Scarlet will release world-wide the official Vision Divine DVD! It will include a live performance of the last highly acclaimed album 'Stream Of Consciousness' and some studio unreleased stuff, plus some secret stories... A special gift for all the fans! The release is planned for April 2005. The band is also writing new material for the next album and VERY big surprises are announced! We'll keep you informed!

http://www.scarletrecords.it/

The well-known drummer Moritz Neuner was announced as the new member of Atrocity and Leaves Eyes, He already started to work with Leaves Eyes who just started the recording of their new album, and will be working with Atrocity that has something new coming too.

http://www.atrocity.de
http://www.leaveseyes.de/

Band profile:

Atrocity

The swedish guitarrist Marcus Jidell from The Ring, in officially the new guitarist of Royal Hunt. He will joining Royal Hunt in the studio to record their new album.

More info on:

http://www.royalhunt.com/

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Royal Hunt

Lorenzo Milani oficially parted ways with U.D.O. due to personal reasons, to replace him the band brings Francesco Jovino for the recording of the new album, that have already started, the album will have 13 songs and is expecto to be release in October 2005 and then a tour in January 2006.

http://www.udo-online.de/

Into Eternity will have as a new singer Stu, he sings in the independent canadian band Omega Crom, the band have already rehershal with Stu, and "The rehearsals went VERY well for us"

Read more on:

http://forums.intoeternity.com/viewtopic.php's=472

Band profile:

Into Eternity

ADEMA have announced the addition of REWIND YESTERDAY singer Luke Caraciolli to the group's ranks. The band are currently hard at work on their Earache Records debut, "Planets", tentatively due in early April. A single, entitled "Tornado", will precede the album during the coming weeks. 16 tracks will be included on the follow-up to 2003's "Unstable", which will reportedly come with a bonus DVD. A photo of the group's new lineup can be viewed at www.Earache.com.

Original ADEMA vocalist Mark Chavez ? half-brother of KORN frontman Jonathan Davis ? left the group in September 2004. No explanation was given for his departure.

Luleå, Sweden-based metallers THE DUSKFALL have parted ways with bassist Kaj Molin. " decided to leave the band due to musical differences with the rest of the band," the group write on their web site.

"We all thank Kaj for his years of devotion for the band and we will miss him. No replacement is yet confirmed but well keep you posted on what the future will bring.

As previously reported, THE DUSKFALL are expected to enter Dug-Out studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESHUGGAH, STUCK MOJO) in April 2005 to begin recording their third album, tentatively due late next year via Nuclear Blast Records.

THE DUSKFALL, who recently announced the addition of session guitarist Antti Lindholm (from Finland's LAMBS) to the group's ranks, released their sophomore CD, "Source", in December 2003 through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Frailty" was recorded at Dug-Out and was described by the band as "darker, faster, more melodical and catchy as hell!"

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	The Duskfall

"First of all from the bottum of our hearts we wish you lots of love, health and joy in 2005! Furthermore we want to thank you so much for your faith, your support and your believe in us, which made it possible, that Lacrimosa is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year!! Sincere gratitude!!

As mentioned earlier, we are at the studio right now, recording our anniversary-album... and already now we can promise, that it's gonna be an exceptional album! Addinional we will play a large-scaled tour and some more surprises are to come this year...!

Into this senses we look upon the future with great expectations!
Tilo Wolff
Anne Nurmi"

www.lacrimosa.com

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Lacrimosa

The singer Tomi Joutsen, from Nevergreen, is the new singer of Amorphis, according to a message posted on the band's website (http://www.nevergreen.org/).

"New Amorphis singer is Tomi Joutsen. The band brought him into stage this evening (8.1.05). Amorphis did a benefit show and gave the income over to The United Nations Children´s Fund to help kids who suffered Tsunami. This page is going to be updated next week with new photos and news regarding new album etc... The band says that new songs are stronger than ever".

http://www.amorphis.net/

Band profile:

Amorphis

Good news:
FINNTROLL posted online for free downloading the RivFader Demo. Follow this link to get it.
http://www.finntroll.net/music.php

Band profile:

Finntroll

Renato Tribuzy has already chosen the musicians that will be part of his crew on his first solo tour, after Execution's release this year.

The musicians are his former bandmate Frank Schieber (Guitar), Gustavo Silvera (who recorded the rhythm guitars on the album), Ivan Guilhon on the bass and Flavio Pascarillo on the drums.

The band is now in studio doing rehearsal sessions. Dates for the gigs will be scheduled after March.

http//www.tribuzy.com

Source:	Tribuzy Newsletter
Band profile:	Tribuzy

One of the most well liked doom/death bands, Morgion, has decided to part ways for new projects. While this is indeed sad news for many fans of modern doom metal, we wish them success in their new projects.

The bands biography can be found at their official website:

http://www.morgion.com/

Band profile:

Morgion

FINNISH METAL EXPO, 28.-29.1. CABLEFACTORY, HELSINKI, FINLAND

Hilselinko-band contest four finalists selected
- New comer Teräsbetoni added to the program
- Instrument clinics present the best of Finnish Metal musicians
- All stands reserved, list of exhibitors complete
- International Metal Meeting attracts interest throughout Europe, The
Finnish Ministry of Trade and industry supporting our cause

Finnish Metal Expo, the new metal music event taking place at the Cablefactory in Helsinki, Finland during January 28.-29. is starting to take its final shape.

The band contest collaboration between FME and Tuska Open Air Metal Festival was more popular than anticipated. The jury went through a total of 148 demos of various quality and chose the four following gems to appear live at the Finnish Metal Expo:

- Agonizer (featured in the MS compilation of January)
- Codeon
- Kill The Romance
- SinKing

All these bands are extremely skilled at the style of metal they have chosen and are definitely on the rise.

A new addition has been made to the artist roster in the form Teräsbetoni. Go to www.terasbetoni.com and let the truth speak for itself.

The instrument clinics present the very best of Finnish metal knowledge. Rotten Sound-drummer Kai Hahto shows the proper grindcore chops on Friday and Saturday is dedicated to guitar-and bass artists. Lauri Porra (Sinergy & Kotipelto), Euge Valovirta (Godsplague), Roope Latvala Featuring Alexi Laiho (C.O.B), Tuomo Saikkonen and Kuisma Aalto (Mokoma),Petteri Hirvanen (Monster Ball & Rivendell) and Petteri Sariola - Acoustic, are all scheduled to appear on Saturday the 29th.

All exhibition stands have been reserved. The list of exhibitors currently reads as follows: Spinefarm Records, Kingfoo Entertainment, Fullsteam Records, EMI, Firebox Records, Dynamic Arts Records, Welldone, Hamara, Inferno, Noise.fi, Imperiumi, Sue, Suomimetalli.net, Stalker Magazine, Ilosaarirock, Sauna Open Air, Pellavarock, Nummirock, Nuor.As.Kesk/MD-Studio/Ääni ja Vimma, Elmu ry / Nosturi, Suomen Muusikkojen Liitto, Gramex, Suomen Verkkopaita Oy, Musamaailma Oy, Pro Center (F-Musiikki), DLX Deluxe Music, Levytukku Oy, Tähtiraketti, Warner Music Finland, Melscene Helsinki Oy, Taikasammakko Oy, Miasma Magazine, Joy Factory, Sakara Records, WCH -Metal, Meteli.net, Freedom Underground, Raskamusiikkiteollisuus, Tuhma, Chambers Magazine, Fullhouse Records, Legacy Tattoo, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, Backline Rental Finland, Astia Studio and Poison Arrow Records.

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Henkka revealed that the next Children Of Bodom studio album will be recorded in Helsinki with Mikko Karmila but not in the Finnvox studios. It's not known yet if the recordings which where scheduled for March will be delayed due to Alexi's broken arm.

The release date of the album will be:

CHILDREN OF BODOM 29.08.2005 CD SPI230CD tba in Finland through Spinefarm Records

and 03.09.2005 in the rest of the world through Universal.

But of course these dates can get postponed if the recordings will be delayed...

source : http://www.scythes-of-bodom.com

Band profile:

Children Of Bodom

TSUNAMI DISASTER!

IA on Red Cross DVD
In a couple of weeks a DVD will be released where all the money will go straight to the Red Cross and help the victims of the recent earthquake in the Indian Ocean in any way possible. IA will appear in a song, featuring the Swedish metal cream of the crop, and also in the video.

The "Print This!"-video will also be included.

Show your support and empathy by buying the disc, freak friends !!!

Band profile:

Freak Kitchen