The complete tracklisting of the new Tiamat's album, entitled "Amanethes", was revealed on the band's MySpace page.
The album was produced by Johan Edlund, recorded mainly at The Mansion in Greece, and additionally recorded at Studio Mega in Sweden and Cue in Greece. The album was mixed and mastered by Siggi Bemm in Woodhouse Studios, Germany in January 2008. "Amanethes" will be release on April 18 via Nuclear Blast Records.

"Amanethes" tracklisting:

01. The Temple Of The Crescent Moon
02. Equinox Of The Gods
03. Until The Hellhounds Sleep Again
04. Will They Come?
05. Lucienne
06. Summertime Is Gone
07. Katarraktis Apo Aima
08. Raining Dead Angels
09. Misantropolis
10. Amanitis
11. Meliae
12. Via Dolorosa
13. Circles
14. Amanes

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Tiamat

Finnish Atmospheric Doom metallers Silentium have posted online a new video Link] for the song "Dead Silent".
The track comes off the band's last album, entitled "Seducia", which was released in January 2006 via Dynamic Arts Records.

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Source:	silentivm.com
Band profile:	Silentium

Regain Records has launched a special Grave MySpace page (here) featuring a streaming version of the track "Bloodpath", taken from the Swedish death metallers' forthcoming album, "Dominion VIII," which will be released in Europe on April 21.
According to a band's studio report on "Dominion VIII", the new album will contain "nine tracks of sheer evil and mass brutality".

"Dominion VIII" Tracklist:

01. A World In Darkness
02. Fallen (Angel Son)
03. Deathstorm
04. Stained By Hate
05. Bloodpath
06. Annihilated Gods
07. Sinners Lust
08. Dark Signs
09. 8th Dominion

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Grave

A one-and-a-half-minute trailer for the forthcoming DVD from Tarot can be viewed on YouTube at this location. Also this trailer can now be downloaded in High-Quality from the Videos-section on Tarot's official website here (Xvid required).
The DVD was filmed on August 17, 2007 at club Rupla in Kuopio (Finland) with director Harri Mielonen and is scheduled for release later in the year.

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Source:	wingsofdarkness.net
Band profile:	Tarot

A brand new Illdiposed song, entitled "Like Cancer", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page.

The song comes off the Danish metallers' new album, entitled "The Prestige", due on March 28 via AFM Records (April in the US via Locomotive Records).
"The Prestige" was mixed at Studio Fredman (Gothenburg, Sweden) with Fredrik Nordström and features cover artwork by Mattias Norén.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Illdisposed

Death Angel's new album, entitled "Killing Season", can now be streamed in its entirety at the group's MySpace page (here). The stream will last until February 22.

Due on February 26, 2008 via Nuclear Blast Records, "Killing Season" was recorded at Studio 606 in Northridge, California with producer Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with Foo Fighters, Rush, Velvet Revolver, Shadows Fall and Stone Sour, among other acts.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Death Angel

Swedish metallers Soilwork have issued the following statement on their website:

Soilwork, who recently completed the Lamb Of God/Killswitch Engage U.S. tour in support of their new album "Sworn To A Great Divide", have decided to part ways with guitarist Ola Frenning.
It was felt that Ola resisted the demands of the road and found it difficult to come to terms with the amount of touring scheduled.

Sworn To A Great Divide is Soilwork's fastest seller and the live demand for the band is growing. They intend to play everywhere and fulfill the album's potential.

Vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid says: 'It was a very difficult decision to make because Ola has been our friend and bandmate for a very long time'.

The decision will not affect any of Soilwork's plans. Guitarist David Andersson will fill in on their upcoming Finnish/Baltic tour as well as the "Scum Of The Earth" U.S. tour with Throwdown. The band will then tour Australia, Japan and South-East Asia before returning to Europe for festivals and a headlining U.S. tour in the Fall.

Ola Frenning comments: "After 10 years, 7 albums and several world wide tours, we've realised that we have developed in different directions and have a different set of values, profession wise. The disagreements have reached their peak and it has become an untenable situation. The band's solution is that I part ways with them so that I won't be in the way for the future plans of Soilwork.
However, since I'm not gonna be on the road (at least for a while), I will now be able to continue with my songwriting and producing at another level. For further information, visit www.myspace.com/olafrenning. The page will be updated in the near future.
Cheers to ya all... And thanks for making these 10 years with the band memorable."

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Source:	soilwork.org
Band profile:	Soilwork

Hate Eternal's video for the song "Bringer Of Storms" was posted on MetalBladeRecords' Youtube Channel at this location.

The song "Bringer Of Storms" comes off the band's new album, entitled "Fury And Flames", which is scheduled for release on February 19 via Metal Blade Records.

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Source:	youtube.com
Band profile:	Hate Eternal

Martin Schirenc stated the following update on the Hollenthon's MySpace page:

"Being in the middle of the mix, I thought it's time for a little update. Here are the song titles of the new album (entitled "Opus Magnum") in no particular order:

- Ars Moriendi
- Of Splendid Worlds
- Once We Were Kings
- To Fabled Lands
- Dying Embers
- Misterium Babel
- On The Wings Of A Dove
- Son Of Perdition

There will be a limited edition of the album with a bonus track - The Bazaar (a cover of the Canadian band The Tea Party) - and the video clip for 'Son Of Perdition' ".

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Hollenthon

Swedish thrashers Carnal Forge have issued the following update:

"Jari Kuusisto (rythm guitar) & Jens C Mortensen (vocals) have both left the band. We are sorry not to have the guys on board anymore, and we wish them all the best for the future. We want to thank them for all their work and efforts in the band and all the crazy times we've shared through the years... Cheers!!!
The good news is that we have found two new members to replace Jari and Jens. Dino Medanhodzic on lead guitar (Soulbreach) and Peter Tuthill on vocals (ex Construcdead, and also in Godsic). We have been rehearsing for the last month and the transition has gone real smooth, and we are ready to hit the stage again. The first show with the new line up will be in Sala, Sweden on the 23:rd of February at Rockland. In March and April we will team up with brittish thrashers Onslaught for a European tour of 22 shows."

Jari's statement:
"It's with great sadness I must inform you all that I have decided to leave CF. I just feel that my time in CF has come to an end, and I really haven't anything more to offer to the band. It's been great working with the band over these 10 years and I wish the guys the best of luck in the future (Because they deserve it). For those of you that wonder. I will continue with my music carrier but with my other band This Human Design. So hopefully I will see you all again in a near future. Thank you all for the endless support. See you soon. // Cheers Jari"

Jens' statement:
"It is with sadness in my heart I tell you that my time as the voice of CF is over. Long story short; I found myself in a situtation where I had to choose 'tween being the singer of CF and my job/personal life and I chose the latter. I hope you'll all understand that this wasn't an easy desicion for me. I'd like to thank all the people that supported our efforts during my 3+ years in CF and give a big shout-out to all the bands/crews/bartenders that put up with our shit, Cheers! Also, BIG thanks and a heartfelt goodspeed to the girls in CF who are now embarking on a new adventure... You'll get nothing but phat respect and love from me since I'll always consider you my brothers in arms. Stay Me(n)tal! / Tack Fan! /jCm"

Peter's statement:
"Having been a huge fan of the band's music through all the years since the debut album, I can't even begin to tell you how thrilled I am to be a part of this! I can't wait to get out on the road and tear some throat! I'm promising you a new energetic Carnal Forge with a force that will blow you away!"

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Source:	carnalforge.com
Band profile:	Carnal Forge

Eluveitie have been busy the last days producing an "EPK" (Electronic Press Kit) from the new album, entitled "Slania". You can find this EKP at this location.
This short video includes previews of the songs: "Samon (acoustic)", "Primordial Breath", "Inis Mona", "The Somber Lay", "Bloodstained Ground", "Gray Sublime Archon" & "Slanias Song".

Also the band has uploaded a new video for the song "Inis Mona" at this location.

"Slania" release dates are as follows:
Germany / Switzerland / Austria: February 15th, 2008.
Rest of the World (except the USA): February 18th, 2008.
USA: March 11th, 2008.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Eluveitie

An e-card for To-Mera's forthcoming album, entitled "Delusions", can be accessed at this location.

"Delusions" will be out on February 18 via Candlelight Records. The cover artwork of the album was done by Eliran Kantor.
Regarding the new CD's musical direction, Candlelight Records adds:
"Now with their second album "Delusions", To-Mera have once again pushed their musical ideas forward to ever greater heights. All the elements present on the last album have been greatly expanded upon. The music displays a much broader range of moods, tempos and dynamics, ranging from fragile subtlety to epic bombast via everything in between. The result is a more sophisticated, melodic and coherent album, teeming with massively heavy riffing, challenging rhythms and jaw-dropping technicality. The vocals of front woman Julie Kiss have become substantially more versatile and powerful, taking on a jazzier tone that befits the more adventurous musical output. To-Mera have succeeded in creating a daring and forward-thinking metal album, defined by a belief that the term "progressive" is not simply a genre tag."

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Source:	candlelightrecords.co.uk
Band profile:	To-Mera

German metallers Stormwarrior have posted on their MySpace page a teaser for the upcoming album "Heading Northe". It's a medley witch each song (except for intro and outro) from the CD.
"Heading Northe" will be released on 22 February. Also as previously stated here, a release party of the album will be at the Ballroom in Hamburg where Stormwarrior will also be joined by ex-members of the band.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Stormwarrior

"Night Eternal" will be the title of the new Moonspell album. The recording sessions will take place between the 7th and the 31st of January 2008 in Denmark's finest Metal studio, Antfarm. Tue Madsen, who worked with the band on the "Under Satanae project, will be producing Moonspell's new opus. The band has revealed some of their song titles already: 'Shadow Sun', 'Night Eternal' (title track), 'At Tragic Heights', 'Scorpion Flower', 'Spring Of Rage', 'Hers Is The Twilight' among others songs that will take part of this new work. Further into the concept it was disclosed that it refers to the "wear and the tear of the Earth", how we are consuming its energy and its vital force and how it will take its revenge upon us. Memorial's musical line was taken a step further and Night Eternal will be a quite intense album itself, darkly atmospheric yet really heavy and catchy. In Night eternal expect nothing but great guitar riffs, breathtaking songs and epic atmospheres. The exact release date will be announced soon yet the album is coming out in May.

The band adds:
"We are totally enthusiastic and eager to release it and to present it to the fans and hopes to be able to post some songs online on moonspell.com and MySpace.com/moonspell as soon as the promos are ready for the press, around one and a half month before the record is released. A studio diary will be posted regularly just like it was for Memorial on both site and MySpace."

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Source:	moonspell.com
Band profile:	Moonspell

Finnish metallers Norther have posted a new song, entitled 'We Rock' on their MySpace page at this location.
The track comes off the group's new album, "N", which will be released through Century Media Records on the following dates:

Feb. 13 - Finland.
Feb. 22 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, BeNeLux.
Feb. 25 - UK, France, Denmark, Greece, Norway.
Feb. 26 - Spain, Portugal.
Feb. 29 - Sweden, Hungary.

Also the band adds:
"We're also pleased to announce that we're gonna do a full European tour in March/April 2008 with our label mates Turisas. The first two weeks cover the UK and central Europe will follow afterwards. It's great to get back on the road and with Turisas we'll form an excellent & diverse team for the tour! Be there or be lame!"
Dates are as follows:

01.03.2008 - Soundhaus - Northampton (UK)
02.03.2008 - Corporation -Sheffield (UK)
03.03.2008 - Moshulu - Aberdeen (UK)
04.03.2008 - Studio 24 - Edinburgh (UK)
05.03.2008 - Academy 2 - Liverpool (UK)
06.03.2008 - Waterfront - Norwich (UK)
07.03.2008 - Park - Peterborough (UK)
08.03.2008 - Cocpit - Leeds (UK)
10.03.2008 - Cavern - Exeter (UK)
11.03.2008 - Clwb Ifor Bach - Cardiff (UK)
12.03.2008 - The Brook - Southampton (UK)
13.03.2008 - Electric Ballroom - London (UK)
14.03.2008 - Concorde 2 - Brighton (UK)
15.03.2008 - Patronaat -Haarlem (NL)
16.03.2008 - Doornroosje - Nijmegen (NL)
18.03.2008 - Marx - Hamburg (D)
19.03.2008 - Substage - Karlsruhe (D)
20.03.2008 - Metropolis - Munich (D)
21.03.2008 - Salzhaus - Winterthur (CH)
22.03.2008 - Matrix - Bochum (D)
23.03.2008 - Kato - Berlin (D)
25.03.2008 - Planet Music - Vienna (A)
26.03.2008 - Randal - Bratislava (SVK)
27.03.2008 - Rock Café - Prague (CZ)
28.03.2008 - Ragnarök Festival - Lichtenfels (D)
29.03.2008 - Tomahawk Festival - Osnabrueck (D)
30.03.2008 - KB - Malmö (SE)
01.04.2008 - Musikens Hus - Gothenburg (SE)
02.04.2008 - The Rock - Copenhagen (DK)
03.04.2008 - John Dee - Oslo (N)
04.04.2008 - Klubben - Stockholm (SE)

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Source:	norther.net
Band profile:	Norther
Event:	Turisas + Norther: European Tour