Critically acclaimed grind act, Wormrot will be heading into Singapore's TNT Music Productions this January to record a brand new album entitled Dirge. With this being the full-length follow-up to Abuse, the band promises to bring their breakneck grind tones to grim new lows.

Frontman, Arif Rot is highly excited about the band's new material and wants the world to know about it: "We are definitely stoked to get this album out. We are working extra hard on this one. EXTRA FUCKING HARDER THAN ABUSE. We are currently in the rehearsal studio still writing songs and making some minor adjustments and what not. If you are digging Abuse and also from our latest split with I Abhor, then u might dig the new album. We'll be in the studio for Dirge first week of January. NEW YEAR WITH A NEW DOSAGE OF GRIND!"

Wormrot's new album, Dirge is due for a Spring 2011 release.

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Source:	earachenews.blogspot.com
Band profile:	Wormrot

The CEO of Metal Mind Productions, Tomasz Dziubiñski, has passed away yesterday after struggling with an unspecified illness for many years. Tomasz was a pivotal personality of the metal scene in Poland and also in Europe. He was responsible for promoting many Polish artists that are now household names, was the Editor-In-Chief of the Polish edition of Metal Hammer and the main organizer of Metalmania festival. He has definitely had an enormous influence on how metal music has developed in the last 20 years.

Metal Storm would like to express deepest condolences for Dziuba's friends and family and offer a friendly shout-out to Metal Mind Productions and Metal Hammer Polska.

Source:

metalmind.com.pl

Ex-Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy - who joined Avenged Sevenfold in the studio and on a US tour earlier this year - has issued the following update on his Facebook page:

"Yes, the rumours are true... Sadly my time with Avenged Sevenfold has come to an end...

The band has decided to carry on into 2011 without me... I had a great time with them throughout 2010, but it was their choice to end the relationship at the end of 2010 as was always the initial plan....

I had an awesome time on stage with the guys every night and have so many cool memories from the experience with them... I am proud to always be part of the A7X family and history. I also adore the A7X fans and totally appreciate the way they welcomed me aboard and were so loving and supportive during my time with the band... Thank you!

As far as my future, I am excited by the endless musical possibilities that lie ahead of me... My love for music runs very deep and my taste is very broad and ecclectic which will give me the chance to explore many different things and collaborate with many great friends and artists I admire and respect...

Happy Holidaze to you all and c-ya in the New Year."

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Avenged Sevenfold

As reported earlier this week, Kamelot's Pandemonium Over Europe 2011 is building, adding Evergrey, Amaranthe and Sons Of Seasons (on selected dates) to the already announced tour schedule, with more dates to come.

As part of the ongoing Kamelot campaign, the band has now announced 2 shows as part of what will be a full US tour:

Aug 30 - Grammercy Theater in New York City, NY - USA
Sept 2 - Club Soda in Montreal, Québec - Canada

Unfortunately, we have been informed that, due to continuing medical and personal issues, Roy Khan will not be able to finish the remaining touring in support of Kamelot's album, Poetry for the Poisoned...

However, we are pleased to announce that metal icon Fabio Lione (Rhapsody Of Fire, Vision Divine, ex-Labyrinth) will be joining the tour and handling the lead vocal duties. There will also be guest vocal appearances throughout the tour by Simone Simons (Epica), Tommy Karevik (Seventh Wonder), and many more surprise guests throughout this very special and rare tour.

Fabio Lione is eager to get on the road, stating: "I am excited and pleased to be part of the next Kamelot tour. I always loved the sound of the band and I think this will be a great experience for me, the band and for all the fans of great music and Kamelot... see you soon on tour and let's rock!"

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Source:	kamelot.com
Band profile:	Kamelot

German classic death metal act Morgoth has announced its reunion after being on hold for the past 14 years to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their seminal debut album "Cursed." The first announced anniversary show will be at Death Feast Open Air, taking place from June 23rd-25th, 2011 in Hünxe, situated in Germany's Ruhr district. The official statement reads as follows:

Ever since Century Media Records re-released the 1991 Morgoth album Cursed in 2006 as well as a Best Of compilation one year earlier, there have been constant rumours circulating about an actual comeback of Morgoth. These rumours as well as several offers from festival promoters have finally challenged the band to actively celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original release of the Cursed album by playing some selected festival shows in 2011. The setlist will consequently mainly consist of songs from the Cursed album as well as some cuts from the classic 1989/1990 EPs Resurrection Absurd and The Eternal Fall. The band's line-up for these special shows is almost confirmed by now as well and will consist of Marc Grewe (vocals), Harry Busse (guitar), Sebastian Swart (guitar), Thilo Mellies (band) as well as a great drummer, soon to be announced.

Vocalist Marc Grewe comments as follows: "Throughout the next months we will make sure to prepare a great show for us all to celebrate together in 2011. We seriously look forward to seeing old friends, peers and faithful supporters of the band again as well as playing to new audiences during the upcoming string of festival shows."

The first confirmed date for Morgoth in 2011 can now also be revealed: The band will appear on a headlining slot at the 5th edition of the Death Feast Open Air 2011. Death Feast takes place June 23rd-25th, 2011 in Hünxe/Germany and other heavy-weight death metal acts to appear will be Grave, Vader, Pestilence, Krisiun, Misery Index and Gorguts, to mention but a few. More details can be found here.

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Source:	morgoth.eastpool.com
Band profile:	Morgoth
Event:	Death Feast Open Air

Vicious Rumors will be releasing their brand-new studio effort, Razorback Killer in Europe on March 28, 2011 ? except in Germany, where it will arrive three days earlier ? and in the U.S. on April 5, 2011 via SPV/Steamhammer. The album was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, California with producers Juan Urteaga and Geoff Thorpe.

According to a press release, Razorback Killer features ten breathtaking new songs which transport the traditional Vicious Rumors sound perfectly into the present. To cut a long story short: this band has never sounded more dynamic than on Razorback Killers.

The album features guest appearances by guitarists Mark McGee (ex-Vicious Rumors), Eric Peterson (Testament, Dragonlord) and Brad Gillis (ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Vicious Rumors).

Razorback Killer cover art] tracklist:

01. Murderball
02. Black
03. Razorback Blade
04. Blood Stained Sunday
05. Pearl Of Wisdom
06. All I Want Is You
07. Axe To Grind
08. Let The Garden Burn
09. Rite Of Devastation
10. Deal With The Devil

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Source:	viciousrumors.com
Band profile:	Vicious Rumors

"The Price", the opening track off the new Destruction album Day Of Reckoning, is now available for streaming on the band's MySpace site.

The album will be in stores on February 28, 2011 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Day Of Reckoning cover art] (vinyl edition) / cover art] (limited slipcase edition) tracklist:

01. The Price
02. Hate Is My Fuel
03. Armageddonizer
04. Devil's Advocate
05. Day Of Reckoning
06. Sorcerer Of Black Magic
07. Misfit
08. The Demon Is God
09. Church Of Disgust
10. Destroyer Or Creator
11. Sheep Of The Regime
12. Stand Up And Shout

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Destruction

Kamelot are pleased to announce that the special guests on the upcoming Pandemonium Over Europe Tour during next year 2011, will be Evergrey, Amaranthe and Sons Of Seasons (on selected dates only).

As reported earlier, in keeping with Kamelot's flair for the theatrical, as well as their innovative and creative spirit, the second leg of the tour promises to push the limits of the live concert experience, bringing fans a spectacle even more eye-popping than what they experienced during the thrilling first leg of The Pandemonium Over Europe Part 1. "It's still called the Pandemonium Tour, but it's more theatrical and visual than before", Thomas Youngblood said in a October interview. "It has a dark theme, a new stage design and more surprises for the Kamelot fans!".

Here are the tour dates again:

Apr. 22 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre
Apr. 23 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Paradiso
Apr. 24 - Antwerp, Belgium - Hof Ter Lo
Apr. 27 - Sheffield, England - Corporation
Apr. 28 - London, England - KoKo
Apr. 29 - Luxemburg, Luxembourg - Den Atelier
Apr. 30 - Luzern, Switzerland - Schüür
May 01 - Milano, Italy - Magazzini Generali
May 03 - Budapest, Hungary - Petöfi Hall
May 05 - Bratislava, Slovakia - Majestic Music Club
May 06 - Krakow, Poland - Kwadrat
May 07 - Berlin, Germany - C-Club
May 08 - Stuttgart, Germany - Longhorn / LKA
May 10 - Köln, Germany - Live Music Hall
May 11 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
May 12 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Trädgårn
May 14 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum Scene
May 15 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Amager Bio

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Source:	kamelot.com
Band profile:	Kamelot
Event:	Kamelot: The Pandemonium Tour 2011

A brand new song from Greek demons Septicflesh's forthcoming album will be available this Friday. The single is entitled The Vampire from Nazareth and will be released as digital download worldwide. Go to Amazon to listen to a 30-second clip.

French fans will also find the song on a Dropcard that will be offered exclusively with the next issue of Hard Rock Magazine, out this Friday too.

Septicflesh's new album, which title is yet to be revealed, will hit the stores on April 18th, 2011 (one day later in the US) in various editions. The band completed recording the album in November. More news soon!

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Septicflesh

"Where Is The Edge", the first single off Within Temptation's upcoming album The Unforgiving, is now up for streaming. The Where Is The Edge single is set to be released next month. The band has launched a video featuring exclusive preview scenes of the upcoming movie Me & Mr Jones and is available for viewing below.

The band had the following to say: "Together with this brand new song we're starting a very cool item on our Facebook page. Through a Facebook plug-in, you can share the video of "Where Is The Edge" on your Facebook profile and we register your name to be included in the packaging of the special edition of The Unforgiving! Starting today, the plug-in will be available under the title of "Unforgiving" on this page. The duration of this campaign will depend on the response of the Facebook fans, so make sure to use this plug-in as soon as possible. Obviously you need to 'like' our Facebook fan page before you have access to this plug-in!"


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Source:	within-temptation.com
Band profile:	Within Temptation

British melodic death metallers The Soulless, who recently changed their name from Ignominous Incarceration, are going into the studio today, December 15th, to begin recording their new album. The Soulless are heading into Outhouse Studios in Reading, England with producer John Mitchell (Architects, Funeral For A Friend, Enter A Shikari) and will be recording until midway through January, 2011.

The as-yet untitled new album is due to be released on Earache Records in April, 2011.

The Soulless frontman Andy Wardle comments: "We are all beyond excited to start this process. The last few weeks we have been relentlessly rehearsing the tracks and are very happy with our creation. We know it is going to sound even better when finished at Outhouse. Everything will be heavily documented and regular video updates will be up after each stage of recording. Artwork, an official video, album title, tours and new merch are all in the works, so this is the calm before the storm..."

The Soulless recently released a brand new pre-production track to give fans a taste of what to expect from the new album. Listen to the new track, "Earthbound", on the band's MySpace page.

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Source:	earachenews.blogspot.com
Band profile:	The Soulless

Candlelight Records are proud to announce the signing of Irish Folk metal band Cruachan.

The band started recording their new album Blood on the Black Robe in November 2010. Candlelight will release the band's 6th studio album in early 2011.

In late 2008, vocalist Karen Gilligan parted ways with the band, but the remaining members decided not to replace her. On the new album they will return to their roots by creating extreme folk metal music. They recorded a 3 song demo which was only sent to a select few people.

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Source:	candlelightrecords.co.uk
Band profile:	Cruachan

Ill Niño is pleased to announce their return with a new US headlining tour Restore The Insanity 2011 Tour. The 26 city tour begins on January 18th and runs through February 20th! Support on the trek will come from Anew Revolution, Ekotren and Fashion Bomb. More dates will be announced soon.

Ill Niño - Restore The Insanity Tour:

Jan 18 - The Intersection - Grand Rapids, MI
Jan 19 - Rack N Roll - Riverview, MI
Jan 20 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
Jan 21 - The Rave - Milwaukee, WI
Jan 25 - Marquis Theater - Denver, CO
Jan 27 - Key Club - West Hollywood, CA
Jan 28 - Last Day Saloon - Santa Rosa, CA
Jan 29 - Feelgoods - Las Vegas, NV
Feb 01 - Backstage Live - San Antonio, TX
Feb 03 - Trees - Dallas, TX
Feb 04 - Scout Bar - Houston, TX
Feb 05 - The City Club of Houma - Houma, LA
Feb 07 - Masquerade - Atlanta, GA
Feb 10 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Feb 11 - Jaxx Nightclub - Springfield, VA
Feb 13 - Webster Theater - Hartford, CT
Feb 15 - Palladium - Worcester, MA
Feb 16 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY
Feb 17 - Santos Party House - New York, NY
Feb 18 - The Wescott Theater - Syracuse, NY
Feb 19 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Ill Niño
Event:	Ill Niño: Restore The Insanity Tour

Midwest thrashers Lazarus A.D. have released their first single, "The Ultimate Sacrifice". You can check it out over at this location.

The band's highly anticipated album, Black Rivers Flow, was recorded in July and August 2010 at Belle City Sound with Chris Djuricic and was mixed and mastered by James Murphy at Safehouse Production. More album details were previously reported here.

Bassist and lead vocalist Jeff Paulick comments; "First off, I have to say we are incredibly proud of Black Rivers Flow. It's been three and a half years since we recorded our last album and we've grown a lot since then. During the writing process for Black Rivers Flow we were dealing with great personal tragedies. We found a way to draw strength from those tragedies and use it as inspiration to write what we feel is an incredibly more sound record than the last.

On Black Rivers Flow, everyone stepped up their game; the riffs are heavier, the choruses catchier, and the vocals have improved and been diversified tenfold. We are on a mission to show the world that we are a force to be reckoned with and aren't thinking about a trend, we're thinking long term. I think our fans will hear these songs and be blown away. The energy and power this time around is undeniable, and we hope the reaction amongst the community reflects just that."

Lazarus A.D. will also be in action as they tour the states as a part of the North American Retribution Tour alongside thrash metal legends Death Angel. Joining the tour will be Early Man, Bonded by Blood, and Hexen. Those dates can be found here.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Lazarus A.D.

As I Lay Dying will hit the ground running in 2011 with a full US tour. The dates start on February 12th at the Aggie Theater in Ft. Collins, CO and wrap up March 18th in Sacramento, CA. The tour will hit cities that the band hasn't been to in years and cities the band has yet to visit. The full schedule is below. This is a great opportunity for fans to see As I Lay Dying in an intimate club-setting, which should make for some insane circle pits and stage dives.

Support on the tour will come from Winds Of Plague and After The Burial.

02/12 - Ft. Collins, CO @ The Aggie Theater
02/14 - Fargo, ND @ The Venue
02/15 - Omaha, NE @ The Slowdown
02/16 - Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theater
02/17 - Green Bay, WI @ Riverside Ballroom
02/18 - Lansing, MI @ The Loft
02/19 - Dayton, OH @ The Attic Club
02/20 - Syracuse, NY @ Lost Horizon
02/21 - Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
02/22 - Providence, RI @ The Met
02/24 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
02/25 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
02/26 - Lancaster, PA @ Chameleon Club
02/27 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
02/28 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
03/01 - Wilmington, NC @ The Soapbox
03/02 - Jacksonville, FL @ Freebird Live
03/03 - Tampa, FL State @ Theater
03/04 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room
03/05 - Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds
03/06 - Pensacola, FL @ American Legion Hall
03/07 - Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
03/09 - Columbia, MO The @ Blue Note
03/10 - Tulsa, OK Cain's @ Ballroom
03/11 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotilion
03/12 - Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
03/13 - Farmington, NM @ Top Deck
03/15 - Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theatre
03/16 - San Luis Obispo, CA @ SLO Brew
03/17 - Oakland, CA @ Oakland Metro
03/18 - Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades

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Source:	asilaydying.com
Band profile:	As I Lay Dying
Event:	As I Lay Dying