Reunited Animosity line-up Corrosion Of Conformity have added three new October dates to their previously announced tour dates.

With the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic Animosity album approaching, the original incarnation of Corrosion of Conformity (Woody Weatherman, Mike Dean and Reed Mullin) will play their first live shows in over twenty years with the tour kick-off this week in Asheville, NC. The band will be performing songs from Animosity, Technocracy and some new stuff.

The reunited trio announced earlier this month that they have recorded a new seven-inch single, Your Tomorrow (Parts 1 and 2), which will be available at all upcoming tour dates and via Southern Lord's website.

Righteous Fool, featuring Mike Dean and Reed Mullin, will open all dates with other openers including Zoroaster (Asheville), Eagle Twin (Aug. 8-10), Black Breath (Aug. 8-10), Black Tusk (Raleigh), U.S. Christmas (both N.C. dates), Iron Age (Austin) and very special guests for the October dates to be announced.

07/30/10 - Asheville, NC @ Stella Blue
07/31/10 - Raleigh NC @ The Pour House
08/08/10 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Power of the Riff Festival
08/10/10 - San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
08/12/10 - Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
08/13/10 - Austin, TX @ Emo's
08/14/10 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
10/07/10 - Sayerville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
10/08/10 - Chicago, IL @ Riot Fest
10/10/10 - New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom

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Source:	coc.com
Band profile:	Corrosion Of Conformity

Within Temptation has announced a headlining tour for February 2011 in the following update:

"We are very excited to make this announcement. As you know, we have been very busy working on our new album in the past year. It isn't finished yet, but we're getting there! We currently have the album scheduled for the beginning of 2011 and of course we will be touring soon after the album release! We're returning to the European stages in February and March for the first part of the tour and head straight into the festival season after that.

We will be sending special links out to our fan club members starting Wednesday July 28th, so they will be able to take part in an exclusive pre-sale for fan club members only. Check here to see the details on Wednesday. General presale will start on Friday July 30th unless otherwise mentioned on our tour page. Check back for all the exact pre-sale links. There will be Twitter-tags for all the shows. If you mention them in your Twitter-messages, you will be able to see who else is going to the same show as you and communicate with them! Here are the dates of the first part of the tour, we hope to see you there!"

25-02-2011 - Heerhugowaard (NL), De Waerdse Tempel
27-02-2011 - Tilburg (NL), 013
28-02-2011 - Amsterdam (NL), Paradiso
06-03-2011 - Groningen (NL), Oosterpoort
09-03-2011 - Stockholm (S), Annexet
10-03-2011 - Oslo (N), Sentrum Scene
11-03-2011 - Copenhagen (DK), Vega
13-03-2011 - Hamburg (D), Docks
14-03-2011 - Berlin (D), Columbiahalle
15-03-2011 - Warsaw (PL), Stodola
17-03-2011 - Dresden (D), Schlachthof
18-03-2011 - Vienna (A), Arena
20-03-2011 - Munich (D), Tonhalle
21-03-2011 - Zürich (CH), Volkshaus
22-03-2011 - Milan (I), Alcatraz
24-03-2011 - Barcelona (E), Razzmatazz
25-03-2011 - Madrid (E), La Riviera
27-03-2011 - Paris (F), Le Bataclan
28-03-2011 - Cologne (D), E-Werk
30-03-2011 - London (GB), Shepherd's Bush Empire
31-03-2011 - Brussels (B), Ancienne Belgique
01-04-2011 - Esch/Alzette (L), Rockhal
02-04-2011 - Kerkrade (NL), Rodahal

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Source:	en.within-temptation.com
Band profile:	Within Temptation
Event:	Within Temptation: European Tour [Rescheduled]

In a rather short update on the band's MySpace blog, Paradox main man Charly Steinhauer has issued the following message:

"Paradox be forced to cancel all live activities in the future. I´m still writing new material to release one more record for my loyal fans in 2011 via AFM-Records."

The band was set to appear on the following festivals: ProgPower USA XI, Metal Assault Festival and Eindhoven Metal Meeting.

More news on Paradox and the new album as we get it.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Paradox

The long wait is almost over, Blind Guardian's new opus At the Edge of Time will be released in Europe on July 30th. The band states: "You have all been so nice and patient, therefore we have decided to share 3 full length tracks from the album with you. So, brush up a little on the writings of Michael Moorcock and George R.R. Martin and enjoy the following tracks "Tanelorn (Into the Void)", "War of the Thrones", and "A Voice in the Dark". Head over to this location to check them out!

More album details were reported over here.

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Source:	blind-guardian.com
Band profile:	Blind Guardian

San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends, Death Angel, have unveiled the track listing and contributing guest musicians for their new album Relentless Retribution. The record is set for release on September 3rd in Europe and the 14th in North America via Nuclear Blast Records.

"Claws In So Deep" features performances by the popular acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. The track "Truce" also features a guest guitar solo by Producer Jason Suecof. Relentless Retribution was recorded at Audio Hammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with production genius Jason Suecof. The album will be released on September 3rd in Europe and September 14th in North America.

Relentless Retribution cover art] tracklist:

01. Relentless Revolution
02. Claws In So Deep
03. Truce
04. Into The Arms of Righteous Anger
05. River Of Rapture
06. Absence Of Light
07. This Hate
08. Death Of The Meek
09. Opponents At Sides
10. I Chose The Sky
11. Volcanic
12. Where They Lay

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Death Angel

UnSun will release its second album Clinic For Dolls on October 11th via Mystic Production in Europe. American and Japan release dates will be announced soon. The cover artwork for UnSun's new album was created by Hi-Ress Studio.

Clinic For Dolls cover art] tracklist:

01. The Lost Wa
02. Clinic For Dolls
03. Time
04. Mockers
05. Not Enough
06. The Last Tear
07. Home
08. I Ceased
09. A Single Touch
10. Why


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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	UnSun

"Deliverance Is Mine", the new video from Swedish metallers Soilwork, can be viewed at this location. The clip was directed by Ivan Colic (Ex Deo, Type O Negative, Unleashed) and produced by Stanimir "Staca" Lukic (Moonspell, Kamelot, Deathstars, Type O Negative).

"Deliverance Is Mine" comes off the band's latest album, The Panic Broadcast, which was released this month via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Soilwork

"Black Rose", the new video from Italian metallers Derdian, can be viewed at this location.

"Black Rose" comes off the band's latest album, New Era Pt. 3 - The Apocalypse, which was released on March this year via Magna Carta.


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Source:	youtube.com
Band profile:	Derdian

"Astron Black" and "Astronomica / Saturnian Moon", two new songs from Greek metallers Nightfall, are available for streaming at this location.

The two songs come off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Astron Black And The Thirty Tyrants, which is scheduled for release on August 30 via Metal Blade Records. The album was produced by Karadimas and Uken (who has previously worked with God Dethroned, Dew-Scented and Sinister). The cover artwork of the album was created by Travis Smith (Opeth, Death, Nevermore, Katatonia).

Astron Black And The Thirty Tyrants cover art] tracklist:

01. Intro
02. Astron Black
03. Astronomica / Saturnian Moon
04. Astra Planeta / We Chose The Sun
05. Ambassador Of Mass
06. The Criterion
07. Asebeia
08. I-I
09. Archon Basileus
10. Proxima Centauri / Dead Bodies
11. The Thirty Tyrants
12. Epsilon Lyrae


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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Nightfall

Swedish metallers Dark Funeral have issued the following update on the band's official website:

"This is Caligula of Dark Funeral!

I would like to inform all of our fans that on Saturday, August 21, at the Summer Breeze festival in Germany, I will be doing my last show with Dark Funeral.

Naturally I have mixed feelings about this decision, but it is final!

They say that every person will have about 15min of fame during their life...!

Well, I have had a hell-of-a-ride for 15 years now together with Lord Ahriman and Dark Funeral.

As some people love to spread weird rumors about others, let me make this clear once and for all. I have not committed suicide, I have not taken an overdose, nor are there any personal issues between me and Dark Funeral.

However...!

My life has taken a new turn lately, and I am also getting married this year (Not to some crazy bitch in the US though... Hahaha), whereof my priorities in life lie somewhere else.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our fans for their amazing support during all the 15 years I've been with the band. And I would also like to thank my brothers in Dark Funeral for all these years together.

Lord Ahriman and I have managed to raise Dark Funeral from the deepest of abyss, when we have confronted problems before. And there is no doubt in my mind, that Dark Funeral, without me, will raise once more, stronger than ever...

Thus I have spoken, thus shalt it be..."

Dark Funeral leader Lord Ahriman commented on Caligula's departure: "Caligula and I have shared some 15 kick ass years together. And I would naturally like to thank my brother for the amazing work he has done for Dark Funeral over all these years. It's been a pleasure indeed working together. You will be missed deeply! But as with everything else, I understand when people change course and get new priorities in life. And I fully respect that. Life moves on after all, and so will Dark Funeral.

In the meantime, and while we're searching for a new vocalist, the most logical thing for us to do, is obviously to enter writing mood. And that's exactly what we'll be doing. From now on and until we have found and installed a new killer vocalist we begin to work on a new full-length album. However, you can be rest assured that as soon as we have found a new vocalist, we'll set full force, and continue to tour the world in usual Dark Funeral manner.

Naturally, our demands on a new vocalist will be very high, but I/we are fully confident that there are some amazing vocalists out there that would fit us like a hand in glove. So if you do believe that you have what it takes to blow us away with your vocal skills, and to replace Caligula, don't hesitate to send us some audio/DVD files of your vocal performance! Send to: vocalist darkfuneral se.

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Source:	darkfuneral.se
Band profile:	Dark Funeral

Official press release

Imperfect Harmonies, the new album from Serj Tankian will be available to purchase on September 7 on iTunes and in stores. The iTunes LP comes with exclusive photos, a bonus track, and even interactive lyric sheets that you can play with the music!

There's even going to be a limited edition version of the album that you'll only be able to get exclusively through SerjTankian.com, so stay tuned for details.

Imperfect Harmonies cover art] tracklist:

01. Disowned Inc.
02. Borders Are...
03. Deserving?
04. Beatus
05. Reconstructive Demonstrations
06. Electron
07. Gate 21
08. Yes, It's Genocide
09. Peace Be Revenged
10. Left Of Center
11. Wings Of Summer

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Source:	serjtankian.com
Band profile:	Serj Tankian

AFM Records press release

After 8 successful studio albums it's about time to release a "Best Of" album of At Vance. Titled Decade, it not only includes the highlights from all At Vance records but also rare songs, Japanese bonus tracks, cover versions and the popular adaptions of classical masterpieces (Vivaldi, Beethoven...). Decade will be made available as 2-CD set.

Decade cover art] tracklist:

Disc I
01. Only Human
02. Take Me Away
03. Take My Pain
04. Heaven
05. Chained
06. Broken Vow
07. The Evil In You
08. Fallen Angel
09. The Curtain Will Fall
10. Dragonchaser
11. Shiver
12. Cold As Ice
13. Flying High (Remastered)
14. Princess Of The Night
15. Heart Of Steel
16. Ride The Sky

Disc II
01. Broken Vow
02. Heroes Of Honour
03. Logical Song Supertramp cover]
04. Shout Tears For Fears cover]
05. Highway Star Deep Purple cover]
06. The Winner Takes It All ABBA cover]
07. Money Money ABBA cover]
08. S.O.S. ABBA cover]
09. Gloomy Monday
10. Wannabe
11. Eye Of The Tiger Survivor cover]
12. Desperado The Eagles cover]
13. Vivaldi / Spring
14. Vivaldi / Summer
15. Solfiegetto
16. Beethoven 5th Symphony
17. Bumblebee
18. Caprice No.16
19. Bach Invention No.13
20. Cello Prelude G-Major
21. Chopin Etude No.4

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Source:	afm-records.de
Band profile:	At Vance

UK metallers Annotations Of An Autopsy have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"Sam decided to leave after te tour to follow home life with is girlfriend and loved ones, his heart wasnt into touring anymore so he made the decision to leave, we left on good terms and we wish that ugly prick the best of luck (Hate you Sam you burger loving fatty).

We parted ways with Brad recently do to a number of reasons, the main one being distance as he lived over 100 miles away from the rest of us and it made it very difficult for us to rehurse, that coupled with disagreements with certain band members made make the decision to part ways with him, He is currently looking for a new band within the london area and trying to go further with his MMA. You can reach him on his facebook if youre intrested in him drumming for you, just search Brad Merry.

So! here we go again, yep new members again you say? Well not so new.

Taking Sam's place we'd like to announce the return of Don Jones into the aoaa rank, Don is a guy who we've been playing in local bands with since we were all 14, for those of you who arent farmiliar with his name, he played on our Welcome To Sludgy City EP. The reason Don hasnt been with the band any longer than the ep was other commitments stopping him from touring, but now we finally have him and its great to be working with him again, His first show with us will be Ieperfest!

Taking Brad's place on drums is our long time friend Neil Hayward, we met neil a few years ago through playing some shows together, hes a great guy, likes skulls and that, metal and things. So please welcome him in! His first show will be at Ieperfest."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Annotations Of An Autopsy

US heavy rockers Soil have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"I'm sure you are all wondering what is happening in the world of SoiL after all the rumors and statements that have been going around. Late last week we learned of AJ's intentions as he notified us of his "indefinite hiatus". Then we learned of Tom's intentions, As did all of you, via the Blabbermouth statement he issued a few days ago.

We have decided that the show must and will go on. We refuse to let the fans, promoters, and radio stations down on such short notice. We decided to ask our friend's Jordan Lee (vox) and Mike Tignino (drums) to fill in. Both Jordan and Mike are awesome musicians and have been long time Soil followers and to us it is an honor to have them join us for the already confirmed shows. We will take full advantage of this opportunity to perform some classic songs we haven't played in years and can promise you we will deliver a powerful and energetic show that will meet and surpass the standards we have always set for our live shows.

You can either take a bad situation and make it worse, or you can rise above and make it a fun event that everyone can remember and walk away from having a good time. We plan on doing just that. So to the fans, come out to see some classics we haven't played in ages, Have a good time and enjoy yourself! After all that is what rock and roll is all about!

Humbly,
Tim & Adam."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	SOiL

Swedish metallers Sabaton have issued the following update:

"Even though we are constantly flying here and there for festivals during the whole summer we took us time to go to Peter Tägtgren and studio Abyss for a week.

What we are recording, we will not tell you.

More crazy news soon!"


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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Sabaton