Norwegian black metallers Sworn has issued following statement:

"The songs for the next album is taking form and the plan is to enter the studio in the beginning of 2009, but we have already started on pre-productions of songs. The new material is harder, faster, darker, more grim and with the Sworn-touch that perpetuates the athmosphere from The Alleviation!"

The working title for the second album is "Bastards And Conquerors" and some songtitles for the album will include:

Ascendant
Carnal Monuments
Damnation Spawned
The Bastard, The Conqueror
Remnants of Past and Present
Summoning the Sinister
The Archaic Wraith
Descendant

Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Sworn

Century Media is streaming Aborted's cover of the Turmoil track "Playing Dead". Check it out at this location. The song will be released on the Century Media Records 2CD compilation "Covering 20 Years Of Extremes" cover], which was released in North America on 14 October.
The all-covers release "Covering 20 Years Of Extremes" celebrates Century Media's 20th anniversary and includes 32 mostly exclusive recordings and will be available in stores for the price of one CD.

The tracklist of that compilation is as follows:

CD1

Arch Enemy: Dream Evil - The Book Of Heavy Metal
Dark Tranquillity: Sentenced - Broken
Heaven Shall Burn: Tiamat - Whatever That Hurts
Shadows Fall: Only Living Witness - December
Brand New Sin: Iced Earth - Watching Over Me
Wolf: Moonspell - Alma Mater
Mercenary: Arch Enemy - Burning Angel
God Forbid: Merauder - Master Killer
Warbringer: Unleashed - Execute Them All
Grave: Asphyx - Vermin
Architects: Stampin' Ground - Officer Down
Napalm Death: Despair - Outconditioned
Krisiun: Demolition Hammer - Human Dissectio
Cryptopsy: Strapping Young Lad - Oh My Fucking God
Maroon: Samael - Baphomet's Throne
Watch Them Die: Bloodbath -Breeding Death

CD2

Firewind: Nevermore - Believe In Nothing
Dream Evil: Arch Enemy - Let The Killing Begin
Fear My Thoughts: Heaven Shall Burn - The Weapon They Fear
The Agonist: Dark Tranquillity - Monochromatic Stains
The Forsaken: Grave - You'll Never See
Devian: Morgoth - Isolated
Heaven Shall Burn: Merauder - Downfall Of Christ
Aborted: Turmoil - Playing Dead
Terror: Subzero - Boxed In
Napalm Death: Hellhammer - Messiah
Asphyx: Celtic Frost - Os Abysmi Vel Daath
Zimmers Hole: Old Man's Child 'Doommaker
Fu Manchu: Penance - Words To Live By
Manntis (Feat. In This Moment): Lacuna Coil - Heaven's A Lie
Kivimetsän Druidi: The Gathering - Leaves
Intronaut: Eyehategod - Dixie Whiskey

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Aborted

Eternal Tears Of Sorrow have issued the following update:

"For the first time, Eternal Tears of Sorrow has six members. We welcome Mr. Jarmo Kylmänen to join our forces. Jarmo K has been our "sixth member" since late 2005, helping us with songs, melodies and his voice on "Before The Bleeding Sun" and all the gigs after our comeback. Cheers, it's about time!

Our sixth album will be out in April 2009 by Suomen Musiikki in Finland, Massacre Records in other European countries and Marquee/Avalon in Asia.

The first chance to hear our new material will be Finnish Metal Expo in Helsinki in February 2009. This will be the release date of the forthcoming single as well. And don't forget - we'll finally enter the music video era, so stay tuned, folks!"

Source:	eternaltears.info
Band profile:	Eternal Tears Of Sorrow

Exodus have posted the re-recorded versions of "Metal Command" and "A Lesson In Violence" online at their official Myspace. The songs come from the bands new album "Let There Be Blood" which is a re-recording of the bands classic 1985 debut album, "Bonded By Blood." The album will be released on October 28th.

Produced by guitarist Gary Holt, the new "Let There Be Blood" CD was recorded at Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California; JKZ Production Studio in San Rafael, California; with vocal tracks recorded at J. Rod Production Studios in New City, New York. Andy Sneap is currently mixing the CD at his Backstage studio in Derbyshire, England. An October 2008 release through Zaentz Records is expected.

Exodus vocalist Rob Dukes released the following statement to regarding the band's decision to re-record "Bonded by Blood":

"Paul was rad, totally original. He was not like Metallica's James] Hetfield or Slayer's Tom] Araya. I think at times he wanted to be but he was simply himself. He had a really cool way of going up with his voice in the weirdest spots. I, myself, find it cool and original.

I have been singing these songs regularly for three years now and I have totally made them my own but with all the nuances that Paul threw in. I have a different voice than Paul, so it would be kinda stupid to just mimic him, but I definitely bite his style but try to remain myself.

This record is a total homage to him with modern technology and for fun. If he was around, which it is unfortunate that he not, he would be doing this record.

My life is cool now, but it was cool before I joined Exodus; I made good money had a great apartment in L.A. and I traveled everywhere and surfed regularly.

Honestly, I would rather hear Paul re-record this.

I will give these songs all the venom and hate I can give, and it's all for the love I have for these songs and this band. If those out there don't like it, and think it's not good, listen to the original ? it will always stand the test of time."

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Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Exodus

The new Guillotine music video for the song "Rebellion" can be watched in high-resolution quality here (click on 'watch in high quality' at the bottom of the video screen).

The upcoming new album "Blood Money" cover] from Swedish Thrashers Guillotine has set a worldwide street release date as 27th October 2008.

There has also been some last-minute changes in the deluxe digipak version, and the digipak version will NOT include the 'Rebellion' music video as previously stated. Instead, a Guillotine logo patch will be included for the digipak edition, which should really please the diehard Thrash fans!

The final tracklisting for the digipak edition is still the same, with an additional bonus track of "I Hate Society":

01. Insane Oppression
02. Rebellion
03. Insanity
04. Liar
05. Die/Live?
06. Skeleton City
07. Madness (Instrumental)
08. Dying World
09. Welcome To Dying (Death, Destruction & Pain)
10. War
11. Our Darkest Day
12. Blood Money
13. I Hate Society

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Source:	pulverised.net
Band profile:	Guillotine

Doom Shall Rise festival will continue after a year off with the sixth edition. On April 17th and 18th 2009 the Chapel in Göppingen (near Stuttgart, Germany) will be the place to be for all things DOOM!

Confirmed so far:

Black Shape Of Nexus
Lord Vicar
Omega Massif
Pagan Altar
Reino Ermitaño
The Lamp Of Thoth
Tortured Spirit
Warning
Wino

More bands will follow.

Ticket presales will start on the 1st of January at 8 PM CET on the Doom Shall Rise website.

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Band profile:	Warning
Event:	Doom Shall Rise VI

AC/DC's Black Ice is currently streaming on VH1's "The Leak", giving fans a taste of AC/DC's first album in eight years a week early. Black Ice will officially be available for purchase starting Monday, October 20th.

Check out Black Ice here:
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/acdc/2342912/album.jhtml?popThis=playIt()

Events surrounding AC/DC's Black Ice launch in NYC and LA this week, bringing fans a first taste in the countdown to the excitement of Black Ice's release date. Fully decked-out interactive Black Ice trucks and "pop-up" stores will enhance the fan experience to new heights.

Beginning Thursday, October 16, AC/DC fans will be able to visit the Black Ice trucks in various locations (see schedule below) to listen to the Black Ice album in full, try out the yet-to-be-released AC/DC Live: Rock Band Track Pack video game and compete for AC/DC concert tickets amongst like-minded super-fans. Fans are invited to join the celebration at Times Square on Sunday, October 19 where Wal-Mart and MTV will unveil the AC/DC Rock Band-branded store, selling the first copies of Black Ice available to the public (which will be on-sale from the nearby Black Ice truck as well).

LA Locations:

10/16 12PM - 8PM Hollywood & Highland
10/17 12PM - 8PM The Grove
10/18 Roving Hollywood
10/19 10PM - 2AM Hollywood & Highland (Album release 12:01 am)
10/20 12PM - 8PM Hollywood & Highland
10/21 12PM - 8PM Universal City Walk
10/22 12PM - 8PM Farmer's Market all day

AC/DC's Black Ice World Tour opens on October 28th at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre, PA. The worldwide tour - the band's first since 2001 - promotes Black Ice, AC/DC's latest studio album.

Black Ice will be released on October 20th and sold in the US exclusively at Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and www.acdc.com. The album is currently available for pre-order at www.walmart.com and www.acdc.com.

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Source:	sonybmg.com
Band profile:	AC/DC

Behemoth's recently filmed video for the song "Inner Sanctum" can be viewed here. The clip was shot with director Mateusz "Mania" Winkiel.

Commented by the band's mainman Nergal: "What's up everybody! Here we finally come with our brand new video? surprised? I fuckin' hope so. I'm still blown away by the effect myself. Why? Coz it looks like NOTHING I've ever seen in the metal genre. Lately it felt like we've pretty much explored every territory in the world of music videos, especially with our last clip for "At The Left Hand Ov God". This time we took completely opposite artistic approach? we went black and white, absolutely no effects, analogue film tape? and something we're doing for the first time ever: acting. I truly believe this bizarre video will show you a little bit different aspect of Behemoth's complex nature. Watch and enjoy!"

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Source:	regainrecords.com
Band profile:	Behemoth

Def Leppard are sorry to report that due to unforeseen circumstances, the two shows in India (scheduled to take place on October 17 and 19 in Bangalore and Mumbai, resp.) have been cancelled. The band added: "We apologize to our Indian fans and we hope to be able to make up for it in the future."

Source:	defleppard.com
Band profile:	Def Leppard
Event:	Def Leppard: Indian Tour [CANCELLED]

As posted on Chimaira's official website by bassist Jim LaMarca:

"Well here we go again with a new record. We're about to step in the studio again with Ben Schigel. Some of us have been working with Ben for over 13 years and I am really excited to be working on this record at home this time. We start pre-production this week and it will be fine tuning from here on out. I hope that everyone enjoy's the YouTube stuff and hopefully we will have some new footage up for you this week. The attached video Link] is a little homeage to The Great Hoya (Madball), I have to admit he is my favorite guy to tour with."

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Source:	chimaira.com
Band profile:	Chimaira

Wizard are ready for the next CD production. Here is some information about the new album "Thor".

The production will be done by Andy Horn. Achim Köhler will be arranging the sound. While the artwork is drawn by Anthony Clarkson, the photographer will be Jochen van Eden, who is known from his other work for the band.

The following songs will be featured on the new album, which doens't have any official release date yet:

Midgards Guardian
Asgard
Utgard (Part I & II)
The visitor
Stolen Hammer
Pounding in the night
What would you do?
Lightning
Serpents venom
Ressurection

Source:	legion-of-doom.de
Band profile:	Wizard

Next year in April we will celebrate our 15th anniversary. We'll do a special gig featuring some very special guests on April 11th at Baroeg in Rotterdam.

Next to that we have agreed with our label Displeased Records that we will release a special EP featuring 4 songs. Right now I won't go into detail concerning this EP; just wait and see. It'll be great though.

Source:	blog.myspace.com
Band profile:	Officium Triste

At last, Secrets of the Moon have revealed the name and tracklist of their fourth studio album! The album will be entitled 'PRIVILEGIVM'.

The band is stated to enter the studio in early 2009. These are a few of the listed track names, but no specifics yet:

Privilegium
Black Halo
Marionettes
A Million Suns
For They Know Not
Queen Among Rats
Shepherd
I Maldoror

The last statement from the blog at myspace: 'Major updates, samples, lyrics aswell as impressions on the evolvement of the record can be found on a special website that will be revealed next week.'

In other news, the band announced the following: "We are proud to annonce that K.S.A. has joined Secrets Of The Moon as a permanent member. His skills and his exigent nature just feel right for the band and he already contributed some extremely good ideas to what will become the new album."

Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Secrets Of The Moon

The latest work since "Blood Libels" was recently spawned from the vicious Antaeus! The track "Misery To The Defeated" was sent to the label for the split with the German black metal band, Katharsis.

MkM stated: "..we had to fix numerous details, but the final mix of "Misery To The Defeated" revealed itself to be worth the wait.." and apparently it will show the audience a different side of Antaeus. This track shall remain exclusive to the split with Katharsis.

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Source:	bulletins.myspace.com
Band profile:	Antaeus

French metallers Adagio have inked a deal with Listenable Records for their release of their new album, "Archangels In Black", tentatively due in February 2009.

According to a press release, "Archangels In Black", first CD to feature Adagio's latest addition, Finnish singer Christian Palin. features an absolutely new portrait of the band, keeping the essence of what makes it's personality but in a more direct and heavier way: "Our respective lives and the band are inseparable, and as a consequence, whichever way we're personally evolving slightly transforms Adagio." The CD was masteted at the Cutting Room in Sweden with Björn Engelmann (Rammstein, Meshuggah). According to guitarist Stéphan Forté, "Björn did an amazing job. The result is heavy as fuck and makes the songs even more powerful! We're a 110% happy with the result."

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Adagio