Australian Black Metal band Destroyer 666 have announced that they will be touring the USA this September/October. The tour will be called their 'American Assault' tour. The band will be playing with Demonicon, Anal Blast, Scorched Earth, Sol Negro, Morbosidad, Coffin Texts and Sadistic Intent (not all at once) over the seven dates.

Here are the dates for the tour:

Sep. 29th - NYC (NY) Metal Kingdom with T.Holocaust
Sep. 30th - Houston (TX)
Oct. 1st - St. Paul (MN) Station-4 with Demonicon and Anal Blast
Oct. 2nd - Chicago (IL)
Oct. 3rd - Seattle (WA) The FunHouse with Scorched Earth and Sol Negro
Oct. 4th - San Francisco (CA) The Elbow Room with Morbosidad
Oct. 5th - Los Angeles (CA) Safari Sams with Coffin Texts and Sadistic Intent

Source:	destroyer666.net
Band profile:	Deströyer 666

Tankard's tour dates section has been updated and it's as follows:

Aug.
26 - Mayhem Metalfest in Minneapolis, MN

Sep.
29 - Milan - Transilvania Live Milan, Italy
30 - Prato - Siddharta Alternaive Club, Italy

Oct.
01 - Rock Clubin Gorizia, Italy
14 - Dublin - The Voodoo Lounge, Ireland
20 - Athens - Underworld, Greece
21 - Larissa - B-Live, Greece
22 - Thessaloniki - Rock Bottom, Greece

Nov.
10 - Bremen - Wehrschloss, Germany
11 - Haarlem - Patronaat, Holland
12 - London - Underworld, UK

Source:	tankard.info
Band profile:	Tankard

Hapless rock legend Ozzy Osbourne has been voted Britain's silliest celebrity. The former Black Sabbath frontman has taken the coveted top spot from Tory toff Boris Johnson. The list, compiled from a survey of more than 2,000 people, contains some of the usual suspects: Jade Goody, John Prescott, Prince Philip, etc.

Source:	itv.com
Band profile:	Ozzy Osbourne

The much-anticipated new Poisonblack album, 'Lust Stained Despair', featuring ex-Sentenced frontman Ville Laihiala on lead vocals and guitars, is now available. This offering is a voracious hard rock assault laden with mesmerizing gothic overtones and is definitely a must for Amorphis, H.I.M. and Katatonia fans.

Click here to check out the stunning new track 'Rush'.

The new video for 'Rush' has also been posted at Century Media on YouTube.

In the spring of 2006, Poisonblack headed back into Tonebox Studio in its hometown of Oulu, Finland to complete work on Lust Stained Despair. Laihiala states: "We added additional feelings and frustrations to the already existing ones and it's what the songs required from each individual in order to make us sound as poisonous as we do. All three words in the title, 'Lust Stained Despair,' are individually giving a picture, a feeling about the music and lyrics. Enough said." The effort was mixed and mastered at Antfarm Studios by the acclaimed Tue Madsen (Himsa, The Haunted).

With Sentenced put to rest, Laihiala's main priority is now Poisonblack, and with a more focused lineup in place, the group are poised to deliver a release that should add a glimmer of hope to an otherwise bleak world.

"Tales of lust, seduction and ultimate destruction." -- Outburn

"Slow and mournful; this is really a more commercial version of Sentenced." -- Metal Maniacs

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Source:	centurymedia.com
Band profile:	Poisonblack

You can now stream Lamb Of God's entire new album, "Sacrament", over at their official MySpace page.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Lamb Of God

Progressive metal outfit, Symphony X is continuing work on 'Paradise Lost', set to be released before the end of the year. The following statement has been posted via the group's website:

"It would appear that one of the early drafts of the cd cover has been leaked to at least one website; the band hasn't had a chance to okay any final artwork, so what you see floating around out there is NOT the final cd cover art.

Jason is done recording his parts, and the rhythm tracks and other guitar parts should be done by next week. The band's aiming to have the music ready for mixing by mid September; MJR says that things are moving right along, and kept our conversation short so that he could get back to it.

More news when there's more to share..."

In other news, Symphony X was obliged to cancel many European festival appearances suit of their bassist's health.

Source:	symphonyx.com
Band profile:	Symphony X

MrRock.net recently conducted an interview with Dimmu Borgir frontman Shagrath about his side-project Chrome Division (in which he plays guitar). A few excerpts from the chat:

MrRock.net: As a musician, how important is it for you to show all of your musical sides, and not just be considered a black metal musician?

Shagrath: Do you mean me personally?

MrRock.net: Yes.

Shagrath: Well, you know, I'm satisfied with my role in Dimmu. I create all of the music for Dimmu, which people probably don't know much about — they think that I'm just singing, but I also create a lot of the music for Dimmu Borgir. But a lot of the people don't see it like that. They see me more as a singer, but I've also played guitar for many years, I play keyboards for years.

MrRock.net: As a guitar player, who would you say are your biggest influences? I hear a lot of Ted Nugent in your monster guitar riffs.

Shagrath: I don't think that I take direct inspiration from any specific person, but I like a lot of different styles of music. I like AC/DC, Motörhead, some Black Labe Society, Monster Magnet, and bands like that. I don't try and copy anyone in those bands, but you can hear some similarities between bands like us and, say, a band like Motörhead.

MrRock.net: Is Chrome Division going to be doing any touring?

Shagrath: Well, you know, Dimmu is still my main responsibility and we are in the process of making a new album and writing new songs, so I have to prioritize that. But also, the other people in the band also have day jobs, families, and children. It's very hard to book a full tour. We have gotten some offers, but so far we have only played one show. But, if the timing is right, and everybody is able to do it, we'll try to take as many live jobs as possible. It wouldn't be like a full tour though.

MrRock.net: I know it's still early to tell, but will there be more Chrome Division music coming down the road?

Shagrath: Actually, we meet up once a week, and we already have 3 new songs written, and we're working on song number 4 for the next album.

Read the entire interview here.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Chrome Division

Monday September the 4th the almighty Tivoli in Helsingborg celebrates its 10th aniversary. In the name of metal, Darkane will take the stage toghether with Soilwork, The Defaced and Carmina Burana. By the way, Darkane has just finished the U.S tour in support of their fourth album 'Layers of Lies', you can order your copy via Nuclear Blast.

For further info visit: Tivoli

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Source:	darkane.com
Band profile:	Darkane
Event:	Soilwork + Darkane

Thrash metallers Testament have posted online via their merch section of the band's website a new 'bootleg' in DVD format for sale. 'Testament - Live in Istanbul' , was filmed earlier this year by Deadly Embrace Productions and contains the following tracklist:

01. The Preacher
02. The New Order
03. The Haunting
04. Electric Crown
05. Sins Of Omission
06. Burnt Offerings
07. Souls Of Black
08. Into The Pit
09. The Legacy
10. Practice What You Preach
11. Trial By Fire
12. Over The Wall
13. Alone In The Dark
14. Disciples Of The Watch
15. Raging Waters

*ALL REGIONS*
U.S. $18.00 / Overseas $23.00
(+ $5.00 U.S.; $8.00 O/S Shipping & Handling each)

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Source:	testamentlegions.com
Band profile:	Testament

The following dates have been confirmed for Therion's World Tour 2007

Thu, Aug 2nd, 2007 Germany Wacken Wacken Open Air Confirmed

World Tour 2007 - Europe with Grave Digger and Sabaton

Sun, Feb 18th, 2007 Germany Hamburg Markthalle Confirmed
Sat, Feb 17th, 2007 Holland Groningen Oosterpoort Confirmed
Fri, Feb 16th, 2007 Holland Tilburg 013 Confirmed
Thu, Feb 15th, 2007 Germany Berlin Columbia Club Confirmed
Wed, Feb 14th, 2007 Poland Warszawa Proxima Confirmed
Tue, Feb 13th, 2007 Poland Krakow Club 38 Confirmed
Mon, Feb 12th, 2007 Czech Republic Prague Abaton Confirmed
Sun, Feb 11th, 2007 Germany Munich New Backstage Confirmed
Sat, Feb 10th, 2007 Germany Glauchau Alte Spinnerei Confirmed
Fri, Feb 9th, 2007 Switzerland Pratteln Z7 Confirmed
Thu, Feb 8th, 2007 Germany Langen Stadthalle Confirmed
Wed, Feb 7th, 2007 Germany Stuttgart Longhorn Confirmed
Tue, Feb 6th, 2007 DAY OFF
Mon, Feb 5th, 2007 Serbia Belgrad SKC Confirmed
Sun, Feb 4th, 2007 Hungary Budapest Petofi Hall Confirmed
Sat, Feb 3rd, 2007 Austria Vienna Planet Music Confirmed
Fri, Feb 2nd, 2007 Austria Saltzburg Rockhouse Confirmed
Thu, Feb 1st, 2007 Croatia Zagreb Boogaloo Confirmed
Wed, Jan 31st, 2007 Slovenia Ljubljana Vpk Mediapark Confirmed
Tue, Jan 30th, 2007 DAY OFF
Mon, Jan 29th, 2007 Italy Milano Alcatraz Confirmed
Sun, Jan 28th, 2007 France Toulouse SDF Ramonville Confirmed
Sat, Jan 27th, 2007 Spain Bilbao Santana 27 Confirmed
Fri, Jan 26th, 2007 Spain Madrid La Riveria Confirmed
Thu, Jan 25th, 2007 Spain Barcelona Razzmatazz 2 Confirmed
Wed, Jan 24th, 2007 France Lyon Ninkasi Kao Confirmed
Tue, Jan 23rd, 2007 France Paris Elysee Montmartre Confirmed
Mon, Jan 22nd, 2007 DAY OFF
Sun, Jan 21st, 2007 England London Mean Fiddler Confirmed
Sat, Jan 20th, 2007 Belgium Antwerpen Hof Ter Loo Confirmed
Fri, Jan 19th, 2007 Germany Lichtenfels Stadthalle Confirmed
Thu, Jan 18th, 2007 France Strasburg La Laiterie Confirmed
Wed, Jan 17th, 2007 Germany Essen Weststadthalle Confirmed

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Source:	main.megatherion.com
Band profile:	Therion
Event:	Therion: European Tour

Metal Blade Team has posted online an exclusive media player of the upcoming Amon Amarth's album 'With Oden On Our Side', featuring two songs from the new album, here is the link. You can pre-order your copy and find cool features.

The album is set to be released in Europe on September 25 at Fascination Street Studios, Örebro, Sweden. Here is the cover artwork.

'With Oden On Our Side' track listing:

01. Valhall Awaits Me
02. Runes to My Memory
03. Asator
04. Hermod's Ride to Hel (Lokes Treachery Part 1)
05. Gods of War Arise
06. With Oden On Our Side
07. Cry of the Black Birds
08. Under the Northern Star
09. Prediction of Warfare

Limited Edition 2CD Digipack Disc 2:
01.Where Silent Gods Stand Guard (live at Wacken 2004)
02.Death In Fire (live at Wacken 2004)
03.With Oden On Our Side (demo version)
04.Hermod's Ride to Hel - Lokes Treachery Part 1 (demo version)
05.Once Sent From The Golden Hall (Sunlight Studio Recording 1997)
06.Return Of The Gods (Sunlight Studio Recording 1997 - unreleased song)

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Source:	metalblade.de
Band profile:	Amon Amarth

Candlelight Records today confirms October 3 as the US release date of MoRT, the eagerly anticipated new album from French extremists Blut Aus Nord. The album adds to the band's trilogy of albums and growing stateside sales and fanbase.

With MoRT, Blut Aus Nord have crafted an album that is complex, haunting and sure to draw the band continued fan and media applause. A singular composition consisting of eight united chapters, MoRT contains the gruesome soundtrack that has quickly become the trios acclaimed hallmark. Nearly two years in the making, the album incorporates uniquely innovative guitar play (layering similar to early Emperor), a corrosive rhythm section and bitter vocals. Kerrang says it best when calling the bands music, "the sound of underground metal's black heart, twisted beyond all recognition."

Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Blut Aus Nord

Candlelight Records today has added 'Carnage' from Entombed's EP 'When In Sodom' set for US release November 14 to the label's official MySpace page. Bring your browser to Candlelight Records on MySpace for your first listen.

Planned just prior to the bands upcoming US dates alongside labelmates/countrymen Dismember, 'When in Sodom' finds its awaited US release before the bands upcoming new full length, 'Serpent Saints', expected early 2007. It is the band's first new material since 2003 with this limited edition EP.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Entombed

Lord Ahriman posted the following on the bands official site:

"It just came to our attention that our scheduled show in Costa Rica on October the 3rd is cancelled. Apparently this is a result by the local promotor's refusal to share our flight costs with the other promoters, which is total bollocks if you ask me. We were totally looking forward to play Costa Rica during this forth coming Latin American tour, but unfortunately it won't happen. We understand that this cancellation will leave A LOT of you people very disappointed. And trust me, we all wish there were something we could do to change the situation, but we can't. We do however hope that there will be another chance for us to play Costa Rica in a not too distant future."

Source:	come.to
Band profile:	Dark Funeral

After many years of waiting, finnish melodic metal band Agonizer will finally step into the Astia-Studio in Lappeenranta, Finland, to record their debut album on September the 18th. The album will be recorded in a period of two weeks and it should be ready by the beginning of November. The name of the album and the song order are still in consideration but the songs are the following ones:

Prisoner
Harmless Hero
Everyone Of Us
Indifferent
Prophecy
Sleepless
Black Sun
Birth
The End

The album length will be about 40 minutes and it will be a self-release.

Source:	agonizer.org
Band profile:	Agonizer