The Great Bludgeoning, the new upcoming album of Danish death/thrash metal act Hatesphere will be released on September 21st in Spain, Finland and Sweden, on September 23rd in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Benelux and Italy, on September 26th in the rest of Europe and on September 27th in the USA and Canada through Napalm Records.

The album is described as "a merciless and brutal inferno that will leave a trail of destruction in its wake." You can check out the official album trailer for the upcoming release below.

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Source:	myspace.com
Band profile:	Hatesphere

The line-up, with a "special guest" yet to be announced, for European metal festival Full Of Hate has now been revealed. The festival tour takes off by the start of February 2012.

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Source:	fullofhate.eu
Event:	Full Of Hate Tour 2012

Two more acts have been confirmed to play this year's Hatefest with Kataklysm, Triptykon, Marduk and Milking The Goatmachine: Poland's Azarath and Germany's Dawn Of Disease complete the line-up of Hatefest 2011!

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Band profile:	Kataklysm
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The Great Bludgeoning, the new upcoming album of Danish death/thrash metal act Hatesphere will be released on September 21st in Spain, Finland and Sweden, on September 23rd in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Benelux and Italy, on September 26th in the rest of Europe and on September 27th in the USA and Canada through Napalm Records.

The album is produced, mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Sick Of It All, Moonspell, Dark Tranquillity) at the Antfarm Studios in Aarhus, Denmark. Cover artwork is done by Mircea Gabriel Eftemie, who has previously worked with Soilwork, Strapping Young Lad and Mnemic (where he also swings the guitar)... and also did the cover for Hatesphere's Ballet of the Brute.

Comments the band: "We have aimed the new album in a more old-school direction than its predecessor. With people this experienced joining the band it has been a very relaxed and enjoyable process to write the songs, and we have all agreed on the concept. More metal and everything that follows.

The cover, the title and the lyrics speaks for themselves. We are an angry-sounding metal band, and we have no intention of denying that. That's why the cover is more back-to-the-roots and the lyrics are again about aggressions, drinking and hate. The things that HateSphere has always been about. Expect brutality, melody and groove in just the right dose.

We have had one hell of a time writing and recording it, and we cant wait to present the album to all of you before long! Within a month or so, we will have the first song snippet and video ready for you - so keep your eyes and ears open."

The Great Bludgeoning tracklist:

01. The Killer
02. Venom
03. Smell Of Death
04. Decayer
05. The Wail Of My Threnode
06. Resurrect With A Vengeance
07. The Great Bludgeoning
08. Need To Kill
09. Devil In Your Own Hell

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Band profile:	Hatesphere

Polish blackened death metal act Hate have announced a string of European dates for autumn. Support on the the trek, dubbed Erebos Tour 2011: Europe, will come from Polish symphonic black metal act Vesania.

Read more to get the confirmed dates.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Hate
Event:	Hate: Erebos European Tour

"Lake Ablaze", the new video from US death metal band Hate Eternal can now be watched below.

The clip was shot in Tampa, FL with director David Brodsky of MyGoodEye (The Black Dahlia Murder, Devin Townsend, Amon Amarth, Suicide Silence, etc.)

"Lake Ablaze" comes off the band's latest album, called Phoenix Amongst The Ashes, which was released in May through Metal Blade Records.

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Source:	metalblade.com
Band profile:	Hate Eternal

Canadian extreme metallers Kataklysm will headline the Hatefest 2011 European tour in December.

Support on the trek will come from Triptykon, Marduk, Milking The Goatmachine and two more "special guests" who have not yet been announced. Dates for the tour, starting in December, can be found after the jump.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
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Swedish industrial death metal band The Project Hate MCMXCIX are back in the studio, working on the follow-up to 2010's Bleeding The New Apocalypse (Cum Victriciis In Manibus Armis).

Frontman Lord K. Philipson comments: "Yes, after a few weeks of work the first tune for the next album is completed (meaning I will add tons and tons of small stuff as we go along, but the "real" work is done). I am not going to give away any details but there sure is some stuff in this one that you don't really expect when it comes to TPH, and that says quite a bit.

At the moment the inspiration is flowing endlessly and I have so much stuff to work into songs. Be sure you won't see any 3-minute hits this time either. More like a bunch of 10+ minutes hits, haha... Anyways, this will be a long process before we are ready to record the next masterpiece, but I thought it'd be nice to inform you about everything as we go along - no matter how long it takes.

Stay tuned for more Domination."

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Source:	theprojecthate.net
Band profile:	The Project Hate MCMXCIX

Metal Blade Records press release

Hate Eternal's upcoming album Phoenix Amongst The Ashes (out May 10) is currently streaming in its entirety on Metal Sucks here. Be sure to check out the album while you can (comes down Monday May 9) and leave a comment.

Founder, vocalist and guitarist Erik Rutan comments: "Phoenix Amongst The Ashes is an album that we did everything possible to create a death metal classic that would stand out amongst all of our releases as an album that not only carries the traditional Hate Eternal sound, but expands the boundaries of what is possible within the confines of extreme death metal. I feel that this album truly represents a band that overtime has matured into creating our most dynamic and intense album yet. At times fast and extreme, at times, heavy, atmospheric, evil and melodic with the darkest of overtones. I truly feel this is one of my finest moments in my career and a defining moment for Hate Eternal. If you are a death metal fan, you should give it a listen, you won't be disappointed!"

Hate Eternal recorded their fifth studio album, Phoenix Amongst The Ashes, at frontman Erik Rutan's own Mana Recording Studios in St. Petersburg, FL with mastering handled by Alan Douches of West West Side. J.J. Hrubovcak has been added as the band's bassist, alongside the devastating combo of Erik Rutan on guitar and Jade Simonetto on drums.

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Source:	metalblade.com
Band profile:	Hate Eternal

Danish metallers Hatesphere have issued the following update on their MySpace blog:

"We have booked the Antfarm Studio, Aarhus, Denmark, from June 13th in order to make you a new album! Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Sick Of It All) will be guiding us through it, hopefully without getting too many grey hairs! Tue has been working with us on four of our releases - and we look forward to doing it once again!!
A little funny anecdote: Tue actually produced our second demo Disconnected '97 back in 1997 as one of his first productions... and this was an actual demo tape! Those were the days."

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Source:	hatesphere.com
Band profile:	Hatesphere

Audio samples of all tracks set to appear on the new Hate Eternal album Phoenix Amongst The Ashes are available for streaming on Amazon.co.uk.

Phoenix Amongst The Ashes will be released on May 10th through Metal Blade Records.

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Source:	amazon.co.uk
Band profile:	Hate Eternal

"Haunting Abound", a brand-new track from Florida-based extreme metallers Hate Eternal, has been made available for streaming over at this location.

"Haunting Abound" comes off the band's upcoming new album Phoenix Amongst The Ashes, which will be released on May 10th through Metal Blade Records.

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Source:	metalblade.com
Band profile:	Hate Eternal

Hate Eternal and Origin will co-headline a North American summer tour that will also include Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn.

Hate Eternal vocalist/guitarist Erik Rutan and co. will be heading out this summer in support of their new album for Metal Blade Records, which is currently in the final stages of being completed. Hate Eternal's new album promises to be one of the most venomous slabs of death metal in 2011 and this tour, which features fellow death metal greats Origin, Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn, will easily be one of the heaviest line ups of the year - or so the official press release promises you.

Erik Rutan adds: "Hate Eternal is super excited to be touring North America this summer with a new album and a completely awesome death metal package. It has been a while since we have done a headliner tour in the US, so for us to co-headline with Origin and add Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn to the bill, totally has us amped up and psyched like you can't imagine!

We eagerly and anxiously await our time until we can get out there and play material from old to new for the death metal masses. Looking forward to seeing you all at the shows, and we hope you're hungry for over the top intense sonic destruction. This is a tour you do not want to miss!"

Hate Eternal + Origin + Vital Remains + Abysmal Dawn:

06/15/11 - Emo's - Austin, TX
06/16/11 - Sorority House - Amarillo, TX
06/17/11 - The Marquis Theatre - Denver, CO
06/19/11 - The Clubhouse - Tempe, AZ
06/20/11 - The Key Club - Hollywood, CA
06/21/11 - Slim's - San Francisco, CA
06/22/11 - The Alley - Sparks, NV
06/24/11 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA
06/25/11 - Rickshaw Theater - Vancouver, BC
06/26/11 - Lake City Bowl - Kelowna, BC
06/27/11 - The Distillery - Calgary, AB
06/28/11 - Pawn Shop - Edmonton, AB
06/30/11 - The Exchange - Regina, SK
07/01/11 - Royal Albert Arms - Winnipeg, MB
07/02/11 - Station 4 - St. Paul, MN
07/03/11 - The Annex - Madison, WI
07/05/11 - Reggie's Rock Club - Chicago, IL
07/06/11 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH
07/07/11 - Wreck Room - Toronto, ON
07/08/11 - Les Foufounes Electriques - Montreal, QC
07/09/11 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA
07/10/11 - Santo's Party House - New York, NY
07/13/11 - The Oasis - Charleston, SC
07/14/11 - Firestone Live - Orlando, FL

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Band profile:	Hate Eternal
Event:	Hate Eternal + Origin + Vital Remains

Florida-based extreme metallers Hate Eternal will embark on a European headlining tour in support of their forthcoming album. The tour kicks off April 29th in Wurzburg, Germany and will run through May 20th ending in Leipzig, Germany. Support on the tour will come from Obscura, Beneath The Massacre and Defiled.

Announced dates are as follows:

Apr. 29 - Würzburg, Germany - Posthalle
Apr. 30 - Tilburg, Holland - Neurotic Death Fest
May 01 - Bristol, UK - The Fleece
May 02 - Manchester, UK - Moho Live
May 03 - London, UK - Underworld
May 04 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob
May 07 - A Corona, Spain - Sala Ola Green
May 12 - Rome, Italy - Blackout Club
May 13 - Romano Sesia, Italy - Rock N Roll Arena
May 14 - Ljubljana, Slovenia - Gala Hala
May 15 - Wien, Austria - Arena
May 16 - München, Germany - Feierwerk
May 17 - Bratislava, Slovak Republic - Randal
May 18 - Krakow, Poland - Rotunda
May 19 - Berlin, Germany - Cassiopeia
May 20 - Leipzig, Germany - Theaterfabrik

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Source:	metalblade.com
Band profile:	Hate Eternal
Event:	Hate Eternal: European Tour

"Summoning Majestic War", the first single off the new The Project Hate MCMXCIX album Bleeding The New Apocalypse is available for free download at this location (.mp3).

Bleeding The New Apocalypse will be released on February 14th, 2011 via Season Of Mist. More album details are available here.

Frontman Lord K. Philipson comments: "Why have we chosen this particular track to be your first glimpse of the new album? No reason really, we could have chosen any of them since they all absolutely dominate. We just thought it'd be nice to have Leif Edling somewhat introduce you to what we have created this time around. Yeah, Candlemass bassist/everyday legend Leif Edling contributes some spoken words in this track. You can all start applauding now. But not only that. In this tune you'll also get some insanely nice vocals from Christian Älvestam (ex-Scar Symmetry) (who also sang a line or two on our last album).

So, that's a lot of bonus stuff for ya apart from the simple fact that "Summoning Majestic War" is a goddamn phenomenal symphony that represents TPH in every shape, way and form. If you survive these 12+ minutes of pure excellence, pray you'll survive the remaining five tracks on Bleeding The New Apocalypse as well. It will not be an easy task. Domination is a fierce beast. Our work is done - now it's your turn to purchase the album and help us ship a few copies so we will be able to record another masterpiece with a great label such as SOM backing us up.

If you consider yourself a fan of music in general and TPH in particular, and do not absolutely love what we have created in this song, as well as the whole album - you are apparently deaf."

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Source:	theprojecthate.net
Band profile:	The Project Hate MCMXCIX