Norway's Shaving the Werewolf, known for their unique blend of noise rock and mathcore, has released a captivating animated music video for their single "Sentient Husk." The track is from their latest release, the God Whisperer EP.

The video depicts a dystopian future where misery and pollution dominate, and wealth is grotesquely uneven. "The video is a septic mess showing a general apartment complex from the future," says vocalist Ottar. It portrays people resorting to chemical solutions to cope with the harsh realities of depression, alienation, and hopelessness, while a central figure with a god complex thrives on their misery.

Since 2010, Shaving the Werewolf has delivered a provocative mix of power violence, noise rock, and mathcore, leaving an indelible mark with their intense live shows and unique sound. Watch the new video for "Sentient Husk" below.

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New York based post-metallers A Storm of Light has premiered a new song titled, “Fall”, today at Revolver Magazine. The track is the opening tune of the band’s forthcoming new studio offering, ‘Nations To Flames’, which is set for release on September 17 via Southern Lord Recordings.
The new album was recorded with Travis Kammeyer (OCOAI, Generation Of Vipers) at Fahrenheit Studios in Johnson City, Tennessee, mixed with Matt Bayles (Isis, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Botch, Mastodon) at Red Room Recording in Seattle, Washington and mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep, From Ashes Rise, Nails) at Audiosiege in Portland, Oregon.

More info at: http://astormoflight.com

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Just a week before embarking on a new European trek along with Circle Takes the Square and Code Orange Kids, crust-grinders Full of Hell have decided to give away their second LP ‘Rudiments Of Mutilation’ as free download during this week only! From today through next Monday, July 22nd fans can download the entire album via the A389 label Bandcamp right here.

The band also recently released their first official video, created for the track “The Lord Is My Light” by their cohort, director Lukas Hodge; check it out below.

Full Of Hell European Tour with Circle Takes the Square, Code Orange Kids:

7/24/2013 O13 - Tilburg, Netherlands
7/25/2013 Hafenklang - Hamburg, Germany
7/26/2013 Fluff Fest - Rockycany , Czech Republic
7/27/2013 Vlamrock - As, Belgium
7/28/2013 Glazart - Paris, France
7/29/2013 The Haunt - Brighton, England
7/30/2013 Underworld - London, England
7/31/2013 Classic Grand - Glasgow, Scotland
8/01/2013 Star and Garter - Manchester, England
8/02/2013 Star and Garter - Bristol, UK
8/03/2013 New Noise Festival - Karlsruhe, Germany
8/04/2013 JZ Riot - Lichtenstein, Germany
8/05/2013 Aera - Wien, Austria
8/06/2013 Cassiopeia - Berlin, Germany
8/07/2013 AJZ - Bielefeld, Germany
8/08/2013 Underground - Köln, Germany
8/09/2013 Ieperfest - Ieper, Belgium

Photo by Freddie Ross.


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Genre-defying southern quintet Kylesa have recently revealed a brand new song from their forthcoming album “Ultraviolet”, which is slated for release on 24 May via Season Of Mist.
The band have already dropped two tracks from this new effort this year, namely ‘Unspoken’ and ‘Quicksand’ and now with ‘Vulture’s Landing’ they offer fans another mesmerising peek into the sonic world of “Ultraviolet”. Pre-orders of the album are available at Season of Mist shop here.
Check out the track below.

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A week before its release, Relapse Records offers us the full stream of the split LP between Cough and Windhand “Reflection of the Negative” via Invisible Oranges.
This release acts as a precursor for the upcoming full-lengths from the two groups, both scheduled for release via Relapse later this year. The split album is out next Tuesday, April 16th in North America, preceded by Germany and Benelux street dates of this Friday, April 12th, and in the UK and rest of the world on Monday, April 15th. Pre-orders for the album including digital and CD formats, as well as a super-limited mail-order only black/white vinyl combo can be placed here.
Stream the full release now at Invisible Oranges here. 

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Math metal group The Dillinger Escape Plan has released a new song entitled “Prancer”, which comes off their upcoming album “One Of Us Is The Killer”. This new effort is set for release on May 14 in North America through the band's own Party Smasher Inc. in partnership with Sumerian Records. A worldwide release date is yet to be announced, but pre-orders in various bundles are now available here.
In the meantime, check out this mind numbing new song below.

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Savannah-based quintet Kylesa is set to release a new album entitled "Ultraviolet", on May 24 in Europe and May 28 in North America via Season Of Mist. The follow-up to "Spiral Shadow" was recorded at The Jam Room in Columbia, South Carolina, with the band's guitar player/songwriter and sought-after producer, Phillip Cope (Baroness, Black Tusk), once again overseeing production.
"Whereas 'Spiral Shadow' was a warm album suggesting concepts of hope, 'Ultraviolet' is a bit colder and darker," explains Kylesa songwriter/guitar player Laura Pleasants. "All of our studio albums have their own unique identity and we've always been a band who strives for something different than what current fads suggest. With 'Ultraviolet', we took a step inward and wrote music that we felt we had to write; this album centers around the multiple themes of loss and you can feel it in the music. Everyone goes through it during their lifetime and this record reflects that experience."
"Unspoken", a new song from the eleven-track album, is available now for streaming below. 

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1- Mastodon – Crack the Skye
Touted as the ‘next Metallica’ and ‘Metal saviours’, Mastodon are clearly the most important metal band of this decade. There is no other act in heavy and extreme music running today that manages to constantly push the envelope into new sonic directions with each album released without making some distressing miscalculations. ‘Crack the Skye’ sees the band further experimenting into a progressive-rock sound and is a must-have for any lover of heavy and well-crafted music.


2- Alice in Chains – Black Gives Way to Blue
Opinions may have been divided over Alice in Chains’ comeback album. While some were anxiously waiting to hear the outcome of the newly reincarnated group following the tragic death of vocalist Layne Staley seven years ago, others simply dismiss this as another half-assed attempt to capitalize on former glory. Truth is, although ‘Black Gives Way to Blue’ is not an instant classic like ‘Dirt’ , it’s nonetheless a damn good record that grants a second lease of life to Jerry Cantrell and Co.


3-Megadeth - Endgame
David Mustaine sometimes sounds like a jealous prick, always bitching about the past and how he was kicked out of Metallica. Sure, Megadeth’s leader and mastermind might not be driving Ferraris and Lamborghinis or shopping at Dolce & Gabbana nowadays, but he has more than enough reasons to be proud of himself and get over the trauma. Simply, Mustaine and Co.’s new album ‘Endgame’ pisses all over ‘Death Magnetic’, a genuine and heartfelt thrash-metal masterpiece overhauled for the new millennium. ‘Endgame’ sees Megadeth doing what they do best, THRASH.


4- Baroness – Blue Record
‘Blue Record’ is the second full-length release from Savannah’s Baroness; the group have steadily climbed their way up the ranks of heavy music following in the footsteps of their comrades Mastodon. Falling somewhere between 70’s progressive rock and the intricacies of Mastodon, this new album stands on the shoulders of their debut ‘Red Album’ released in 2007. It builds on the characteristics of their established progressive, sludgy and crusty sound whilst bravely venturing into new musical territory.


5- Coalesce - OX
‘OX’ is Coalesce's first album in ten years, and fans will rejoice to find out that the band's predilection towards genre-defying experimentation remains intact. Boasting off-kilter rhythms and a complex math-core riffage, ‘OX’ is an engaging record displaying all the elements that made Coalesce so damn special from the very beginning.


6-Amorphis - Skyforger
Majestic and brooding, ‘Skyforger’ is the ninth studio album from the ever reliable Finns Amorphis and third featuring current vocalist Tomi Joutsen. Like Amorphis's previous two records, ‘Eclipse’ and ‘Silent Waters’, ‘Skyforger’ is a concept album chronicling the tales of mythological characters from the Kalevala, in particular the blacksmith Ilmarinen. The stunningly beautiful first single ‘Silver Bride’ is a definite standout on what is a tremendously good record.


7- Kylesa – Static Tensions
Must be something in the water or the air, because just like Mastodon and Baroness, Kylesa hail from Georgia and just like their comrades have made one of the most surprising and engaging records released this year. Since their self-titled debut released in 2002, their musical style and sound have been honed, progressed and perfected and Kylesa finally hit the mark with their fourth studio album. The tracks have the usual sludgy and psychedelic vibe, but this album is blessed with a particularly strong progressive-rock melodic sensibility.


8-A Storm of Light – Forgive Us Our Trespasses
On ‘Forgive Us Our Trespasses’, Josh Graham and Co. have brought in a number of guests and collaborators, including former Swans vocalist Jarboe, Primitive North’s vocalist Nerissa Campbell, singer, poet and author Lydia Lunch, and multi-instrumentalists Carla Kihlstedt (Book Of Knots, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum) and Marika Hughes.
The results are creepy and eerie, with slow thumping funereal riffs coupled with mournful strings and the harrowing voice of the man responsible for Neurosis visuals, a cryptic ambience clearly not indicated for the feint of heart.


9-Blut Aus Nord - Memoria Vetusta II - Dialogue with the Stars
Blut Aus Nord is an avant-garde black metal group from Mondeville, France. ‘Dialogue with the Stars’ is the sequel to their critically acclaimed 1996 album ‘Memoria Vetusta I - Fathers of the Icy Age’ and it sees the three-piece returning to a more traditional black-metal style after flirting with electronic and industrial elements on their most recent offerings. Epic and ethereal guitar melodies permeate a more caustic and dark black-metal soundscape, making Blut Aus Nord one of the most innovative and interesting bands in the genre.


10-Lamb of God – Wrath
‘Wrath’ is bursting with powerful, infectious riffs, vicious grooves and virtuosic performances. Some accuse Lamb of God of being repetitive and derivative, but the truth is, when it comes to bring out some straight-up, aggressive and solid metal in the tradition of Pantera and vintage Metallica no one does it better than these Virginia fellows. Much better than its somewhat lacklustre predecessor ‘Sacrament’ from 2006, ‘Wrath’ is an essential purchase for 2009.

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On September 29 I’ll finally get the chance to hear the long awaited new album from Alice in Chains, “Black Gives Way to Blue,” their first recording with new singer William DuVall, who has the difficult task of taking over the band’s vocals following the death of original vocalist Layne Staley in 2002. Vocalist/guitarist Jerry Cantrell along with drummer Sean Kinney and bassist Mike Inez are trying to bring the band back to life following a successful tour in 2006 and hopefully get a second chance with DuVall as lead singer.
“Black Gives Way to Blue” was recorded with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters) at Studio 606 in Northridge, California and Henson Studios in Hollywood, and features 11 themes, including the lead single "A Looking In View," which is a classic Alice in Chains song to this scribe. The riffs are massive and incredible memorable, the trademark vocal harmonies have the strength to linger in consciousness for who knows how long and the voice of DuVall is awesome and mighty powerful. I must confess I was slightly sceptical about the validity of an Alice in Chains without the charismatic voice of Staley, but after hearing the first themes already made public, the aforementioned “A Looking In View" and “Check my Brain,” I have the felling that “Black Gives Way to Blue” won’t disappoint me and neither will disappoint other Alice in Chains fans out there. Yes! I’m a massive Alice in Chains fan and I’m anxiously waiting for September 29 to get my hands on their new work.

Alice in Chains - A Looking In View

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Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have unveiled the cover artwork for their new album “To The Nines", scheduled for released through Napalm Records on the following dates:

March 25 - Finland, Spain
March 27 - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, France, Italy, Sweden
March 30 - Rest of Europe
April 7 - USA, Canada

The follow-up to 2007’s “Serpent Smiles and Killer Eyes” was recorded at Antfarm Studio in Aarhus, Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MOONSPELL, DARK TRANQUILLITY, GOREFEST).

Check out the track listing for the album and cover artwork below:

01. To The Nines
02. Backstabber
03. Cloaked In Shit
04. Clarity
05. Even If It Kills Me
06. Commencing A Campaign
07. The Writing's On The Wall
08. In The Trenches
09. Aurora
10. Oceans Of Blood

Meanwhile, HATESPHERE have announced the dates for their European tour in support of “To The Nines” work. The dates are as follows:

ALIVE AND DRESSED TO THE NINES TOUR 2009 - part1

HATESPHERE (DK) www.myspace.com/hatesphere | Napalm Records
THE DYING (BE) www.myspace.com/thedyingmusic | Eyespy - Drakkar Records
ARTAS (AT) www.myspace.com/artasmetal | Napalm Records
SIC (FO) www.myspace.com/sic | Tutl Records

02.04.2009 BERLIN (D) K17
03.04.2009 CESKE BUDEJOVICE (CZ) Martys Club
04.04.2009 PLZEN (CZ) DK Serikova
05.04.2009 BRATISLAVA (SK) Randal Club
06.04.2009 LJUBLJANA (SLO) Orto Bar
07.04.2009 WIEN (AT) Viper Room
08.04.2009 MILLSTATT (AT) Bergwerk
09.04.2009 FREISTADT (AT) Salzhof
10.04.2009 DRESDEN (D) Titans Of Metal Festival
11.04.2009 ESSEN (D) Easter Metal Meeting w/ Gojira, Dew Scented ...
12.04.2009 OETTINGEN (D) Juze
13.04.2009 ROSTOCK (D) Motorship Stubnitz
14.04.2009 HAMBURG (D) Logo
15.04.2009 FLENSBURG (D) Roxy
16.04.2009 ODENSE (DK) Posten
17.04.2009 AARHUS (DK) Voxhall
18.04.2009 COPENHAGEN (DK) The Rock

ALIVE AND DRESSED TO THE NINES TOUR 2009 - part2

HATESPHERE (DK) www.myspace.com/hatesphere | Napalm Records
SIX REASONS TO KILL (D) www.myspace.com/sixreasonstokill | Bastardized Recordings
BLOODWORK (D) www.myspace.com/bloodworked | Dockyard1 Records
SIC (FO) www.myspace.com/sic | Tutl Records

24.04.2009 BERN (CH) Dachstock Reitschule
25.04.2009 WINTERTUR (CH) Salzhaus w/ Gojira
26.04.2009 MUENCHEN (D) Backstage
27.04.2009 FRANKFURT (D) Nachtleben *** WITHOUT SIC ***
28.04.2009 PARIS (FR) Glazart TBC
29.04.2009 BONN (D) Klangstation
30.04.2009 TRIER (D) Exhaus
01.05.2009 GRONINGEN (NL) Vera w/ Will Haven
02.05.2009 DEN BOSCH (NL) W2 w/ Will Haven
03.05.2009 LEIDEN (NL) LVC

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Spanish Death-Black metallers Noctem will shortly begin the recordings of their debut full-length album "Divinity", tentatively due in April or May 2009.
According to the band, the album will “…contain 11 tracks based in the story of the disappeared Atlantis from a dark and subjective point of view, speaking about its blood's desire in the battle, the darkest rituals for reaching the immortality or its society based in a polytheistic theocracy with longings of glory.”

“Divinity” will feature guest appearances from Christos Antoniou of Septicflesh and Chaostar and Leal from Forever Slave and has the following track-list:

01-Atlas Death
02-In the Path of Heleim
03-Realms in Decay
04-The Sanctuary
05-The Call of Oricalco's Horn
06-Across Heracles Towards
07-In the Aeons of Time
08-Necropolis of Esthar's Ruins
09-Divinity
10-Religious Plagues
11-Under Seas of Silence

More info: www.myspace.com/noctemband

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Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have posted the first of six video episodes describing the song writing and recording process for the band’s new album, "Versus". Watch it below.
"Versus" will be released via Century Media Records on the following dates:

Sweden: Wednesday, September 17
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: Friday, September 19
Spain, Portugal: Tuesday, September 23
Finland, Hungary: Wednesday, September 24
UK, France, Greece, Denmark, Norway, Rest Of Europe: Monday, September 22

The CD was recorded in part at PUK studio in Denmark with producer Tue Madsen (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL, etc) and part at IF studios (property of In Flames) in Sweden.

"Versus" track listing:
01. Moronic Colossus
02. Pieces
03. Little Cage
04. Trenches
05. Ceremony
06. Skuld
07. Crusher
08. Rivers Run
09. Iron Mask
10. Faultline
11. Imperial Death March

THE HAUNTED will stream "Versus" in its entirety for a one-week period beginning this Friday, September 12 via the band's MySpace page, meanwhile an e-card for "Versus" can be found at this location.

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US Death-Thrash metallers THE RED DEATH have called it a day.
The following message was posted on the band’s Myspace page.
"So we're calling it a day and hanging up THE RED DEATH. It's been a fun ride and our thanks go out to Metal Blade Records for giving us the first opportunity to bring our music to a larger audience, Siege Of Amida and Ferret Music for doing all the leg work on the release of 'Godmakers', the past members of this entity for their contributions, and everyone out there across the U.S. that put us up, fed us drinks or joints, put on a show, put a tour together, or bought some merch. The past six years have been incredibly memorable. We're all onto different projects and pursuits with Aaron [Conti, guitar] being involved with recording at Moresound Studios in Syracuse, NY and totally ripping at the controls, Paul's [Hamblin, vocals] doing vocals for the next DEVIL HIS DUE record, Graham's [Mitchell] jamming with FREYA, Mark's [Kelley, guitar] involved with his video editing and recording projects and looking for a band to jam with, and Jordan's [Rathbun, bass] gonna be chillin like a dude for a while and looking to jam as well. Stay fuckin vital and live your damn life"

THE RED DEATH will play the following final shows (possible stops in Auburn, NY and Syracuse, NY):

Sep. 13 - Binghamton, NY (with THE ADEPT, PRODUCT OF HOSTILITY)
Sep. 27 - Watertown, NY (Supergnarly Fest)
Oct. 31 - Bath, NY - The Little Pickle (Costume Party)

Read the review of THE RED DEATH's second full-length album, "Godmakers" released by Siege of Amida here.

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Swedish quintet ENGEL quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES), drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA) and vocalist Mangan Klavborn — are currently at PUK studios in Gjerlev, Denmark with Danish producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, HIMSA, SICK OF IT ALL) recording the successor of their debut record “Absolute Design” released last year by SPV Records. The band has launched a studio blog featuring photos and regular updates from the recording of their yet untitled second album which is set to appear in early 2009.

Read Engel’s interview on Scratch the Surface webzine here.
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Reunited Swedish Death-Metal act SEANCE has signed a deal with Singapore’s Pulverised Records for the release of the group's third full-length album, "Awakening of the Gods", which is tentatively scheduled for release before the end of the year.
SEANCE's current line-up includes long-time members Johan Larsson on vocals and bass, Rille Rimfält and Tony Kampner on guitars and Mique Flesh on drums.


"Awakening of the Gods" track listing:
01. Wasted
02. They
03. Your Time Has Come
04. Invocation
05. Flight of the Wicked
06. Murder
07. Choose Your Eternity
08. Forever Haunted
09. Revel in Death
10. Prisoner 666
11. Burn Me

For more information and audio samples, go to this location.

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UK Doom-Rockers Orange Goblin have inked a deal with Candlelight Records.
Vocalist Ben Ward has issued the following statement on the band’s MySpace page regarding the choice of the label.
"Orange Goblin are very proud to announce a new era for the band with the signing to world renowned metal label, Candlelight Records. The number of vastly successful bands on the Candlelight roster is testament to the quality and the hard work that everyone involved in the label has shown us and we are very excited about settling down in a new home after the label problems we have encountered in the past few years. It's an honour to be on such an esteemed label alongside bands that have inspired us since the bands inception. I believe that with the Candlelight team behind Orange Goblin we can concentrate on writing the best material of our career and continue to tour as much as possible, hopefully reaching parts of the world that Orange Goblin is yet to plunder! We have already started writing new material for a release in 2009 and OG fans, in fact metal fans in general, are going to love how the new stuff is sounding. It's going to be a huge combination of Sabbath-inspired doom, filthy biker blues and more of the familiar booze-ridden Goblin groove.........Hold tight!"
Voted into the Top 10 Best Bands in the Terrorizer magazine Readers Poll Orange Goblin are working on a new album with the aim of releasing on September next year.

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UK thrashers SYLOSIS will release their new album, "Conclusion Of An Age", on October 24 through Nuclear Blast Records. The album was recorded at Grindstone Studios with producer Scott Atkins and displays the artwork of Colin Marks of Rain Song Studios who has previously worked with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, ABORTED and WHITECHAPEL.


A new song entitled "Teras" from the upcoming "Conclusion Of An Age" was recently uploaded on the band's MySpace page.

"Conclusion Of An Age" track listing:
01. Desolate Seas
02. After Lifeless Years
03. Blackest Skyline
04. Transcendence
05. Reflections Through Fire
06. Conclusion Of An Age
07. Swallow The World
08. Teras
09. Withered
10. Last Remaining Light
11. Stained Humanity
12. Oath Of Silence

According to a press release, the album's lyrical theme deals with "the direction in which the planet is heading and the consequences humanity will face. The album covers many areas but the main concept is the idea of mankind destroying itself through war, self-indulgence, religion etc., and how the earth is being ravaged by humanity to the point of being destroyed… but how the earth's might will eventually prevail!"

Meanwhile, Nuclear Blast posted a trailer for "Conclusion Of An Age”, which can be seen bellow.


For more information, visit www.myspace.com/sylosis.

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Reunited Progressive Death-Metal group CYNIC will release their new album, "Traced In Air" on October 27 through Season of Mist Records. The album contains eight new songs which were recorded at Glendale, California with producer Warren Riker (DOWN, SANTANA) and features the artwork of renowned artist Robert Venosa (who worked with band previously on "Focus").



"Traced In Air" track listing:
01. Nunc Fluens
02. The Space For This
03. Evolutionary Sleeper
04. Integral Birth
05. The Unknown Guest
06. Adam's Murmur
07. King of those Who Know
08. Nunc Stans

Returning from the "Focus" era for the new eight-song, 35-minute effort are founding members Paul Masvidal (guitars/clean vocals) and Sean Reinert (drums) along with Sean Malone (bass), and joining the band in the studio is newcomer Tymon Kruidenier (guitars/growls).
A trailer for the release of "Traced In Air” can be viewed below.

CYNIC will be direct support slot on the OPETH European trek in November/December. The band has also been announced as the headliner for this year's ProgPower Europe festival, and will be playing a special extended set at the show. A U.S. tour will follow in early 2009.

04 Oct 08 Baarlo (NL) Prog Power Festival

17 Nov 08 Glasgow (UK) ABC (+ Opeth)
18 Nov 08 Dublin (IE) St. Vicars (+ Opeth)
19 Nov 08 Birmingham (UK) Academy (+ Opeth)
20 Nov 08 London (UK) Sheperd's Bush Empire (+ Opeth)
21 Nov 08 Bristol (UK) Academy (+ Opeth)
22 Nov 08 Nottingham (UK) Rock City (+ Opeth)
23 Nov 08 Manchester (UK) Academy (+ Opeth)
25 Nov 08 Amsterdam (NL) Melkweg (+ Opeth)
26 Nov 08 Brussels (BE) AB (+ Opeth)
27 Nov 08 Paris (FR) Elysee Montmartre (+ Opeth)
28 Nov 08 Toulouse (FR) Havanna Cafe (+ Opeth)
29 Nov 08 Bilbao (ES) Cafe Antzokia (+ Opeth)
30 Nov 08 Madrid (ES) Heineken Club (+ Opeth)
02 Dec 08 Barcelona (ES) Razzmattazz (+ Opeth)
03 Dec 08 Lyon (FR) Transbourder (+ Opeth)
04 Dec 08 Milano (IT) Alcatraz (+ Opeth)
05 Dec 08 Zürich (CH) Rohstofflager (+ Opeth)
06 Dec 08 München (DE) Backstage Werk (+ Opeth)
07 Dec 08 Wien (AT) Arena (+ Opeth)
09 Dec 08 Stuttgart (DE) Longhorn (+ Opeth)
10 Dec 08 Köln (DE) Live Music Hall (+ Opeth)
11 Dec 08 Berlin (DE) Postbahnhof (+ Opeth)
12 Dec 08 Hamburg (DE) Markthalle (+ Opeth)
13 Dec 08 Göteborg (SE) Brew House (+ Opeth)
15 Dec 08 Helsinki (FI) Cable Factory (+ Opeth)
17 Dec 08 Stockholm (SE) Debaser Medis (+ Opeth)
18 Dec 08 Stockholm (SE) Debaser Medis (+ Opeth)

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/cyniconline.

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Belgian Progressive Doom-Metal act OCEANS OF SADNESS has posted another new track called "Subconscious" from their forthcoming fifth album, "The Arrogance of Ignorance". on their MySpace page. According to the band, this is "not just any song but a special collaboration with Annlouice Loegdlund, the astonishing vocalist of our Swedish friends of DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA."

"The Arrogance of Ignorance" was produced by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street in Örebro, Sweden and is due for release in late September by Scarlet Records.
The album includes an additional guest appearance by Johan Liiva (formerly of ARCH ENEMY, HEARSE) on the track "In The End" and artwork was created by the renowned Greek artist Seth Siro Anton.

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Candlelight Records has recently announced the signing of multi-national Progressive Doom-Death group THE LIVING FIELDS. The trio, with members based in Chicago, London and Ottawa are currently working on the successor of their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, which is titled "Running Out Of Daylight" and is scheduled for release in early 2009.

Guitarist Jason Muxlow has issued the following comments regarding the signing with the UK label. "Candlelight has been very successful working with bands that defy convention. Their discography is filled with milestones. Their legacy undoubtedly speaks for itself and we're thrilled to be part of their future."

Originally formed in 2002 by Muxlow, The Living Fields have had their sound likened to that of My Dying Bride, November’s Doom and others. Together with vocalist Jon Higgs (also of Monsterworks) and drummer Chad Walls (Brodequin, Enter Self), Muxlow and The Living Fields explore a wide range of sounds and styles utilizing a palette of guitar, drums, bass, strings, piano, and spine-chilling vocals that will amaze fans and critics worldwide. "True epic metal of a most norm-shattering aspect," says Terrorizer of the band’s self-titled debut. “Mandatory,” adds Metal Maniacs.

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