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Avatar - Entire New Album Streaming Online

Swedish melodic death metallers Avatar have made their new record titled Black Waltz available online for full streaming at AOL Music. Black Waltz was released in North America on February 14th through eOne Music.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Avatar
Posted: 18.02.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (0)


Infinite Tales - Release New Video

"Before Our Last Stand", the brand new video from Ukrainian gothenburg metallers Infinite Tales is now available for viewing below. The song is the new single taken from the band's upcoming album expected in 2012. The video was directed by Ingwar Dovgoteles and presented by Infinite Frames Production.

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Source: facebook.com
Posted: 18.02.2012 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


4ARM - New Video Online

"Submission For Liberty", a brand new video from Australian thrash metallers 4ARM is streaming online and you can watch it below. The song comes off the band's latest output Submission For Liberty, released on February 6th via Rising Records. The video was filmed and edited by Steve Ravic of Majestic Films.

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Source: 4arm.net
Posted: 18.02.2012 by CHEF METAL HEAD | Comments (0)


Black Sabbath - Cancel European Dates, Ozzy To Replace

Black Sabbath have posted another update on their Facebook page. Black Sabbath will not perform at any of the planned European shows, EXCEPT for the Download Festival. Black Sabbath's cancelled dates will be replaced by an "Ozzy & Friends" show, consisting of Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, Zakk Wylde, and Slash at selective shows.

Tony is apparently making excellent progress, and work on the album is continuing.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Black Sabbath
Posted: 17.02.2012 by Baz Anderson | Comments (24)


Meshuggah - Another New Song Online

"Do Not Look Down", another brand new song from Swedish metallers Meshuggah, is available for streaming exclusively at the Nuclear Blast USA Web Shop (Click on any pre-order bundle item to get to the player).

"Do Not Look Down" comes off the band's new album, Koloss, which will be released via Nuclear Blast Records on the following dates:

March 23: Germany
March 26: rest of Europe
March 27: North America

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Meshuggah
Posted: 17.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (18)


Powerwolf - To Release Live Album Through Metal Hammer Germany

German power metallers Powerwolf have announced the release of an upcoming live album entitled Alive In The Night through Metal Hammer Germany magazine on March 14th. The band issued the following on their official website: "The time has come to reveal a surprise: after four studio albums and countless live celebrations, the time has finally come for a Powerwolf live album to be unleashed upon you."

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Source: powerwolf.net
Band profile: Powerwolf
Posted: 17.02.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (6)


Municipal Waste - New Song Online

"Religion Proof", a brand new song from US metallers Municipal Waste, is available for streaming at this location.

"Religion Proof" was recorded during the sessions for the band's forthcoming studio album, entitled The Fatal Feast, but will not be featured on the CD. The Fatal Feast will be released on April 10 in North America (April 13 in Europe) via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Source: soundcloud.com
Band profile: Municipal Waste
Posted: 17.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (9)


Iron Maiden - Announce Maiden England North American Tour

Iron Maiden have announced the Maiden England World Tour with extensive dates in North America this summer. Up to July 21st, the special guest act joining them will be Alice Cooper and after July 21st, that band will be Coheed And Cambria. In most venues, tickets will go on sale on March 2nd and 3rd. Fan Club members should check Iron Maiden's official website for exclusive first day ticket pre-sales and contest to be 'First To The Barrier'.

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Source: ironmaiden.com
Band profile: Iron Maiden
Event: Iron Maiden: North American Tour 2012
Posted: 17.02.2012 by Cynic Metalhead | Comments (21)


Accept - New Album Cover And Tracklist Revealed

German heavy metal legends Accept have announced via their official Facebook the tracklist and artwork for the band's upcoming album, Stalingrad, due out on April 6th via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will come as a CD, 2LP (red/white) or limited edition CD with a bonus DVD with live content from the Blood Of The Nations tour and official video clips. More album details were previously reported here.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Accept
Posted: 17.02.2012 by kual21 | Comments (3)


Sigh - New Video Online

"Far Beneath The In-Between", the new video from Japanese avantgarde black metallers Sigh has premiered at Decibel Magazine and can also be viewed below. It was directed and edited by Yossi Darmon. The song comes off the band's upcoming album In Somniphobia, which will be released on March 12th through Candlelight Records. More album details were previously reported here.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Sigh
Posted: 17.02.2012 by beyondtehdarksun | Comments (15)


Enochian Theory - Release Date For New Album Pushed Back

UK progressive metallers Enochian Theory have announced that the release of their new album has been pushed back a month. It will now be released on March 12th.

The band posted on their official website: "Life... And All It Entails will be released on Monday 12th March 2012... Things have been put back a month due to things beyond our control, but this release date will not change anymore."

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Source: enochiantheory.co.uk
Band profile: Enochian Theory
Posted: 17.02.2012 by tea[m]ster | Comments (1)


Leaves' Eyes - Part Ways With Drummer, Replacement Announced

Official press release

Leaves' Eyes are proud to welcome Felix Born in the band! Unfortunately, Roland Navratil had to leave for private reasons, we wish him all the best for the future!

Felix commented: "I am really happy to announce that I am the new drummer of Leaves' Eyes. As I got the offer to do a jam session with the band I was highly motivated, because I love their music. The combination of grooves and nice melodies is exactly what I appreciate being a drummer. During the jam session I realized the fact that I wanted the job even more, because I felt very comfortable with the whole band. I am really happy about joining Leaves' Eyes and I am looking forward to seeing you all on the road soon!"

Liv added: "Felix convinced me straight away through his way of playing, for both Liv Kristine as well as for Leaves' Eyes. He is a highly talented drummer, probably one of the greatest talents in Germany, in the studio as well as on stage. He is a fresh breath to our music."

We also uploaded a video on Youtube introducing Felix at this location.


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Source: leaveseyes.de
Band profile: Leaves' Eyes
Posted: 17.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (5)


Blinded By Faith - New Song Online

"So Speak The Voice Of Law", a brand new song from Canadian metallers Blinded By Faith, is available for streaming at the Galy Records' Facebook page (It requires to click on "like"). The the song is also available for streaming on ReverbNation at this location.

"So Speak The Voice Of Law" comes off the band's forthcoming album, entitled Tchernobyl Survivor, which will be released on March 10 via Galy Records.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Blinded By Faith
Posted: 17.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (0)


Aeternam - Part Ways With Bassist, New Album Details

Quebec, Canada-based metallers Aeternam have announced the departure of bass player Jean-François Boudreault.

The band commented: "We wishe him success with all his projects and thank him for all those great moments shared together."

The band has also revealed the title and tracklist of their forthcoming album, for a late 2012 release via Galy Records. The album will be recorded at Badass Studios with engineer JeF Fortin within the next two months and will be called Moongod.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Aeternam
Posted: 17.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)


Asphyx - New Video Online

"Deathhammer", the new video from Dutch metallers Asphyx, can be viewed at this location. The clip was filmed earlier this month by Maurice Swinkels of Younique Film.

"Deathhammer" is the title track of the band's forthcoming album, which will be released on February 27 in Europe (February 28 in North America) via Century Media Records.

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Source: metal-hammer.de
Band profile: Asphyx
Posted: 16.02.2012 by White Winter Sun | Comments (1)