US metallers Living Sacrifice have posted online a new song, "Rules Of Engagement", on their MySpace page.

"Rules Of Engagement" comes off the band's forthcoming album, The Infinite Order, which is scheduled for release on January 26, 2010 via SolidState Records.

The Infinite Order cover art] tracklist:

01. Overkill Exposure
02. Rules Of Engagement
03. Nietzsche's Madness
04. Unfit To Liv
05. The Training
06. Organized Lie
07. The Reckoning
08. Love Forgives
09. They Were One
10. God Is My Home
11. Apostasy

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Living Sacrifice

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

"What you see here, is the new drummer in Sahg.

As you probably understand, we had serious doubts about hiring this lunatic.

But he turned out to be an excellent man with the right attitude and sense of commitment, and not the least, a bloody outstanding drummer!

His name is Thomas Lönnheim, and he has brought a whole new groove to the table, as you will hear on the new album which is now in the making."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Sahg

Official press release

Kolony Records has signed Andorrean symphonic death metal band Persefone to release bands third album Shin-Ken in early February 2010.

Shin-Ken album is based upon ancient Japanese war-stories, and it's a tour de force, down the melodic and symphonic death metal style that defines todays Persefone.

The album was mixed and mastered at Jailhouse studios (Helloween, Hatesphere, Illdisposed) by Tommy Hansen in April 2009.

Shin-Ken cover art] tracklist:

01. The Ground Book
02. Fall To Rise
03. Death Before Dishonour
04. The Water Book
05. The Endless Path
06. The Wind Book
07. Purity
08. Rage Stained Blade
09. The Fire Book
10. Kusanagi
11. Shin-Ken (Part I)
12. Shin-Ken (Part II)
13. The Void Book
14. Japanese Poem
15. Sword Of The Warrior

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Persefone

"Wolf And The Moon", the new video from Finnish metallers Leverage, has been made available online.

"Wolf And The Moon" comes off the band's latest album, Circus Colossus, which was released on November this year via Spinefarm Records.


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Band profile:	Leverage

Swedish metallers Katatonia have issued the following update on their official website:

"It's been a while since we were roaming the European roads on eight wheels, but as of today we can proudly announce the confirmed dates for the New Night Over Europe 2010 spring tour which will run from early March through April. Support bands to be confirmed. Keep checking out the tour section for updates as we may schedule a few more gigs here and there. Ticket links for all dates will be up there soon. We're excited and we hope you are too. See you at the shows!"

New Night Over Europe 2010 announced dates are as follows:

Mar. 03 - Hamburg, Germany - Logo
Mar. 04 - Cologne, Germany - Luxor
Mar. 05 - Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje
Mar. 06 - Amstelveen, Netherlands - P60
Mar. 07 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebop
Mar. 09 - Manchester, UK - Manchester Academy 3
Mar. 10 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City Basement
Mar. 11 - London, UK - Garage
Mar. 12 - Prestatyn, UK - Hammerfest II
Mar. 13 - Cardiff, UK - Barfly
Mar. 14 - Wolverhampton, UK - Little Civic
Mar. 15 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Kulturfabrik
Mar. 16 - Paris, France - Noveau Casino
Mar. 17 - Niort, France - Camji
Mar. 18 - Barcelona, Spain - Apolo 2
Mar. 19 - Madrid, Spain - Ramdall
Mar. 22 - Lyon, France - CCO Villeurbanne
Mar. 23 - Solothurn, Switzerland - Kofmehl
Mar. 24 - Milano, Italy - Alcatraz
Mar. 25 - Rome, Italy - Alpheus
Mar. 26 - Cervia, Italy - Rockplanet
Mar. 27 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Gala Hala
Mar. 28 - Vienna, Austria - Scene
Mar. 29 - Budapest, Hungary - Dürer Kert
Mar. 30 - Prague, Czech Republic - Exit Chmelnice
Mar. 31 - Krakow, Poland - Rotunda
Apr. 01 - Warsaw, Poland - Stodola
Apr. 02 - Berlin, Germany - Lido
Apr. 03 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche
Apr. 04 - Leipzig, Germany - Conne Island
Apr. 05 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp
Apr. 06 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
May 21 - Gelsenkirchen, Germany - Rock Hard Festival
Jun. 20 - Clisson, France - Hellfest

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Band profile:	Katatonia
Event:	Katatonia: New Night Over Europe 2010

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

"Zingultus (ex-Nagelfar) is the new and fixed vocalist of Endstille!

We send a big hail to our brother Lugubrem! He made the European Tour possible. His blood and his power turnes the stage into something really special. Thank you!"

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German metallers Dark Fortress have posted online a new song, "The Valley", on their MySpace page.

Another new song, entitled "Ylem", was previously posted online at the same location.

The two new songs come off the band's forthcoming album, Ylem, which is scheduled for release on January 22, 2010 in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (January 25 in the rest of Europe and February 10 in North America) via Century Media Records.

Ylem cover art] tracklist:

01. Ylem
02. As The World Keels Over
03. Osiris
04. Silence
05. Evenfall
06. Redivider
07. Satan Bled
08. Hirundineans
09. Nemesis
10. The Valley
11. Wraith

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Source:	centurymedia.com
Band profile:	Dark Fortress

Finnish metallers Soulgrind will release their forthcoming album, The Tuoni Pathway, on April 2010 via Femme Metal Records.

A teaser for the album is available for streaming at this location.

The Tuoni Pathway 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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French metallers Manigance have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"In present time, the songs which appear on the album are:

01. Intro
02. Sentiers De La peur
03. L'ombre D'Hier
04. Larme De L'Univers
05. Illusion
06. Trafiquant D'Âmes
07. Déserteur
08. Dernier Allié
09. Chant De Bataille
10. Stigmates
11. Entre-Temps
12. Rêves Brisés
13. Vertiges

We finalize all these songs and we'll give you more informations very soon. We will release the album in the beginning of 2010 and concerts will follow...

All the best!
Manigance."

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Band profile:	Manigance

German metallers Rage have posted online a new song, "Into The Light", on their MySpace page.

"Into The Light" comes off the band's forthcoming album, Strings To A Web, which is scheduled for release on February 5, 2010 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Strings To A Web cover art] tracklist:

Disc I
01. The Edge Of Darkness
02. Hunter & Prey
03. Into The Light
04. The Beggar's Last Dime
05. Empty Hollow
06. Strings To A Web
07. Fatal Grace
08. Connected
09. Empty Hollow
10. Saviour Of The Dead
11. Hellgirl
12. Purified
13. Through Ages
14. Tomorrow Never Comes

Disc II
01. Carved In Stone
02. Higher Than The Sky
03. Set This World On Fire
04. All I Want
05. Invisible Horizons
06. Lord Of The Flies
07. From The Cradle To The Grave
08. Prayers Of Steel
09. Suicide
10. Down
11. Soundchaser
12. Set This World On Fire
13. All I Want
14. Carved In Stone
15. Never Give Up

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Rage

Swedish metallers Supreme Majesty have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Finally the hunt for the right force behind the keyboard is over. The band would like to welcome Tommy Fälth (Isildurs Bane, Money Joe) to the tight nest, with his fresh and cool westcoast mind. Tommy has played together with artists like Janne Schaffer, Ebbot, Peter LeMarc, Johan Johansson, Stefan Sundström, Mr Soul, Lars Demian among others...

Immediate during the first rehearsal Supreme Majesty was stunned and impressed by his talent, that obviously is so god damn hard to find around this globe. His skills of perfomance, looking cool, writing songs, and being a good friend, make him one of us!

Some songs is already written, and stay tuned. See you around pretty people!

Supreme Majesty Crew."

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German metallers Crematory have posted online a new song, "Infinity", on their MySpace page.

The song comes off the band's forthcoming album, Infinity cover art], which is scheduled for release on February 2010 via Massacre Records.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Crematory

"I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, And Your Motorcycle", the new video from Austrian Death Machine, has been made available online. The video was directed by Dave Brodsky.

Tim Lambesis comments on the video: "Arnold is proof that you can be brutal and still have fun. Metalheads can still laugh at a party right? The theme for this video can go a few different ways. I think that no matter what drastic measures Ahhnold takes, he somehow only creates more fun for all. Other people may think there is an underlying story as a Terminator love story between Ahhnold and T-One-Million. However you interpret the video is fine with me, but if you sing along loud enough Ahhnold just might show up at your house too!"

"I Need Your Clothes, Your Boots, And Your Motorcycle" comes off Austrian Death Machine's latest album, Double Brutal, which was released in September this year via Metal Blade Records.


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US metallers Theocracy have issued the short following update on their MySpace blog:

"Theocracy is proud to announce Jared Oldham as their new bass player!

Jared has been filling in and touring with the band for some time now, so making it official is a mere formality.

Jared brings years of musical experience and a great singing voice, and his personality fits the band like a glove.

Onward and upward!"

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Band profile:	Theocracy

Official press release

Swedish thrashers The Haunted have announced signing a new worldwide deal with Century Media Records after a successful partnership for the band's last three albums (rEVOLVEr, The Dead Eye, Versus).

The Haunted's Peter Dolving (vocals) comments: "So once again we've decided to sign with Century Media Records. It feels good to get continuation, and truly having worked hard on communication on both ends over these last years, has brought us together in ways that I believe a lot of bands/managements/labels only dream of. Long term goals, open agendas, and a Norse/German stubborn attitude seem to be something we find a mutual trust and strength in and we're really looking forward to a continued cooperation with our friends/partners at Century Media. It is a strange thing this, the business of music, but like everything else, it seems to come down to hard work, earnestness, straight talk and respect. So here's to many more years of churning out metal to the masses. Peace!"

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	The Haunted