Sweden's Firespawn premiere another video from their latest studio effort, Abominate. Check out the "Heathen Blood" lyric video clip, created by Lior Delman at Blood&Fire Studio, via YouTube down under.

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Band profile:	Firespawn

Even though there hasn't been any official confirmation yet, Heathen shared an interesting update on their Facebook page. Bay Area thrash metal veterans have revealed a photo that indicates the release of their (apparently) new studio album, entitled Empire Of The Blind. Stay tuned for more news and details.

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Band profile:	Heathen

Heathen Foray's upcoming new album is ready to be unleashed and will hit the stores on February 21st via Massacre Records. Entitled Weltenwandel, it was mixed and mastered by Adam Train. The first single drops on January 28th. Stay tuned.

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Band profile:	Heathen Foray

U.S. thrash vagabonds Heathen have recently announced that they are working on new music for a new album. It looks like the follow-up to The Evolution Of Chaos released back in 2009 is finally taking shape. Despite some live performances in recent years, Heathen hasn't been very active in terms of new releases.

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Band profile:	Heathen

Recently, it was reported that Swedish black metallers Istapp are working on a new album to drop this year. Now the band has announced a performance at the Heathen Rock Festival in Germany, that will happen on February 24th. You can read more and see the running order at the festival's official site.

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Band profile:	Istapp

Grab your leather jackets because a thrash metal triumvirate is ready to lay waste to a bunch of European clubs. San Francisco veterans Heathen, who are busy working on new material, will be touring and thrashing Europe in June with Generation Kill and Munich-based newcomers Dust Bolt. You can confirm the tour dates below the flyer.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Heathen

US thrashers Heathen have released an official statement regarding the cancellation of their summer festival appearances: "Due to unforeseen financial circumstances we regret to announce that Heathen will not be able to make their appearances at the upcoming Metalcamp, Brutal Assault and Jalometalli festivals. Please understand that the band made every effort and exhausted all resources available in order to work things out and perform at the festivals as scheduled. We want to thank the festival promoters and Heathen fans for their understanding and look forward to seeing everyone on the next tour."

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Source:	metalcamp.com
Band profile:	Heathen

Nuclear Blast press release:

The ink has finally dried and Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the worldwide signing of the Bay Area's indomitable thrash metal band Heathen!

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Band profile:	Heathen

Bay Area thrashers Heathen will be replacing Deströyer 666 on the upcoming North American Reckoning Tour headlined by German thrash metallers Destruction.

Deströyer 666 will be unable to travel due to guitarist/vocalist Keith (K.K. Warslut)'s upcoming surgery for a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament).

Bassist & vocalist Schmier comments on the new touring bill, which still includes Warbeast from Texas: "Destruction wishes Keith a safe and quick recovery! In the meantime, we are really happy to announce their old friends Heathen as a replacement for Deströyer 666! These Bay Area thrashers are one of my favorite thrash bands of all time and we will be sharing the European stages with them in some weeks on the Killfest Tour. It's fantastic to have an opportunity to tour with old friends on both sides of the globe! German & Bay Area Thrash together on tour - how much more kick-ass can it get?! I can't wait to hit the road again now, hope to see you all out there!"

For a list of dates, go to this location.

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Source:	destruction.de
Band profile:	Heathen
Event:	Destruction: North American Reckoning Tour

"The Symbolist", the new video from Greek metallers Heathendom, can be viewed at this location. The clip was produced and directed by Michail Vlavianos & Lefteris Vourliotis.

"The Symbolist" is the title track from the band's latest album, The Symbolist, which was released on February 7th, 2011 via Metal On Metal Records.


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Indian black metal has a new face in the form of Heathen Beast. The Mumbai-based three-piece are all set to release their debut EP, entitled Ayodhya Burns on the 26th of November 2010.

Unlike regular black metal bands who follow anti-Christian or satanic themes, Heathen Beast follows the path of atheism and subjects related to India and its culture. The EP is a tribute to all Indians who have lost their lives in the name of religion. The EP will be available for free download on the band's reverbnation page in short notice and will also be available on a limited edition CD (200 copies) version for any fans that would like to own a copy.

The band already has some pre-production samples available on the reverbnation page to give fans a taste of what to expect from the EP. The artwork has been co designed by vocalist/guitarist Carvaka and Rocklogy Designs based in Bangalore.

Ayodhya Burns cover art] tracklist:

01. Blind Faith
02. Religious Genocide
03. Ayodhya Burns

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Heathen have canceled a handful of live shows for Mexico. The band issued the following statement:

"We regret to inform everyone that the previously announced shows in Mexico have been canceled due to agreed financial obligations not being met by the local promoter. We hate to disappoint all the Heathen fans in Mexico that may have already purchased tickets and we hope to make it up to you all soon."

As earlier announced, Heathen will be taking part in the Killfest 2011 tour next March with Overkill and Destruction. Commented the band: "Everyone in the band is very pleased to be a part of this killer tour package. We're looking forward to returning to Europe and hope to see you all at the shows!"

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Heathen

Good news for all thrashers! Overkill are hosting another edition of their infamous Killfest Tours. Embarking on a European trek in March 2011, Overkill will be supported by Teutonic thrashers Destruction and Bay Area thrash band Heathen. Special guests will be also announced in the near future.

Confirmed Kiilfest dates are as follows:

03.03.2011 - GBR - London, O2 Islington Academy
04.03.2011 - GER - Köln, Essigfabrik
05.03.2011 - GER - Geiselwind, Music Hall
06.03.2011 - GER - Stuttgart, Longhorn
07.03.2011 - GER - Frankfurt, Batschkapp
08.03.2011 - SWI - Zürich, Volkshaus
09.03.2011 - ITA - Milano, Live Club
10.03.2011 - AUT - Wörgl, Komma
11.03.2011 - HUN - Budapest, Petofi Hall
12.03.2011 - CZE - Brno, Fleda
13.03.2011 - POL - Warsaw, Stodola
15.03.2011 - GER - Berlin, Columbia Club
16.03.2011 - GER - Hamburg, Markthalle
17.03.2011 - GER - Braunschweig, Meier Music Hall
18.03.2011 - BEL - Antwerpen, Trix
19.03.2011 - NED - Enschede, Atak

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Source:	destruction.de
Band profile:	Overkill
Event:	Killfest Tour 2011

"Dying Season", the new video from US metallers Heathen, can be viewed at this location. The clip was filmed in early April in Sacramento, California with Darin Wood, Christy Savage and Amy Slockbower of Trash Film Orgy Productions, a company that specializes in B-horror films.

"Dying Season" comes off the band's latest album, The Evolution Of Chaos, which was released in Japan on December 2009 via King Records and was made available on January 2010 in Europe via Mascot Records.


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Band profile:	Heathen

Bay Area Thrash band Heathen have posted all 10 tracks from their new album The Evolution of Chaos on MySpace.

The Evolution of Chaos will see its release in the US next Tuesday, February 16th via Mascot Records. The album, which was released in Japan on December 23rd and in Europe on January 25th, has garnered incredible reviews worldwide and recently debuted at #75 on the German charts. Heathen is currently scheduling a tour of Europe in support of the new album, with dates to be announced soon.

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Source:	blogs.myspace.com
Band profile:	Heathen