Cover art and tracklist of the upcoming Kimaera album, entitled "Solitary Impact", have been revealed. "Solitary Impact" will be also released under the Russian label StygianCrypt productions, but no date is set yet.

Check out the new and updated website for all the info you need about Kimaera and the new album (including cover art), and to stay updated with the Kimaera news.

"Solitary Impact" tracklist:

01. Bloody Tourniquet
02. A Breath Of Despair
03. A Silent Surrender
04. Solitary Impact
05. Holy Grief
06. In The Shade Of Nephilim
07. All The I Am
08. The Taste Of Treason
09. Of Wine And Woe
10. The Garden Tomb

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Source:	kimaera.info
Band profile:	Kimaera

Legendary vocalist Frank Knight (X-Wild, also known for his work with such bands as U.D.O., Accept, Majesty and Crystal Viper), and guitarist Majk Moti (Running Wild) have formed a brand new heavy metal band called Wild Knight.

The group's lineup is as follows:

Frank Knight - Vocals
Majk Moti - Guitar
Rob Ronson - Guitar
Simon Strangeway - Bass
Robin Hazelhurst - Drums

Wild Knight will make its live debut at the Hard Rocker Festival II in Katowice, Poland, on September 26. Their live show will include classic X-Wild and Running Wild songs. Also scheduled to appear are Mekong Delta, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Wizard, Lonewold and many others.

Wild Knight is working on material for its debut studio album, scheduled for 2010. The band will also record a cover of the Running Wild song "Tsar" for the forthcoming official Running Wild tribute album titled "ReUnaton" (Remedy Records).

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	X Wild

Ex-Mythopoeia member Patra Krajcerova has formed a new band, called Fortis Natura. The band are about to release a promo demo called "Duality".

"Duality" will feature the following three songs:

01. Ethereal Sample (mp3)]
02. Change The Future Sample (mp3)]
03. Fortification

The complete Fortis Natura line up looks as follows:

Petra Krajcerova - guitars/vocals
Forkwin - bass
Pepe - Drums

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Mythopoeia

Forgotten Tomb have issued the following update regarding their recent activities:

"The new monumental double live in studio "VOL.5: 1999-2009" has been finally mastered and it's ready to enter the printing factory. This means we'll have it out and available pretty soon, like in June 2009 or so. Negotiations with the label who's gonna release it are work-in-progress too. An European release will come first, then a US release will follow shortly after. New samples from 3 songs of it are online now! Be sure to check them out and leave a comment, and spread the word!

In the meantime, the band has been confirmed for the big Italian open-air festival Agglutination XV and a few other gigs, be sure to check them out! The band is also working hard on the new full-lenght album "Under Saturn Retrograde", and it's negotiating a deal with labels to produce it and release it. The band could enter the studio again soon to record it, most probably in the end of 2009."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Forgotten Tomb

Swallow the Sun's new drummer was announced today on the band's website:

"Kai Hahto to play with Swallow the Sun

We are glad to announce that Kai Hahto (Wintersun, ex-Rotten Sound) will be playing drums on our forthcoming album and live shows next summer.

We have known Kai for years, and we have worked with him earlier when he played with us on our North American tour back in 2007. Knowing what he's capable of behind the drum set we are really excited about working with him again. We are confident that he can deliver drum parts that will not only perfectly fit the trademark Swallow the Sun -sound, but take it even further. We'll start rehearsing with him at the end of this month, and we'll keep you posted on how the album is coming up!"

Source:	metalfromfinland.com
Band profile:	Swallow The Sun

Original news, posted on 08.05.2009

Danish metallers Saturnus have issued the following update:

Saturnus is currently working on new tracks with a line-up consisting of new and old members of the band. For various reasons Anders Ro Nielsen , Tais Pedersen , Peter Poulsen and Nikolaj Borg have left the band.

Saturnus now consists of the founding members: Thomas A.G. Nielsen and Brian Hansen . Guitarist Rune Stiassny which supported us at "The Ethereal Sessions Tour" in 2008 is now a member of Saturnus.

Future members and concert dates will be announced soon.

www.saturnus.dk is no longer the official Saturnus homepage. www.myspace.com/saturnus is until otherwise announced the place to get the Saturnus news."

UPDATE (thanks to Bad English)

Danish metallers Saturnus have issued the following update:

"Martin Steene (Iron Fire, Force Of Evil) has teamed up with Danish Doom legends Saturnus, as guitarist for there upcoming live shows in September."

Martin Steene comments: "It's a pleasure to be a part of a band that i have been a fan of for years, and can't wait to get out and play some gigs with this monster of Doom."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Saturnus

Official press release

Award-winning Finnish heavy metal band Children Of Bodom was forced to cancel its remaining live dates as part of the "No Fear Energy Tour" with Lamb Of God due to injuries sustained by guitarist and front man Alexi Laiho. Laiho, 30, broke his shoulder two weeks ago when he was ejected from his tour bus bunk after the vehicle took a sharp turn. Laiho and Children Of Bodom are touring North America in support of the band's critically acclaimed album "Blooddrunk". The axe slinger was recently named as the world's "Best Metal Guitarist" in the 15th annual Guitar World reader's poll.

Against recommendation, Laiho had decided to "bite the bullet" and remain on tour, wearing the arm in a sling to restrict movement at all times when he was not on stage. But after performing ten live dates with both the broken shoulder and internal bleeding, the toll became too much for the guitar hero to endure and Children Of Bodom made the decision to cut its current tour short, placing Laiho's long-term health as its first priority.

"After the New York show (on May 9) I knew it was going to be over," commented Laiho in an official statement. "During the 3rd song I started feeling like someone was stabbing me in my lungs, my heart and my ribs. That was the kind of pain that neither stubbornness, painkillers, nor alcohol could alleviate. I wanted to try to keep going but after seeing a second doctor in Philadelphia, I was basically told that I could fuck myself up for life if I don't stop playing. Against all recommendation, I have played and sang for the last 10 days in violent pain which has only made my condition worsen. So, I decided to listen to everyone around me, who were telling me the best thing to do would be to go home and get some proper rest and give my shoulder some time to heal."

"This was a hard decision for me and I feel bad about it," he continued. "But it is the right thing to do if I want to keep making music. I apologize to our great fans for not being there for the remaining shows and I want to thank all the guys from the other bands; Lamb Of God, As I Lay Dying, God Forbid and Municipal Waste for backing me up on this. Most of all I want to thank our fans for still being there, showing support, and continuing to rock out with me! I promise I will be back and I hope you all will too! Horns up!"

After a few weeks rest, Children Of Bodom will start their European summer festival run on May 30th from Rock Hard Festival 2009 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. All summer festival dates will go down as planned and remain unaffected by Alexi's injury!

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Source:	cobhc.com
Band profile:	Children Of Bodom
Event:	No Fear Energy Music Tour

"Silver Bride", the new video from Finnish metallers Amorphis, has been made available online. The clip was directed by Owe Lingvall.

Commented guitarist Esa Holopainen: "Director Owe Lingvall did a great job with "Silver Bride". We are very happy how the video came out and it really serves the song."

"Silver Bride" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled "Skyforger", which is scheduled for release on May 27 in Finland (May 29 in Europe) via Nuclear Blast Records.


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Source:	metalfromfinland.com
Band profile:	Amorphis

Swedish hard rockers Europe have issued the short following update:

"Europe are proud to announce the upcoming release of their much-anticipated "Almost Unplugged" DVD, recorded live at Nalen in Stockholm, 2008. Presented in outstanding 5.1 DTS sound, this unique performance has been re-edited to 16.9 format for full-screen viewing. The "Almost Unplugged" DVD is due for release across Scandinavia, Europe, Japan and the US in the months to come.

Swedish fans will soon have the opportunity to pre-order autographed copies of the DVD on the band's official website. Stay tuned for more!"

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Europe

Moonspell have issued the following statement regarding the cancelled Minsk show:

"We are extremely disappointed by the fact we had to cancel the shows. The reasons on both Neopolis and Cradle Of Filth site is accurate but Moonspell might add that the bands' buses entered Belarus territory and were meeting for possible solutions for the day. On the event that the truck with ALL of our tour equipment was held due to a bureaucratic detail in the border made all our efforts worthless.

We have planned carefully this trip with the promoter, with the embassies and were caught off guard by an excessive zeal from the border staff.

Goes without saying that all the bands were eagerly anticipating the show as it was a premiere for everyone. We can assure you we are doing our best to reschedule the show and we are pretty sure we will do so up to the end of the year, the sooner, the better, though no specific date can be advanced so far.

Thanks for your comprehension, we understand and share the frustration but look forward to make it up for you on a near future."

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Moonspell

Sideburn have added one of their new songs "Shapes" to the MySpace player.

Guitarist Morgan Zocek added: "Last week we sent out some new material to a lot of labels, and we already have been contacted by a couple of really welknown labels who have shown great interest in our new material. So stay tuned for updates."

A few weeks ago, the band announced the following:

"We have now finished the recording and mixing of our new album "The Demons Dance" in XTC Studios (Stockholm) once again with Ulf Wahlberg as Co Producer (mastering will be completed in the nextcoming week). The recording and mixing took place between the end of January to the beginning of April. We have had a great and inspiring time in the studio and the end result is amazing (can't wait to show the new material to the world)."

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Sideburn

"Deep Unknown", the new video from Stratovarius has been released.

"Deep Unknown" will appear on the forthcoming Stratovarius album, "Polaris". "Polaris" will be available in Europe on May 21 via the band's new label partner Edel under the new imprint earMUSIC outside of Asia and the band's longtime record company in Asia, JVC

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Source:	metalfromfinland.com
Band profile:	Stratovarius

Abramis Brama have issued the following update:

"Yes folk's, thing are actually happening in this end! The releasedate for our new album "Smakar Söndag" has officially been set to 13th of May. The album contains 11 songs of fresh bream. On the 20th of May we will have a releaseparty including one hell of a live-gig on Pub Anchor, Sveavägen 90, Stockholm, Sweden. Our first gig in Stockholm for about a year and a half so expect new songs, old songs, singalongs andwhatnot and testosteroneswinging, footstomping music. Did I mention that the day after is a holiday so you can drink strong lemonade and stay up very late if needed? Well, now you know."

Here's the tracklist of "Smakar Söndag" cover art]:

01. Kylan Kommer Inifrån
02. Sista Morgonljuset
03. Smakar Söndag
04. N.E.J.
05. Långsamt
06. Vägskäl
07. Enkel Resa
08. Med Ont Försåt
09. Öga För Öga
10. Förbjuden Frukt
11. Kommer Hem

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Abramis Brama

Czech heavy metal band Motorband are about to release their new album called 'Heart of the Machine' on 15 June. It will be the band's first album in English.
The album is available on the band's myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/motorbandd

'Heart of the Machine' cover art and tracklisting:

01. Heart of the Machine
02. The Best of You
03. Turn the Hourglass
04. Cannibal in My Head
05. I'm Rocking Hero
06. Don't Make Me Cry
07. Heartbroken
08. Higher Than Eagles Fly
09. Turn Me On
10. Tell Me Why
11. If You Want It
12. I'm Going to Fly
13. Hi Di Ho
14. Amore Vittoria

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Motorband

Ashes You Leave have issued the following update: "As you already know, due to technical problems, the release of our new album "Songs For The Lost" is slightly delayed. While we wait for the confirmation of the new release date, we decided to make more of our new songs available for streaming."

The songs are called "The Feast", "Taints" and also "Stranded" was available for streaming online. All songs can be found here.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Ashes You Leave