German metallers Heaven Shall Burn invite their fans to come out to their show on September 12th, 2008 in Vienna's "Gasometer" club, which will be recorded for their first official DVD release.

The band provides more detailed info:
"Vienna Calling! Be part of our DVD! Get your free tickets! We're about to plan the release of our very first official DVD! Furthermore, we're celebrating our 10th anniversary this year, so we thought about doing something special!
We will play a show on September 12th in Vienna under the slogan "1000 years of HSB" to do some exclusive live-recordings. We invited some good friends to join us: Maroon and Dew-Scented will share the stage with us! The concert will be the opening night of the brand-new club "Gasometer" in Vienna and the great thing is we will get you in for free!!! As of now till the 31st of August you can order your free tickets. All you have to do is head over to www.planet.tt, click "12. 9. METAL OPENING" and continue!

If there are still tickets available after the 31st of August it will cost you about 10 Euros.

We're very happy to be coming back to Vienna and it's of course a very conscious decision to record a show in this town. Don't worry our DVD will also feature material from our home area and from all over the world, but Vienna has always been something special to us as well and shows there were some of the craziest we've ever played. We hope that night at the Gasometer will be as insane as the show on the Donauinselfest last year!!! If you're not living in Austria, you should definitely think about taking the opportunity to visit one of Europe's most beautiful cities and maybe also come to the show! So see you there!"

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Source:	www2.centurymedia.com
Band profile:	Heaven Shall Burn
Event:	Heaven Shall Burn: Metal Opening

Kobi Farhi, vocalist of Israel's Orphaned Land has posted the following statement regarding the status of the band's highly anticipated follow-up to 2004's much celebrated "Mabool" album as well as their participation in the upcoming new documentary by Sam Dunn ("Metal: A Headbanger's Journey") "Global Metal":

"Hello to all the orphans out there! We are happy to inform you that the writing process of our long awaited album "The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR" is about to end soon, we have more than 90 minutes of written music. We don't like to repeat ourselves, so do not expect a "Mabool Vol. 2"! Of course, the female vocals and the oriental instruments will be there as always, but "ORwarriOR" is different and I can say for sure that it is more extreme, powerful and less progressive. Still, like all our albums, it is Orphaned Land and you'll all notice that. Watch out for the first single, which is the opener of the album called: "Sapari"!

We are also doing the arrangements to finalise the artwork and dates for recordings and production later this year, and we are still looking for the right drummer to fill in for the album.

On another matter, Orphaned Land appears in Sam Dunn's new documentary "Global Metal", along with Metallica, Slayer, Sepultura, X-Japan and more, the film is a journey which is exploring the metal scenes in some rather exotic regions of the world, like for example in Dubai, Indonesia, China, Israel etc. The orphaned sons of the orient will soon come back to rock you!".

A trailer for "Global Metal" seeing Orphaned Land's Kobi Farhi appear alongside metal legends Tom Araya, Max Cavalera and Lars Ulrich can be viewed now here or here. Besides interview sequences, the movie also includes live footage filmed during an Orphaned Land show in Tel Aviv.

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Source:	www2.centurymedia.com
Band profile:	Orphaned Land

German metallers Axel Rudi Pell will release their new album, entitled "Tales Of The Crown", on October 24th in Germany (October 27th in the rest of Europe and October 28th in US/Canada) via SPV Records.

SPV press release:
"With an impressive seventeen releases in 19 years, the Axel Rudi Pell Band counts among the most consistent, lasting and creative acts in the whole of Europe. Very few German guitarists can point to as long and successful a career as the musician from Bochum, whose unmistakable signature marks not only his characteristic guitar style, but also his compositional skills. 27 October 2008 (Germany: 24 October 2008) will see the arrival of his eighteenth offering, "Tales Of The Crown", a haunting studio album featuring ten brand-new compositions. "Our fans will get just the kind of songs they have come to know and expect from me and my band", says Pell, adding, "plus a few little innovations". Axel Rudi Pell is referring to the contemporary touch which some of his latest tracks feature, mainly in terms of rhythm. "But don't worry, these modern approaches are only gradual and don't affect the typical flair of my songs".

Tales Of The Crown was recorded at Gelsenkirchen's Redhouse Studios by the tried and tested line-up consisting of Axel Rudi Pell, American vocalist Johnny Gioeli, keyboardist Ferdy Doernberg, bassist Volker Krawczak and drummer Mike Terrana. The album was produced by Axel Rudi Pell and sound engineer Charlie Bauerfeind, who also mixed the ten new numbers. Like its highly successful predecessor, the accomplished cover artwork was created by the Columbian artist, Felipe Machado Franco.

All those who were disappointed that the Axel Rudi Pell Band couldn't make this year's Wacken Open Air festival (vocalist Johnny Gioeli was unavailable due to commitments in the US) can look forward to their next tour in January/February 2009 - detailed concert dates to follow soon - and make a note in their diaries of the 20th anniversary W:O:A 2009, for which the band has already been confirmed."

"Tales Of The Crown" cover] tracklisting:

01. Higher
02. Ain't Gonna Win
03. Angel Eyes
04. Crossfire
05. Touching My Soul
06. Emotional Echoes
07. Riding On An Arrow
08. Tales Of The Crown
09. Buried Alive
10. Northern Lights

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Source:	axel-rudi-pell.de
Band profile:	Axel Rudi Pell

German metallers Haggard have posted two new songs, entitled "Tales Of Ithiria" and "Hijo De La Luna", through their MySpace.
The two songs come off Haggard's forthcoming album, entitled "Tales Of Ithiria", which will be released on August 29th via Drakkar Records.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Haggard

Swedish metallers Anata have issued the following update:

"Guitarist Andreas Allenmark, member since -97, has decided to leave Anata. According to the band, his primary reason seems to be that he has lost his passion for playing such technical music. At his last meeting with the band, he is said to have uttered things like "I just can't do this do myself anymore. I know the timing is very bad indeed, but it's like I don't have a choice. I just can't, sorry guys".

In his own words:
"Due to personal circumstances I have decided to leave Anata. This truly wasn't an easy decision to make and I really hope all the best for the other guys in the future. I would like to thank all the fans for coming to the gigs and for showing great appreciation through all the years that I have been in the band, it has really meant a lot to me!!!
Best regards,
Andreas."

At this very moment Anata is recoding their fifth (yet untitled) full-length album. As Allenmark leaves prior to having even started to record his bits, all guitar duties will be handled by the band's founder/guitarist/vocalist Fredrik Schälin.

Fredrik Schälin comments:
"We fully respect Andreas's decision to leave the band and we part as friends. If your heart's not in it, there's no way you can be part of a band as demanding as Anata. Of course the timing is quite bad, but still? we know that he would have recorded his parts on the new album if only he felt that he could. As you may know we have already started to record, and what we have achieved so far sounds extremely good! Conny, Henrik and I are in great shape, and even at an early stage as this, the album seems likely to become the most powerful and aggressive in the band's 15 years of history!
So when not recording I'm learning Andreas' bits, and I will also re-write the few leads he was supposed to play. As usual I play most of the leads so we're just talking about re-writing four or so. And since I write almost all of the music I have no problem recording all of the guitars. Doing this will of course be hard work, but we will have an exceptional result.
We thank Andreas for 11 years of friendship and commitment to the band, and wish him all the best in the future."

As soon as the new album is recorded, the band will start auditioning for a suitable replacer."

In other news, Anata proudly present two excerpts from the upcoming album Link], both of these from the track entitled "Greed Conquers All". The album will be released on Earache later this year.and we hope that you will find these clips appetizing?

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Anata

Brazilian metallers Krisiun's latest album, "Southern Storm", can now be streamed in its entirety at the band's MySpace Page.

Due in the US on August 5th via Century Media Records, "Southern Storm" was once again recorded at Stage One Studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Classen (Tankard, Rotting Christ, Dew-Scented), who previously worked with the group on 1999's "Conquerors Of Armageddon" and 2006's "AssassiNation".

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Krisiun

German metallers Leaves' Eyes have posted online a trailer for their forthcoming double DVD, entitled "En Saga I Belgia". You can watch this trailer on YouTube at this location (or you can download it here).
"En Saga I Belgia" was filmed on October 20, 2007 at the Metal Female Voices Fest in Wieze, Belgium and included a special stage set — the Viking ship designed by the group's tech Leebee.

The band adds: "Leaves' Eyes are entering Wacken with their Viking ship and are playing as Main Act on the Party Stage on the 31st of July (Alex' birthday) at 8pm! Besides, Alex Holzwarth, who currently plays in Rhapsody Of Fire and Sieges Even, is the machine behind the drumkit. Miss this show by no means!"

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Leaves' Eyes

French metallers Gojira have revealed the cover and the tracklisting for their new album, entitled "The Way Of All Flesh", which is scheduled for release on October 13th in Europe via Listenable Records and on October 14th in the US through Prosthetic Records.
The cover features artwork created by vocalist Joe Duplantier. Joe also drew the artwork for Gojira's previous album "From Mars To Sirius". The new album was tracked in Los Angeles with producer Logan Mader (Cavalera Conspiracy, Soulfly) and at the band's home studio in Bayonne in the south west of France.

As Joseph Duplantier told Total Guitar magazine, the album deals with their vision about life and death.
Gojira will tour as special guests with In Flames in Europe in Sept/October with US tour dates for the fall to be announced shortly.

"The Way Of All Flesh" cover] tracklisting:

01. Oroborus
02. Toxic Garbage Island
03. A Sight To Behold
04. Yama's Messengers
05. The Silver Cord
06. Adoration For None
07. All The Tears
08. The Art Of Dying
09. Esoteric Surgery
10. Vacuity
11. Wolf Down The Earth
12. The Way Of All Flesh

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Gojira

Finnish metallers Battlelore are streaming on their MySpace a preview of their new album, entitled "The Last Alliance". Also you can download this album sampler at this location.

"The Last Alliance" was recorded at Sound Supreme Studios in Hämeenlinna, Finland, with the ingenious producer Janne Saksa, and mixed and mastered by the legendary Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios, Sweden.

The release dates for the album are:

September 24th 2008 Finland.
September 26th 2008 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Benelux, Italy, France.
September 29th 2008 the rest of Europe.
October 7th 2008 USA/Canada.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Battlelore

German metallers Lanfear have issued the following update:

"We uploaded the brandnew track "Enter Dystopia" to our MySpace page. Just have a listen, buy the new album on August, 22nd and don't forget to show up at our release party the day after. We'd be pleased."

"Enter Dystopia" comes off "X To The Power Of Ten" which is scheduled for release on August 22th via Locomotive Records.

The band adds: "We'd like to invite you to our release party which will take place in the Stereo Total, Heilbronn, on August 23rd. We'll play a gig incl. some new and some older stuff and maybe also with some suprises. After the show you'll be able to listen to the complete new album "X To The Power Of Ten" and of course you can also buy it and most important: have some drinks with us! Our friends in The Past Alive are going to support us and will surely rock your socks off. We look forward to celebrate our fifth baby together with you all, doors are open at 9 pm!"

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Source:	lanfear.eu
Band profile:	Lanfear

Century Media has issued the following update:

"After finishing their highly successful European tour with Suffocation and label mates Warbringer (a tour report/interview with Mitch Harris can now be watched here), British grindcore legend Napalm Death now has entered the studio to record the highly anticipated follow-up to 2006's "Smear Campaign".

Vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway provides more info:
"As always, when trying to decide when we should enter the studio, we threw a dart at a dartboard and, sadly, for all our sanities sakes, it landed on a date which was sooner rather than later. It's all working out good with about 10-12 songs complete thus far. It will be intense, naturally, and like always we'll be looking to move things along a notch production-wise and stylistically. Conceptually, it will, generally speaking, be a tale of analyzing life and stripping it back to the point where I'm asking the question: why are we killing ourselves to get ahead and not appreciating the real simplistic, beautiful things around us. If that sounds hippy-ish, I don't care ha ha. Cheers all!"

Napalm Death will interrupt their studio work only for a few festival shows this summer and will keep you updated on the recording process."

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Source:	www2.centurymedia.com
Band profile:	Napalm Death

Season Of Mist has issued the following update:

"As the almighty progressive death metallers from Cynic are just out of the studio, we can now announce the title of their long-awaited, sophomore album. This 35 minute, 8 song baby is entitled "Traced In Air" and will be released on next October 27th.

To help you wait until then, you can watch a trailer here."

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Source:	season-of-mist.com
Band profile:	Cynic

German metallers Holy Moses are streaming on their MySpace a preview of their new album, entitled "Agony Of Death".

"Agony Of Death" will be released on September 26th in Germany (September 29th in Europe and October 7th in the US) via Wacken Records/SPV. The album was recorded at the Blue Castle Studio near Hamburg with producer/guitar player Michael Hankel.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Holy Moses

German metallers Disillusion have issued the following update:

"Hello everyone. After all this time of silence, what better news could there be than the fact that long-time Disillusion drummer Jens Maluschka has rejoined the band after a one-year absence?! I cannot tell you how glad we are about that!"

The band adds: "Matthias Becker joins Disillusion on the bass. I met him at recording sessions for his other band Safi MySpace]. Not only did we get along very well, but also his playing style is quite amazing. So, despite him dramatically lowering the average age of the band, I am pretty sure he will contribute a lot to the sound of the band!"

New Disillusion line-up picture] is:
- Andy "Vurtox" Schmidt
- Rajk Barthel
- Matthias Becker
- Jens Maluschka

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Disillusion

Swiss metallers Eluveitie have issued the following update:

"During the last couple of weeks we received many applications for the two vacant positions in our band. We'd like to use this opportunity to thank all musicians who contacted us for their messages, efforts and interest in our band. We read all applications assiduously and thought a lot about the whole thing.

Now we are very pleased to announce that we have decided for two new band members! And we are as confident to have found two awesome musicians and as we're proud and happy to introduce them to you:

Päde Kistler:
Playing diverse kinds of bagpipes, as well as whistles and acoustic guitars, Päde is a multi-instrumentalist and especially an experienced piper! To some of you (especially the folk interested guys) Päde might not be unfamiliar: He used to proof his abilities as musician and also as disarming performer in the Swiss folk band Branâ Keternâ, where also Meri and Chrigel used to play. So we esteem Päde since a couple of years, both as great musician as well as a fantastic guy and friend.

Kay Brem:
Being a long-time rock'n'roll bastard of the Swiss metal scene, Kay makes a very skilled bass player that will for sure kick your asses as hell. Kay formerly played with the Swiss metal machines Cataract and Tribes Of Caïn and honoured or rather ravaged countless stages all over Europe. As Päde, we also got to know and esteem Kay as a great musician and person quite a while ago.

You can find a picture of the two new members here.
(Fotocredits: Päde - Samantha Benedetti / Kay - metalpics.ch, Caroline Traitler & Daniela Vorndran/black-cat-net.de).

We are really happy, content and proud to have Päde and Kay on board - both of them being great musicians, as well as just fucking cool people that perfectly fit into our band.

So? we raise our horns and ardently welcome them in the Eluveitie camp!

Cheers
Your Eluveitie crew"

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Source:	eluveitie.ch
Band profile:	Eluveitie