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Killing Machine announce new bass player
Today
Dragonforce split with singer
Yesterday
King of Asgard sign with Metal Blade Records
Yesterday
As I Lay Dying studio update
Yesterday
Omission sign with Xtreem Music
Yesterday
Landmine Marathon album streams now
Yesterday
Enemy Reign announce new bass player
2010-03-07
Terminal releases debut album
2010-03-07
Bilocate confirmed for European festivals
2010-03-07
Slipknot drummer joins Rob Zombie
2010-03-06
Forbidden sign with Nuclear Blast
2010-03-06
Vampires Everywhere sign with Century Media
2010-03-06
Dream Theater to tour with Iron Maiden
2010-03-06
Titus Tommy Gunn sign with Mystic Production
2010-03-06
Enforcer sign with Earache Records
2010-03-06
Rotting Christ signings sessions in Poland
2010-03-06
At The Gates top Swedish DVD chart
2010-03-06
Woe of Tyrants to release new album in April
2010-03-06
Bison B.C. announce album details
2010-03-06
The Vision Bleak release parties
2010-03-06
Killing Machine announce new bass player
Today
USA based metal band KILLING MACHINE, have revealed that former STRATOVARIUS and current EVERGREY bass guitarist Jari Kainulainen will be joining the band.

Jari will continue with his position in EVERGREY, but the chance to challenge himself in a different field with KILLING MACHINE was an opportunity he did not want to miss.

Commenting on joining the band Jari Kainulainen said "When Peter (Scheithauer) contacted me and asked me to join Killing Machine as replacement for David Ellefson, I had to check it out. And after listening to a few songs I knew straight away that this is something I definitely wanted to be a part of. I especially fell in love with the fast and blasting bass lines and kick ass guitar riffs., so it was an easy decision for me. I'm really looking forward to start playing with these guys."

On welcoming Jari to the band, guitarist Peter Scheithauer said: "First off, I am so thrilled that I can finally announce Jari Kainulainen as the new bass player!!! Once I was done with the demos it was time to think about getting the band together. I wanted people who were ready to tour - no egos. Plus returning to Europe I wanted someone we can hang with who was first and foremost a true metalhead. Csaba (Zvekan) and Jon (Dette) were already in and I knew David (Ellefson) was out of the question for the obvious reasons. I always loved Jari's playing, I saw him several time with Stratovarius and love Evergrey. If someone can play crazy bass lines and be creative it's him. And besides being an outstanding musician he is a very cool guy and at the end that's what really matters."

The completed KILLING MACHINE line up is Csaba Zvekan - Vocals, Peter Scheithauer (TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY / BELLADONNA) - Guitar, Jari Kainulainen (EVERGREY / STRATOVARIUS) - Bass Guitar, Jon Dette (TESTAMENT / SLAYER) - Drums.

KILLING MACHINE will re -locate to Europe for a series of summer shows and recording of the new album. The band have already confirmed an appearance at Germany's Headbangers Open Air Festival www.headbangers-open-air.de on 29th July 2010.

The band recently posted two new songs 'Skull and Bone' and 'Hell Raiser' at www.myspace.com/killingmachineusa

KILLING MACHINE have released two albums, the self titled 'Killing Machine' in 2000 via Candlelight Records and the critically acclaimed 'Metalmorphis' in 2006 via Mausoleum Records which has been hailed by many as one of the all time classic metal albums. The two albums featured a multitude of musicians including James Rivera (HELSTAR, VICIOUS RUMOURS), Jimmy DeGrasso (Y&T), Juan Garcia (AGENT STEEL), Dave Ellefson (MEGADETH), Stet Howland (WASP), Mike Duda (WASP), Mike Vescara (OBSESSION, LOUDNESS).

With two albums under their belts, the band are priming themselves to once again deliver metallic carnage across the globe.Unashamedly wearing their heavy metal roots on their leather studded sleeves, KILLING MACHINE combine the classic metal feel of the past with the fresh aggression of the present. Thunderous bass lines, pounding drums and explosive riffs blend with distinct heavy, melodic vocals to create driving and memorable songs. The music that KILLING MACHINE bring to the party simply stuns - no pretentions - just pure metal entertainment!

Dragonforce split with singer
Yesterday
New York, NY: DragonForce have split with lead singer ZP Theart. The band issued the following statement, regarding the matter:

“It is with great regret that DragonForce announce a parting of the ways with singer ZP Theart. This is due to insurmountable differences of musical opinion but the rest of the band sincerely wishes ZP great success with his future projects.”

While the creative core members have begun writing the fifth album, they have also started a worldwide search for a new vocalist. “We are looking for a powerful, melodic singer to write a new chapter of DragonForce with us." said guitarist Herman Li.

Anyone wishing to audition for the vacant position should apply following the instructions at this web address www.dragonforce.com/audition.

King of Asgard sign with Metal Blade Records
Yesterday
Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of Swedish Viking Folk/Death Metal band KING OF ASGARD for the European territory.

KING OF ASGARD was formed in 2008 by Karl Beckman (ex-MITHOTYN) after dissolving his latest musical projects. Teaming up with long time absent fellow worker, Karsten Larsson (FALCONER), once accomplice in the defunct vikinghorde MITHOTYN. As a result, after years apart, the decision was made to go back to their roots both musically as well as heading for their Norse heritage in lyrical approach.

With creativity flowing, numerous songs were written and KING OF ASGARD recorded their 7-track demo Prince Of Märing at Lotang Studio that finally led to the deal with Metal Blade Records. In late 2009 Jonas Albrektsson joined the ranks on bass to strengthen the line-up further.

As we speak, KING OF ASGARD are busy recording their yet untitled debut album at Sonic Train Studio with Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) at the helm. The scheme is to leave the studio with twelve dirty folk-stinking songs mould in extreme metal, reminding of times of old.

Comments KING OF ASGARD on the record deal with Metal Blade Records: "King of Asgard are very proud being signed under the banners of Metal Blade Records. Releasing records under such influential label will be an honour and we feel our future collaboration will be nothing but grandiose. We are very keen on seeing what this can bring us. So teaming up with Brian, Andreas and the rest of the Blade-staff is something we're easily throwing ourselves into and we're eagerly devoted on getting our debut out and heads rolling. Lets see if we can create a winter of three!"

KING OF ASGARD is featuring members of acts such as Mithotyn, Falconer, Thy Primordial, Indungeon and Dawn.

KING OF ASGARD:
Karl Beckman - guitar, vocals
Jonas Albrektsson - bass
Karsten Larsson - drums

As I Lay Dying studio update
Yesterday
AS I LAY DYING guitarist Phil Sgrosso is giving us a little update on the recordings of the bands new album The Powerless Rise!

"Hey everyone! We've been pretty busy the past few months. We're about several last minute pickscrapes/thunderchugs away from finishing ALL tracking for the Powerless Rise. We've had Colin Richardson and his assistant Martyn "Ginge" Ford out in San Diego working on mixes every day for about a month so far. It took a bit of time for us to get the guitar tone in the right place, but we've finally settled on something we all love and compliments the drums and bass quite nicely. Josh and Tim's vocals are sounding great as well. Colin and Ginge are doing a killer job!

Besides stopping by the studio a couple days a week, we've all been preparing to start up the next tour cycle. We've got an Australian/New Zealand run in late March, the Revolver awards April 8th in LA, followed by a US headliner that'll be going on right around the time our new record comes out. It's been nice being home most of the past year but it's time to get back out there with some new songs and an entirely new stage setup to intensify the live show. I've been missing that adrenaline rush from playing to our fans and I assure you the new songs will bring our live energy to a new level. Keep an eye out, we'll be coming to you soon…"

More details and the release date for The Powerless Rise will be announced shortly!

Omission sign with Xtreem Music
Yesterday
XTREEM MUSIC is proud to announce the addition to their ranks of one of the best and most promising Thrash Metal acts from the Spanish scene which is no other than OMISSION. Formed back in 2002, they haven been gaining experience and a solid reputation through their three demos and powerful live performances until the release of their debut full-length album "Thrash Metal is Violence" by the end of 2009 on limited self-financed release of 500 copies.

Now this 1st run is sold out and the band has secured a deal with XTREEM MUSIC for the re-issue of this album including two unreleased live bonus tracks taken from the same show featured on their split LP with germans OLD.

OMISSION defines their style as "Satanicspeed Thrash Metal" and claim the following bands as their influences: Venom, Possessed, Celtic Frost, Bathory, Destruction, Kreator, Sodom... which can easily be heard on their debut full length album to be re-issued by April 15th.

In the meantime, if you're into old fashioned Speed/ Thrash Metal with a real attitude and true feeling, don't hesitate to visit their official MySpace to experience why "Thrash Metal is Violence". www.myspace.com/omissionthrashmetal

Landmine Marathon album streams now
Yesterday
METALSUCKS.NET is now streaming, "Sovereign Descent," the new album from Phoenix, Arizona's LANDMINE MARATHON in its entirety. The album hits the streets next Tuesday, March 16 via PROSTHETIC. Go check out it out, HERE. There will also be a web shop sale exclusively for Metal Sucks readers.

"Sovereign Descent" was recorded at guitarist Ryan Butler's Arcane Digital Recording Studios, where he's recorded past efforts from the band, as well as Misery Index, Phobia, The Funeral Pyre and many more. The album was mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music (Converge, Hatebreed, Dillinger Escape Plan).

Martinez commented about the recording; "We are beyond stoked and anxiously awaiting the release of 'Sovereign Descent.' We feel this is our strongest material to date both in writing and in performance. We cannot wait for fans new and old to hear this album and see the songs performed live on the road."

LANDMINE MARATHON, whose sound has been compared to early Earache acts such as Bolt Thrower, Carcass, and Napalm Death, released two full lengths on Level Plane, "Wounded" and "Rusted Eyes Awake," the latter which was reissued by Prosthetic Records and several split releases. Vocalist Grace Perry was recently featured on the cover of Revolver Magazine and is a frequent contributor to their blog. The band has shared the stage with the likes of Tragedy, Kylesa, Saviours, Book of Black Earth, Coliseum and many more and will appear at this weekend's SCION ROCK FEST (March 13, Columbus OH) and at SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST, next Wednesday.

Enemy Reign announce new bass player
2010-03-07
Denver death metallers ENEMY REIGN are pleased to welcome newest member Phil Turner of Colorado metal outfit Drive-In Massacre. Turner takes the place of former bassist Cassie Begay, who recently left the band for personal reasons. Commented drummer Andon Guenther: "Cassie simply needed to get her personal issues in order and hasn't the time to fully dedicate to the band. We're all totally behind her decision and think it's the best thing for Cassie and ENEMY REIGN alike. We will be putting Phil Turner through the paces and have him show-ready by the time we leave for Europe. Phil will also be finishing the writing process of our upcoming full-length with us in the coming months."

ENEMY REIGN will release their critically-acclaimed Means To A Dead End EP in Europe through Neurotic Records on April 5th. The EP was recorded by Dave Otero at Flatline Audio (Cephalic Carnage, Martriden, Cobalt et al) in 2008 and, until now, self-distributed through the ENEMY REIGN online webstore. The European version will contain one newly recorded exclusive bonus track entitled "If The Truth Hurts...Suffer," as well as exclusive art work and other bonus materials.

In addition, the band is gearing up for their appearance on the 2010 edition of the Neurotic Deathfest featuring Bolt Thrower, Carcass, Pestilence, Dying Fetus and Napalm Death (among many others), followed by a string of club shows throughout Europe.

ENEMY REIGN Does Europe:

4/30/2010 Neurotic Deathfest - Tilburg (NL)
5/03/2010 The Perfect 5th - Taunton (UK)
5/04/2010 The Exeter Cavern Club - Exeter (UK)
5/07/2010 Sas, Delemont - (CH)
5/08/2010 Emmen Metal Festival - Emmen (NL)
5/12/2010 Abaton - Prague (CZ)
5/13/2010 AJZ Bahndamm - Wermelskirchen (DE)

Additional dates TBA.

Terminal releases debut album
2010-03-07
Today is the release date of one of the longest awaited debut album on Polish rock/metal scene – „Tree Of Lie” by Terminal. The album features guest appearance of Virgil Donati (Planet X, Derek Sherinian Band) on drums. Several songs also include saxophone, violin or cello sounds. Cover artwork was designed by Mentalporn (Deathstars, Behemoth, Darzamat). CD version will be released in digipak format. Available across Europe via Revolution Records (distributed by Plastic Head and Listenable Records among others)

From now on for 3 days on Myspace site of the band www.myspace.com/terminalfm whole album is available for streaming. “Tree Of Lie” is also available in limited amount together with T-shirt, and mini-digipak single via label website www.revolution-records.com.

In the beginning of February in Poznan's Grand Theater TERMINAl shoot the clip to their first single "Deep Inside"! You can check out the "making of" this clip right below.

The clip includes some talented artists like Ania Komorowska and the KAIRAKU duet – that took part on polish first edition of “Got Talent!”. Dancers illustrated the story of the ballad.

11 March - Warsaw - Empik Megastore, Nowy Świat Street, 17.00 hours - meet & greet with the band! You are all invited!

„Tree Of Lie” tracklist is as follows:

1. The Beginning
2. Afterlife
3. Mind Destruction
4. Together Apart
5. Behind The Mask
6. Brand New Sin
7. Deep Inside
8. The Maze
9. Evil Machine
10. Tree Of Lie
11. Game Of War
12. The End

Bilocate confirmed for European festivals
2010-03-07
Jordan metallers BILOCATE would like to proudly announce their appearance in Hell Over Vellach Fest. in Austria on Friday, 23 July 2010 alongside Graveworm and Agathodaimon, this will be quite an experience for the band to demonstrate the Middle Eastern and Jordanian vision in Metal music across Europe, so we'd like to give our deepest gratitude for our friends and fans for their progressive support, and you better be ready for one hell of a show.

Festival line-up to date:

Vaginal Penetration
Bilocate
Watch Me Bleed
Graveworm
Baneworth
Counterweight
Teufelskreis
Madog
Orden Ogan
Emergency Gate
Agathodaimon

BILOCATE was also confirmed earlier to co-headline METALCAMP Festival 2010 (Tolmin, Slovenia) in the same month.

More dates to be announced soon, stay tuned.

Slipknot drummer joins Rob Zombie
2010-03-06
New York, NY: SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison will spend the spring and summer of 2010 pounding the skins for new labelmate ROB ZOMBIE, who is embarking on a very busy touring schedule.

Zombie said, “Joey is an absolutely crushing drummer and I am thrilled to have him as part of the Zombie family. His amazing skills promise to take the live show to a whole new level of insanity.” Jordison also commented, saying, “I am honored, proud and excited to announce that I have joined the ranks as the new touring drummer for Rob Zombie. I’ve been a fan of Zombie’s since the beginning. I’ve toured with them and have always wanted to play for them. When John 5 called me up to ask if I knew any drummers I could recommend, I said, only half-jokingly, ‘Yeah, me!”

Jordison is universally recognized as not only one of the best drummers in hard rock, but as one of the most talented skinsmen in music, period. He will be sitting behind the kit for several appearances and tours throughout the year, namely the “Gruesome Twosome” tour, which features Zombie along with his longtime pal, Alice Cooper, which begins April 26 in Canada and runs through May 5 in Wyoming. Following that historic tour, Jordison will tour alongside Zombie as part of the 2010 Rock Star Energy Drink Mayhem Festival, which Zombie is co-headlining with Korn. That tour kicks off July 10 in Southern California and runs through August 14 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

“This show and set-list is mind blowing, and what better way to kick off than with the ‘Gruesome Twosome’ tour with horror-rock legend Alice Cooper,” Jordison said. “I want to thank all the Slipknot fans for their support and the Rob Zombie fans for welcoming me in. The Demonoid Phenomenon is on its way!"

Jordison will make his debut with Zombie at the 2010 Revolver Golden Gods Awards, held on April 8, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Zombie will be closing out the evening’s awards ceremony with what is sure to be a “must see” performance.

Forbidden sign with Nuclear Blast
2010-03-06
Nuclear Blast proudly announces the signing of legendary Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN!

"We are very proud to announce that FORBIDDEN has signed to Nuclear Blast Records! Ultimately, we all knew that there is NO better label in the world to handle Metal and bring it to the masses with authority.
For the last year, we have been intensely working on our craft while re-examining our past with a perspective we'd never had before. Our vision is clear and we know exactly who and what we are today. FORBIDDEN is in an amazing creative space and we can't wait for everyone to hear it! We began recording on March 1st.
We must thank Jaap Wagemaker and everyone else at Nuclear Blast for making their enthusiasm known to us since we've committed to writing this record. Also, there are so many other amazing friends that helped us along the way and we appreciate everything you've done for us to get FORBIDDEN back into a position of strength. If you feel in your bones that you are one of them, then you definitely are! Thank you all so much." - Craig, Russ, Matt, Mark and Steve

Added Nuclear Blast A&R Manager Jaap Wagemaker: "We are totally stoked to announce that FORBIDDEN has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast!! It is no secret that the staff of Nuclear Blast has a soft spot for thrash metal! We all grew up here with classics such as "Forbidden Evil" and "Twisted into Form"!
I am sure you can imagine that we were totally thrilled when we heard the news that FORBIDDEN were coming back and after seeing them live several times since then and seeing them doing a smoking rendition of "Twisted into Form" it was totally clear to us! FORBIDDEN needs a new home and that home is called Nuclear Blast! This feeling became even bigger after Craig had sent us the 2 new songs last year! Needless to say that a dream is coming true!
The future belongs to FORBIDDEN and together with Nuclear Blast, we will bring the band back on the metal map! What the future will bring? I cannot tell you! Cause it is..... forbidden!"

Vampires Everywhere sign with Century Media
2010-03-06
Born with an undying penchant for blood, out of the shadows of Los Angeles emerge VAMPIRES EVERYWHERE!, a group of outcasts that have unified and decided to spread their wings taking their message to the masses upon inking a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group will issue a 2-song EP, “Lost In The Shadows”, on April 13th and will be exclusively available at all 685 Hot Topic locations in the USA . Unfortunately European fans will need to be patient und watch out for the band’s first full-length album this summer.

For additional information and to view their new video for “Immortal Love,” shot by director Scott Hansen (A Day To Remember, Alesana, Skylit Drive , Carnifex) head over now to http://www.myspace.com/vampireseverywhere. The sinister new clip is currently in heavy rotation on MTV2’s Headbangers Ball, Havoc TV (March) and Fuse On Demand (May) in North America .

VAMPIES EVERYWHERE! Undead before the trend and shall remain so forever.

Dream Theater to tour with Iron Maiden
2010-03-06
New York, NY: Prog rock/metal icons will spend their summer supporting IRON MAIDEN on the band’s month-long tour of major US and Canadian markets. The tour launches on June 9 and runs through July 20, and includes a stop at the storied Madison Square Garden in NYC, marking the first time in a lengthy and respected career that Dream Theater will have played the world’s most famous arena. This tour will mark another milestone in Dream Theater’s history, which continues to expand and evolve, twenty-five years deep.

Of touring with Iron Maiden in North America, drummer Mike Portnoy said, “It is a bit of a dream come true for us. After 25 years together, at this stage in our career, there's honestly only three bands Dream Theater would consider opening for and Maiden is one of them. It is an absolute honor. Through the years, we've done many one-off shows with Maiden and they've almost all been overseas. It is very exciting to finally be doing a full tour with them and on our side of the pond, no less. These are gonna be amazing shows that the fans won't want to miss. Up the f***ing irons!”

Playing MSG for the first time is also a huge accomplishment for the band and they are thrilled about the prospect. “Dream Theater has achieved so many dreams through the years, from playing the Budokan in Tokyo to Wembley Arena in London to Radio City Music Hall in NYC,” Portnoy recalled. “But the one remaining dream that has eluded us through all of these years was to play at Madison Square Garden. Well, on July 12, along with Iron Maiden, that dream will finally be fulfilled.”

Guitarist John Petrucci was equally stoked about the MSG play, saying, “I am unbelievably excited to be finally playing Madison Square Garden, and with the almighty Maiden to boot! They have been heroes to the band since the beginning and are iconic in our eyes. There is nothing like achieving success and recognition in your own country, in your own city. It's going to be an incredible night for sure.”

Portnoy has proof of this career-long dream, saying, “About a month ago, my family and I were watching a video of my first band Intruder from back in 1983, and in the video before the show, I was interviewed and asked what my dream goal was. I responded ‘To play the Garden.’ It took almost 30 years, but it’s surreal that I will now be able to check it off the list.”

Dream Theater’s Black Clouds & Silver Linings was released in 2009 and debuted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200 Sales chart.

Tour dates for the Iron Maiden/Dream Theater run are as follows:

June 9 – Superpages.com Center – Dallas, TX
June 11 -The Woodlands - Houston, TX
June 12 - AT&T Center - San Antonio, TX
June 14 – Fiddler’s Green – Denver, CO
June 16 – The Pavilion (formerly Journal Pavilion) - Albuquerque, NM
June 17 – Cricket Wireless Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ
June 19 - San Manuel Amphitheatre – San Bernardino, CA
June 20 – Sleep Train Pavilion – Concord, CA
June 22 – White River Amphitheatre – Auburn, WA
June 24 – General Motors Place – Vancouver, BC
June 26 – Rexall Place – Edmonton, AB
June 29 – Credit Union Centre – Saskatoon, SK
July 3 – Molson Amphitheatre – Toronto, ON
July 7 – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC
July 9 – International Summer Festival – Quebec City, QUE
July 11 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
July 12 – Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
July 14 – Post Gazette Pavilion – Pittsburg, PA
July 15 – Blossom Music Center – Cleveland, OH
July 17 – DTE Energy Music Theatre – Detroit, MI
July 18 – First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre – Chicago, IL
July 20 – Jiffy Lube Live – Washington, DC

Titus Tommy Gunn sign with Mystic Production
2010-03-06
TITUS TOMMY GUNN is a new band set up recently by Acid Drinkers singer and bass player. Titus (aka. Tomasz Pukacki) has been for almost 25 years on metal scene in Poland and gained a legendary status with thrash/heavy/rock’n’roll band Acid Drinkers, which he set up in 1986. With Acid Drinkers he released 13 studio album, sold hundreds of thousands copies and played over 1000 concerts so far, sharing the stages with such acts as Deep Purple, Megadeth, Bruce Dickinson, Sepultura, Paradise Lost, Slayer.

Acid Drinkers latest album “Verses Of Steel” released in 2008 got very positive feedback (Acid Drinkers won Fryderyki award last year – polish counterpart of Grammy), but creative force led Titus to set up his second band.

Titus joined by two musicians recorded first album “La Peneratica Svavolya” under the moniker Titus Tommy Gunn and signed a deal with Mystic Production.

“La Peneratica Svavolya” was produced by Titus himself and mixed & mastered by Jacek Miłaszewski. The album contains 10 highly energetic, heavy rock’n’roll songs:

1. The Bitch Is (Still) Dead
2. Varan's 10
3. The Awakening
4. Scarass
5. Grand+Snow+Gorilla
6. Vein Calls: Eat!
7. One Scotch Please
8. The Singer
9. Big Brutal Swings
10. As Long As You

The album will be released on April 19th via Mystic Production/Indie Distribution. First single from this album entitled “Big Brutal Swings” is already available for streaming at band’s myspace page – www.myspace.com/titus-tommy-gunn

In the second week of February the band recorded it’s first videoclip for this song. Watch out for premiere in late March/early April.

Enforcer sign with Earache Records
2010-03-06
Swedish heavy metal band ENFORCER have announced their partnership with Earache Records in the UK and Europe for their forthcoming album Diamonds', out May 24th.

ENFORCER's charismatic singer Olof Wikstrand states:
"After the great success of 'Into The Night' we now take things a few steps further with the next album. This time It feels great to have a European dedicated and hard working label on board. I'm really excited to see what this end up like and I'm also proud of being a part of Earache."

Dan Tobin, Earache label manager, comments:
"Earache is proud to welcome one of the most exciting new bands on the scene onto the label's roster. ENFORCER's brand of streetwise heavy metal is as exciting as anything I've heard from a young band, and we look forward to helping them take steps towards the big league. 'Diamonds' is a superb way to start their march to the top."

Influenced as much by the speed metal bands of the late '80s as traditional NWOBHM and cult Swedish demos, ENFORCER are truly a metal powerhouse.

With 2008's 'Into The Night' earning a deserved entry in Terrorizer Magazine's Albums Of The Decade Top 100, ENFORCER return with their highly anticipated sophomore album, 'Diamonds', to be released in Europe by Earache Records on May 24th and the rest of the world on Heavy Artillery Records on May 25th. 'Diamonds' picks up where its predecessor left off - one foot firmly in the past, paying respects to IRON MAIDEN and JUDAS PRIEST alike, but augmenting their craft with modern flair and technical wizardry, highlighted by the production of renowned Swedish producer Rikard Lofgren.

Thanks to their appearance on Earache's 'Heavy Metal Killers' compilation, ENFORCER kicked open the floodgates for the return of traditional heavy metal, paving the way for many other young bands to follow. With critical acclaim pouring in from fans and the international music press, ENFORCER wasted no time taking their show on the road gaining rabid fans at every stop, touring across Europe and North America.

Rotting Christ signings sessions in Poland
2010-03-06
Following the success of their critically acclaimed new album "AEALO", Greek dark metallers ROTTING CHRIST will be doing signing sessions next month in Poland.

4/16 2010 Graffity, Lublin, 16:00
Empik in Galeria Graffica

4/20 2010 Madness, Wroclaw, 16:00
Empik Renoma

4/21 2010 Dekompresja, Lódz, 16:00
Empik Manufaktura

4/24 2010 Ucho, Gdynia, 16:00
Empik in Galeria Baltycka

4/25 2010 Blue Note, Poznan. 16:00
Empik Megastore

Be there to get your favorite albums signed and have a nice chat with Sakis and his gang!

At The Gates top Swedish DVD chart
2010-03-06
AT THE GATES' recent three DVD collection, "The Flames Of The End", has hit number one in the Swedish music DVD charts, outselling the likes of Kiss, Iron Maiden and Michael Jackson in the process. "The Flames Of The End" was released in the UK and Europe on February 22nd to great acclaim.

Woe of Tyrants to release new album in April
2010-03-06
Woe Of Tyrants' new album, Threnody, will be in the hands of fans by April 14th. To quench metal heads' collective thirst for quality shredding, our friends at MetalSucks.net will be hosting the exclusive premiere for the album's fourth track, Tempting The Wretch. The song is one that is likely to become a favorite and contains a new element for the band - clean vocals. Don't expect a big hooky chorus, though. You'll just have to listen to the song on MetalSucks.net to hear it for yourself.

Vocalist Chris Catanzaro explains the concept behind the song: "This song was written to describe a point in "Threnody" which our traveler is within a dream, a dream that is one of the few points in his journey that he experiences any semblance of peace and serenity." Read the full explanation and hear the song on MetalSucks.net HERE. Tempting The Wretch will be live at 1pm EST on MetalSucks.net.

Bison B.C. announce album details
2010-03-06
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. - March 05, 2010 - Vancouver's BISON B.C. is set to release their 3rd album, and 2nd with Metal Blade Records, titled Dark Ages on April 13 and prepare for their upcoming tour with High on Fire, Priestess, and Black Cobra by playing a batch of dates with Shadows Fall and Baptized in Blood including two shows at the infamous SXSW festival. BISON B.C. also has plans set for a notational Canadian tour in June, which will be announced in the coming weeks.

Dark Ages was recorded by Jesse Gander, who also recorded Quiet Earth, at The Hive Creative Labs in Burnaby, British Columbia and was mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.

Track listing for BISON B.C.'s Dark Ages:
1. Stressed Elephant
2. Fear Cave
3. Melody, This is for You
4. Two-Day Booze
5. Die of Devotion
6. Take the Next Exit
7. Wendigo Pt. 3 (Let Him Burn)

The Vision Bleak release parties
2010-03-06
The release of The Vision Bleak's fourth album "Set Sail To Mystery" (May 4th in North America) will be celebrated with a few release parties in Germany and Austria.

01.04.2010 - Ochsenfurt (near Würzburg), Postkeller
02.04.2010 - Ingolstadt, Take Off
03.04.2010 - Bielefeld, Falkendom
03.04.2010 - Wien, Escape (after the concert with attendance of the musicians)
03.04.2010 - Hannover, Destiny
04.04.2010 - Leverkusen, Shadow
09.04.2010 - Asendorf, Break Out

Additional dates to follow. At every party, there will be a chance to win attractive and rare prizes from The Vision Bleak!

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