AUTOPSY Releases NEW Music Video For "All Tomorrow's Funerals" & Offer Fans Free Song Download

Death Metal legends Autopsy, are gearing up for the release of their 22-track collection of re-mastered classics entitled 'All Tomorrow’s Funerals' via Peaceville Records, on February 28th. in celebration of their NEW release, the band has teamed up with Blood Disgusting.com to premiere the music video for the title track, "All Tomorrow's Funerals", which you can now watch below.

Additionally, fans can now download "All Tomorrow's Funerals" for FREE thanks to RCRDLBL.com, see the link below.

'All Tomorrow’s Funerals' will release later this month on Peaceville Records, and will contain re-mastered versions of all of Autopsy’s past EP’s - everything from "Retribution For The Dead" to the now sold-out "The Tomb Within" - plus four newly recorded tracks.



Renowned artist, Matt Cavotta, has supplied the cover art, while all original artwork and liner notes will also be included in this monstrous collection.

The track list for 'All Tomorrow’s Funerals' is:

1. All Tomorrow’s Funerals
2. Broken People
3. Mauled To Death
4. Maggot Holes
5. The Tomb Within
6. My Corpse Shall Rise
7. Seven Skulls
8. Human Genocide
9. Mutant Village
10. Horrific Obsession
11. Feast of the Graveworm
12. Funereality
13. Fiend For Blood
14. Keeper Of Decay
15. Squeal Like A Pig
16. Ravenous Freaks
17. A Different Kind of Mindfuck
18. Dead Hole
19. Retribution For The Dead
20. Destined To Fester
21. In The Grip of Winter
22. Sign of the Corpse

One of the early breed of US Death Metal acts, and most respected names in the genre, Autopsy formed in 1987 in San Francisco, and released four albums on Peaceville Records - beginning with the classic debut 'Severed Survival' in 1989 - before disbanding in 1995 with members going on to form Abscess.

Autopsy triumphantly and officially returned from the grave after a 15-year hiatus with the 2010 EP, ‘The Tomb Within,’ delighting critics and fans alike. The band then released its fifth full length, and first since 1995, Macabre Eternal, in 2011.

Stay tuned for more info on Autopsy and 'All Tomorrow’s Funerals'.

Autopsy is:

- Chris Reifert: Drums/vocals
- Danny Coralles: Guitar
- Eric Cutler: Guitar
- Joe Trevisano: Bass

Related links:
Autopsy's Official Site
Autopsy on Facebook
Autopsy on Peaceville Records
Peaceville Records

BORKNAGAR Unleashes NEW Single "Roots"!

Norwegian avantgarde metallers BORKNAGAR are now premiering their first single off their much anticipated new studio album, 'Urd' (due out March 26th in Europe and March 27th in North America), via Decibel.com. Go check out the enthralling track "Roots" at the link below.

BORKNAGAR's mastermind Øystein G. Brun checked in to comment about the song:

"In regards to the depth, diversity and magnitude of our new album, 'Urd', it almost feels painful to slice off just a tiny bit of the bloody roast for the very first official 'starter'. I would argue that each and every song on the new album stands on solid ground, but as usual with our music, the songs empower each other in the context of a full album.

That said, 'Roots' is probably the song on the album that gives you the most representative impression of 'Urd'. Musically it contains most of the elements that framework the musical universe of BORKNAGAR, and lyrically this song is gnawing on the very spine of our lyrical tradition. Hope you enjoy this song, the first tiny glimpse into our new opus. The beast is about to be unleashed..."

The album's artwork was designed by Brazilian artist Marcelo Vasco (www.P2RDESIGN.com), who has not only already worked on the band's previous Universal release, but also with artists such as SOULFLY, BELPHEGOR, EINHERJER, and KEEP OF KALESSIN. The mixing duties for the album were taken care of by Jens Bogren at Sweden's Fascination Street Studios (OPETH, PARADISE LOST, KATATONIA, etc.).

The track-listing for the album is below.

1. Epochalypse
2. Roots
3. The Beauty Of Dead Cities
4. The Earthling
5. The Plains Of Memories
6. Mount Regency
7. Frostrite
8. The Winter Eclipse
9. In A Deeper World


BORKNAGAR is:

- Øystein G. Brun: Clean & Electric Guitars (Cronian, ex-Molested)
- Vintersorg: Grim Vocals, Clean Vocals & Choirs (Vintersorg, Fission)
- Lars A. Nedland: Keys, Clean Vocals & Choirs (Solefald, ex-Carpathian Forest)
- Jens F. Ryland: Lead Guitars (ICS Vortex)
- ICS Vortex: Bass, Clean Vocals & Choirs (ex-Dimmu Burgir, Arcturus, ICS Vortex)
Drums and percussion on 'Urd' were performed by David Kinkade (Soulfly, ex-Malevolent Creation)

BORKNAGAR Live 2012:

- 4/4-7: Oslo (Norway) - Inferno Festival
- 4/13-14 - Lichtenfels (Germany) - Ragnarök Festival

Related links:
Click here to listen to Borknagar's "Roots"
Official Site of Borknagar
Borknagar on MySpace
Borknagar on Facebook
Century Media Records

PRONG Reveals Album Cover Art & Tracklisting for 'Carved Into Stone'!

PRONG have confirmed the release date for their NEW album 'Carved Into Stone'. The album will be released April 24th in North America on Long Branch Records. The band has also unveiled the album artwork and tracklisting for the album. The artwork was created by Vance Kelly (Down, The Sword)

PRONG will be touring throughout 2012 supporting their forthcoming release 'Carved Into Stone'. The initial dates have been confirmed, including two shows supporting Bay Area Thrashers Testament in February, followed by a string of headlining gigs in March. More dates will be announced shortly.

PRONG has completed work on their Long Branch Records debut with producer Steve Evetts. PRONG (whose lineup includes bassist Tony Campos and drummer Alexei Rodriguez) has taken a major step forward in their constantly evolving brand of sonic schematics.

'Carved Into Stone' is quintessentially PRONG. It stretches into the band's earliest and dirtiest foundations on which the band was founded on New York's Lower East Side to the present as a staple of today's post-Metal and Rock scenes.

'Carved Into Stone' Tracklisting:

1) Eternal Heat
2) Keep on Living in Pain
3) Ammunition
4) Revenge ... Best Served Cold
5) State of Rebellion
6) Put Myself to Sleep
7) List of Grievances
8) Carved Into Stone
9) Subtract
10) Path of Least Resistance
11) Reinvestigate

See PRONG Live:

- 2/16: Santa Clara, CA @ The Avalon
- 2/17: Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades*
- 2/18: Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory *
- 3/21: San Diego (Hillcrest) @ Ruby Room
- 3/22: Los Angeles, CA @ The Viper Room
- 3/23: Las Vegas, NV @ LVCS
- 3/24: Tempe, AZ @ The Clubhouse
- 3/25: Fresno, CA @ Starline
- 3/26: Fullerton, CA @ Slidebar

*with Testament

Related links:
Prong's Official Site

The Cult's "Sanctuary" Featured On One Of The Best Super Bowl Commercials!

If you missed Budweiser's "Eternal Optimism," the inspirational, one-minute commercial that aired on yesterday's Super Bowl between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots (the Giants won 21-17), featuring a mashup of The Cult's international hit "She Sells Sanctuary" and rapper Flo-Rida's Top 10 smash "Good Feelin,'" you can check it out below.

The one-minute spot is a celebratory romp through several decades of great times in America that begins with the end of Prohibition in 1933.



Written by The Cult's vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, "She Sells Sanctuary" reached #15 on the UK charts and was a Top 40 dance hit in the U.S. In a review, one journalist wrote, "Duffy's liquid, quasi-psychedelic guitar intro over a buzz of flanged feedback suddenly rips into a triumphant, driving lead melody that's jaw dropping."

'Choice of Weapon', The Cult's first NEW studio album in five years, will be released on May 22 (Cooking Vinyl), and the band - Asbury, Duffy, drummer John Tempesta, and bassist Chris Wyse - will tour extensively in support of it.

'Choice of Weapon' is aimed at the heart of The Cult's loyal following. It reflects the current discontent and destruction of our eco systems, the search for individual meaning against a tide of rampant materialism, narcissism and disconnected lives. "We went deeper... we worked a bit harder on this record. We have great fans and they deserve our best," added Duffy, "and I feel this is as strong as any album we have ever released.

The Cult 'Choice of Weapon' Track Listing:

1) Honey From a Knife
2) Elemental Light
3) For The Animals
4) Life>Death
5) The Wolf
6) Amnesia
7) Lucifer
8) Wilderness Now
9) A Pale Horse
10) This Night in the City Forever

The Cult is working on film and graphic elements to accompany the album's release, and plans are being confirmed for the band's 2012 World Tour.

Related links:
Official Site of The Cult
The Cult on Facebook

NAGLFAR Reveals Cover Artwork, Tracklisting & Release Date Of 'Téras'!

Umea's NAGLFAR has now revealed the cover artwork of their upcoming album, 'Téras' -- the band's first studio release since 2007! Featuring artwork by Niklas Sundin (DARK TRANQUILLITY), who has already designed artwork for bands such as IN FLAMES, ARCH ENEMY, AT THE GATES, and many others, 'Téras' will be released through Century Media Records on March 26th in Europe and March 27th in North America with nine tracks of pristine, Swedish melodic Black Metal. The complete track-listing for the album is as follows.







1. Téras
2. Pale Horse
3. III: Death Dimension Phantasma
4. The Monolith
5. An Extension Of His Arm And Will
6. Bring Out Your Dead
7. Come Perdition
8. Invoc(H)ate
9. The Dying Flame Of Existence

The album will be available as regular CD, limited deluxe CD Digipak (incl. the studio bonus track "Tired Bones" and a logo patch), digital download and noble deluxe 2LP with 180g vinyls, gatefold sleeve, an etching on side D, printed inner sleeves as well as the aforementioned bonus track.

Prior to the album's release, Century Media Records will release the An Extension Of His Arm And Will 7" EP, limited to 500 hand-numbered copies. The EP includes the exclusive non-album track, "As Long As They Fear". Check out www.cmdistro.com for the ultra-rare colored vinyl version.

More news about NAGLFAR and 'Téras' will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

Related links:
Official site of Nagflar
Naglfar on Facebook
Naglfar on MySpace
Century Media Records

The Cult's "Sanctuary" To Be Featured On Budweiser Super Bowl Commercial!

"She Sells Sanctuary," the international hit from British Rock band The Cult, and Sunshine State rapper Flo Rida's Top 10 smash "Good Feelin," will be featured this Sunday as a mashup in one of Budweiser's Super Bowl commercials.

The one-minute spot is a celebratory romp through several decades of great times in America that begins with the end of Prohibition in 1933.

Written by The Cult's vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, "She Sells Sanctuary" reached #15 on the UK charts and was a Top 40 dance hit in the U.S. In a review, one journalist wrote, "Duffy's liquid, quasi-psychedelic guitar intro over a buzz of flanged feedback suddenly rips into a triumphant, driving lead melody that's jaw dropping."

'Choice of Weapon', The Cult's first NEW studio album in five years, will be released on May 22 (Cooking Vinyl), and the band - Asbury, Duffy, drummer John Tempesta, and bassist Chris Wyse - will tour extensively in support of it.

'Choice of Weapon' is aimed at the heart of The Cult's loyal following. It reflects the current discontent and destruction of our eco systems, the search for individual meaning against a tide of rampant materialism, narcissism and disconnected lives. "We went deeper... we worked a bit harder on this record. We have great fans and they deserve our best," added Duffy, "and I feel this is as strong as any album we have ever released.

The Cult 'Choice of Weapon' Track Listing:

1) Honey From a Knife
2) Elemental Light
3) For The Animals
4) Life>Death
5) The Wolf
6) Amnesia
7) Lucifer
8) Wilderness Now
9) A Pale Horse
10) This Night in the City Forever

The Cult is working on film and graphic elements to accompany the album's release, and plans are being confirmed for the band's 2012 World Tour.

Related links:
Official Site of The Cult
The Cult on Facebook

DRAGONFORCE Reveal NEW Album Details!

London-based Metal superstars DragonForce have revealed details of their forthcoming NEW album. Entitled 'The Power Within', this 10-track monster marks the band's fifth studio album and its first with NEW singer Marc Hudson behind the microphone. It will be released April 17 via Roadrunner Records in the U.S.

DragonForce guitarist Herman Li said, "The last two years have been the most fun we ever had making an album. Through writing, jamming and touring together, we have built this incredible energy and it has been fully captured on the new album."

Li also claims the album boasts the fastest song the band has ever recorded. He continued, "This time around we’ve really brought our Metal side to the surface and made some of the best music of our career. From the fastest song we’ve ever recorded to the slower songs, and some things you would never expect from us, this is by far the most diverse DragonForce album yet."




The full track listing for 'The Power Within' is as follows:

1. Holding On
2. Fallen World
3. Cry Thunder
4. Give Me the Night
5. Wings of Liberty
6. Seasons
7. Heart of the Storm
8. Die By the Sword
9. Last Man Stands
10. Seasons (Acoustic Version)

There will also be a digital special edition featuring the bonus tracks "Cry Thunder (Live Rehearsal)", "Heart of the Storm (Alternative Chorus Version)" and "Avant La Tempête (Instrumental)".

Look for exciting US tour announcements coming soon.

Related links:
Official Site of Dragonforce

Open Denile - Song Premiere Of 'Vivid Degradation'!

During the last two years, the New York City Heavy Metal scene has been on the rise thanks to the multiple flavors that are found in the melting pot that is New York City. Today, the New York City Heavy Music scene is growing stronger than expected. One band that has been hard at work in helping to shape up the sound of New York Metal is Open Denile. A band that offers the listener a unique blend of Orchestral Deathened Metal! After many tedious months of hard work at the recording studio, Open Denile are ready to present the masses with their NEW album entitled 'Vision Of The Next Dimension'.

- Vital Statistics:

\m/ LINEUP:

- Stephen Kain: Lead Vocals & Keyboards
- Craig 'Blitzkrieg' Storer: Lead guitar & Clean Vocals
- Christian 'Chrizzle" Cedeno: Rhythm Guitar
- Bill Angelini: Drums

\m/ YEAR OF FORMATION: 2008

\m/ ORIGIN: New York City, New York

\m/ MISSION: To create an undeniable presence and to captivate any audience.

\m/ BIOGRAPHY:

Open Denile (originally known as Open Denial) came to life in 2008 and after undergoing a series of lineup changes, the band found their sound and image in 2009 when vocalist and keyboardist Stephen Kain joined the band.

One of the things that sets Open Denile apart from other New York City Metal bands, is that they have consciously adopted a musical style that blends European Metal with the NEW breed of American Metal in a very original and smart way.

From the moment they get on stage, these young guys jam their souls out and make sure that everyone's face are melted. Their is no doubt that this band works very hard at crafting their music and evidence of this is living and breathing on their NEW LP entitled 'Vision Of The Next Dimension'. This is evident when they take the listener through various Metallic passages during their well structured songs.

On 'Vision Of The Next Dimension', Open Denile is definitely taking a smart risk by writing longer songs than most up and coming bands, and this can only be accomplished thanks to their great musicianship. If you think about Old School Metal bands and compare them to newer bands, their songs are much better structured. How has this influenced the destructive sound of the band?

Well, all the members of Open Denile have very different musical influences and this makes them challenge each other when composing music. However, when it comes to Old School Metal they all agree that watching and learning from the legends of the genre, have helped them to shape up the overall sound of the band. This is really important because when you have musicians that have different procedures when writing music, it is essential to find that common ground in order to make sure that nothing clashes. If anything Open Denile is clashing the New York Heavy Music scene!



'Vision Of The Next Dimension' Tracklisting:

1) Decent Into Denile
2) Vivid Degradation
3) Pathogen Eradication
4) Perish
5) An Absolute Memory
6) Blessed
7) Immortalized In Denial



Related links:
No Mercy Metal
Open Denile

3 INCHES OF BLOOD Reveal Details For 'Long Live Heavy Metal'!

Canadian Metallers 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will be releasing their fifth studio album, 'Long Live Heavy Metal', on March 27th via Century Media Records. What can fans expect? "Fans can expect a blast of pure Metal assured to leave no face unmelted!"

'Long Live Heavy Metal' will be the fifth musical chapter from a band that is considered one of the best Canadian Metal exports when it comes to Heavy Music. Here is what guitarist Justin Hagberg had to say about 'Long Live Metal':

"'Long Live Heavy Metal' is the fifth chapter in the book of 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, and we couldn't be more pleased and proud of our new onslaught of honest Heavy Metal."

This time around, the band recruited producer and engineer Terry "Sho" Murray (CITY OF FIRE, EXHIBITIONISTS), who worked with the band on their seven-inch single, 'Anthems For The Victorious'. This is what vocalist Cam Pipes had to say about the bands next musical mission:

"When a band is releasing a new record, they often speak about it being their most important work or best album to date. Regardless of how clichéd either statement may sound, I think we would say both apply to this album. All of us have a special feeling about this one. We're more committed than ever to the cause of real, honest, no-bullshit Heavy Metal. No trends, no fucking around!"

'Long Live Heavy Metal' tracklisting:

01. Metal Woman
02. My Sword Will Not Sleep
03. Leather Lord
04. Chief And The Blade
05. Dark Messenger
06. Look Out
07. 4000 Torches
08. Leave It On The Ice
09. Die For Gold (Upon The Boiling Sea IV)
10. Storming Juno
11. Men Of Fortune
12. One For The Ditch

Stay tuned for more information about the NEW 3 INCHES OF BLOOD album!

Related links:
3 Inches Of Blood on MySpace

7 Horns 7 Eyes Reveal Details For Debut Album, 'Throes Of Absolution'!

Progressive atmospheric Death Metallers 7 HORNS 7 EYES will be releasing their debut full-length album, 'Throes Of Absolution', in North America on April 24th, 2012 via Century Media Records! Featuring a guest appearance by Jeff Loomis (ex-NEVERMORE) and already named one of Metal Sucks' "Albums That Will Fuck Your Face Off In 2012", this highly-anticipated album has been many months in the making-- but worth the wait! In regards to the state of the band and their upcoming release, guitarist Aaron Smith comments:

"7H7E has been on quite a journey since we embarked on recording this album, full of some big ups and downs-- not the least of which being signed to Century Media/Basick Records, enduring a front-man change, re-recording all the album vocals, and sharing the stage with some great bands... and let me tell you-it feels amazing for us to know that we finally get to release this thing out into the world. Many of our fans have waited patiently for years for this record to drop, likely wondering at times if it ever even will, and we can't thank them enough for sticking by us. Here's to our fans and to 2012 being a great new year for 7 HORNS 7 EYES! See you on the road!"

A teaser trailer for 'Throes Of Absolution' can be viewed below, and the complete track-listing for the album is listed here:

1. Divine Amnesty
2. Phumis: The Falsehood of Affliction
3. The Hill Difficulty
4. Cycle of Self
5. Delusions
6. A Finite Grasp of Infinite Disillusion
7. Vindicator
8. The Winnowing
9. Regeneration



The band previously released a digital single, entitled Convalescence, which can be purchased here on iTunes. In addition to the title track, the single also features two tracks from 'Throes Of Absolution' ("Vindicator", "The Winnowing"), so download your copy now to get your first taste of the latest from 7 HORNS 7 EYES!

More news about 'Throes Of Absolution' and 7 HORNS 7 EYES will be coming soon, so stay tuned!

Related links:
7 Horns 7 Eyes on Facebook
7 Horns 7 Eyes on MySpace
7 Horns 7 Eyes on YouTube
7 Horns 7 Eyes on Big Cartel

The Cult To Release NEW Album - Cover Art & Tracklisting Available!

One of the finest British Rock acts to have enjoyed worldwide success over the last few decades, The Cult has wrapped up recording 'Choice of Weapon', the group's first studio album in five years. The album is set for a May 22, 2012 U.S. release on the band's NEW label Cooking Vinyl, and its 10 tracks reveal the band at its rawest and most visceral, encapsulating cinematic visions and themes of love, revolt, and redemption. Fans can get an early taste of the album by logging onto the band's website - www.thecult.us - where the track "Lucifer" is now available as a free download.

'Choice of Weapon' is the follow up to the critically-acclaimed 2007 release 'Born Into This' that the UK's Mojo magazine called "a wholehearted, utopian and irrefutably exciting record." Long-time Cult collaborator and producer Bob Rock (Metallica, Bush), who produced one of The Cult's most successful albums, the Platinum-certified 'Sonic Temple', put the finishing touches on the foundations that were laid by co-producer Chris Goss (Queens of the Stone Age, U.N.K.L.E., Masters of Reality).

The album was written by Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, recorded in New York City, Los Angeles, the California high desert, and the band's Witch Mountain studio between July and December 2011. The NEW release features founding members Astbury on vocals and Duffy on guitars, with drummer John Tempesta and bassist Chris Wyse. "We have had the opportunity to work with two of the most influential and talented producers in the world today," said Astbury. "They pushed us beyond our comfort zone, and helped us craft 'Choice of Weapon'."

'Choice of Weapon' is aimed at the heart of The Cult's loyal following. It reflects the current discontent and destruction of our eco systems, the search for individual meaning against a tide of rampant materialism, narcissism and disconnected lives. "We went deeper... we worked a bit harder on this record. We have great fans and they deserve our best," added Duffy, "and I feel this is as strong as any album we have ever released.

The Cult 'Choice of Weapon' Track Listing:

1) Honey From a Knife
2) Elemental Light
3) For The Animals
4) Life>Death
5) The Wolf
6) Amnesia
7) Lucifer
8) Wilderness Now
9) A Pale Horse
10) This Night in the City Forever

The Cult is working on film and graphic elements to accompany the album's release, and plans are being confirmed for the band's 2012 World Tour.

Related links:
Official Site of The Cult
The Cult on Facebook

AUTOPSY Unleashes NEW Album Cover & Reveal Tracklisting For 'All Tomorrow's Funeral'

Death Metal founding father, Autopsy, has revealed the cover art and tracklisting for the band’s upcoming 22-track collection, 'All Tomorrow’s Funerals'. This historical album is set for a February 28th release on Peaceville Records, and will contain re-mastered versions of all of Autopsy’s past EP’s - everything from ‘Retribution For The Dead’ to the now sold-out ‘The Tomb Within’ - plus four brand new tracks.

Renowned artist, Matt Cavotta, has supplied the cover art, while all original artwork and liner notes will also be included in this monstrous collection.

The tracklisting for 'All Tomorrow’s Funerals' is:

1. All Tomorrow’s Funerals (NEW track)
2. Broken People (NEW track)
3. Mauled To Death (NEW track)
4. Maggot Holes (NEW track)
5. The Tomb Within
6. My Corpse Shall Rise
7. Seven Skulls
8. Human Genocide
9. Mutant Village
10. Horrific Obsession
11. Feast of the Graveworm
12. Funereality
13. Fiend For Blood
14. Keeper Of Decay
15. Squeal Like A Pig
16. Ravenous Freaks
17. A Different Kind of Mindfuck
18. Dead Hole
19. Retribution For The Dead
20. Destined To Fester
21. In The Grip of Winter
22. Sign of the Corpse

One of the early breed of US Death Metal acts, and most respected names in the genre, Autopsy formed in 1987 in San Francisco, and released four albums on Peaceville Records - beginning with the classic debut 'Severed Survival' in 1989 - before disbanding in 1995 with members going on to form Abscess.

Autopsy is:

- Chris Reifert: Drums/vocals
- Danny Coralles: Guitar
- Eric Cutler: Guitar
- Joe Trevisano: Bass

Related links:
Autopsy's Official Site
Autopsy on Facebook
Autopsy on Peaceville Records
Peaceville Records

BORKNAGAR Reveals Album Cover & Tracklisting For 'Urd'

Norwegian avant-garde Metallers BORKNAGAR are now unveiling the cover artwork for their much anticipated NEW studio album, 'Urd', set to be released on March 26th, 2012 in Europe as well as March 27th, 2012 in North America via Century Media Records.

The album's artwork was designed by Brazilian artist Marcelo Vasco, who has not only already worked on the band's previous 'Universal' release, but also with artists such as Soulfly, Belphegor, Einherjer, and Keep Of Kalessin.

BORKNAGAR's mastermind Øystein G. Brun comments on the artwork:

"The cover and design for 'Urd' is spot on when it comes to portraying the very core of the band. This time around we wanted an earthly expression through our cover and general design to support and empower the main themes on the album. You can almost smell and feel the texture of the old Norse wooden carvings - still there is a sophisticated and eclectic approach to the expression that entwines perfectly into the music. Marcelo Vasco enhanced our ideas into brilliance, he painted the face of the beast that is about to be unleashed..."

BORKNAGAR has recently finalized mixing duties for the album with Jens Bogren at Sweden's Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Paradise Lost, Katatonia, etc.). The track-listing for the 'Urd' is as follows:

1. Epochalypse
2. Roots
3. The Beauty Of Dead Cities
4. The Earthling
5. The Plains Of Memories
6. Mount Regency
7. Frostrite
8. The Winter Eclipse
9. In A Deeper World

The band previously explained the album title and its overall concept as follows:

"Our previous album was called 'Universal' and where should we go after an album title with such a magnitude? Well, we decided to head back home to earth. We really wanted to get back to the core of the band, where it all started - the admiration and pondering about nature and mankind's place therein. 'Urd' is the name of one of the norns that according to northern mythology stands under Yggdrasill and weaves the lifeline of mankind. 'Urd' is representing the past, while 'Verdande' is representing the present and 'Skuld' is representing the future. You might very well say that this is an ancient expression of what we today know as DNA. And I have always been very fascinated by the fact that parts and bits of our DNA actually derive from the very beginning of time. All living creatures are somewhat connected to the very first organic cell. That is some of the story behind the album title..."

BORKNAGAR is:

- Øystein G. Brun: Clean & Electric Guitars (Cronian, ex-Molested)
- Vintersorg: Grim Vocals, Clean Vocals & Choirs (Vintersorg, Fission)
- Lars A. Nedland: Keys, Clean Vocals & Choirs (Solefald, ex-Carpathian Forest)
- Jens F. Ryland: Lead Guitars (ICS Vortex)
- ICS Vortex: Bass, Clean Vocals & Choirs (ex-Dimmu Burgir, Arcturus, ICS Vortex)
Drums and percussion on 'Urd' were performed by David Kinkade (Soulfly, ex-Malevolent Creation)

BORKNAGAR Live 2012:

- 4/4-7: Oslo (Norway) - Inferno Festival
- 4/13-14 - Lichtenfels (Germany) - Ragnarök Festival

Related links:
Official Site of Borknagar
Borknagar on MySpace
Borknagar on Facebook
Century Media Records

Holland's Vengeance Reveal Album Artwork & Tracklisting for "Crystal Eye"!

Dutch Hard Rock legends Vengeance will release their NEW studio album "Crystal Eye" on February 24th in Germany, February 27th in Europe and in March 2012 in the USA/Canada through SPV/Steamhammer.

The album will be available as a limited edition digi-pak incl. 2 bonus tracks, standard jewel version and download.

- TRACKLISTING (Digipak):

1. Me And You 04:02
2. Bad To The Bone 04:51
3. Barbeque 03:31
4. Shock Me Now 03:28
5. Five Knuckle Shuffle 04:10
6. Desperate Women 04:03
7. Whole Lotta Metal 04:11
8. Promise Me 03:43
9. Crystal Eye 06:13
10. Missing 04:51
11. Jans End Piece 01:16
12. Paint This Town 03:25 (bonus track)
13. Barbeque - radio edit 03:35 (bonus track)

- TRACKLISTING (Jewel Case)

1. Me And You 04:02
2. Bad To The Bone 04:51
3. Barbeque 03:31
4. Shock Me Now 03:28
5. Five Knuckle Shuffle 04:10
6. Desperate Women 04:03
7. Whole Lotta Metal 04:11
8. Promise Me 03:43
9. Crystal Eye 06:13
10. Missing 04:51
11. Jans End Piece 01:16

Related links:
Official site of Vengeance
SPV Steamhammer

UFO Unleash Artwork & Tracklisting For NEW Studio Album 'Seven Deadly' & Announce Additional Tourdates!

British Hard Rock legends UFO will release their NEW studio album "Seven Deadly" on February 24th in Germany, February 27th in Europe and on February 28th in North America through SPV / Steamhammer.

The album will be available as a limited edition digi-pak incl. 2 bonus tracks, double gatefold LP with 2 bonus tracks and orange vinyl, standard jewel version and download.

- Seven Deadly Tracklising (Digipak):

01. Fight Night 4:35
02. Wonderland 5:08
03. Mojo Town 3:58
04. Angel Station 6:25
05. Year Of The Gun 4:07
06. The Last Stone Rider 3:54
07. Steal Yourself 4:46
08. Burn Your House Down 5:15
09. The Fear 3:31
10. Waving Good bye 5:24
11. Other Men's Wives 4:09 (bonus track)
12. Bag O` Blues 5:21 (bonus track)

- Seven Deadly Tracklising (Jewel Case):

01. Fight Night 4:35
02. Wonderland 5:08
03. Mojo Town 3:58
04. Angel Station 6:25
05. Year Of The Gun 4:07
06. The Last Stone Rider 3:54
07. Steal Yourself 4:46
08. Burn Your House Down 5:15
09. The Fear 3:31
10. Waving Good bye 5:24

- Seven Deadly Tracklising (LP):

LP 1

Side A:

01. Fight Night 4:35
02. Wonderland 5:08
03. Mojo Town 3:58

Side B:

01. Angel Station 6:25
02. Year Of The Gun 4:07
03. The Last Stone Rider 3:54

LP 2

Side A:

01. Steal Yourself 4:46
02. Burn Your House Down 5:15
03. The Fear 3:31

Side B:

01. Waving Good bye 5:24
02. Other Men's Wives 4:09 (bonus track)
03. Bag O` Blues 5:21 (bonus track)

UFO live 2012:

- February 25 - 28: US-Florida/Bahamas at Monsters Of Rock Cruise in The Voyage
- March 15:GB-Cambridge at The Junction
- March 16: GB-Edinburgh at MV Picture House
- March 17: GB-Newcastle at O2 Academy
- March 18: GB-Leeds at O2 Academy
- March 20: IRE-Dublin at Academy
- March 21: GB-Belfast at Spring & Airbrake
- March 23: GB-Milton Keynes at The Stables
- March 24: GB-Tavistock at The Wharf
- March 25: GB-Bristol at O2 Academy
- March 27: GB-Nottingham at Rock City
- March 28: GB-Norwich at Waterfront
- March 30: GB-Manchester at HMV Ritz
- March 31: GB-Wolverhampton at Wulfrun Hall
- April 1: GB-Southampton at The Brook
- April 3: GB-Brighton at Concorde 2
- April 4: GB-London at Forum
- April 27: D-Glauchau at Alte Spinnerei
- April 28: D-Malchim at Mecklenburger Motorradtreffen
- May 2: D-Metzingen at Festkeller
- May 3: D-Siegburg at Kubana
- May 5: D-Bochum at Matrix
- May 10: D-Detmold at Stadthalle
- May 11: D-Ingolstadt at Eventhalle Westpark

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The Safety Fire Reveals NEW Album Title, Artwork & Track-listing!

With their expansive atmospheres and soaring melodies, The Safety Fire has pushed the boundaries of technical progressive Metal in the ever-growing British progressive music scene since their inception in 2006, and now the band is finally ready to release their first full-length album, 'Grind The Ocean'! As the epic sequel to their critically acclaimed EP titled 'Sections', 'Grind The Ocean' will be released on February 27th in Europe and February 28th in North America via Inside Out Music, so be prepared for The Safety Fire's new progressive Metal masterpiece coming soon!

The Safety Fire guitarist Derya "Dez" Nagle produced and mixed 'Grind The Ocean' as part of his "BlackBear Productions" operation, through which he also produced bands such as Rise to Remain (Century Media), The Haarp Machine (Sumerian), and Palehorse (Eyesofsound).

'Grind The Ocean' track-listing:

1. Huge Hammers
2. Floods Of Colour
3. DMP (FDP)
4. Anomalous Materials
5. Animal King
6. Circassian Beauties
7. Sections
8. Seagraves
9. Grind The Ocean

For anxious fans that can't wait for the release of 'Grind The Ocean', the album's first single, "Huge Hammers", is now available for purchase on iTunes here. The Safety Fire will also be premiering their music video for "Huge Hammers" in the coming days, so stay tuned for even more new material from the band coming soon!

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Canadian Death Metallers Derelict Reveal Tracklisting For Upcoming Album 'Perpetuation'!

Montreal technical Death Metal band Derelict has emerged from Christian Donaldson's Studio Le Garage (Cryptopsy, Beneath the Massacre) to provide a final production update and reveal the new album's track listing. The band expects to release the album in early 2012.

"This album was a lot of work!", states vocalist Eric Burnet. "However, I think it's paying off. We pushed ourselves to deliver the performances we wanted, and we have twelve brutal tunes to show for it."

The track listing for "Perpetuation" is as follows:

- 1. Perpetuation
- 2. Spoils Of War
- 3. Expiry
- 4. Digital Birthright
- 5. Intricate Decay
- 6. Olympic
- 7. Ergogenic
- 8. Recreated
- 9. Yours To Surpass
- 10. Shackles Of Indoctrination
- 11. The Iridium Layer
- 12. Emergence

A short video of guitarist Max Lussier working on the intro to "Spoils Of War" can be seen below.



Derelict aims to release "Perpetuation" in early 2012.

In the meantime, to close off 2011, the band has issued a special holiday merch deal that includes their entire digital discography bundled with various merch items for as low as they can be offered. Click here to Order!

Related links:
Derelict's Official Site