it's actually a message of hope and optimism ? we can always take control of our lives and free ourselves of inner or outer constraints, or at least take pride in the struggle to do so. (Okay, dropping all the intellectual pretense, we just liked the artwork because it was freaking bird on fire ? how cool is that!?

On a serious note, though, we also felt that a simple, raw and iconic visual theme would support the musical direction of the new album. We feel that the songs are our strongest ever, they're no-bullshit, focused and straight to the point, and our good friend Don G really nailed these concepts with his artwork.

Finally, we have also been searching for a new logo for many years (also before the recent changes in line-up) but we never felt that we found a good enough alternative until now. With the direction of the new line-up and the new album, we not only felt that we had as good an occasion as any, but we also really liked the idea of a less polished, more raw logo which could reflect the changes in musical expression."

Metamorphosis tracklist:

01. Through The Eyes Of The Devil
02. The Follower
03. In A River Of Madness
04. Memoria
05. Velvet Lies
06. In Bloodred Shades
07. Shades Of Grey
08. On The Edge Of Sanity
09. The Black Brigade

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Mercenary

Official press release

Metal masters Arch Enemy are currently locked up in the Sweet Spot Studio facilities in the south of Sweden recording their newest studio album which is being engineered/mixed by Rickard Bengtsson (who already produced 2005's Doomsday Machine). After releasing the Tyrants Of The Rising Sun: Live In Japan Live DVD/CD (2008) and the re-recordings album The Root Of All Evil (2009), the new studio effort marks the long awaited successor of 2007's acclaimed Rise Of The Tyrant album.

Previous to the recording session, UK's Bonkers Entertainment caught up with Arch Enemy at their headline show at the HMV Forum in London UK on November 27th, 2010. This concert was the last stop on a three year long touring cycle for the Rise Of The Tyrant and The Root Of All Evil albums. In the interview the members of Arch Enemy discussed the upcoming recording of the new studio album, the song writing process and touring plans for 2011. During the conversation, the band also divulged the title of the new album to be Khaos Legions. Check out the full clip below.


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Source:	archenemy.net
Band profile:	Arch Enemy

Whitesnake will release its new album, Forevermore, on March 25 in Europe (March 29 in North America) via Frontiers Records. The band's eleventh studio album was recorded, produced and mixed by Coverdale, guitarist Doug Aldrich and Michael McIntyre at Snakebyte Studios and Grumblenott Studios & Villas in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, with additional work at Casa Dala, Sherman Oaks, California.

The album's release will be anticipated by the digital only release of the first single/video clip "Love Will Set You Free" on February 21st.

Forevermore cover art] tracklist:

01. Steal Your Heart Away
02. All Out Of Luck
03. Love Will Set You Free
04. Easier Said Than Done
05. Tell Me How
06. I Need You (Shine A Light)
07. One Of These Days
08. Love And Treat Me Right
09. Dogs In The Street
10. Fare Thee Well
11. Whipping Boy Blues
12. My Evil Ways
13. Forevermore

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Source:	whitesnake.com
Band profile:	Whitesnake

Swedish metallers Amon Amarth will release their forthcoming album, Surtur Rising, in North America on March 29 via Metal Blade Records. The album was recorded again at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden with Jens Bogren and the cover artwork was done by Tom Thiel.

Named in tribute to Surtur, leader of the fire giants of Muspelheim ("flame land") and the oldest being in the nine worlds of Norse mythology, the record, which was listed among Decibel Magazine's most anticipated albums of 2011, features 10 tracks of sword-wielding, fist-pumping, hyper climactic battle anthems.

Surtur Rising cover art] tracklist:

01. War Of The Gods
02. Töck's Taunt - Loke's Treachery Part II
03. Destroyer Of The Universe
04. Slaves Of Fear
05. Live Without Regrets
06. The Last Stand Of Frej
07. For Victory Or Death
08. Wrath Of The Norsemen
09. A Beast Am I
10. Doom Over Dead Man

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Amon Amarth

Regain Records press release

Swedish death/black metallers Unanimated rehearsing again!

Jojje (guitars) said: "We are rehearsing again and finalized 5 news songs already. We are confident to have a full-length album ready after the summer. We are looking forward to hear the new material!"

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Source:	regainrecords.com
Band profile:	Unanimated

Montreal-based death metallers Neuraxis will release their sixth album, Asylon, in North America on February 15.

Asylon was recorded at Wildsound Studio with producer Chris Donaldson (Cryptopsy, The Last Felony, The Agonist). The cover art was created by artist Dennis Sibeijn of Damnengine Artwork, who worked with the band on their previous album, The Thin Line Between, as well with Job For A Cowboy, Chimaira and more.

Asylon cover art] tracklist:

01. Reptile
02. Asylum
03. Savior And Destroyer
04. By The Flesh
05. Sinister
06. Trauma
07. Resilience
08. Purity
09. V
10. Left To Devour

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Source:	prostheticrecords.com
Band profile:	Neuraxis

Agonia Records press release

We are proud to announce signing of French based Black/Death Metal band Vorkreist, featuring members of Hell-Militia, Blacklodge, Secrets Of The Moon or Merrimack to list just a few.

Before the follow up of Sickness Sovereign will be unleashed some rarities will be eventually released on vinyl. We will keep you posted about future projects and their firm dates.

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Source:	agoniarecords.com
Band profile:	Vorkreist

US metallers Hostility have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"After 14 years, 8 releases, hundreds of shows, countless miles travelled, and many, many great times... and bottles of whiskey, Hostility has decided to disband. We would sincerely like to thank each and every one of you ragers out there that have supported Hostility through the years, We have some of the rowdiest, craziest fans out there and have had such a great time, we never would have made it this far without you, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. This is the end of Hostility, but not the end of our musical careers, keep an eye out in the future for new projects!"

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Official press release

The year is 1891. The members of the Gentleman's Club of A Forest Of Stars, an exclusive brotherhood of English Victorians, consider themselves to be exponents of their glorious and pompous, at times decadent era characterized by extreme opposites. A Forest Of Stars channel the experiences gained from their numerous meetings hazed by opium and absinthe, occult rites and séances in the form of a previously unheard-of ghostly and hypnotic music, filled with the spirit of the glorious Victorian Age - a harrowing testimony of their many spiritual and sensual excesses.

For their future undertakings, the Gentleman's Club has now found a loyal partner in Lupus Lounge / Prophecy Productions who are going to support these artists in the realisation of their five next albums. The Club's Representative The Gentleman has this to say about this decision of mutual cooperation: "We are proudly humbled to join the ranks of such great and noble artists. It is an honour to do business with a Mechanical Phonograph Recording Label that allows us to do precisely as we please and that has ensured our much-cherished Gentleman's Club will not unduly fall into ruin or disrepair. In short, we could not ask for a more fitting partnership."

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Source:	prophecyproductions.de
Band profile:	A Forest Of Stars

Dark Star Records press release

We are pleased to announce that the Chicago based Progressive Power Metal Band Sacred Dawn have inked a deal with Dark Star Records.

With an innovative mix of heavy metal and hard rock plus a unique blend of vocal harmonies, Sacred Dawn has been said to deliver one of the most original progressive metal musical experiences heard since the dawn of true prog metal. Sacred Dawn pulls their influence from bands such as Dream Theater, Iron Maiden, Nevermore, Queensrÿche, Savatage, Fates Warning and many others. From their numerous live appearances across the Midwest to playing alongside international acts such as Symphony X, Cage, Firewind, Kamelot, and Epica, Sacred Dawn has garnered critical acclaim as well as fans around the world.

Dark Star Records will be releasing the long awaited sophomore album entitled A Madness Within in the spring of 2011. This new 10 song concept album was produced by Sacred Dawn and Chuck Macak of Electrowerks Music and includes a full color 16 page booklet. Look for a special pre order sale at www.DarkStarRecords.com before the album is released worldwide.

Sacred Dawn is:

Lothar Keller - Vocals/Guitar
Joey Vega - Bass
Michael Carpenter - Guitar
Eddie Foltz - Drums
Brian Kim - Keyboards

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Source:	darkstarrecords.wordpress.com
Band profile:	Sacred Dawn

Listenable Records press release

Dutch death thrash ragers Izegrim are releasing their new album Code Of Consequences on Listenable records On February 28th.

Jeroen (guitar) commented: "In this day and age of cd's packed with subjects about war, we thought it was time for something different. With this cover, the designer Matt of Darkwave Designs captured the atmosphere that reflects multiple songs on the album. Code Of Consequences stands for everything a person can and will do to achieve his/her goals. The older we get, the more we have to achieve, the more consequences we have to bear. Is this person on the cover walking towards the city (why?) or is he walking away from this city (what happened and what did he do?). Perhaps he's standing still and looking at the inferno that is unleashed upon this city (is he the last survivor?). After reading the lyrics, people can decide for themselves what this person is doing. With the flaming logo above the city, it really makes it an "Izegrimesque" cover !"

Code Of Consequences cover art] tracklist:

01. Victim Of Honor
02. My Secret Society
03. Incommunicado
04. Center Of Momentum
05. Deathstrip
06. Final Farewell
07. Fade Into Obscurity
08. Psychopathic Mind
09. Population Zero
10. Code Of Consequences

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Source:	listenable.net
Band profile:	Izegrim