Queensrÿche has been seIected as "Xbox Artist Of The Month" for April to coincide with the release of their new album "American Soldier". Starting from April 2nd, the Xbox LIVE Marketplace will be the exclusive retailer for the band's new video "If I Were King." Xbox LIVE users can now purchase the video for a cost of 160 Microsoft points. Xbox LIVE users can also watch an exclusive free video clip of the recording session of "Sliver" featuring lead singer Geoff Tate and guest vocalist and soldier A.J. Fratto.

On April 13, just days before the kickoff of the American Soldier Tour, Tate and guitarist Michael Wilton will take part in a Xbox "Game With Fame," where Xbox LIVE users can play against the band members. Tate will be taking on competitors in "NASCAR 09" and Wilton will be squaring off against users on "Halo 3." The Queensrÿche "Game With Fame" will take place on April 13 between 1:00-3:00 PM PT. Visit here for more details.

"American Soldier" features a dozen songs inspired by numerous interviews with veterans conducted by Tate, who was intent on telling their story using their words. After speaking with soldiers who served in various conflicts from World War II to Iraq, Tate turned their firsthand experiences from the frontlines into an unflinching musical examination of war from the soldier's perspective.

Queensrÿche will launch an extensive tour of the U.S. on April 16 at the Snoqualmie Casino outside of the band's hometown of Seattle. The shows will be presented in three suites, with the band performing sets from "American Soldier", "Rage For Order", and "Empire".

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Source:	xbox.com
Band profile:	Queensrÿche
Event:	Queensrÿche: American Soldier Tour

Out of the ashes of what once was Axamenta, sprouts He Came From The Sun.

The leaving of Peter was a widespread phenomenon, but as you will have noticed, guitarist Sven Deckers left the band as well. Though his supporting the band will not end, he will be focusing on the graphical part of it all.

Sven comments: "During the past year or so, my motivation and interests were shifting more and more towards my other ongoing musical project, City Of Caesars, and I have decided after a very long period of doubt, th at I would make place for someone who is way more motivated to take on the musical aspect of the band. It's what they need, and what they deserve. I hope in this way, the finish line will be made, 'cause it is going to be f0xing CRAZY!"

The band is currently in search for a new guitarist.

A 3 minute teaser of the new sound and the new He Came From The Sun line-up can be found at http://www.hecamefromthesun.com.

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Source:	hecamefromthesun.com
Band profile:	Axamenta

Irish metal band Abaddon Incarnate have posted a new track, entitled "Dead End Messiah", on their MySpace page. The song comes off the band's fourth studio effort "Cascade". The new Abaddon Incarnate album will be out later this year, most likely during summer, through Metal Age Productions.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Abaddon Incarnate

The Swiss/French technical death metal band Carcariass have finished the recording of their next CD called "E-Xtinction". Two previews (called "Chaos And Decay" and the title track) are available on the band's MySpace.

The band's new album will be released soon, via Adipocere Records.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Carcariass

Check your calendar, cuz it's time for the release of Hardcore Superstars first single from their new album! The artwork can be seen here and the song can be found on the band's MySpace.

The title track "Beg For It" will be available in stores on April 15. The single will also be available for purchase on April 13 in various digital stores such as iTunes.

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Source:	hardcoresuperstar.com
Band profile:	Hardcore Superstar

Dååth have posted a new song, "Day Of Endless Light", on their MySpace page . The track comes off the band's upcoming album "The Concealers", which will be released on April 21st via Roadrunner Records.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Dååth

Arkona have published the cover artwork and several release dates of the upcoming "Noch Velesova" DVD, released through Napalm Records.

27 May: Finland, Spain
29 May: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
01 Jun: Rest of Europe
16 Jun: USA, Canada

The cover artwork was drawn by the Belgian artist Kris Verwimp who is famous for his design works made for Enslaved, Immortal, Marduk, Månegarm, Moonsorrow, Old Man's Child, Nevermore, Arch Enemy, Thyrfing and more.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Arkona

God Forbid have issued the following statement:

"We are sad to announce that Dallas Coyle has decided to leave God Forbid. Here's what guitarist Doc Coyle had to say on the matter: "There have been a barrage of rumors and questions on whether or not Dallas has left God Forbid. It's true that Dallas has left the band. It's taken us a few days to confirm this definitely, and figure out what we were going to do considering the fact that we are starting a very important tour with Lamb Of God this week.

I don't want to go into the hairy details, but all I can say is that there was a mutual disagreement between Dallas and I, and the disagreement became angry on both sides, and he decided to sit out the tour the day we were supposed to leave. We later learned he did not want to tour anymore at all. Everyone in the band, including myself, was upset and shocked. For me, it's a lot tougher because he's my brother and I have a very close bond with him. We've done everything together our whole lives, so it's difficult to deal with emotionally but I understand he has bigger responsibilities at home to care for. I wish he would've handled it in a different way, but I am not angry at him for leaving if he is unhappy with our situation. I really hope he finds success and happiness in his future pursuits.

In the meantime, we've recruited ex-Darkest Hour shredder Kris Norris to fill in for the tour. We are currently doing a few warm-up shows as a four-piece to meet the Lamb Of God tour in Phoenix, Arizona on April 2. Kris will be there for the start of the LOG tour though. I've been friends with Kris for years, and have an
immense amount of respect for his playing. I look forward to playing with him, and I'm sure he will knock it out the park! Vocalist Byron Davis and I will pick up the slack with the vocals as much as we can. Thanks for everyone's continued support, and we'll see you on the road!"

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	God Forbid
Event:	No Fear Energy Music Tour

Official press release

Five years after the acclaimed comeback album "The Art Of Dying", and the following album "Killing Season", the legendary and one of the most influential bands of the Bay Area Thrash Metal scene Death Angel will release a DVD with two full length concerts filmed in Germany.

The DVD was filmed live at Rockhard Festival 2007 and in Adelsheim in 2008. It contains some of the new songs, two clips and a lot of old Death Angel stuff which is still seriously cult. This is the first live DVD ever in the history of Death Angel and it also contains a live CD."

"Sonic German Beatdown" cover art] tracklist:

DVD:

Disc I:
01. Intro
02. Seemingly Endless Time
03. Voracious Souls
04. Mistress Of Pain
05. Ex-Tc
06. 3rd Floor
07. Thrown To The Wolves
08. 5 Steps Of Freedom
09. Thicker Than Blood
10. The Devil Incarnate
11. Disturbing The Peace
12. Stagnant
13. The Ultra Violence
14. Bored
15. Kill As One

Disc II:
01. Lord Of Hate
02. Evil Priest
03. Sonic Beatdown
04. Dethroned
05. Voracious Souls
06. Carnival Justice
07. Buried Alive
08. Soulless
09. When Worlds Collide
10. Seemingly Endless Time
11. God Vs. God
12. Steal The Crown
13. Devil Incarnate
14. 3rd Floor
15. Kill As One
16. Resurrection Machine
17. Thrown To The Wolves

Bonus video clips:

18. Thicker Than Blood
19. Dethroned

CD:

01. Intro
02. Seemingly Endless Time
03. Voracious Souls
04. Mistress Of Pain
05. EX-TC
06. 3rd Floor
07. Thrown To The Wolves
08. 5 Steps Of Freedom
09. Thicker Than Blood
10. The Devil Incarnate
11. Disturbing The Peace
12. Stagnant
13. The Ultra Violence
14. Bored
15. Kill As One

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Death Angel

Thrash metallers Overkill have issued the following update:

"Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) has been slated to mix the new Overkill record in August. D.D. Verni has been locked in the studio putting together what will be the bands 25th Anniversary release. The band is currently still talking with different labels, but plans are for a new CD at the end of the year. As you know 2010 will be the 25th Anniversary since the release of the debut Overkill album "Feel The Fire" and consequently there are lots of plans for 2010. US and European Tours are currently in the works for early 2010 with some pretty cool shit being talked about... Keep checking for further announcements."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Overkill

Hellfuelled have revealed the title and tracklist of their upcoming new album. The album will be entilted ''Emission Of Sins" and will be released due later this year. The CD was recorded over a seven-week period at Leon Music studios with producer Rikard Löfgren (Deathstars, Sparanza).

Commented the band: "Producer Rikard Löfgren (felt) totally right for us and we (worked) as a team on making some new arrengements and stuff on the songs. It almost (felt) like recording the first album again now with a new producer and studio."

"Emission Of Sins" track listing:

01. Where Angels Die
02. Am I Blind
03. I Am The Crucifix
04. A Remission Of My Sins
05. Save Me
06. Lost Forever
07. For My Family And Satan
08. In Anger
09. End Of The Road
10. Stone By Stone
11. Moving On (instrumental)

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Source:	hellfueled.com
Band profile:	Hellfueled

Sepultura and Angra go on tour together in Brazil and Latin America for the first time. A statement from the band reads as follows:

"The two greatest metal bands from Brazil, Sepultura and Angra, will go on a big tour together for the first time. The tour will cover all the Brazilian territory and many other Latin American countries. In Brazil, the tour will include more than 20 cities, with shows in the best venues in the country, like Via Funchal in Sao Paulo and Canecao in Rio de Janeiro, during the months of May, August and September.

Sepultura will begin its Brazilian tour promoting their new CD "A-Lex", after returning from a tour in Europe in February and March that included more than 20 countries. The band is already all booked for 2009, with shows in Europe, United States and Asia. The record has just been released all around the world and is receiving many praises from the Brazilian and international specialized media.

Angra, after a hiatus of about two years, comes back with full power to prove that still is the most important melodic metal band in Brazil. The group is preparing a big return, with a set list that includes the band's greatest hits and some surprises.

The thrash metallers from Sepultura, Derrick Green (vocals), Andreas Kisser (guitar), Paulo Xisto (bass) e Jean Dolabella (drums) will share the stage with Edu Falaschi (vocals), Kiko Loureiro (guitar), Rafael Bittencourt (guitar) e Felipe Andreoli (bass). Ricardo Confessori, one of Angra's first member, returns to the group and substitutes Aquiles Priester on drums."

These are the shows confirmed for May:

06/5 - Porto Alegre - Teatro do Bourbon Country
09/5 - São Paulo - Via Funchal
29/5 - Rio de Janeiro - Canecão
30/5 - Vitória - Ginásio Dom Bosco
31/5 - Belo Horizonte - Chevrolet Hall

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Angra
Event:	Sepultura + Angra: S. American Tour

Swiss metallers Eluveitie have made their entire new album, "Evocation I - The Arcane Dominion", available for streaming on their MySpace page.

"Evocation I - The Arcane Dominion" will be released on April 17 via Nuclear Blast Records.

More details about the album were previously reported at this location.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Eluveitie

Finnish metallers Eternal Tears Of Sorrow have issued the following update:

"Unfortunately, we have to announce that our solo guitarist Risto Ruuth has left Eternal Tears of Sorrow. The situation came to us as a total surprise. We have no information on the reasons or the background behind his decision. We received Risto's a unilateral declaration a week ago.

During the past week, we have done everything possible to find a replacement in time so that we could make it to do the confirmed live dates according to the previously established timetable. Unfortunately, it has proven to be an exceedingly difficult task with this schedule, and thus it will affect the confirmed live dates.

Eternal Tears of Sorrow will get on the stage as soon as the hole in the line-up has been refilled. More information on this topic will be published shortly.

At the same time, we announce the search for solo guitarist for the band. The guitarist we're looking for should be diverse, full of ideas and creative. Above all, his feet should be firmly on the solid ground, he should motivated to the task, and should be able to manage the role of the solo guitarist in our band.

If you are interested in this mission, send free-form application, info-packet and the call audio samples or video form, to: eternaltears2009 gmail com"

Source:	eternaltears.info
Band profile:	Eternal Tears Of Sorrow
Event:	Eternal Tears Of Sorrow + Omnium Gatherum [CANCELLED]

''Black Angel'', the new video from Swedish metallers Enforcer, has been made available online.

The song comes off the band's latest album, entitled "Into The Night'', which was released last November via Heavy Artillery Records.


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Source:	youtube.com
Band profile:	Enforcer