Norway's Mortiis have teamed up for a European Tour with Deathstars. The tour already took off last monday 2 April.
The list of remaining upcoming dates is as follows:

(Apr. 02 - La Locomotive - Paris, FRA)
(Apr. 03 - Academy 2 - Birmingham, UK)
(Apr. 04 - Islington Academy - London, UK)
Apr. 05 - Rock City - Nottingham, UK
Apr. 06 - The Intake Club - Mansfield, UK
Apr. 07 - Rios - Leeds, UK
Apr. 08 - Cathouse - Glasgow, UK
Apr. 09 - Academy 2 - Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Apr. 10 - Corporation - Sheffield, UK
Apr. 11 - Voodoo Lounge - Dublin, IRE
Apr. 12 - Zodiac - Oxford, UK
Apr. 13 - Academy 2 - Liverpool, UK
Apr. 14 - The Sugarmill - Stoke On Trent, UK
Apr. 15 - Teesside University - Middlesbrough, UK
Apr. 17 - Rockhal - Esch/Alzette, LUX
Apr. 18 - Z7 - Pratteln, SWI
Apr. 19 - Katakombe - Karlsrume, DE
Apr. 20 - Matrix - Bochum, GER
Apr. 21 - Oktoberhallen - Wieze, BE
Apr. 22 - Baroeg - Rotterdam, NETH
Apr. 23 - Muzikzentrum - Hannover, DE
Apr. 24 - Copenhagen - The Rock - Denmark
Apr. 25 - Train - Arhus, DK
Apr. 26 - Markthallle - Hamburg, DE
Apr. 27 - Hellraiser - Leipzig, DE
Apr. 28 - Skalica - Brainwashing Fest - Slovakia
Apr. 29 - Futurum Music Club - Prague, CZ
Apr. 30 - Petofi Hall - Budapest, HUN
May 01 - Backstage - Munich, DE
May 02 - Steinbruchtheater - Darmstadt, DE

Source:	mortiis.com
Band profile:	Mortiis
Event:	Mortiis: European Tour

A video of Norther performing the song 'C.U.S.' at the Gloria show in Helsinki (Finland) last month is available at this location .

'C.U.S.' comes off Norther's latest release, the "No Way Back" EP, released on 16 February 2007. A teaser of that EP can be found here.

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Source:	norther.net
Band profile:	Norther

The following announcement has been issued on the Sublife Productions website:

"Sublife Productions is proud to announce the signing of Chain Collector! Chain Collector released a very well received debut album through Sound Riot/Massacre Records and are now preparing to enter Dub studio (Blood Red Throne, Carpathian Forest, Green Carnation, Scariot, Communic, etc.) in May 2007 to record its follow up album.

The band also announce that Runar from Trail of Tears is now the new second guitarist in the band!!! We are looking forward to the new album and cant wait to see the band on stage in the later part of 2007!"

Chain Collector is a Norwegian Melodic Death Metal band formed in 2003 and features members from Green Carnation, Carpathian Forest and Trail Of Tears. They released their debut album "The Masquerade" in 2005.

More info about Chain Collector: official website - MySpace Page.

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Source:	sublifeproductions.com
Band profile:	Chain Collector

American heavy metal band Manowar has announced a festival organized by Magic Circle Music, band leader Joey De Maio's own label, at which they will perform as headliners. The festival is going to take place on July 7th, 2007 in Bad Arolsen, Germany (near Kassel in North Hesse). During the announcement at the band's sold-out gig on March 31st, 2007 in Stuttgart, Germany, Joey De Maio has also pointed out that the tickets will cost no more than 10 ?, as "a way to thank the true fans for their undying loyalty during the last two years of unfortunate delays of touring and record releases."

Ticket information and more news are to be posted on the band's and the label's websites soon.

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Source:	magiccirclemusic.com
Band profile:	Manowar
Event:	Magic Circle Festival

Darkthrone's frontman, singer, guitarist and bassist Ted "Nocturno Culto" Skjellum will release "The Misanthrope", a documentary/fiction film which will show the Norwegian black metal scene in its element, on April 23 through Peaceville Records.

A press release goes as follows:

"The Misanthrope" cover] takes us into the heart of the Norwegian Black Metal scene and folk culture, with unique footage of Darkthrone rehearsing, Aura Noir, strange trips into the forest and even a brief excursion to Japan.

The film comes in a deluxe package including a bonus audio CD of new music by Nocturno specifically composed for the film.

Extras include stills/photo gallery, the promo video for Darkthrone's 'Too Old, Too Cold' and extremely rare vintage videos of performances by the band of 'Thulcandra' and 'Archipelago'.

As Nocturno modestly says this is a "strange documentary/fiction film, not suitable for everyone." It will however be indispensable for all followers of Darkthrone and the Norwegian Black Metal scene.

This first 600 orders of The Misanthrope will recieve special copies signed by Nocturno Culto.

Please head on over to our new site for "The Misanthrope" with film trailer, audio samples, gallery, and more information on this essential release, here.

DVD EXTRAS
Stills / photo gallery
Rare live performances of 'Thulcandra' & 'Archipelago'
Promo video of 'Too Old Too Cold'

BONUS AUDIO CD
01. Battlehorns
02. The Bastard Son
03. Lake Of Sorrow
04. Stay Away
05. Necroposers
06. The Will To Deny
07. The Solution

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Source:	peaceville.com
Band profile:	Darkthrone

Swedish doomsters Candlemass will release their new album "King Of The Grey Islands", on June 22 through Nuclear Blast Records.
A picture of the cover art can be found here. The track listing for the 9th studio album is as follows:

01. Prologue
02. Emperor Of The Void
03. Devil Seed
04. Of Stars And Smoke
05. Demonia 6
06. Destroyer
07. Man Of Shadows
08. Clearsight
09. The Opal City
10. Embracing The Styx

Bassist Leif Edling had the following to say about the concept behind the 10 new tracks: "The album is a concept story about depression and suicide in the modern society. The road to ruin for "many kings of grey islands" that can't stand the everyday life, and want to do something about it. No need to say this is Candlemass' black album!!"

You can read more info about the album at this location.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Candlemass

Several video clips of Deicide performing at the 1991 Milwaukee Metalfestival have been posted online at YouTube.
Click the following links to check them out:

Dead By Dawn (click)
Sacrificial Suicide (click)
Lunatic Of God's Creation (click)
Deicide (click)
Holy Deception (click)

Another live video for the song 'Desecration', off the latest album "The Stench Of Redemption", has been put available at this location.

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Source:	bravewords.com
Band profile:	Deicide

Finnish Folk Metallers Korpiklaani have pushed back the projected release date of their fourth album "Tervaskanto", to June 26 for the US and June 29 for Europe, via Napalm Records.

"Tervaskanto" cover artwork] was recorded at Fantom Studios in Tampere, Finland with producer Samu Oittinen.
The tracklisting is as follows:

01. Let's Drink
02. Tervaskanto
03. Viima
04. Veriset Äpärät listen]
05. Running With Wolves
06. Liekkiön Isku
07. Palovana
08. Karhunkaatolaulu
09. Misty Fields
10. Vesilahden Veräjillä
11. Nordic Feast

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Source:	napalmrecords.com
Band profile:	Korpiklaani

The following message was posted at the official Galadriel website:

"The process of recording of our new album "Renascence" is still not finished! We must CANCEL the Romanian tour and the show in Bratislava!!! We're very sorry and feel the anger, but the recording of our new album is still not over. Due to this situation and some other problems we must to cancel the ROMANIAN TOUR ! and the show in Bratislava.

Dear Romanian fans, we want to say sorry for this situation and we hope we will come to your country as soon as possible.

We want to say SORRY to organizers too, we know it is very bad for you!"

And on March 7th this announcement was posted:

"HOYAS is no longer the drummer of Galadriel! We're sorry to announce that Hoyas is no longer the drummer of our band. After some problems we decided to stop our cooperation. Our friendship remains unbroken !
We would like to thank for the past 2 years we spent together driving the hell and wish to Hoyas all the best in his next life and his musical carreer with his band Attack Of Rage!"

Former drummer Dr. Victor Gieci and Jan Tornad (Cad, Vandali) are doing session recordings to replace Hoyas.

Source:	galadriel.sk
Band profile:	Galadriel

The following message was posted a few days ago on the official website of the German Progressive Death Metal combo Dark Suns:

"Yeehaw, nevertheless it's been taken faster than expected, hasn't it? ;-)

Well, let's become a bit serious: In about four weeks we'll enter our studio to record the new DS album. We're looking forward to miss the whole summerdays again to make out the best of the songs :-) ... It's quite clear that the following working titles won't express anything to you; for us they are probably the most important names during the last two years.

Well, here we go:

01. Leadzappenduster
02. MellowTownsend
03. DeSpace DeMesche
04. Sexy
05. Psychotic Flötenwaltzsong
06. Free Of You
07. Enigma Doom
08. Elektraudich
09. Kasch Miche If You Can Count 11
10. Born To Be Done

The album will definitely be the one after "EXISTENCE", that's for sure!!! :-) If things run well the album will be released at the end of this year; otherwise you'll have to be patient until january '08. Maybe that's not enough for this moment; but sorry... we have to continue with our rehearsals!

Be prepared!
Greetings from Dark Suns"

Source:	darksuns.de
Band profile:	Dark Suns

A message from Susperia's Management, 04/03/07

SUSPERIA DRUMMER IN FREAK ACCIDENT

OSLO, NORWAY - Norwegian rockers SUSPERIA have suffered a major setback in the run up to their forthcoming European tour with WASP later this month and the subsequent UK dates with ONSLAUGHT. The bands drummer Tjodalv has broken his ankle in a freak accident and will have to sit out the dates.

The incident happened when he slipped on a patch of ice whilst unloading his vehicle. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he was diagnosed with an ankle break in two places, which required an emergency operation. Shattered and dejected Tjoldav is now at home recuperating, with strict orders to rest for at least five months until the breaks heal. The band are devestated at what has happened.

SUSPERIA have however, confirmed that they will fulfill all their upcoming live commitments and have drafted in Anders Haave from Blood Red Throne as a temporary replacement for the dates.

Please help wish Tjodalv a speedy recovery!

Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Susperia

MySpace.com has debuted Dimmu Borgir's new video, for the track 'The Serpentine Offering'. Check it out at this location.

"In Sorte Diaboli" is scheduled for an April 24th release in North America. More info regarding the worldwide versions of "In Sorte Diaboli" can be found here.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Dimmu Borgir

April 3, 2007

IN YOUR BLOOD TRACK LIST REVEALED AND SINGLE AVAILABLE

CADAVERIA have just announced the track list appearing on their forthcoming album IN YOUR BLOOD. Here we are:

1 - 100.000 faces
2 - The dream
3 - Anagram
4 - Memento Audere Semper
5 - Laying in black
6 - Queen of forgotten
7 - Exorcism to chaos
8 - Uneven like clouds
9 - Before the pes came
10 - Virtual escape from tragedy
11 - Atypical suggestions by a dead artist
12 - Enlightened

To start feeling the pulse of this rising foetus you can now enjoy the single "Laying in Black". IN YOUR BLOOD album will be released by Season of Mist on May 21st, 2007 (May 22nd in USA and Canada).

Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Cadaveria

Info taken from the Shadows Fall Newsletter:

"Threads Of Life", the 6th studio album by Shadows Fall is hitting stores today, April 3rd. You can preview the entire "Threads Of Life" album now by logging on to AOL's website. Click here.

Here's the tracklisting again:
01. Redemption
02. Burning The Lives
03. Stormwinds
04. Failure Of The Devout
05. Venomous
06. Another Lost Hero
07. Final Call
08. Dread Uprising
09. The Great Collapse
10. Just Another Nightmare
11. Forevermore

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Source:	shadowsfall.com
Band profile:	Shadows Fall

The following press release was posted on the official Seasons Of Mist website:

"The legend says that a mythical creature named phoenix could be resurrected from its ashes. It is also says that those who carry the spirit of "burning phoenix" are unstoppable, even by the flames of an "infernal sun", as they possess the "ophidian will" to carry on, beyond all obstacles. But enough with cryptic talks and hints... Let it be known that legendary Septic Flesh have returned! Greek daemons Seth, Chris Antoniou, Sotiris V. and Fotis Benardo are back as they decided that besides their experimentation with different projects and musical paths, the path of the Flesh was not completely explored. And they have more nightmares to share...

Septic Flesh will record their sixth full length album under the flag of Season of Mist. The yet untitled album will carry all the elements that made the sound of Septic Flesh so distinctive. There will be pale, strange guitar melodies, brutal and sharp riffing, the devil behind the mic, and of course the neoclassical arrangements that are trademark of Chris Antoniou.

For that purpose alone, Chris the "gothic maestro" will torture a full orchestra and choir respectively made of 80 musicians and 32 singers! The rest of the album will be recorded and mixed on what has become the temple of the past two musical rituals of Septic Flesh. Yes, once again they have chosen to invade the famous Fredman studios, with the company of Fredrik Nordstrom.

"On winds of smoke they are singing, their calling is the calling of the free, Fly with Us" - Burning Phoenix"

Source:	season-of-mist.com
Band profile:	Septicflesh