Evergrey, Girlschool and Steelhart have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 22-23, 2007 at Messegelände in Balingen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order):

Brainstorm, Edguy, Evergrey, Finntroll, Girlschool, Mercenary, Mystic Prophecy, Nazareth, Praying Mantis, Steelhart, Thunder

Source:	blabbermouth.net
Band profile:	Evergrey
Event:	Bang Your Head!!! 2007

Candlemass are currently looking for a new singer since they recently parted ways with Messiah. Preferably swedish but the band will consider all options.

You are over 25, you love metal and doom, got a fantastic voice, sound great both in a high and low range.
You got studio and live experience, and it's of course also important that you are a good frontman.
You are easy to work with, democratic, good listener with a positive attitude. A healthy sense of humour is also a plus!

If you think you are the man for Candlemass, email your links and info to the address below and make sure you got at least three songs for the band to listen to + photo and some info about you.
You can email your links and info to voice@candlemass.se up to Christmas (Note, do not send mp3s or other large files! Only links to files on the web!). The band will take the time to find the perfect voice for Candlemass.

Source:	candlemass.se
Band profile:	Candlemass

The Haunted's video for the song 'The Flood' has been posted online here.
The clip was directed by Roger Johansson, in Sweden. The track comes off the new The Haunted album, "The Dead Eye", which comes out today via Century Media Records. A "making of" feature for the 'The Flood' video can be viewed here.
An e-card featuring two tracks from the CD ? 'The Medication' and 'The Drowning' - can be accessed from here.

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Source:	www2.centurymedia.com
Band profile:	The Haunted

Swiss metal band Celtic Frost has announced new tour dates for Japan, beginning in January of 2007, as part of the "Extreme The Dojo" tour. This marks the first time that Celtic Frost has ever toured Japan.

"It goes without saying that we are very much looking forward to finally bringing Celtic Frost to Japan" stated guitarist/vocalist Tom Gabriel Fischer. "After touring extensively in Europe and North America these past few months, our live show will speak for itself."

The tour dates are as follows:

Jan. 16 - Tokyo, JPN @ Club Quattro
Jan. 17 - Osaka, JPN @ Club Quattro
Jan. 18 - Nagoya, JPN @ Club Quattro

Source:	celticfrost.com
Band profile:	Celtic Frost

Freak Kitchen über-guitarist Mattias "IA" Eklundh will embark on a five-day "Freak Guitar" clinic tour of Germany in November, sponsored by Laney. The dates are as follows:

Nov. 20 - Musik Produktiv Ibbenbüren: 19:00h
Nov. 21 - Music Store Köln: 19:30h
Nov. 22 - Musik Schmidt Frankfurt/Main: 19:00h
Nov. 23 - Music Town Neubrandenburg: 20:00h
Nov. 24 - Musik Meisinger Simbach/Inn: 19:00h

There will also be "Freak Guitar" clinics in Ulricehamn, Sweden on November 26 and Musikhuset in Huddinge, Sweden on December 6.

Source:	freakkitchen.com
Band profile:	Freak Kitchen

According to Spanish concert promoter Gamerco, the opening concert of Tool's Europan tour ? originally scheduled for November 3 in Barcelona, Spain ? has been cancelled due to "logistical" problems. As a result, the band's tour will now kick off on November 4 in Madrid, Spain.

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Source:	gamerco.com
Band profile:	Tool
Event:	Tool: European Winter Tour

Canadian death metallers Kataklysm filmed their performance this past summer at the Party.San Open Air festival in Bad Berka, Germany for their new DVD, titled "Live in Deutschland (The Devastation Begins)". The set will feature the whole show filled with an explosive setlist, a 30-minute documentary covering the band's 15-year history and a bonus live CD. An early 2007 release via Nuclear Blast is expected.

"Live in Deutschland (The Devastation Begins)" track listing:

Disc 1 (DVD)

Live At Party.San Open Air - August 12, 2006 in Bad Berka, Germany:

01. Like Angels Weeping (The Dark)
02. Where the Enemy Sleeps
03. The Ressurected
04. Let Them Burn
05. As I Slither
06. As the Glorious Weep
07. The Ambassador of Pain
08. Manipulator of Souls
09. Crippled & Broken
10. In Shadows & Dust
11. Face the Face of War
12. The Road To Devastation

Live At The Medley in Montreal, Canada (Bonus Footage):

13. Illuminati
14. To Reign Again
15. The Awakener
16. Sorcery

"The Test of Time" Documentary:

* Band profilers/interviews
* Band/fan Pictures
* On the Road footage
* Video Clips:
- The Awakener
- In Shadows & Dust
- As I Slither
- Crippled & Broken
- To Reign Again

Disc 2 (CD):

Live at Party.San Open Air - August 12, 2006 in Bad Berka, Germany

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Source:	kataklysm.net
Band profile:	Kataklysm

Bewitched (Sweden) and Melechesh (Israel/Natherlands) have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Party.San Open Air festival, set to take place August 9-11, 2007 in Bad Berka, Germany. Also scheduled to appear are Taake (Norway), Haemorrhage (Spain) and Disaster KFW (Germany). More acts will be announced soon.

Source:	party-san.net
Band profile:	Melechesh
Event:	Party.San Open Air Festival

Extreme metal titans Vital Remains recently wrapped up their touring campaign for Dechristianize. The group will now focus on completing their much-anticipated new album before heading into the studio with the renowned Erik Rutan (Cannibal Corpse, Goatwhore) early next year. This effort marks the group's second recording with Glen Benton (Deicide) on vocals, and promises to be their most blasphemous and devastating offering yet.

Tony Lazaro (guitars) checks in with the following report: "The mighty Erik Rutan took Dave Suzuki (guitars) and I up to visit his studio, Mana Recording. The place is so nice, and the gear they have is awesome! We can't wait to record our new album down there; it's going to be sick! With Rutan, Benton, Suzuki and me locked in a studio for a month, there's not enough holy water to wash away the mess we are going to make."

Source:	lambgoat.com
Band profile:	Vital Remains

Here's a little heavy metal history you'll need to get into your iPods: Mercyful Fate's massively influential - and still utterly unique - studio albums are now available for download for the first time!

Visit your digital retailer of choice right now and you'll be able to replace those dusty vinyl albums or sticky CDs with 1983's groundbreaking debut Melissa, 1984's brilliant follow-up and swansong Don't Break the Oath, 1987's early recordings collection, The Beginning, and 1992's vault-clearing rarities set, Return of the Vampire.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Mercyful Fate

Roadrunner Records is making the second single from Black Label Society's new "Shot to Hell" album ? "Blood Is Thicker Than Water" ? available for free download from this location.

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Source:	roadrunnerrecords.com
Band profile:	Black Label Society

Atlantic Recording Group Shadows Fall has reluctantly decided that the intensity of their current recording sessions has made it impossible for the band to hit the concert trail next month for their previously announced shows with Killswitch Engage and Bury Your Dead. The Springfield, MA-based rock outfit is hard at work in the studio with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Stone Sour, Rush) recording their highly anticipated Atlantic debut, due in early 2007.

"We are all very disappointed that we will not be able to hit the road with our friends in Killswitch Engage and Bury Your Dead," said Shadows Fall lead singer Brian Fair.

"Originally, we had hoped to complete the recording of our new album in time for the beginning of the tour on November 9th, but now it appears that will not be possible. New ideas have continued to surface and push the songs into new directions that we have to pursue. Making the best album possible is our number one priority and something we must focus on one hundred percent at this time. We sincerely apologize to all the people that planned on coming to see us at these shows, but our absence is no reason not to go and support this tour. Our bros from New England in Killswitch Engage and Bury Your Dead will be throwing it down the way only they can and this should not be missed by anyone!! We will keep you posted as we wrap up the album and make plans to get back on the road."

Massachusetts-based metal act All That Remains will join up with fellow New England natives Killswitch Engage for a string of dates throughout November, replacing Shadows Fall as direct support for the package which also features Bury Your Dead and 2 Cents.

Source:	shadowsfallrocks.com
Band profile:	Shadows Fall

Type O Negative will play on January 21, 2007 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. They will also perform at a private show on January 20, 2007 as part of NAMM. There are no other confirmed public dates at this time. More information on the January 21 show may be found at the House of Blues Anaheim site.

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Source:	typeonegative.net
Band profile:	Type O Negative

Floridian death metallers Six Feet Under have issued the following update:

"We will not be appearing on this year's X-Mass Festivals in Europe. To all our European fans, please accept our apoligies. We are currently in this studio 'till the end of the year working on our new CD - which will be released in spring of 2007.

"On a side note - thanks to Krisiun, Decapitated and Abysmal Dawn for a great tour in the States this past month, and thanks again to all of our fans in the U.S.A for all of the support and great times on the road!!"

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Source:	sfu420.com
Band profile:	Six Feet Under
Event:	X-Mass Fest 2006

Dark Funeral, Enslaved and Abigail Williams will be hitting the road together early next year on the extensive Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising Tour. Confirmed dates are as follows:

1/9 Springfield VA @ Jaxx Nite Club
1/10 New York, NY @ BB King Blues Club
1/11 Montreal, QC @ Le Medley
1/12 Quebec City, QC @ L'Imperial
1/13 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
1/14 Cleveland, OH @ Peabody's
1/15 Mokena, IL @ Pearl Room
1/16 St. Paul, MN @ Station 4
1/19 Sacramento, CA @ Boardwalk
1/20 San Francisco, CA @ Pound
1/21 Los Angeles, CA @ Key Club
1/22 Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theater
1/23 Phoenix, AZ @ Clubhouse
1/25 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
1/26 Albuquerque, NM @ Launch Pad
1/27 El Paso, TX @ Texas Avenue Live
1/28 San Antonio, TX @ Sanctuary
1/29 Dallas, TX @ Ridgelea Theatre
1/30 Houston TX @ Warehouse Live
2/1 Tampa, FL @ State Theatre
2/2 Fayetteville, NC @ Jesters Pub
2/3 Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance
2/4 Hartford, CT @ Webster Theater
2/5 Bedford, NH @ Mark's Showplace
2/7 Royun-Noranda, QC @ Petit Theatre Du Vieux Noranda
2/8 Sudbury, QC @ Jubliee Centre

Source:	darkfuneral.se
Band profile:	Dark Funeral
Event:	Candlelight II: Phoenix Rising Tour