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Memoira - New Singer Announced

Finnish metallers Memoira have issued the following update on their MySpace Blog:

"We are really happy to announce that Kati Rantala picture] is our new vocalist.

We were blown away by her vocal abilities and her work ethic!

We received a lots of contacts from all around the world and we would like to thank everyone and wish you all good luck!

We were surprised that how easy the whole process was and the amount of time that it took.

We are excited and really looking forward to hit the studio after we have finished the song-writing process!

Memoira wishes you all a happy new year of 2010!"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Posted: 01.02.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Soulgrind - Two New Songs Online

Finnish metallers Soulgrind have posted online two new songs, "The Call Of The Dancing Waters" and "Rain Before The Dawn, on their MySpace page.

The two new songs come off the band's forthcoming album, The Tuoni Pathway, which is scheduled for release on April 2010 via Femme Metal Records.

The Tuoni Pathway cover art] tracklist:

01. The Call Of Dancing Waters
02. The Song Of Tomorrow
03. My Sweet Thought Of Death
04. Vuoret Ja Metsänmaa
05. Tulikannel
06. Among The Graves
07. March Butterfly
08. Pilgrim Of The Shadows
09. Farewell To Misery
10. The Tuoni Pathway

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Source: myspace.com
Posted: 31.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Fuelblooded - New Video Online

"The End Starts Here", the new video from Dutch metallers Fuelblooded, has been made available online.

"The End Starts Here" comes off the band's latest album, Off The Face Of The Earth, which was released on October 2009.


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Source: youtube.com
Posted: 31.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Apostasy - Four New Songs Online

Swedish metallers Apostasy have issued the following update on their MySpace page:

"As it says in the headline Apostasy just added some new tracks from their upcoming album called Nuclear Messiah.

They will be there for you to enjoy for 2 weeks... then be removed, it's a teaser for all of you who crave the best swedish Black/Death fucking metal!"

The four new songs, entitled "The Blacker The Blood", "Horns", "Nuclear Messiah" and "The Man With A Thousand Faces", are available for streaming at the band's MySpace page.

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Apostasy
Posted: 31.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Crionics - New Song Online

Polish metallers Crionics have posted online a new song, "Scapegoat (Welcome to Necropolis)", on their MySpace page.

The new song comes off the band's forthcoming EP, N.O.I.R., which will be released later this year through an as-yet-undetermined record label.

N.O.I.R. tracklist:

01. NarcotiQue
02. Scapegoat (Welcome To Necropolis)
03. Perdition
04. Blashyrk (Mighty Ravendark) Immortal cover]
05. Moskau Rammstein cover]

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Crionics
Posted: 31.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Tristania - Studio Update

Norwegian metallers Tristania have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Dear friends and fans,

Drum recordings for the new album is about to be finalized. 11 songs completed, only one left.

Guitar and bass session is starting on Sunday. The result turns out to be great - we can't wait to release this baby!

Thanks for your support - it's highly appreciated!

More news will be posted soon..."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Tristania
Posted: 29.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (12)


The Ocean - New Album Samples Online

Germans metallers The Ocean have launched a new site in support of their forthcoming album, entitled Heliocentric.

Head to this location to listen to audio samples for the following tracks:

Firmament
The First Commandent Of The Luminaries
Ptolemy Was Wrong
Metaphysics Of The Hangman
Catharsis Of A Heretic
Swallowed By The Earth
Epiphany
The Origin Of Species
The Origin Of God

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Source: theoceancollective.com
Band profile: The Ocean
Posted: 29.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Gwydion - New Album Details, Video Teaser Online

Portuguese metallers Gwydion have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Today, we have revealed the new cover artwork and tracklist for our upcoming CD Horn Triskelion, which is set to be released on April 9 via SMP/Trollzorn Records.

Horn Triskelion cover art] tracklist:

01. The Departure
02. Fara I Viking
03. From Hel To Asgard
04. Oflussa (A Terra Das Serpentes)
05. Mead Of Poetry
06. Triskelion Horde Is Nigh
07. Odhinn's Cult
08. At The Sumbel
09. Cold Tempered
10. The Terror OF The Northern
11. Six Trials To Become A Beerzerker

Next to this a brand new MySpace design has been uploaded based on the CD's artwork, including 1 sample from the new track "From Hel To Asgard".

And last but not least, the band has uploaded a videotrailer about Horn Triskelion: more music, more artwork, interviews with the band members...Make sure to check this here."

Horn Triskelion was recorded and produced by Fernando Matias in the Urban Insect Studios in Portugal, and mixed and mastered by Børge Finstad (who has worked together with bands as Arcturus, Mayhem, Borknagar, Enslaved, Ulver, Tristania, Ava Inferi, Theatre Of Tragedy, Vintersorg, Shining, Ásmegin among others) at Toproom Studios in Norway. The artwork was created by Jan Yrlund from Darkgrove Designs ( Týr, Korpiklaani, Stratovarius, Svartsot, Imperia, Sirenia among others).


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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Gwydion
Posted: 29.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (3)


Cauldron - New Video Online

"Chained Up In Chains", the new video from Canadian metallers Cauldron, has been made available online.The video was produced and edited by Unstable Ground Director Justin McConnell.

"Chained Up In Chains" comes off the band's latest album, Chained To The Nite, which was released on April 2009 via Earache Records.


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Source: youtube.com
Band profile: Cauldron
Posted: 29.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Annihilator - Seek Bassist

Annihilator's management, Verena Baumgardt of Neverland Music Inc., has issued the following:

"Annihilator is looking for an experienced, skilled professional bassist. Applicants must be able to commit 100% to the band, be available for extensive global touring from April 2010 onwards (valid passport), preferably a resident of Canada, and have touring experience.

The audition "song" will be "Phantasmagoria" (live version).

A link to the song is at: http://www.myspace.com/annihilatorofficial

A link to a video of Jeff Waters showing the bass guitar parts is at this location.

To apply, please email the following to neverlandmusic bell net

- Full Name
- Age (between 21-35 need only apply)
- City/Area of Residence
- A quality link to a video of you playing (standing up) the bass guitar, along with the audio for the song "Phantasmagoria"; bass must be loud and clear
- 2-3 pics of yourself (on and off stage)
- Details of playing and gigging experiences
- Detail why you want to join the band

Applications/links must be received by February 22, 2010."


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Source: annihilatormetal.com
Band profile: Annihilator
Posted: 26.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (5)


Lacrimas Profundere - New Album Title Revealed

German metallers Lacrimas Profundere have issued the short following update on their MySpace blog:

"Dear Friends,

We are proud to announce the title of our new record!

The Grandiose Nowhere will be released in April 2010!

Stay tuned!

Your Rock 'n' Sad Crew"

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Lacrimas Profundere
Posted: 26.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (7)


WildeStarr - New Video Online

"Arrival", the new video from US metallers WildeStarr, has been made available online.

According to the band, the video (produced and directed by London Wilde) is a visually stunning sci-fi work of art combining dark elements of "Blade Runner", "Batman", "The Outer Limits", and classic film noir. The dramatic visuals are a perfect compliment to the power and intensity of WildeStarr's headbanging fury - and metalheads will soon get the opportunity to check out this striking clip.

"Arrival" comes off the band's latest album, Arrival, which was released on August last year via Furnace Maximus Records.


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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Posted: 25.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Catamenia - Four New Songs Online

Finnish metallers Catamenia have posted online four new songs, "Blood Trails", "Cavalcade", "The Vulture's Feast" and "Reincarnation, on their MySpace page.

The four new songs come off the band's forthcoming album, Cavalcade, which is scheduled for release on February 26 via Massacre Records.

Cavalcade cover art] tracklist:

01. Blood Trails
02. Cavalcade
03. The Path That Lies Behind Me
04. Silence
05. Quantity Of Sadness
06. Post Mortem
07. The Vulture's Feast
08. A Callous Mind
09. Reincarnation
10. Angry Again Megadeth cover]
11. Farewell Sentenced cover]

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Source: myspace.com
Band profile: Catamenia
Posted: 24.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


HIM - New Video Online

"Like St. Valentine", the new video from Finnish metallers HIM, has been made available online.

"Like St. Valentine" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice, which will be released on February 9 via Sire Records.

Screamworks: Love In Theory And Practice cover art] tracklist:

01. In Venere Veritas
02. Scared To Death
03. Heartkiller
04. Dying Song
05. Disarm Me (With Your Loneliness)
06. Love, The Hardest Way
07. Katherine Wheel
08. In The Arms Of Rain
09. Ode To Solitude
10. Shatter Me With Hope
11. Acoustic Funeral (For Love In Limbo)
12. Like St. Valentine
13. The Foreboding Sense Of Impending Happiness


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Source: heartagram.com
Band profile: HIM
Posted: 24.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (2)


Enslaved - Begin Recording New Album

Norwegian metallers Enslaved have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Hello there. This is a short blog from the studio; where we - Enslaved - have started to record our new album yesterday. We are doing the drums in Duper Studios here in Bergen - this time around we are recording everything in our hometown, something we last did with...

To read the full studio blog, please click here."

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Source: blogs.myspace.com
Band profile: Enslaved
Posted: 23.01.2010 by White Winter Sun | Comments (13)