"Transformations Within Fictional Mutation", the new video from US metallers Dawn Of Ashes, can be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by by David H. Greathouse.

"Transformations Within Fictional Mutation" comes off the band's latest album, Genocide Chapters, which was released on September 2010 via Metal Blade Records.

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UK metallers Anterior have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Hey all,

That's right! We have entered the studio to start drum tracking for the second anterior album! We start production tomorrow at Grindstone Studios with Scott Atkins at the helm.

We cannot wait for you to hear the new tracks, so keep an eye on the MySpace, Facebook and official Youtube page for updates and we will be uploading video diaries as we go along.

We will keep you posted and we love you all!"

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Anterior

"An Mein Ende", a brand new song from German metallers Nachtgeschrei, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.

"An Mein Ende" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Ardeo, which will be released on November 26 via Massacre Records.

Ardeo cover art] tracklist:

01. An Mein Ende
02. Kein Reiner Ort
03. Herzschlag
04. Herbst
05. Ad Astra
06. Ardeo
07. Ich Hör Nichts Mehr
08. So Weit Wie Nötig
09. Lichtschimmer
10. Hinter Deinen Augen
11. Der Reisende

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Nachtgeschrei

UK progressive metallers Threshold have started writing material for the follow up to their last album Dead Reckoning. The new album is due for release through Nuclear Blast Records sometime in 2011.

Threshold will record the new volume at Thin Ice Studios in the UK, with production as usual by Karl Groom and Richard West. The band's last studio album Dead Reckoning was released in 2007 and enjoyed chart success in the UK, Germany and Holland. Threshold have since released a double album compilation The Ravages Of Time and a box set entitled Paradox - The Singles Collection.

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Source:	thresh.net
Band profile:	Threshold

US Melodic Death/Power Metal band Structure Of Inhumanity - featuring in its ranks members from Pyramaze, Arsis and Suspyre - are debuting the Scott Hansen directed video for the song "The Ruin" taken from their upcoming debut album Completion Integration.

The band was formed in 2005 by Jonah Weingarten (keyboardist known for Pyramaze and Lilitu), as part of his vision for creating a unique sounding blend of melodic death, progressive rhythms, powerful heavy metal, and cinematic orchestration. Joined by Noah Martin (bass/growls - from Arsis), Clay Barton (clean vox - from Suspyre), guitarists Mike Iuzzolino and Brandon Ellis as well as drummer Gabriel Marshall (Suspyre), Jonah recorded the album together with James Murphy (Testament, Death, Obituary) and Peter Wichers (Soilwork, Warrel Dane). Murphy is also mixing and mastering the album.

In early 2010 the band shot two videos for the album, of which "The Ruin" is the first one to be shown in public.

At the moment the band is looking for a record deal for the release of Completion Integration. Cover artwork can be viewed here.

Commented Structure Of Inhumanity mainman Jonah W: "We are thrilled with director Scott Hansen's interpretation of the song, he really knocked this one out of the park. In addition to the outstanding musical production skills of Peter Wichers and James Murphy, and of course James' slamming mix and master."

More info about the band on MySpace.


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Samael want to give their fans a taste of what's to come with their Antigod EP and the upcoming studio album. You can check out the track "Antigod" at this location.

The Antigod EP will be out on November 19th as a digital download exclusive, while the band's next album is due in 2011.

Samael vocalist Vorphalack comments: "Here's the song we chose to give you a taste of our new album. Sound wise, "Antigod" stands between the up-tempo tracks and ultra heavy ones of our new recordings. As for the lyrics, we've expressed our views on the religious matter before but with this track, we made our position clearer than with any previous song. "Antigod" doesn't resume the whole album but it gives you a good idea of what's about to come... "

Stream the new song here.

Antigod cover art] tracklist:

01. Antigod
02. Into The Pentagram (2010)
03. Reign Of Light
04. Slavocracy
05. Antigod
06. Ten Thousand Years

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Samael

Swedish death metallers Diabolical are very proud to announce the release of a new CD, entitled Ars Vitae, which will be out January 21, 2011. The album will be released by ViciSolum Productions. It will also be released in the US around the same time.

Ars Vitae contains 17 tracks; both new studio recordings produced at Necromorbus Studio during this year, and previously unreleased recordings. One track from the record, called "Eye", is available for streaming at the band's website or on YouTube below.

The band will be touring Europe under the Black Steel Worship European Tour banner later this month with Interment. Get dates here.


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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Diabolical

The Reitermania never stops! Die Apokalyptischen Reiter will be releasing their new album Moral And Wahnsinn on the 25th of February 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records. Album trailer available below.

Commented the band: "We are leaving the studio with the feeling of having created something unique that will last forever. This album unites all our musical sides and strengths with lyrical brillance focusing on the highs and lows of human insanity and also the morality in each one of us. Insanity is imagination, morality a barren womb."

Moral And Wahnsinn cover art] tracklist:

01. Die Boten
02. Gib Dich Hin
03. Hammer Oder Amboß
04. Dir Gehört Nichts
05. Dr. Pest
06. Moral & Wahnsinn
07. Erwache
08. Heimkehr
09. Wir Reiten
10. Hört Auf
11. Ein Liebes Lied

Die Apokalyptischen Reiter will also be on a headliner tour in spring 2011 promoting the new album, with support coming from Turisas and Akrea.

24.03.2011 - Germany, Köln - Live Music Hall
25.03.2011 - Germany, Bremen - Aladin
26.03.2011 - Germany, Dresden -Alter Schlachthof
27.03.2011 - Germany, Schwabach - Markgrafensaal
29.03.2011 - Germany, Stuttgart - LKA Longhorn
30.03.2011 - Germany, München - Backstage
31.03.2011 - Austria, Graz - PPC
01.04.2011 - Austria, Linz - Posthof
02.04.2011 - Austria, Wien - Szene
03.04.2011 - Hungary, Budapest - Wigwam
05.04.2011 - Germany, Würzburg - Posthalle
06.04.2011 - Germany, Herford - X
07.04.2011 - Germany, Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle
08.04.2011 - Germany, Darmstadt - Centralstation
09.04.2011 - Germany, Kaiserslautern - Kammgarn
10.04.2011 - Switzerland, Pratteln - Z7
12.04.2011 - Germany, Memmingen - Kaminwerk
13.04.2011 - Germany, Hannover - Capitol
14.04.2011 - Germany, Kassel - Nachthallen
15.04.2011 - Germany, Berlin - Huxleys
16.04.2011 - Germany, Erfurt - Stadtgarten
17.04.2011 - Germany, Hamburg - Markthalle

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Die Apokalyptischen Reiter
Event:	Die Apokalyptischen Reiter: Moral & Wahnsinn Tour 2011

Using the remaining time between the last festival and the upcoming South American tour (25th of November), Rammstein has visited a studio on the outskirts of Berlin in the past week. This week the light and sound rehearsals for the upcoming shows start again.

More details as the story develops.

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Source:	rammstein.de
Band profile:	Rammstein

Kirill Zmurciuk, guitarist and founding member of Moldovan progressive death metal band Neuromist, has announced the departure of their drummer and vocalist. Here's the full message:

"Without any introduction I will get straight to the point - we have yet another line-up changes. Both Mihail Grigorash and Vladimir Ghilien have left the band a few months ago for personal and very positive reasons. Both are waiting for their wives to give birth to their children, and that's very good news for us. Guys simply don't have the time to focus on music so they decided to leave the band. All we can say is good luck for their families that will get bigger very soon

As for our little family, we are glad to announce our new/old drummer - Serghei "Liolik" Petrenco. Those of you who have seen us supporting Sadist in Chisinau on 30th of October already know that the founding drummer is back in the fold and he's kicking some serious ass behind the kit. He has agreed to stay with us permanently after this show, and we're very excited about it since he's a real pro and there's not doubt that our music will get even more technical and aggressive with him joining us. So, welcome back to the family!

As for the vocalist, we didn't find a permanent replacement yet, but we're looking for it. We've been joined by former vocalist Laur Lozan for the show and had a little collaboration with Lena from Infected Rain for one song. It turned our killer, but it was just a single show. So if anyone is intrested in becoming a full-time frontman for a band where all other dudes are constantly looking at their instruments - give us a note."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Neuromist

Greek demons Septicflesh just finished recording the successor of 2008's Communion. After a long period of intense work in Athens, Prague and Sweden, the evolution of the band's Symphonic Death sound has been achieved with the help of the Filmharmonic Orchestra of Prague and well known artist/producer Peter Tägtgren.

130 musicians were involved in the recording process. Besides the traditional classic orchestra instruments, this time Septicflesh incorporated harpsichord, some bizarre ethnic instruments and a boy soprano to their sound, pursuing a more "horror soundtrack" approach. Of course, the guitars will still shred you to death!

The release of the forthcoming 10-song album is expected for the first quarter of 2011. In the meantime, a brand new song will be available worldwide as an exclusive digital download single from this December 17th on. So keep your eyes on this site for updates!

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Septicflesh

Swedish death metallers Aeon have released the following press statement:

"As you all may know, we have been searching for a new drummer since early September this year. We have gotten a great deal of drummer-applicants from various countries. Some of them where really awesome drummers, to say the least. We would like to take the opportunity to thank every single one of you for showing interest and sending us drum-videos of you playing our songs etc. Thank you so much and good luck with your future endeavors.

Without really thinking about it, the best solution for us was lurking around the corner. Arttu Malkki, our first original drummer (1999-2002) has during the last year been showing interest in playing faster death-metal once more. After his departure from Aeon back in 2002, Arttu has mainly been playing in heavier/slower metal bands Sanctification, The Equinox Ov The Gods and Souldrainer, ed.].

A couple of weeks ago, we saw him perform a show with our buddies Sanctification and we where really, really impressed with Arttu's "fast-drumming" comeback. Later on, Arttu asked us if we wanted to jam a couple of songs with him just to see what it would feel like. So we did, and it sounded massive! We decided to give it another shot, and once again we played songs like "Living Sin", "Soulburner", "God Gives Head", "Hel-el Ben Shachar", "Spreading Their Disease", among others and this hard-hitting drum-monster makes us sound really massive.

Both we and Arttu felt that this was just so right and we decided to once again be bandmates.

Besides the obvious fact that Arttu is a killer drummer, he is also an original, founding member of the band and goes way back with Tommy and Zeb from the pre-Aeon era in "Defaced Creation". Another detail that made Arttu our final choice is that he lives in the same city as we do, and this is a major plus. Now we can take on every single gig/tour we want to. This without having a drummer in another city or country even, that we need to fly over etc.

I remember when he first left us back in 2002 and Nils replaced him, the one thing that i missed about Arttu the most was his hard hitting and brutal drum-sound. Even if Nils is a more technical drummer, Arttu has some other qualities that suited us really well in its own way. Needless to say, they are both amazing drummers.

So we will now be spending the next couple of months rehearsing songs/setlists and after that, we will take on shows & eventually some tours if the right offers lands on the table. We are all truly exited about being a complete band once again and being able to make things really happened has never felt more possible than now.

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Source:	aeon666.com
Band profile:	Aeon

Coronatus are currently writing songs for a new album.

The band had the following to say: "A few weeks ago, we started with the songwriting for the new, upcoming album. We already filed around 10 songs in rough basics, which will be now completed and arranged by the band. Hopefully we can present you some samples soon."

The album will be the first with new singers Mareike Makosch and Natalia Kempin.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Coronatus

"Heaven Nor Hell" is the brand-new video of Danish rockers Volbeat. You can watch the clip at Rocktube.

The song comes off the band's recently released Beyond Hell/Above Heaven. The album will be released digitally in the U.S. on November 9 and as a physical CD on December 15. Beyond Hell/Above Heaven was released in Germany on September 10 and in the rest of Europe on September 13 via Vertigo/Universal. Album samples of the new Volbeat album can be found at this location. More album details are available here.

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Source:	volbeat.dk
Band profile:	Volbeat

Norwegian black metallers Urgehal are streaming two new tracks, called "Death Is Complete" and "Beyond The Nightmare" at their official MySpace page.

Added the band: "The two new added tracks are taken from the upcoming 7" which is a tribute to old dirty fucking Black Metal. The reason for the sloppy drumming on the song "Death Is Complete" is that Trondr Nefas did it himself after not having played drums on a regular basis since '97. These two songs are staying here for a short while and the necro release is due after "Happy New Year". So just drop dead or fuck off!"

Go check out the two songs of pure primitive hell here.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Urgehal