On Kevin Dubrow webpage you could listen to and download an unreleased track featuring Randy Rhoads.

"This song titled "Come And Gone" was recorded live in the studio in early 1975. It has never been released and by listening you can tell that even then at 17 years old Randy Rhoads had great potential. We had a manager that had accsess to free studio time so we regularly went in and recorded. Randy was so much fun to work with, was very serious about music and very serious about having fun. Enjoy!!"

http://www.kevindubrow.com/index2.htm

In an interview to antenna (antenna.nu) the Katatonia and Bloodbath member says that will be working on new Katatonia material: "My plans right now are that we're going to focus on doing the new Katatonia record this winter and hopefully next year play some live shows with Bloodbath which would be awesome but also a lot of touring with Katatonia".

And also talks about the posibility that Bloodbath plays live: "I think now that we've done two full-length album and we heard the recent demands for us playing live. We have been talking about and I think it all comes down to the members different schedules. Every one in the band got other bands but we are definitely going to try our best to play live maybe not a full tour but at least some gigs sometime next year hopefully".

www.antenna.nu

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Katatonia

This Winter...Derek's 4th Solo release "Mythology"

The time is near. Derek's 4th solo release entitled "Mythology" will be released this winter courtesy of Inside Out Music. Special guests include Zakk Wylde, Steve Stevens, Allan Holdsworth, Steve Lukather, Simon Phillips, John Sykes, Tony Franklin, Marco Mendoza, Brian Tichy, and Jerry Goodman.

You can check out some sound clips by clicking here(http://www.dereksherinian.com/disc-dsmythology.html ). Also check out Derek's comments on "Mythology" by clicking here(http://www.dereksherinian.com/disc-dsmythology.html).

(also check the cover art at: http://www.dereksherinian.com/images/disc_mythology.jpg )

Here's the final tracklisting:

Day of the Dead
Alpha Burst
God of War
El Flamingo Suave
Goin' To Church
One Way or the Other
Trojan Horse
A View From The Sky
The River Song
Derek Sherinian Live Solo (Japan Bonus Track)
Produced by Derek Sherinian. Co-Produced by Simon Phillips & Brian Tichy.

Here are the release dates for "Mythology".

Europe and US (InsideOut) - November 9th, 2004
Japan (Avalon/Marquee) - December, 2004
Latin America - To be announced

www.dereksherinian.com

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Dream Theater

Tarja went again into Finnvox Studios, but this time to record two songs for her first solo CD single release outside of Nightwish ever: two Christmas traditional Finnish songs with the production of Esa Nieminen:

En etsi valtaa, loistoa (Melody: Jean Sibelius / Lyrics: Z. Topelius; translator unknown) and Kun joulu on (Melody: Otto Kotilainen / Lyrics: Alpo Noponen )

This single will be released next Christmas 2004 in Finland.

http://www.tarjaturunen.com

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Tarja

The NEW Michael Angelo Batio CD is being recorded now, featuring Bobby Rock on Drums with guest appearances by Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge, former Nitro vocalist Jim Gillette, Metal Method founder Doug Marks, Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy with Randy Rhoads, Whitesnake, Yngwie, Dio, Quiet Riot), Bill Peck and more!

http://www.angelo.com/

Sweden's DEFLESHED have completed the basic tracks for their fifth studio album, "May the Flesh Be With You", at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden. The group are scheduled to return to the studio in November to record the vocals and mix the effort. "The good thing about this slow process is obviously the result, which will be the far best we've ever done musically and production-wise," the band write on their web site. A video for an as-yet-undisclosed song off the album will be produced and directed by Paul "Themgoroth" Mäkitalo, a longtime friend of our band. The follow-up to 2002's "Royal Straight Flesh" will contain 11 songs plus a "slightly demolished" cover version of MÖTLEY CRÜE's "Red Hot". A March 2005 release through Regain Records is expected.

Source:	blabbermouth.com
Band profile:	Defleshed

Cancer has recruited a new lead guitarist, Dave leitch, a local chap from Telford speed freeks Pulverised. we look forward to recording te new album with him and touring in 2005 our first show being at Camden Underworld at easter,so c u there.

www.tothegoryend.co.uk

" Attention! Attention! Attention! All friends in the Multiverse.

The Voivod is alive and well in the land of ice. Currently, there are approximately 25 songs in progress for the next recordings. Mssr. Piggy is churning up evil with some very metal riffage and leading the way as we are charting our course of execution for the months ahead.

As of now, we plan to return to the same rooms with the same helmsman of the Nothingface era. (Translation: Away, Snake, Piggy, and Jasonic make some serious new Voivodian noise in Montreal with Glen Robinson producing.) This is our dream, this is our quest.

So, as the world spins faster everyday, we will make our music, our way, when everything aligns. In time, the Voivod again will rise! Listen closely for the cries...in 2005...

We look forward to sharing the metal with our people. Until we see you...

Keep It Heavy,

Jasonic

P.S. Check out the 20th Anniversary "War and Pain" release from Metal Blade. Awesome true old school! "

Source:	voivod.com]
Band profile:	Voivod

"ENDTIME PRODUCTIONS SWEDEN are very proud to announce
the Title, Cover Art and Track Listing to one of the most
anticipated releases EVER on Endtime:

ANTESTOR: THE FORSAKEN (ENDCD12).

The boardmembers who took part in the Pre-Listening Party
knows what to expect - the hype is true.

We are very pleased to present the final cover art, and in
our labels tradition we tries to bring our faithful friends
something extra.

Necrolord did a truly stunning, special sized 2 panel painting for this
very special release. The Digipak will feature the full image
on front and back, and the Jewelcase 2nd Editions of "The Forsaken"
and "Det Tapte Liv" will feature the individual covers.

The releasedate will be set to JANUARY 2005 for Scandinavia.
We will SOON offer pre-orders for the Digipak ensuring the possibility
to get the Lmt 1000x Digipak Edition also overseas. These will be
shipped already middle November. A very big portion of the 1000x
Digipak Edition is already spoken for, so to be sure - get it soon.

The 1000x Box Edition of "Det Tapte Liv", designed to also house
the Digipak Edition, is now very close to being sold out,
so please get it NOW if you ever planned to.

Thank you for your support - stay true to the end!
Endtime Productions Sweden"

http://www.durling.com/endtime/

GREEN CARNATION, the Norwegian band featuring Tchort (a.k.a. Terje Vik Schei, ex-EMPEROR, SATYRICON, EINHERJER), have parted ways with drummer Anders Kobro. A replacement has been found in the shape of Tommy Jackson, a longtime fan and friend of the band.
"Anders is a metal drummer and most of all, an extreme metal drummer," Tchort said in a statement. "We didnt feel that his drumming skills was what GREEN CARNATION needed for the two last albums, his skills are of much more use in a band like CARPATHIAN FOREST, where he still plays. We want the drums to play a more important role than they have for the two last albums, and therefore we have agreed with Anders Kobro for him to step down, and for Tommy Jackson to take his place. We believe that the band will benefit and progress from this change, as Tommy is more of the drummer we want in the style we are playing. Kobro agrees to that.
"So, no matter how standard it may sound, it is for musical differences that our ways part with Anders Kobro, but obviously he played an important role on the three albums he did with the band and there are mixed feelings with this change, but we all believe it will be for the best.
"We believe that it would be best if the news are breaked sooner than later, as we want the album to be in focus when the time of release is closing in and not a member change, so feel free to announce the line up change already now.
"GREEN CARNATION will still play the two confirmed shows on October 2nd (Lost Souls Festival, headliner, Kristiansand) and 8th (Tribute, headliner, Sandnes), with Tommy Jackson on drums."
GREEN CARNATION's new album will be released in early through The End Records in the U.S. and Season of Mist in Europe.

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Green Carnation

ZYKLON, the Norwegian band featuring former EMPEROR members Samoth (guitar) and Trym (drums), have re-signed with Candlelight Records for the release of their third album. The group are currently writing material for the follow-up to last year's "Aeon", tentatively due next year. Songtitles set to appear on the as-yet-untitled effort include "Vulture", "Vile Ritual", "Scum" and "The Four Corners".
ZYKLON are currently working on a new music video for the track "Core Solution", and there's still talk about a full-length live DVD. A few live tracks will also surface on the upcoming Inferno Festival DVD.
Their song "core solution" from their second album, "Aion" was recently used in a trailer for an upcoming independent zombie movie. More information is available at www.rabidogfilms.com.

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Zyklon

JUDAS PRIEST have postponed the release date of their new studio album to January 4, 2005 from the previously announced December 28, 2004. The release date was moved the request of the band's record label, Sony/Epic Records, according to a posting on the group's official web site.
As previously reported, the initial shipment of the CD will include a bonus DVD filmed during the band's June shows in Barcelona and Valencia, Spain. A headlining world tour is in the planning stages for early 2005.

http://www.metal-realm.com/

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Judas Priest

Poland's DARZAMAT have completed work on their fourth album, "Semidevilish".

The follow-up to last year's "Oniriad" was recorded at Mamut Studio with producer Maciej Mularczyk and contains 10 songs plus an intro, for a total of 50 minutes of music. Also included with the CD will be a concert video for the song "Era Aggression", filmed at the ninth edition of the "Brutal Assault" festival in the Czech Republic, where DARZAMAT appeared directly before CANNIBAL CORPSE.

Commented DARZAMAT vocalist Flauros, "This is the hardest material DARZAMAT has ever made and at the same time, the first step in a new direction which is to open a successive chapter in band's history. 'Semidevilish' is a confirmation that DARZAMAT still presents metal music never deprive of feelings, hate, anger, passion and experimental approach."

"Semidevilish" is scheduled for release before the end of the year via Avantgarde Records. It will be the group's first album to feature new members Golem (drums, ex-DRAGON), Spectre (keyboards) and Nera (vocals, ex-MIDNIGHTDATE).

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Darzamat

We have it !!! The new tittle of the new album, which will be released in October, will be "Organic". You could find here the names of all the new songs... Enjoy

01. Chest Pain Waltz
02. Speak When Spoken To
03. Look Bored
04. Becky
05. Independent Way of Life
06. The Guilt Trip
07. Rights To You
08. Sob Story
09. Heal Me
10. Infidelity Ghost
11. Mussolini Mind
12. Breathe

An interview of Mattias will come on Metalstorm.ee very soon, we could have some answers...

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Freak Kitchen

Daedalus, an Italian Progressive Experiment band is proud to announce that their debut album "Leading far from a mistake" is now available!
Please contact the band at www.progdaedalus.it to learn more.

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Daedalus