Swedish melodic Doom/Death metallers Slumber have issued the following update about new album recordings and line-up:

"The recording of Resonance (the new Slumber album) has been re-set to October 5th - November 15th. It will be recorded at the isolated sphere of "Panic Room Studios" in Skara as the last album. This time though, we have twice the time and much more knowledge. The album will shine!!"

New line-up for the album recording and live performance:

Ehsan Kalantarpour - Vocals / Synth
Jari Lindholm - Guitar
Siavosh Bigonah - Bass / Growl
Markus Hill - Guitar
Ted Larsson - Drums
Mikael Brunqvist - Live 3rd guitarrist and percussionist

Female performances by Ida Sundquvist, Lina Svärd and Vinköl choir.

"This is the moment some of us has been preparing our whole life for. The era of majestic melancholy in music that in time, hopefully can grow into a real live performing large orchestra of... dooom haha. We'll give this album our everything!

I hope you're enjoying the preview of Resonance. We'll put up more songs as we go along.

Take care

/Ehsan and Slumber"

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Slumber

Portuguese gothic metallers Moonspell will team up with Switzerland's Samael for the "Night Eternal Above America Tour", which is scheduled for October/November this year. The support on the road will come from America's Book Of Black Earth and German Black metal band Secrets Of The Moon.

Tour dates are the following:

Oct. 14 - Tampa, FL - Czar
Oct. 15 - Atlanta, GA - Masqueerade
Oct. 16 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx
Oct. 17 - Allentown, PA - The Sterling Hotel
Oct. 18 - New York, NY - B.B. King Blues Club
Oct. 19 - Montreal, QC - Les Foufounes Electriques
Oct. 20 - Toronto, ON - The Mod Club
Oct. 21 - Cleveland, OH - Peabodys
Oct. 22 - Detroit, MI - Blondie's
Oct. 23 - Mokena, IL - The Pearl Room
Oct. 24 - Kansas City, MO - Beaumont Club
Oct. 25 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
Oct. 27 - Vancouver, BC - The Venue
Oct. 28 - Seattle, WA - Studio Seven
Oct. 29 - Portland, OR - Satyricon
Oct. 30 - San Francisco, CA - Thee Parkside
Oct. 31 - San Marcos, CA - The Jumping Turtle
Nov. 01 - Hollywood, CA - The Knitting Factory
Nov. 02 - Tempe, AZ - The Sets
Nov. 03 - Albuquerque, NM - The Launchpad
Nov. 04 - Tulsa, OK - The Marquee
Nov. 05 - Dallas, TX - The Ridglea Theater
Nov. 06 - San Antonio, TX - Warehouse Music Venue

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Moonspell
Event:	Moonspell: Night Eternal Above America Tour

The British metal band To-Mera has posted the following statement about splitting from Candlelight Records:

''After releasing two albums on Candlelight Records, we have reached a mutual decision that it is time for this band to move on to pastures new in order to progress. We would like to thank all the staff at Candlelight for all their help during our 4 year relationship.''

''Our current focus will now be on recording a demo of some of the new material to showcase the musical evolution of this band since the release of Delusions. Tracking should begin sometime in July.''

Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	To-Mera

Kreator are extremely proud to announce that they will be doing a four club tour in Russia this September! They are quite excited about the chance to play Russia again. The dates and clubs are as follows:

September 11, 2009 - Moscow, Russia - 1Rock Club
September 12, 2009 - SPB, Russia - GLAVclub
September 13, 2009 - Krasnodar, Russia - 'People' club
September 14, 2009 - Rostov, Russia - 'Podzemka' club

In other news, the "Tribute To Slime" sampler that Kreator has contributed a cover to "Alle Gegen Alle" has now been released. For more information, please go to http://www.myspace.com/tributetoslime.

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Source:	kreator-terrorzone.de
Band profile:	Kreator
Event:	Kreator: Russian Tour

Posted on the official Vader website:

"After long days of negotiations and preparations hereby we would like to announce "Funeral Nation Tour 2009"- a co-headlining European tour of two well known metal monsters Vader and Marduk. It's going to be a special event for all black and death metal freaks the more so because the tour will promote bands' newest full length albums. Vader is ready to unleash hell with their brand new monster "Necropolis" (to be out in August 21 through Nuclear Blast) while Marduk is working on a new opus for Regain Records. Be prepared for a massive panzer attack, ashes, burning ground and total destruction. During this killing trek the co-headliners will be supported by amazing Italian brutal death metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse and one more act (soon to be announced). "Funeral Nation Tour 2009" will cover most of European regions except for the UK, Scandinavia, the Balkans and Baltic States. Marduk and Vader are planning to invade these places early 2010!"

"The Funeral Nation Tour 2009" dates are the following:

24.09.2009 (GER) Berlin / K17
25.09.2009 (GER) Glauchau / Alte Spinnerei
26.09.2009 (GER) Essen / Turock
27.09.2009 (HOL) Enschede / Atak
28.09.2009 (HOL) Tilburg / O13
29.09.2009 (GER) Trier / Exhaus
30.09.2009 (CH) Pratteln / Z7
01.10.2009 (GER) Munich / Backstage
02.10.2009 (GER) Lichtenfels / Stadthalle (Way of Darkness Festival)
03.10.2009 (BEL) Namur / Cinex
04.10.2009 (HOL) Leeuwarden/ Romein
05.10.2009 (GER) Bad Laasphe / Connection
06.10.2009 (GER) Darmstadt / Steinbruch Theater
07.10.2009 (FR) Sciez - Annemasse / C.A.S.
08.10.2009 (FR) Lyon / Ninkasi Kao
09.10.2009 (FR) Le Havre - ND Gravenchon / Arcade
10.10.2009 (FR) Rennes / Antipode
11.10.2009 (FR) Metz / Les Arenes
13.10.2009 (SP) Bilbao / Santana 27
14.10.2009 (SP) Madrid / Caracol
15.10.2009 (POR) Porto / Teatro Sá da Bandeira
16.10.2009 (POR) Lisbon / Incrível Almadense
17.10.2009 (SP) Sevilla / Sala Q
18.10.2009 (SP) Valencia / Durango
20.10.2009 (SP) Barcelona / Salamandra 1
21.10.2009 (FR) Toulouse / Ramier
22.10.2009 (ITA) Arese - Bergamo / Soundtrack
23.10.2009 (ITA) Genzano di Roma / Palarockness
24.10.2009 (ITA) Pinarella di Cervia - Ravenna / Rock Planet
25.10.2009 (SLO) Ljubljana / Gala Hala

New dates coming soon!

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Source:	vader.pl
Band profile:	Vader
Event:	Funeral Nation Tour

Italian metal band Graveworm have posted a new, quite long sample of their new song "Vengence Is Sworn". The track, which can be heard here, comes off the band's new upcoming album, "Diabolical Figures", which is scheduled for released on June 16 via Massacre Records.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Graveworm

Dutch technical death metallers Textures have signed with one of the worldwide biggest record labels Nuclear Blast Records. The band and the label have posted the following statements:

Jaap Wagemaker from Nuclear Blast said: "After winning the "Igor Award" as unsigned band at Aardschok magazine's "Metal Bash", the band got signed to Listenable Records, who re-released their critically-acclaimed debut "Polars". With their follow-up albums "Drawing Circles" and "Silhouettes" Textures proved their musical status even more and became one of the most exciting new bands in (extreme) metal!

Diversity and complexity are important elements of the unique Textures sound, building bridges between epic, polyrhythmic grooves and contrasting melodies. Textures create their own style and establish their own interpretation of progressive, heavy modern metal!"

Commented the band: "We have been expressing our musical concepts for three albums now, played a truckload of cool shows and created a solid fanbase. Now it's time for us to take it to a higher level and expand our territory. Nuclear Blast gives us that opportunity. We are very excited about it!"

The band's debut album for Nuclear Blast is expected to be released in 2010.

Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Textures

Shakra have posted a brand new video, for the song "Ashes To Ashes" online. The song for this video comes from the band's latest released new album, "Everest". It was released on April 17 via AFM Records.


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Source:	vids.myspace.com
Band profile:	Shakra

Swedes Hardcore Superstar have made their entire new upcoming album "Beg For It" available for streaming online. You can check it at the group's MySpace page. The new Hardcore Superstar album will be released on June 3rd via Nuclear Blast Records.

The album will be streaming till Wednesday.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Hardcore Superstar

Original news, posted on 19.05.2009

Polish blackened death metal band Behemoth has announced a new artwork and release date for an upcoming album ''Evangelion''. The new album is scheduled for relase on August 7 via Nuclear Blast in Europe and August 11 via Metal Blade in US. Album artwork can be viewed here: http://www.behemoth.pl/en/index.php?type=hi.

Commented Nergal:

"Evangelion combines a pure art form with a direct message. It was also important for us to ensure that the graphical presentation did justice to the record. Again, we have worked with Tomasz Danilowicz who has created his best illustration yet for Behemoth. The picture is of The Great Harlot of Babylon riding the seven-headed beast. Saints bow before her in worship whilst the tablets of the Ten Commandments lie broken at her feet. It represents our vision and the interpretation of the New Testament parable where the "Whore of Babylon" is a symbol of rebellion and resistance against God. I am fascinated by stories whose source lies in the Bible and we have used biblical symbolism, coupled with my own experience and outlook, in our lyrics or on the covers of previous Behemoth records. I love to juggle with meanings and play around with symbolism which is exactly what I have done in this case. The main character of our new cover is an archetype of disobedience, individualism, self-determination and a free, unfettered will - these are universal keywords which are typical and crucial in understanding the character of our works, life as a whole and the true nature of man."

UPDATE (Source: blabbermouth)

Behemoth will release their ninth full-length studio album, "Evangelion", on August 7 in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records and August 11 in North America through Metal Blade. The CD was mixed at Miloco Studios in London, England by Colin Richardson, who has previously worked with Machine Head, Slipknot, Napalm Death and Bullet For My Valentine among many others.

"Evangelion" tracklisting:

01. Daimonos
02. Shemaforash
03. Ov Fire And The Void
04. Transmigrating Beyond Realms Ov Amenti
05. He Who Breeds Pestilence
06. The Seed Ov I
07. Alas, Lord Is Upon Me
08. Defiling Morality Ov Black God
09. Lucifer

The digipack edition will include a bonus DVD with behind-the-scenes footage and expanded artwork.

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Source:	behemoth.pl
Band profile:	Behemoth

Original news, posted on 09.03.2009

Australian melodic death metal band Be'lakor have announced that their upcoming second release will be entilted "Stone's Reach." "Stone's Reach", the follow-up to the 2007 debut "The Frail Tide", is due to be released in June 2009. The album clocks in at around 55 minutes.

The full track listing is as follows:

01. Venator
02. From Scythe To Sceptre
03. Outlive The Hand
04. Sun's Delusion
05. Held In Hollows
06. Husks
07. Aspect
08. Countless Skies

The online release of some of the new songs from this album is due in late April.

UPDATE (thanks to 5933)

The cover art for Be'lakor's upcoming album "Stone's Reach" has been revealed here. Artwork was done by Sheri Tantawy at The Bodycage Media.

According to a press release, Be'lakor's highly anticipated second album, "Stone's Reach", is set for release on June 20, 2009. Be'lakor will be venturing across Australia for the first time, taking in performances in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney.

Sat, June 20@ The Espy, Melbourne, VIC -- (with 'Neath, Envenomed, Arbrynth & Untruth)
Sat, July 04@ The Enigma Bar, Adelaide, SA -- (with Black Orchid, Quasar & Quest)
Fri, July 10@ Monstrothic, Brisbane, QLD -- (with 'Neath, Archae & Aeternitas)

An additional Sydney date will be announced later.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Be'lakor

"Tonight", the new video from The Answer can now be viewed at this location. The clip features never-before-seen backstage footage of the band's life on the road with AC/DC. The song appears on the band's latest album "Everyday Deamons".

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Source:	myvideo.de
Band profile:	The Answer

Original news, posted on 28.03.2009

A new Alestorm song, entitled "Keelhauled" has been made available at this location. The song comes off the band's upcoming album "Black Sails At Midnight", which will be released via Napalm Records on the following dates:

May 27 - Finland, Spain
May 29 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Spain
Jun. 01 - Rest of Europe
Jun. 02 - USA, Canada

It will be available in normal jewelcase format with the following cover art (designed by Ingo Romling), and also as a limited-edition digipack with different artwork and a bonus DVD featuring the band's gig from the Wacken Open Air festival in 2008.

"Black Sails At Midnight" tracklisting:

01. The Quest
02. Leviathan
03. That Famous Ol' Spiced
04. Keelhauled
05. To The End Of Our Days
06. Black Sails at Midnight
07. No Quarter
08. Pirate Song
09. Chronicles of Vengeance
10. Wolves of the Sea

UPDATE (thanks to 32160)

Alestorm have posted a new song online, called "That Famous Ol' Spiced". Check it out here.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Alestorm

Carpathian Forest guitarist/bassist Terje "Tchort" Vik Schei announced that he is leaving the band:

"Its been more than 10 years with perversion and provocation and I have seen, heard and done shit I didnt even know excisted and the past decade has been like a rollercoaster from hell! And since I got too addicted to this shit I can also announce that I am starting a brand new band and I cant wait to see unexplored depths of hell with the new stuff. I am confident that I will find a killer line up and be back to fuck you up! My deepest respect and grattitude goes to vocalist Nattefrost for letting me into his personal hell and keeping me there for a decade! I will return..."

Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Carpathian Forest

Cleveland groove metallers Chimaira have just announced a European tour alongside their old friends from Boston, Unearth, as well as California's straight-edge outfit Throwdown. After a highly successful US tour supporting the likes of Killswitch Engage and Disturbed, Chimaira are finally going to hit Europe and spread the infection!

Commented Chimaira singer Mark Hunter: "We're very excited to get back to Europe and headline. We'll be playing a bunch of new countries we've never been to, including Russia. We plan to play a great mixture of old and new songs, and we're bringing some of the best bands our genre has to offer with us."

Here are the European tour dates featuring Chimaira, Unearth, Throwdown, and Dååth:

September 15th Biebob, BEL - Vosselaar
September 16th Hamburg, GER - Markthalle
September 17th Kopenhagen, DEN - Pumpenhuset
September 18th Oslo, NOR - Betong
September 19th Gothenburg, SWE - Brew House
September 20th Stockholm, SWE - Klubben
September 22nd Helsinki, FIN - Nostori
September 23rd Tallinn, EST - Rock Cafe
September 24th Riga, LTA - Melnā Piektdiena
September 25th Warsaw, POL - Progresia
September 26th Berlin, GER - Colulmbia Club
September 27th Vienna, AUT - Szene
September 29th Frankfurt, GER - Batschkapp
September 30th Osnabruck, GER - N8
October 01st Praha, CZE - Abaton
October 02nd Budapest, HUN - Diesel
October 03rd Munchen, GER - Backstage
October 04th Bologna, ITA - Estragon
October 06th Paris, FRA - Locomotive
October 07th Limonges, FRA - Espace de L'Ecluse
October 08th Pratteln, CH - Z7
October 09th Koln, GER - Essigfabrik
October 10th Metz, FRA - Tattoo Fest
October 11th Rotterdam, NET - Watt
October 12th London, UK - Electric Ballroom

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Source:	chimaira.com
Band profile:	Chimaira