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Eisregen to release new EP
2011-10-31
On November 18, 2011 EISREGEN are going to release a new EP, called "Madenreich - Ein Stück Rostrot".

It will be available as CD (limited to 2000 pieces, numbered) and 7''(limited to 500 pieces, handnumbered).

The CD will contain the following tracks:

1. Madenreich (Album Version)
2. Madenreich (Edit)
3. Ich, Zombie

According to the band "Madenreich (Album Version)" will not be featured on the 7''.

The 7'' will only be available at the upcoming EISREGEN gigs. A small amount will also be available at the Klangkreis Thüringen web shop.

There are also t-shirts, girlies and zippers planned that feature the EP's artwork.

Nachtgreschrei in search of new singer
2011-10-31
Sad news from the NACHTGESCHREI camp.

Vocalist Hotti is leaving the band in upcoming spring due to personal reasons.

The band is really sad about his decision, but they respect it. They wish him all the best for the future and want to thank him for the unbelievable time they had together.

Now it's time for a new chapter in the band's history.

NACHTGESCHREI are searching for a new vocalist!

Corrosion of Conformity sign with Candlelight
2011-10-31
Candlelight Records today proudly announces the worldwide signing of Corrosion Of Conformity. Since early this year, the band -- featuring the esteemed Animosity line-up of vocalist/bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woody Weatherman, and drummer/vocalist Reed Mullin -- has been working with long-time producer John Custer. Now nearly complete, their still untitled eighth studio album is planned for release early in the New Year.

Gathering last summer to jam as a trio for the first time in over a decade, the treasured threesome quickly rekindled the magic that originally united and ultimately bound the musicians on a journey that today continues to impress both fans and critics. It is the efforts of this line-up that Decibel Magazine recently called “a crucial stylistic lynchpin in the bridge between metal and punk. CORROSION OF CONFORMITY irrevocably reshaped crossover’s sonic possibilities.” AllMusic.com notes, ”C.O.C. weren’t following any trends. They just incorporated all the things they liked about thrash, punk and ’70s metal originators Black Sabbath into their constantly evolving sound. It secured them artistic and commercial credibility.”

Candlelight’s Steve Beatty says of the signing, “Animosity is one of my favorite records ever. To have C.O.C. on Candlelight with that line-up is simply mouth-watering. I saw the band in London recently and they did not disappoint. This hungry child can’t wait for the record.” Candlelight’s Edward Christie adds, “we are extremely excited to welcome the band to the label and are looking forward to an amazing album. We are all huge fans and this is truly a memorable day for all of us.”

The band shares the excitement the immediate future holds. Woody Weatherman comments, "writing and recording this new record as a three-piece has been a blast. Having Reed back in the fold with Mike and I brings it around full circle. I'm really looking forward to all that lies ahead this upcoming year."

Reed Mullen adds, “Mike, Woody and I essentially learned how to play music together and cultivated our own style, sound, and unspoken language. Re-bonding with them musically has been the greatest thing that’s ever happened to me.”

In addition to intense work on the album, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY has kept busy in 2011 touring throughout the US and abroad. One of the main attractions at this year’s Maryland Death Festival, the band mesmerized a salivating capacity audience. Sean Palmerston, editor for Canada’s online magazine Hellbound, said, “I lapped this set up. It was like the tastiest comfort food after a hard day’s work. I haven’t listened to those classic C.O.C. albums in a long, long time. It put a smile on my face.”

Mike Dean says of the new songs, “we have been overdubbing vocals and guitars in between our live dates for the better part of a year. Now it's time to mix. The process we started back in April is finally coming to fruition. The results should reflect all eras of the band's existence filtered through our current reality. This is a beast we can't wait to set free."

Formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1982, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY quickly transformed heavy music. Politically charged and socially aware, the band has influenced countless others and today remains humble about their accomplishments. With over 1.1 million albums sold in the United States alone, the new album will be their first since 2005’s In The Arms Of God. On release, Billboard Magazine called the album a “riff-fueled set that ranks with (the band’s) best work.”

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will perform with Danzig tonight at the Gibson Ampitheater in Los Angeles. The band’s final performances for 2011 will be alongside Clutch December 27 through 31. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster and venue box offices.

12/27/2011 House of Blues - Boston MA
12/28/2011 State Theater - Portland ME
12/29/2011 Westcott Theater - Syracuse NY
12/30/2011 Starland Ballroom - Sayreville NJ
12/31/2011 Trocadero Theater - Philadelphia PA

All Shall Perish announce new tour dates
2011-10-31
Californian extreme metallers ALL SHALL PERISH will go on an extensive European tour in early 2012! Together with Caliban, Eyes Set To Kill, WBTBWB and Attila, the US-based quintet will burn down the following cities:

GET INFECTED TOUR 2012

All Shall Perish, Caliban, We Butter The Bread With Butter, Eyes Set To Kill, Attila

02.02.2012 (D) Karlsruhe - Substage
03.02.2012 (D) Hamburg - Markthalle
04.02.2012 (SE) Gothenburg - Brewhouse
05.02.2012 (SE) Stockholm - Göta Kälare
07.02.2012 (FIN) Helsinki - Nosturi
10.02.2012 (D) Berlin - C-Club
11.02.2012 (D) Jena - F-Haus
12.02.2012 (PL) Krakow - Rotunda
13.02.2012 (SK) Bratislava - Majestic Club
14.02.2012 (CZ) Prague - The Rock
15.02.2012 (HU) Budapest - Dürer Kert
16.02.2012 (A) Vienna - Arena
17.02.2012 (D) Munich - Backstage Werk
18.02.2012 (I) Pinarella di Cerv - Rockplanet
19.02.2012 (I) Rome - Blackout
21.02.2012 (CH) Zuerich - Abart
22.02.2012 (F) Paris - Divan Du Monde
23.02.2012 (F) Lyon - MJC
24.02.2012 (B) Hasselt - Muziekodroom
25.02.2012 (D) Cologne - Essigfabrik
26.02.2012 (NL) Amsterdam – Melkweg

Dimmu Borgir forced to cancel Hamburg show
2011-10-31
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR just issued to following statement regarding their upcoming club tour where the band will perform the entire „Enthrone Darkness Triumphant“ album as well as a set of DIMMU classics.

"We are extremely sorry to inform our fans, that due to unforseen circumstances that are out of our control, we will unfortunately have to cancel our show in Hamburg on November 10th, 2011. This will have no influence on any of the other shows on this upcoming tour."

Unique Tenhi release available for preorder
2011-10-31
In tandem with "Saivo", November 25th will see the release of an opulent wooden box including Tenhi's collected works on vinyl. The 33x33x7 cm sized box is limited to 500 copies only. It is made of heavy birch wood and the top comes ornated with a branded Tenhi logo and "The Collected works". Apart from all Tenhi releases in their vinyl version (see below) the box also features a 160(!)-page and approx. 21x15 cm sized book including selected full-color and black/white graphics of all Tenhi album artworks as well as all lyrics and liner notes. Also included are posters of all Tenhi cover artworks and a numbered and handsigned authentication certificate.

Included vinyl:
- Kauan (LP)
- Väre (LP)
- Maaäet (2LP)
- Airut:Aamujen (LP)
- Folk Aesthetic 1996-2006 (3LP)
- Saivo (2LP)

Mnemic reveal new lineup
2011-10-31
Danish modern tech metal heroes MNEMIC just issued the following update:

Hello World,

We are back from the dead space.

The circumstances are abit different now, than what they where 1 year ago in the MNEMIC camp. After playing for 10 years, times do change, and some members of the band have started taking different paths in their personal lives. The first change started with Tomas "Obeast" Koefoed leaving the band, being replaced by Italian bassplayer Simone Bertozzi (EMPYRIOUS, MODERN AGE SLAVERY). Simone has been playing some shows with us and has actually been with the band since Tomas left back in March/April.

The second change, due to personal and musical differences, we have also decided that it is best to part ways, with both Brian "Brylle" Rasmussen and Rune Stigart. Like any relationship, there things that are impossible to work out, and we are extremely sadden by this situation, but there is nothing else to do than to take a step into a different direction. We wish our brothers all the best for the future, and we hope to see them soon again in their own musical and artistic endeavors. Their replacement will be found in the two new members Victor-Ray Salomonsen and Brian Larsen from Danish tech-act VIRA.

MNEMIC 2011 is:
Guillaume Bideau - Vocals
Mircea Gabriel Eftemie - Guitar
Victor-Ray Salomonsen - Guitar
Simone Bertozzi - Bass
Brian Larsen - Drums

Amorphis location change in Sofia
2011-10-31
Finnish masters of melancholic dark rock / metal Amorphis just announced a change regarding their show in Sofia, Bulgaria on November 10, 2011.

The gig will now take place at the Arena Sofia.

New Krisiun arrives
2011-10-31
Right for Halloween it’s time for “The Great Execution”, which is out now via Century Media Records in Europe ! So fear not, and ‘trick or treat’ yourself with a copy of the brutal bros’ latest release.

KRISIUN’s new sonic slaughter “The Great Execution” got loads of love from the press across the undead globe, and since the band are really proud of it and know that they don’t need to hide it from the world all you ghouls out there can listen to the entire album as a stream at the following link for a whole week, starting today: http://www.rockhard.de/megazine/praesentationen/krisiun.html

Also, stay tuned for an update with touring news from the KRISIUN camp as they are about to announce their extended European touring schedule for the beginning of 2012, the year of the end of the world if you want to believe the Mayan calendar. So get ready for apocalypse, which KRISIUN deliver the perfect soundtrack for!!

“The Great Execution” produced by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio in Germany is available as a limited edition Digipak including a re-recorded version of the classic KRISIUN song “Black Force Domain” as bonus track, as 180g gatefold vinyl and as digital download.

In Flames to release new single
2011-10-27
Sweden’s IN FLAMES have never been scared of taking chances or pushing boundaries. With over 2,5 million records sold over the past years their fans wait in fascination and (in some cases) fear of what’s coming next. Their new album “Sounds Of A Playground Fading” that was released in June 2011 isn’t only a new chapter of IN FLAMES’ lore, but also another proof for their unique formula for success. In fact, IN FLAMES managed to reach some of the best chart results in their career incl. #1 in the German album charts, Top Ten results in Sweden , Finland , Austria and Norway as well as #27 in the US Billboard Charts.

IN FLAMES will unleash their 2nd digital single “Where The Dead Ships Dwell” right before they will embark on the 2nd leg of their extensive European tour in November/December:

GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / NORWAY / AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND / ITALY: Friday, November 11, 2011.
UK: Sunday, November 13, 2011.
BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, November 14, 2011.
USA / CANADA / SPAIN: Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, November 16, 2011.

As B-sides IN FLAMES were not shy of taking a new approach to their song “Where The Dead Ships Dwell” and going into extremes with the diverse partners that turned in 3 completely different remixes.

The track listing reads as follows:
1. Where The Dead Ships Dwell
2. Where The Dead Ships Dwell ( Casper Remix)
3. Where The Dead Ships Dwell (The Qemists Remix)
4. Where The Dead Ships Dwell (Kristof Bathory - Dawn of Ashes Remix) (iTunes exclusive track)

There should be something in there for everybody, depending on what caters your taste best.

Anders Fridén (vocals) comments on the idea of remixes: "The songs are already made and the originals are as good as they can be. But what if I give them to an artist from a whole different genre, what would be there take on it? I love collaborations like this and all the artists we worked with have done an awesome job. It's not meant to be taken dead serious and it's not how IF's gonna sound next. But I love it and I hope you'll enjoy a twist to the formula."

Some words by the artists about their remix of “Where The Dead Ships Dwell”:

Casper:
"Since I have been a huge In Flames fan since I was a teenager, I was honored to even be considered for a remix of one of their songs from their new chart-topping album. When I used to play in metal bands, it was all about having riffs comparable to these guys and to now, as a rapper (!!!), be a part of the new single is mindblowing. We didn’t really know how to approach the material, since it is my first remix job ever, so we went the dancy French house route. I really deeply do hope that people enjoy it. Feeling blessed."

The Qemists:
"From the first listen we were blown away by the whole album, so we jumped at the chance to remix one of our favorite tracks from 'Playground. We wanted to create something for the clubs which still embodied the spirit of this album. Going back to the original recordings rather than just having a vocal accapella allowed us to do something with the vocals which would not normally be possible on a remix, and In Flames are a band who obviously like to push the boundaries, so we thought they would probably like our ideas!"

Kristof Bathory from Dawn of Ashes:
"It was quite an honor to work on this remix & add an Industrial vibe to an In Flames track. I feel that my evil ways definitely comes out in this remix. So for In Flames fans, enjoy my Devilry! "

Catch IN FLAMES live on tour w/ special guest: Trivium, Ghost, Rise To Remain, Insense

14.11.2011 (NO) Oslo - Club Spectrum
16.11.2011 (FI) Helsinki - Ice Hall
21.11.2011 (D) Ludwigsburg - Arena
22.11.2011 (D) Offenbach - Stadthalle Offenbach
23.11.2011 (D) Munich - Zenith
25.11.2011 (D) Oberhausen - Turbinenhalle
26.11.2011 (D) Hamburg - Sporthalle
27.11.2011 (B) Brussels - AB
28.11.2011 (F) Paris - Olympia
30.11.2011 (NL) Tilburg - 013

Metal Hammer Defenders Of The Faith Tour (Trivium headlining)

01.12.2011 ( UK ) Southampton - Civic Centre
02.12.2011 ( UK ) Wolverhampton - Civic Hall
03.12.2011 ( UK ) Manchester - Academy
04.12.2011 ( UK ) London - O2 Academy Brixton
06.12.2011 ( UK ) Glasgow - O2 Academy
07.12.2011 ( UK ) Newcastle - O2 Academy
08.12.2011 ( UK ) Plymouth - Plymouth Pavilions

The Soulless confirm UK tour dates
2011-10-27
Modern UK metallers THE SOULLESS (formerly IGNOMINIOUS INCARCERATION) have confirmed a new UK tour with BURY TOMORROW.

The tour is due to kick off on Thursday, December 8th in Bristol, just a few weeks after the band wraps up a tour with CARCER CITY and AGAINST THE FLOOD.

THE SOULLESS frontman ANDY WARDLE comments:

"Everyone here in The Soulless is super excited for this tour. We cannot wait to finally showcase the tracks from our latest album, 'Isolated'. We love Bury Tomorrow's new single, 'Lionheart', and are looking forward to playing with those guys every night. We want people to learn some words and get rowdy with us! Mosh!"

See THE SOULLESS on tour at the following shows:

THE SOULLESS w/ CARCER CITY, AGAINST THE FLOOD
Nov. 02 - Leeds, UK - Joseph's Well
Nov. 03 - Hull, UK - The Lamp
Nov. 04 - Peterborough, UK - Club Revolution
Nov. 05 - Margate, UK - Westcoast Bar
Nov. 06 - Cardiff, UK - Bogiez
Nov. 09 - London, UK - The Garage
Nov. 10 - Manchester, UK - Satan's Hollow
Nov. 11 - Liverpool, UK - Krazyhouse

View the tour flyer at http://earacherecords.com/myspace/soulless_tour_nov11.jpg

THE SOULLESS w/ BURY TOMORROW
Dec. 08 - Bristol, UK - The Croft
Dec. 09 - Bridgend, UK - Hobos
Dec. 10 - Stoke, UK - Underground
Dec. 11 - York, UK - Duchess
Dec. 13 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation
Dec. 14 - Wolverhampton, UK - Slade Rooms
Dec. 15 - Newcastle, UK - Academy 2
Dec. 16 - Northampton, UK - The Roadmender
Dec. 17 - Milton Keynes, UK - Craufurd Arms

Bastard Priest to release new album
2011-10-27
Sweden's whore-filth death metal horde, BASTARD PRIEST, return to stink up your speakers with latest full-length, Ghouls Of The Endless Night.

Featuring eight flesh-tearing tracks, the follow-up to 2010's Under the Hammer of Destruction is set for release via Pulverised Records on November 7, 2011! Recorded in mere days at Parasit Studio with Fred Estby (Necronaut, ex-Dismember) and mastered at Enormous Door Studio (Poison Idea, Phobia, Extinction of Mankind, etc.), Ghouls Of The Endless Night offers up a decomposing smorgasbord of primitive death metal and snarly hardcore punk perfectly fit for fans of Master, Autopsy, Dismember, corpsefucking and grave digging. Additionally, the record includes guest guitar work by Christian “Chrille” Sandberg of Maim on “Sarcilegious Ground” and “Enormous Thunder Of The End” and additional drum work by Henke Lill-Lennart Ottosson (also of Maim) on "Poison” and “Fucking Slaughter.”

Ghouls Of The Endless Night Track Listing:
1. Pestilent Force
2. Ghouls Of The Endless Night
3. Enter Eternal Nightmare
4. Poison
5. Fucking Slaughter
6. Sacrilegious Ground
7. Last Scream
8. Enormous Thunder Of The End

BASTARD PRIEST:
Matt Mendoza - Drums/Vocals
Inventor - Guitars/Vocals

Running wild is back!
2011-10-26
It’s finally official: Running Wild are back! To the delight of his countless fans, Captain Rock’n’Rolf has announced the release of the new album, Shadowmaker, seven years after Running Wild’s last studio album, Rogues En Vogue. “My comments in spring 2009 about the demise of Running Wild were absolutely serious at the time. I really needed time out and, to be honest, couldn’t imagine even in January 2011 that I would ever feel like recording a new album again,” says Rolf. “But when I had the inspiration for a best-of album, to which I wanted to contribute four new numbers, I rediscovered how much I enjoy composing. From then on it was only a small step to record a full new studio album.”

Rock’n’Rolf has written ten new tracks for Shadowmaker, among them are the midtempo opener ‘Piece Of The Action’, the uptempo number ‘Shadowmaker’ (“roughly the same pace as ‘Angel Of Mercy’”) and the monumental eight-minute track ‘Dracula’, based on Bram Stoker’s novel and the Christopher Lee movies. “To me, Shadowmaker is a very special album because there was no pressure, timewise or otherwise. I feel it’s clearly audible that this relaxed attitude helped me to write one of the strongest Running Wild recordings of all time.”

Shadowmaker will be released worldwide on Steamhammer/SPV in April 2012, a cooperation which the Running Wild captain refers to as “a real stroke of luck and ideal partnership”. Rock’n’Rolf: “SPV/Steamhammer are a long-established label with an experienced team, so I know that Running Wild are in good hands. Besides, my band and the record company are based in the same german city ( Hannover ), which can’t be a disadvantage for a smooth cooperation.”

Olly Hahn, A&R at Steamhammer/SPV, is equally delighted: “That a style-defining act such as Running Wild signed with us comes close to an accolade. Band leader Rock’n’Rolf is one of the metal scene’s last originals, and we at SPV are unbelievably proud that his choice fell on us.”

Insomnium enter Finnish charts
2011-10-26
INSOMNIUM’s new album “One For Sorrow” was released in their home country Finland last Wednesday and entered the charts (again): “This year has been one of the most hectic ones for Insomnium. Even though we haven’t played a single show, we have been constantly working our asses off with the new album. It was a long and endeavouring process and has practically taken all of our free time. The sixth position at official Finnish album chart and first position at Finnish independent music stores’ chart however proves that it was all worth it. Thank you for your support and believing in us. This one is dedicated to all you metal heads out there!

Dodecahedron sign with Season of Mist
2011-10-26
Post black metallers DODECAHEDRON are the latest addition to Season of Mist's Underground Activist division. The Dutch band recently completed the recording of their selft-titled debut album, which will be released on next January 20th (January 24th in the US).

Negura Bunget hit North America
2011-10-26
At long last, legendary Romanian black metal band NEGURA BUNGET will be touring North America next year! Dubbed the "Transilvanian Legacy Tour 2012," the tour will begin on April 21st in Montreal and culminate in an appearance at Maryland Deathfest on May 25. Between there, NEGURA BUNGET will play from coast to coast, and will also perform a handful of dates in Canada. Accompanying NEGURA BUNGET on the tour will be Eclipse Eternal, Wolven Ancestry, and The Way of Purity, with sponsorship provided by Terrorizer, Metal Maniacs, BWBK, Archaic North, and Beyond the Dark Horizon. Here are the confirmed dates/venues thus far:

Transilvanian Legacy Tour 2012 - US & Canada
Negură Bunget / Eclipse Eternal / Wolven Ancestry / The Way of Purity
Presented by Terrorizer, Metal Maniacs, BWBK , Archaic North, Beyond the Dark Horizon
4/21/2012 - Montreal, Quebec @ The Katacombs - www.coopkatacombes.com
4/22/2012 - Quebec City, Quebec @ L'Agitee - www.agitee.org
4/24/2012 - Montcon, New Brunswick @ The Manhattan - www.themanhattanbarandgrill.com
4/27/2012 - Toronto, Ontario @ Hard Luck Bar - www.hardluckbar.com
4/28/2012 - Detroit, Michigan @ The Token Lounge - www.thetokenlounge.com
4/29/2012 - Chicago, Illinois @ Reggie’s Rock Club - www.reggieslive.com
5/2/2012 - Calgary, Alberta @ The Distillery - www.distillerypub.com
5/4/2012 - Kamloops, British Columbia @ Pogue Mahones Pub - www.poguemahonekamloops.com
5/6/2012 - Seattle, Washington @ El Corazon - www.elcorazonseattle.com
5/19/2012 - San Antonio, Texas @ Bonds 007 Rock Bar - www.myspace.com/sa_bonds007
5/24/2012 - Charlotte, North Carolina @ Tremont Music Hall - www.tremontmusichall.com
5/25/2012 - Baltimore, Maryland @ Maryland Deathfest - www.supremebrutality.com

Founding drummer Negru had the following to say about the imminent North American tour: "We are happy and proud to finally announce our North American tour plans for 2012. It has been a long time since we've been planning this, and we'll do our best to create out of this an overwhelming spiritual experience both for us and the audience attending the concerts."

Formed in 1995 in Timişoara, Romania, NEGURA BUNGET have studiously explored the more mystical, spiritual ends of the black metal spectrum as well as their own vast cultural heritage. What's resulted is one of the most unique sounds in black metal during the past 15 years, NEGURA BUNGET solidifying their immediately identifiable stamp across six albums and nearly as many EPs. Critical acclaim reached a fever pitch last year with the dual release of Măiestrit (released by PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS) and Vîrstele Pămîntului. A new NEGURA BUNGET full-length for PROPHECY PRODUCTIONS is in the works.

Xenosis sign with Wormholedeath
2011-10-26
England's progressive Death Metal combo Xenosis has signed a deal with Wormholedeath/Aural Music Group.

At the beginning 2012 the band will enter MathLab Studio in Prato (Italy) with producer Jonathan Mazzeo (The Way Of Purity, Mechanical God Creation). Wormholedeath will release their debut album titled "OF CHAOS & TURMOIL" world-wide through Aural Music Group. Release date is due during the spring of 2012 and will be announced at the end of the current year.

Tracklist:
I AM CAESAR, BROMANCE, SOULLESS ARMY, BUILDING 7, OF CHAOS & TURMOIL, ABYSSUSS, TALOS, ALL SEEING EYE, BILDERBERGER KING, HOMELAND INSANITY, NATURE ERASED

Guitar player Stephen Moss stated: ".We are very pleased to be working with Wormholedeath, it has always been our dream to unleash our music worldwide and we feel we have found the right label to do this with. We look forward to getting into the studio, we have been perfecting our sound and the time has now come for Xenosis to rise. Prepare yourselves as the apocalypse is coming and its spelt X E N O S I S"

Wormholedeath's A&R WORM stated: "We are all so excited at wormholedeath for this new signing! Xenosis is the resulting disease caused by the infectious elements of an elite society. They have strived to create an original sound; taking influence from many genres, including jazz, world music, groove and prog, with death metal at the forefront. Strange time signatures meet melodic yet brutal riffs, resulting in a sound that defines this band as an up-and-coming force to be reckoned with. A social/political/economical commentary delivered with a dark sarcasm and tongue in cheek attitude, ultimately calling for the end of elitism and the restoration of truth and justice within society."

Akphaezya sign with code666
2011-10-26
French "Avantgarde Metal" band AKPHAEZYA have inked a new album deal with code666 (part of the Aural Music Group).

The band formed in 2002 to create music without boundaries and released their first demo in 2004 called "Akphaezya - Anthology II: Links from the Dead Trinity" which was re-released later in 2008 by Ascendance/Candelight Records with worldwide critical acclaim.

AKPHAEZYA guitarist Stephan H. commented on the new deal: "We are very proud to work with a cult label like code666, Tte new album "Anthology IV : The tragedy of Nerak" which is mastered by Brian Gardner (Down, Lamb of God, QOTSA...) will be released in March 2012."

code666's Emiliano Lanzoni stated: "AKPHAEZYA are crazy, in the good way. I enjoyed their debut album, but when i received the new songs i was blown away: this is really top notch avantgarde metal: what code666 is renowed for."

AKPHAEZYA are now working on the artwork and video for the new album, titled "Anthology IV : The tragedy of Nerak" and scheduled for march 2012 on code666.

Aborted release digital single
2011-10-26
Belgian death metal lunatics ABORTED will be releasing their seventh studio album, “Global Flatline”, on January 23rd in Europe and January 24th in North America, but the band is now giving fans their first preview of what's to come with the release of the album's title track, "Global Flatline"! This digital single is available for purchase on iTunes.

Nothnegal reveal album title
2011-10-26
NOTHNEGAL's debut album is finally in sight! The Maldivian band named their upcoming full-length "Decadence".

"'Decadence' is NOTHNEGAL's first official studio release and the first release featuring the current line-up, with Fufu handling both the guitar and vocal duties, Marco on keyboards and Kevin on drums", guitarist Hilarl comments.

"The writing process of 'Decadence' began in summer 2010 and has been quite a challenge for us as we have taken time to do a lot of experimentation on the sound shifting more towards thrash and progressive metal with industrial elements making it entirely different from the sound we had on our 2009 4 track demo, 'Antidote of Realism'.

"With a completely new and original sound and attitude we feel like we starting again from scratch as we believe NOTHNEGAL have finally discovered its sound with 'Decadence'."

"Decadence" was mixed by Greg Reely (FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD, DEVIN TOWNSEND) and Ahti Kortelainen (SENTENCED, SONATA ARCTICA), and has been scheduled for a January 20th (January 24th in the US) 2012 release.

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