Here is the official statement from the band's web site (posted a few days ago) regarding the band's third album:

"We are glad and happy to announce that Persefone have just signed a deal with Soundholic Records for the release of the new upcoming album "Shin-ken" in Japan! The album will be available on 22nd July. On it, some Japanese artist will appear such as Asazaki Ikue!"

More info about the recording available on "New Album's Diary. More album info to follow.

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Source:	persefone.com
Band profile:	Persefone

According to the official website of the Swedish metallers, Darkane have now decided to name the album "Demonic Art" after one of the songs. The lyrics are based on the same theme as on "Organic Canvas" (from our previous album "Layers of Lies"), about an individual planning his next exhibition of flesh.

Here are a few more song titles:

Varitations Of An Eye Crush (Intro)
Still In Progress
Leaving Existence
Exectution 44
The Killing Of I
Sole Survivor
Absolution
Wrong Grave
Wrath Connection
Demigod

"Right now Peter and Klas are mixing the new album. We are also rehearsing and preparing for our trip to Chicago and the Chicago Powerfest in a few weeks. You don´t wanna miss that if you live in the area! We are gonna play in direct support to Testament May 3rd. This will also be Jens debut on American soil!"

Darkane also confirmed the following two Swiss live shows in November:
Nouveau Monde, Fribourg November 7th 2008
Metalfest Uri, Ersfeld November 8th 2008

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Source:	darkane.com
Band profile:	Darkane