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Mayhem - Central European Tour Dates

Norwegian metallers Mayhem will embark on an East European Tour in May/June. Support on the road will come from Noctiferia.

Announced dates are as follows:

May 23 - Cluj Napoca, Romania - Music Pub
May 24 - Vienna, Austria - Szene
May 25 - Prague, Czech Republic - Exit
May 26 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
May 27 - Krakow, Poland - Loch Ness
May 28 - Kosice, Slovak Republic - Coloseum
May 30 - Sophia, Bulgaria - Hristo Botev (with Venom)
May 31 - Beograd, Serbia - SKC
Jun. 01 - Lucinico, Italy (Slovenian border) - Pieffe Factory
Jun. 03 - Rome, Italy -

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Mayhem
Event: Mayhem: Central European Tour [CANCELLED]
Posted: 20.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (6)


Sinbreed - New Video Online

"Dust To Dust", the new video from German metallers Sinbreed, can be viewed at this location.

"Dust To Dust" comes off the band's debut album, When Worlds Collide, which will be released on March 24 in Japan via King Records (also the release date of the album is set on March 26 in Europe and on April 6 in North America).

When Worlds Collide cover art] tracklist:

01. Newborn Tomorrow
02. Book Of Life
03. When Worlds Collide
04. Dust To Dust
05. Infinity's Call
06. Through The Dark
07. Enemy Lines
08. Room 101
09. Arise
10. Salvation
11. Ride On


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Source: youtube.com
Posted: 18.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Laethora - New Songs Online

Original news, posted on 09.12.2009

Official press release

Laethora, the Swedish death/grind band featuring Dark Tranquillity guitarist Niklas Sundin and members of progressive metal band The Provenance, will release their second album The Light in Which We All Burn worldwide through The End Records on April 27th, 2010.

Mastered by Peter In de Betou (Dark Funeral, Meshuggah, Hypocrisy), The Light in Which We All Burn is an epic thirteen-track album taking into account all of the members' eclectic tastes in music, featuring violent and powerful death/grind metal performed with intense passion and ferocity.

From the opening calm-before-the-storm beginning of "Ekpyrosis" to the thrashing rage of "World Deluge" and the open-chord ecstasy of "Humanae", the album truly shines in its diversity and dedication. The instrumentation is flawlessly executed with an organic and vibrant approach far from today's sterile extreme metal delivery.

"Humanae" is currently streaming on the band's MySpace page.

Sundin comments on the track: ""Humanae" is one of the more eclectic songs from the album, and it's a good representation of what we wanted to achieve. Elements from different extreme metal subgenres are blended with more progressive chord progressions, all topped off with an epic ending part that still sends shivers through our spines. Hope you'll like it, and stay tuned for more updates as the release date draws closer."

The Light in Which We All Burn cover art] tracklist:

01. Ekpyrosis
02. I as Infernal
03. A.S.K.E
04. World Deluge
05. A New Day
06. Humanae
07. The Sightless
08. Saevio
09. Uproar
10. Cast to Ruin
11. To the Point
12. Damnable Doctrine
13. Alogia

UPDATE (thanks to ArtiA)

Laethora, the Swedish death/grind band featuring Dark Tranquillity guitarist Niklas Sundin and members of progressive metal band The Provenance, have uploaded a new track "A.S.K.E." on MySpace. Another track, "Humanae" was already available for streaming. A release date for The Light In Which We All Burn has been set to May 11.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Laethora
Posted: 18.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Tristania - European Tour Dates

Norwegian metallers Tristania will embark on a European headlining tour in October. Support on the road will come from Asrai.

Announced dates are as follows:

Oct. 08 - London, UK - Underworld
Oct. 09 - Hengel, The Netherlands - Metropool
Oct. 10 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Melkweg
Oct. 11 - Paris, France - Glazart
Oct. 12 - Stuttgart, Germany - Die Röhre
Oct. 13 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp
Oct. 14 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Oct. 15 - Glauchau, Germany - Alte Spinnerei
Oct. 16 - Krakow, Poland - Loch Ness
Oct. 17 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Randal
Oct. 19 - Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
Oct. 20 - Berlin, Germany - K 17
Oct. 21 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Oct. 22 - Pratteln, Switzerland - Z7
Oct. 23 - Wieze, Belgium - Metal Female Voices Fest VIII

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Tristania
Event: Tristania: Rubicon Tour
Posted: 18.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Xandria - Mexican Mini-Tour Cancelled

German metallers Xandria have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Unfortunately we have to cancel the planned Xandria Tour in Mexico due to circumstances beyond our control. The Mexican promoter that booked these concerts has not fullfilled any contractual obligations, therefore making it impossible to make the trip. All tickets can be refunded where you bought them.

Xandria will be working on new dates in Mexico and once everything is clear we will announce these dates.

We feel sorry for all of you who wanted to come to our shows, we would really have loved to be with you and play them! Hope to see you all as soon as possible!

Big sorry, amigos!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Xandria
Event: Xandria: Mexican Tour [CANCELLED]
Posted: 18.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (3)


Brain Drill - New Album Details

US metallers Brain Drill will release their forthcoming album, entitled Quantum Catastrophe, on May 11 via Metal Blade Records.

Quantum Catastrophe was recorded at Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, California with Zack Ohren, who handled engineering mastering and produced the album along with the band.

Quantum Catastrophe cover art] tracklist:

01. Obliteration Untold
02. Beyond Bludgeoned
03. Awaiting Imminent Destruction
04. Nemesis Of Neglect
05. Entity Of Extinction
06. Mercy To None
07. Monumental Failure
08. Quantum Catastrophe

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Source: metalblade.com
Band profile: Brain Drill
Posted: 18.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (9)


Vengeful - New Bassist Announced

Canadian metallers Vengeful have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Hello everyone!

Short post to inform that Dominic "Forest" Lapointe has joined Vengeful. Some of you might know him for is work with bands such as: Atheretic, Barf, Quo Vadis and Augury. Vengeful is more than eager to add is talents to the band's sound and his unmistakable presence on stage.

On that note, we just wrote our first song together and things are sounding a bit more chaotic as we never had a bass player in the room while putting new stuff together. More on that later... We'll be hitting the stage with the new lineup soon to get the chemistry flowing a bit more before we finish composing this monster of an album we're working on.

So thanks a bunch to all our supporters and friends that showed up early to catch us with Kataklysm, sorry for the sound quality but that stuff happens when you the opener. We still had a blast!

Until next time checkout Immolation's and High On Fire's latest releases!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Posted: 18.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Kiuas - Two New Songs Online

Original news, posted on 18.02.2010

"Aftermath", a new song from Finnish metallers Kiuas, is available for streaming at the band's MySpace page. Also, a studio diary can be found at this location.

"Aftermath" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Lustdriven, which is scheduled for release on March 31 via Spinefarm Records.

Lustdriven cover art] tracklist:

01. Kiuassault
02. Cry Little Angel
03. Of Love, Lust And Human Nature
04. Aftermath
05. Lights Are Many
06. The Visionary
07. Heart And Will
08. The Quickening
09. Summer's End
10. Winter's Sting
11. Song For The Fells

UPDATE (thanks to ArtiA)

Another new Kiuas song, "The Visionary", is available for streaming at the band's MySpace.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Kiuas
Posted: 13.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (9)


Deftones - New Album Details Revealed

Original news, posted on 17.02.2010

US rockers Deftones have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Deftones is proud to announce the title and release date of the brand new record. Diamond Eyes will be available everywhere on May 18. The first track to be released is called "Rocket Skates", and will be available for free download at deftones.com next Tuesday, February 23. Head over to Deftones MySpace right now for a sneak preview."

UPDATE (thanks to ArtiA)

Diamond Eyes tracklist:

01. Diamond Eyes
02. Royal
03. CMND/CTRL
04. You've Seen the Butcher
05. Beauty School
06. Prince
07. Rocket Skates
08. Sextape
09. Risk
10. 976-EVIL
11. This Place Is Death

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Deftones
Posted: 05.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (18)


Drowning Pool - New Album Details

US metallers Drowning Pool will release their forthcoming album, Drowning Pool , in April via Eleven Seven Music.

The band previously commented: "After months of lockdown in the recording studio in New Jersey, we are proud to emerge with our most solid and dynamic album yet. All you Drowning Pool fans will dig the new tunes so crank it up and rock out with us!

Drowning Pool cover art] tracklist:

01. Let The Sin Begin
02. Feel Like I Do
03. Turn So Cold
04. Regret
05. Over My Head
06. All About Me
07. More Than Worthless
08. Children Of The Gun
09. Alcohol Blind
10. Horns Up
11. King Zero

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Source: drowningpool.com
Posted: 03.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (3)


Demon Hunter - New Video Online

"Collapsing", the new video from US metallers Demon Hunter, can be viewed at this location.

"Collapsing" comes off the band's forthcoming album, The World Is A Thorn, which is scheduled for release on March 9 via SolidState Records.

The World Is A Thorn cover art] tracklist:

01. Descending Upon Us
02. LifeWar
03. Collapsing
04. This Is The Line
05. Driving Nails
06. The World Is A Thorn
07. Tie This Around Your Neck
08. Just Breathe
09. Shallow Water
10. Feel As Though You Could
11. Blood In The Tears

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Demon Hunter
Posted: 02.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Madder Mortem - To Release New EP

Official press release

Madder Mortem, Norway's darlings of the avantgarde, unearth a new box of treasures with their new EP, Where Dream & Day Collide.

The EP contains 3 brand new songs from the Madders' warped imaginations, along with the single & album versions of the title track, taken from the sublime 2009 release Eight Ways; a dynamic journey through jazz, prog, metal & numerous musical anomalies in between.

Artwork appears courtesy of Christian Ruud, who, along with Kim Holm & the people at Toxic, is also responsible for the breathtaking visuals on the suitably mysterious "Where Dream & Day Collide" video which also features on the disc.

The new EP, which will be released on May, can be pre-ordered through the Peaceville webstore.

Where Dream & Day Collide cover art] tracklist:

01. Where Dream & Day Collide
02. Jitterheart
03. The Purest Strain
04. Quietude
05. Where Dream & Day Collide
+ Where Dream & Day Collide

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Source: burningshed.com
Band profile: Madder Mortem
Posted: 02.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (7)


Powerwolf - Part Ways With Drummer, Replacement Announced

German metallers Powerwolf have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Stefane Funebre will have to focus on his increasing religious duties in the future and will therefore no longer be able to join the wolves on their crusade. Funebre will however remain a part of the pack for life and will keep supporting us with his spiritual and mental guidance behind the scenes.

As the new member of the Wolfpack we welcome Tom Diener, who will take place on the holy drumseat in the future.

Tom already toured with us as temporary replacement for Funebre during the last 12 months and in the meantime has become a true member of the pack and a master of the ceremony. Be sure he will unleash some great metal madness with us in the future."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Powerwolf
Posted: 02.03.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (5)


Darkthrone - New Album Samples Online

Norwegian metallers Darkthrone will release their forthcoming album, Circle The Wagons, on March 8 via Peaceville Records.

The special edition and the vinyl edition can now be pre-ordered now at the Circle The Wagons mini-site here. The mini-site also features audio samples, record recommendations, downloads and much more.

Circle The Wagons cover art] tracklist:

01. Those Treasures Will Never Befall You
02. Running For Borders
03. I Am The Graves Of The 80s
04. Stylized Corpse
05. Circle The Wagons
06. Black Mountain Totem
07. I Am The Working Class
08. Eyes Burst At Dawn
09. Bränn Inte Slottet

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Source: peaceville.com
Band profile: Darkthrone
Posted: 28.02.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (7)


Kivimetsän Druidi - New Album Details Revealed

Original news, posted on 11.02.2010

Official press release

Up and coming Finnish fantasy metal shooting stars Kivimetsän Druidi have completed their sophomore album Betrayal, Justice, Revenge, which will hit stores via Century Media Records in late April 2010.

The sextet around frontlady Leeni-Maria debuted in 2008 on Century Media with their acclaimed first album Shadowheart and quickly established a worldwide fanbase due to an unmistakeable sound that is heavy, drivingly fast and highly atmospheric.

In 2009 the band toured the US for the first time as part of the Heathenfest America with Eluveitie, Belphegor, Alestorm and Vreid, played numerous European shows and in 2010 Kivimetsän Druidi are ready to surprise you with their most diverse and mature album to date.

UPDATE (thanks to Sjuk)

Kivimetsän Druidi and Century Media Records are proud to hereby present the tracklist and cover artwork for the bands upcoming new album Betrayal, Justice, Revenge. The artwork mirrors perfectly what it's all about with the KIVI'S, it takes you on a fantastic journey to another ancient world.

The fist pressing of the album will be a very special edition featuring an awesome packaging and two flame new bonus tracks. So, don't miss this special item available everywhere from April 26th, 2010.

Betrayal, Justice, Revenge cover art] tracklist:

01. Lament for the Fallen
02. Aesis Lilim
03. Seawitch and the Sorcerer
04. The Visitor
05. Manalan Vartija
06. Tuoppein'nostelulaulu
07. Chant of the Winged One
08. Of Betrayal
09. Desolation: White Wolf
10. Veljet
11. Where Hope and Daylight Die

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Kivimetsän Druidi
Posted: 27.02.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (15)