Two new songs 'Fragmented Oblivion' and 'The Endless Regression Of Mind' from the new album "Cryptic Implosion" were posted on the official Odious Mortem's website. You can listen them by click on the following links on song titles 'Fragmented Oblivion' and 'The Endless Regression Of Mind'.

Here "Cryptic Implosion" tracklist:

01. Fragmented Oblivion
02. The Endless Regression of Mind
03. Dysmorphic Avulsion
04. Vile Progeny
05. Conjoint Species
06. Nux Vomica
07. Gestation of Worms
08. Subcortical Desiccation
09. Domain of the Eternal Paradox
10. Collapse of Recreation (featuring Ron Jarzombek)

This album was released world wide the 24 April 2007 through Willowtip Records and was engineered/produced by Zack Ohren at Castle Ultimate Studios (Oakland) and artwork designed by Pär Olofsson.

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Source:	odiousmortem.com
Band profile:	Odious Mortem

DGM will release a new album "Different Shapes" on June 4th.

Here's the tracklist:

01. A New Life
02. The Alliance
03. Some Day, One Day
04. Unkept Promises
05. The Fallen Angel
06. Peace Of Mind
07. Frontiers
08. Signs Of Time
09. Close To You
10. A Man I'll Never Be
+ You Wa Shock!!

You can also download the first song of the album, 'A New Life' here.

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Source:	dgmsite.com
Band profile:	DGM

Two new songs 'Under Isen' and 'Svart' from the new album "I Krig" were posted on the official MySpace page of the band. You can listen them here.

You can also download them on the official band's website. Here for 'Under Isen' and here for 'Svart'.

"I Krig" tracklist:

01. Jarnbyrd
02. Under Isen
03. I Krig
04. Væpna Lengsel
05. Svart
06. Folkefiendar
07. Dei Daude Steig Av Grav
08. Fangegard
09. Millom Hav Og Fjell

"I Krig" was released on the 8th May 2007 in Norway, and on the 4th June in the rest of the world.

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Source:	vreid.no
Band profile:	Vreid

U.D.O.'s new album "Mastercutor" was released on May 18th. Two samples were added on the official Myspace's page of the band for the songs 'Mastercutor' and 'The Wrong Side Of Midnight' and can be listened here.
You can also listen them on the U.D.O.'s website player here.

"Mastercutor" track list:

01. Mastercutor
02. The Wrong Side Of Midnight
03. The Instigator
04. One Lone Voice
05. We Do - For You
06. Walker Of The Dark
07. Master Of Disaster
08. Tears Of A Clown
09. Vendetta
10. The Devil Walks Alone
11. Dead Man's Eyes
12. Crash Bang Crash

and:
Screaming Eagles *
14Borderline *
Man A King Ruler **
Platchet Soldat ***

* Bonustrack Ltd. European Edtion
** Bonustrack Japan
*** Bonustrack Russia

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Source:	udo-online.de
Band profile:	U.D.O.

The following message was posted on Lacrimosa's official website:

"On June, 29th 2007 the DVD Lichtjahre (light years) comes out! This documentation shows Lacrimosa during their one and a half years lasting Lichtgestalt-Tour, which brought them on the stages of Europe, Asia, Central and South America. Never before has the world seen such an unique concert movie, not only showing a band on stage during one concert, but during many concerts on several continents, plus an exclusive view behind the scenes and into private moments in the backstage and the hotelrooms.
And for those, who remember the special versions of many songs, Lacrimosa played during this tour, this DVD is accompanied by its soundtrack of the same name, the first live-CD from Lacrimosa since nine years!"

Lichtjahre trailer - with German subtitles
Lichtjahre trailer - with English subtitles

Also you can view the Lichtjahre's cover here

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Source:	lacrimosa.ch
Band profile:	Lacrimosa

Two new songs of "Solar Soul" the eight full length Samael's album, were added on their website player. The two songs are 'Solar Soul' and 'On The Rise'. Also there's a third song 'Slavocracy' which was previously posted on their myspace page here.
A new video clip for 'Slavocracy' was also added on the media section here.

To finish "Solar Soul" will be released on June 1 through Nuclear Blast Records and here the tracklisting:

01. Solar Soul
02. Promised Land
03. Slavocracy
04. Western Ground
05. On The Rise
06. Alliance
07. Suspended Time
08. Valkyries' New Ride
09. Ave!
10. Quasar Waves
11. Architect
12. Olympus

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Source:	samael.info
Band profile:	Samael

The following message was posted on Pelican's official website:

"Starting today you can pre-order "City of Echoes" and for a limited time have the option of buying one of several limited edition garments. As usual these pieces are being made only for this pre-order and WILL NOT be reprinted.

Click here to preorder.

The CD is a 6 panel digi-pack with black gloss printing. Listen to the entire record at www.cityofechoes.com. Oh...This record has cock rock riffs, therefore we had to make the underwear. First (only?) ever underoos for a Hydra Head band.

Update: International shipping is now fixed & functional so those who tried to order previously and had issues or haven't had a chance to yet and are overseas, you can now order away to your hearts desires.

For those of you who do not have the patience for waiting out the pre-order shipment, but DO have the patience and money for International mailorder and a penchant for collecting rare goodies, "City of Echoes" is currently available in a CD+DVD version in Japan from our friends at Daymare Recordings. Simply go to www.inoxia-rec.com click on the "English" option under "Mail Order List" on the left, then click the "Daymare Recordings" link in the list of labels that pops up. The Japanese version contains a live 6-song DVD from a recent performance in LA that we have no plans to release anywhere else for the time being".

City Of Echoes" tracklist again:

01. Bliss In Concrete
02. City Of Echoes
03. Spaceship Broken--Parts Needed
04. Winds With Hands
05. Dead Between The Walls
06. Lost In The Headlights
07. Far From Fields
08. A Delicate Sense Of Balance

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Source:	hydrahead.tortugarecordings.com
Band profile:	Pelican

Thin Lizzy have announced a major 17-date UK tour in November and December 2007. Special guests on all UK dates will be Queensrÿche. Tickets are on sale since Friday May 11th at 9am GMT at this location (All tickets at £24 (except London: at £28.50)).

The UK tour kicks off at Leicester De Monfort Hall on Thursday November 22nd and ends at the London Hammersmith Apollo on Thursday December 13th. The current line-up consists of original guitarist Scott Gorham (lead guitars), John Sykes (lead vocals, guitar), Marco Mendosa (bass) and Michael Lee (drums). The band will play all their greatest hits including 'Whiskey In The Jar' 'The Boys Are Back In Town', 'Don't Believe A Word', 'Dancing In The Moonlight', 'Rosalie', 'Sarah' and lots more.

Here the itinerary:

11.22.2007 De Montfort Hall Leicester England
11.23.2007 Corn Exchange Cambridge England
11.24.2007 Regent Ipswitch England
11.26.2007 Royal Concert Hall Nottingham England
11.27.2007 Academy Birmingham England
11.28.2007 St. David's Hall Cardiff Wales
11.30.2007 Academy Glasgow Scotland
12.01.2007 Music Hall Aberdeen Scotland
12.02.2007 City Hall Newcastle England
12.04.2007 City Hall Sheffield England
12.05.2007 Apollo Manchester England
12.06.2007 University Liverpool England
12.08.2007 Colston Hall Bristol England
12.09.2007 Guildhall Southhampton England
12.10.2007 University Exeter England
12.12.2007 Leas Cliff Hall Folkestone England
12.13.2007 Hammersmith Apollo London England

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Source:	queensryche.com
Band profile:	Thin Lizzy
Event:	Thin Lizzy: European Tour

The following message was posted on Catamenia's official website:

"Sad news in Cata-camp. Veikko has decided to departure from Catamenia cos of his personal reasons. Now we're looking for a new drummer with skills to play blastbeats and double basses, but also to be crazy as our clips Cataventures show. If you think you're the one, please send email to applications@catamenia.net".

Source:	catamenia.net
Band profile:	Catamenia

Two new songs 'Suudelda Neidu' and 'Soomusronglase Silmis' were added on official Myspace page of Estonian Black Metal outfit Loits. The two songs come from the upcomming new album "Must Album" wich will be release on 04.06.2007 through Nailboard Records.

Here's the "Must Album" tracklist again:

01. Emaraud
02. Soomusronglase Silmis
03. Suudelda Neidu
04. Kiri Kaevikust
05. Ei Kahetse Midagi
06. Veealune Valss
07. Peegli Ees
08. Surmarestoran
09. Öölaul

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Loits

The following message was posted on Rush's official web site:

"This week, 'Far Cry' has been selected as "Directors Video Pick" on Youtube. To see the video for Far Cry directed by Chris Mills please click here".

'Far Cry' is the opening track of the new album "Snakes & Arrows" released May 01, 2007.

Here the tracklist again:

01. Far Cry
02. Armor And Sword
03. Workin' Them Angels
04. The Larger Bowl
05. Spindrift
06. The Main Monkey Business
07. The Way The Wind Blows
08. Hope
09. Faithless
10. Bravest Face
11. Good News First
12. Malignant Narcissism
13. We Hold On

"Snakes & Arrows" will be also released on the new MVI format on June 5th, 2007 after a few unavoidable production delays.
MVI (Music Video Interactive) is a DVD-based product that plays in all DVD players, computers, and video game consoles with DVD drives. The MVI includes the full album in 96kHz/24 bit hi-resolution stereo audio and a 5.1 surround mix, plus bonus video and digital content. Although the MVI disc will not play in your CD player, the audio tracks are pre-encoded for easy transfer to your computer, portable music player, or recordable CD.

The Rush "Snakes & Arrows" MVI disc includes:

- The entire album in 96kHz/24 bit hi-resolution stereo
- The entire album in 5.1 surround sound
- Rush: The Game Of "Snakes & Arrows" -- a 45-minute video documentary on the making of the album, with unprecedented access to the band in the studio
- The ability to create your own mobile ringtones using UrTone technology
- Digital extras like wallpapers, buddy icons, a screensaver and more
- Plus deluxe packaging

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Source:	rush.com
Band profile:	Rush

The following message was posted on Nocturnal Rites's official website:

"We have added a corny, little message from the band including some previews of the bonus DVD that comes with "The 8th Sin" over at NocTV. We have a new live-clip from the GoM-boat on there as well!
Also, Century Media has launched an e-card with us including a competition where 25 lucky winners get a free NR shirt. Don't miss!
Some exciting more cool stuff will be revealed in the coming days, so stay tuned".

For more info about the album go to this location or read more here and here.

In other news, Nocturnal Rites have teamed up with Finnish Heavy/Power Metallers Thunderstone for a co-headlining European tour this fall.

27.10.2007 SWI Lenzburg Metal Inferno Festival
28.10.2007 F Paris La Boule Noire
30.10.2007 ESP Madrid Caracol
31.10.2007 ESP Barcelona Mephisto
01.11.2007 ITA Milano Transilvania
02.11.2007 GER München Metropolis
03.11.2007 CZ Zlin Masters of Rock Cafe
04.11.2007 AUT Vienna tba.
05.11.2007 GER Nürnberg Hirsch
06.11.2007 GER Lebach Rockstage
07.11.2007 GER Essen Turock
08.11.2007 GER Hannover Musikzentrum
09.11.2007 GER Osnabrück Bastard Club
10.11.2007 NL Weert Bosuil
11.11.2007 GER Hamburg Markthalle

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Source:	nocturnalrites.com
Band profile:	Nocturnal Rites
Event:	Thunderstone + Nocturnal Rites

Two new songs 'City Of Echoes' and 'Last Day Of Winter' from the upcomming album "City Of Echoes" werre posted on the official MySpace page of the band. You can listen them here.

"City Of Echoes" tracklist:

01. Bliss In Concrete
02. City Of Echoes
03. Spaceship Broken--Parts Needed
04. Winds With Hands
05. Dead Between The Walls
06. Lost In The Headlights
07. Far From Fields
08. A Delicate Sense Of Balance

And also the following message was also added:

"At our recent show in London on the European tour, we played a special version of Mammoth (Pink Mammoth) with everyone from These Arms Are Snakes, our touring partners, and our friend and booking agent Jodie Cox. So that's nine people on stage! You can witness this for yourself here.

The actual recorded studio version of this song will surface on vinyl later this summer and on the 3CD that will accompany the delayed DVD "After the Ceiling Cracked" - now out this fall".

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Pelican

The following message was posted on Swedish Alternative Death Metal band The Great Deceiver's official website:

"The new The Great Deceiver album "Life Is Wasted On The Living" will be released on Deathwish Records. This is an outtake from http://www.deathwishinc.com:

In 2007, The Great Deceiver will release "Life Is Wasted On The Living", their new album on Deathwish. Produced and engineered by Berno Paulsson (The Haunted), "Life Is Wasted On The Living" takes their trend killing approach to new heights. Combining the intensity of hardcore, the power of metal, and the hook laden repetition of industrial, into a new kind of musical apocalypse".

You can also find the complete headline on Deathwish Records here.

To finish, the band is currently putting the finishing touches on the album. In the meantime, check out the unmastered song "Home To Oblivion" on Deathwish Myspace here

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Source:	thegreatdeceiver.com
Band profile:	The Great Deceiver

The following links were posted on Annihilator's official forum on their website:

Never, Neverland - live at Elysée Montmatre 28.04.2007
Alison Hell - live at Elysée Montmatre 28.04.2007
Clown Parade - live at Elysee Montmartre 28.04.2007
King of the Kill - live in Paris 28.04.2007 (Trivium Tour)
W.T.Y.D - live in Glasgow 13.04.2007

You can also find live pictures of the show at Paris here and live pictures of the show at Glasgow here.

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Source:	annihilatormetal.com
Band profile:	Annihilator