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Torture Killer - New Song Online

"I Chose Death", a brand new song from Finnish death metallers Torture Killer, is available for streaming at this location.

"I Chose Death" is the title track of the band's forthcoming EP, which will be released on March 7 via Dynamic Arts Records. More details about I Chose Death were previously reported over here.

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Source: soundcloud.com
Band profile: Torture Killer
Posted: 16.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Kalmah - New Keyboardist Announced

Finnish metallers Kalmah have issued the following update on their official website:

"After inspiring hunting season Kalmah has found new keyboard player. We welcome Swamplord Veli-Matti Kananen (One Morning Left) on board! Velski has already played session gigs with us in Russia and Switzerland so we knew his skills and most of all his state of mindlessness.

We have started to write material for next album and so far we have 4 songs on the way - fast and fucked. New video will be shot next summer with mosquitos and Finnish swamp soil. Song for the video has already been chosen. Studio sessions will take place at the end of this year."

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Source: kalmah.com
Band profile: Kalmah
Posted: 16.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (5)


Into Eternity - New Song Online

"Fukushima", a brand new song from Canadian metallers Into Eternity, is available for streaming at this location.

According to the band: "The track was written about the Fukushima Daiichi, Japan nuclear disaster, a series of equipment failures, nuclear meltdowns, and releases of radioactive materials at the Fukushima I Nuclear Power Plant following the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011. The song talks about the struggles involved, and the amazing ability of the Japanese people to overcome such a tragedy."

"Fukushima", which features guest death vocals by Rob Doherty, was engineered, mixed and mastered by Justin Bender at Touchwood Studios in Regina. The artwork for the single was created by Mattias Norén and can be viewed below.


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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Into Eternity
Posted: 15.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (12)


Demonic Resurrection - Bassist Leaves The Band

Candlelight Records press release

Indian metal veterans Demonic Resurrection have announced that long time bass player Husain Bandukwala has decided to leave the band and no long continue as a full time touring musician.

The band has created a video blog with Husain's statement and parting words along with the band members giving an small tribute to him as well. The video can be viewed at this location. So far no replacement has been announced yet.


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Source: candlelightrecords.co.uk
Band profile: Demonic Resurrection
Posted: 15.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Gorod - New Song Online

"Birds Of Sulphur", a brand new song from French metallers Gorod, is available for streaming at this location.

"Birds Of Sulphur" comes off the band's forthcoming album, A Perfect Absolution, which will be released on March 12 in Europe via Listenable Records and on May 8 in the US via Unique Leader Records.

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Source: youtube.com
Band profile: Gorod
Posted: 15.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (6)


Tankard - Sign With Nuclear Blast Records

Nuclear Blast Records press release

Nuclear Blast proudly announce the signing of another dyed-in-the-wool thrash metal combo - German alcoholic thrashers Tankard!

Band leader Gerre comments: "As the want-away footballers always say: I'm looking for a new athletic challenge... baloney! We've only inked a deal with Nuclear Blast because they've offered most prest-money for a transfer... hahaha okay, seriousness aside: We're totally happy to have found accommodation at the metal label no.1 and are chuffed about the collaboration, hoping that this will give Tankard a big boost in their 30th year of existence! It took quite a while 'til we came ashore here, but then again, Rome wasn't built in a day, as we all know!"

Andy Siry (Head of A&R at Nuclear Blast) adds: "From the Hardcore Party 1987 in Oberursel (live Tankard, Angel Dust and Destruction) on I've taken Tankard into my heart. With the signing of Tankard's contract, the "best case scenario" has finally come to pass. I'm absolutely delighted that we've come to an agreement with our Hessian buddies - even though I'll unfortunately suffer from the signing party's aftermath for some more days, haha. Joke apart. I'm very happy that Tankard will be members of the Nuclear Blast family from now on and will enrich our roster of dyed-in-the-wool thrash metal bands. And announcing this new signing on Valentine's Day proves that this is more than just a business matter to us. After 25 years of "concubinage" we've finally tied the knot in the big anniversary year (25 years of Nuclear Blast, 30 years of Tankard). By the way: We're expecting our first offspring to be born this summer."

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Tankard
Posted: 14.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Mortal Sin - Vocalist Leaves The Band

Vocalist Mat Maurer has quit Australian metallers Mortal Sin.

He commented: "I have decided to leave the band for personal reasons and irreconcilable differences. Last year was an incredibly difficult year for me personally and I have decided to put my family first. Thank you to everyone who has supported me over the years. Over and out."

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Mortal Sin
Posted: 14.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Borknagar - New Song Online

"Roots", a brand new song from Norwegian metallers Borknagar, is available for streaming at this location.

"Roots" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Urd, which will be released on March 26 in Europe and March 27 in North America via Century Media Records. The CD was recorded with Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Paradise Lost, Katatonia) in Örebro, Sweden. More details about Urd were previously reported over here.

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Source: borknagar.com
Band profile: Borknagar
Posted: 10.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (14)


Municipal Waste - New Album Cover Art Revealed

Nuclear Blast press release

US metallers Municipal Waste have revealed the cover art of their forthcoming album, entitled The Fatal Feast. The cover artwork for the album was created by Justin Osbourn of Slasher Design. The Fatal Feast will be released in North America on April 10th and in Europe on April 13th via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Municipal Waste
Posted: 08.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (16)


The Dillinger Escape Plan - New Video Online

"Parasitic Twins", the new video from US metallers The Dillinger Escape Plan, can be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by David Merenyi and was produced by Greg Toth.

"Parasitic Twins" comes off the band's latest album, Option Paralysis, which was re-released last year in a "Paralyzing Edition" exclusively as a digital download.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: The Dillinger Escape Plan
Posted: 08.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Demon Hunter - To Release New Album In April

Seattle-based Christian metallers Demon Hunter will release their sixth full-length album, True Defiance, on April 10 via Solid State Records. The album was produced by Aaron Sprinkle (Anberlin, Emery) and mixed by Jason Suecof (All That Remains, Trivium).

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Demon Hunter
Posted: 07.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Kult Ov Azazel - Working On New Album

US metallers Kult Ov Azazel have issued the following update on their official website:

"We have begun writing the next album. It will be titled Violators Of The Covenant and will be released on Negativity Records with who we have signed a two album contract with. Once the writing is finalized we will record the drum tracks in Fort Lauderdale, FL at SBS Recording Studio and will track everything else at Noise Farm Studio in Paige, TX."

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Source: kultovazazel.com
Band profile: Kult Ov Azazel
Posted: 07.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Believer - Working On New Material

Official press release

Legendary technical metal act, Believer, are currently in the process of writing their fifth album. It's their third for Metal Blade Records and the follow up to 2011's Transhuman, which was heavily spun on SiriusXM's Liquid Metal and received stellar reviews in print and online. Believer also performed at last year's New England Metal and Hardcore fest. Since then, the band has been writing new material.

Founding member Kurt Bachman elaborates: "As we begin the writing process, I feel that this will be the most sensual of all Believer releases. Once again we are striving to create something unique, while not throwing away any riff just because it might not fit the typical Believer mold. This is part of the process we love and hate. We love being creative, yet we place intense pressure on ourselves to write something we'll enjoy hearing and playing at least 2060 times. Of course, we are sticking to our two main goals: 1) Have fun and 2) Don't die in the process."

While Bachman's goals don't seem all that lofty, the band is well known for their challenging and thought-provoking material, as seen on their previous two Metal Blade efforts, Gabriel and Transhuman. Updates regarding art and music will be made available within the coming months. Make sure to follow the band on Facebook and Twitter for the most immediate updates.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Believer
Posted: 07.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Orange Goblin - New Video Online, Entire New Album Streaming Online (UPDATED)

Original news, published on 06.02.2012

"Red Tide Rising", the new video from UK metallers Orange Goblin, can be viewed at this location.

"Red Tide Rising" comes off the band's forthcoming album, A Eulogy For The Damned, which will be released on February 13 via Candlelight Records.

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Source: youtube.com
Band profile: Orange Goblin
Posted: 07.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Freedom Call - New Video Online

"Hero On Video," the new video from German metallers Freedom Call, can be viewed at this location.

"Hero On Video" comes off the band's new album, Land Of The Crimson Dawn, which will be released via SPV/Steamhammer on the following dates:

February 24: Germany
February 27: rest of Europe
February 28: USA/Canada

More details about Land Of The Crimson Dawn were previously reported over here.

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Source: noisecreep.com
Band profile: Freedom Call
Posted: 06.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (29)