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After much anticipation, the stunning, inaugural solo effort, “Praises To The War Machine”, from Nevermore vocalist WARREL DANE will finally be released in Europe in April 2008. With this effort one of metal’s most defining and revolutionary vocalists further hones his craft to perfection.

Dane, who first shattered the boundaries of conventionality with the legendary Sanctuary and Nevermore, proves that he is one of metal’s most diverse frontmen with this solo effort as he unleashes a barrage of introspective and personal lyrics that are heartfelt and extremely powerful. All of this emotion backed with his soaring angelic and dynamic vocals provides all of the necessary elements for a savagely captivating, melodic assault that quickly hooks you in.

The Agony Scene is firing on all cylinders on its inspired and lovingly titled 3rd album, “Get Damned”, produced by Andreas Magnusson (Black Dahlia Murder, Scarlet), which will hit European stores on January 21st, 2008. If you missed out on the first two albums, you’ll want to hear this third, most mature and diverse offering from Tulsa, Oklahoma’s finest purveyors of corrosive hardcore!

New York metal outfit Sworn Enemy present you a first sonic glimpse at what to expect of their upcoming new album “Maniacal”, which will hit stores on November 14th, 2007 (a US release will follow in February 2008)! Co-produced by Tim Lambesis (As I Lay Dying) and Joey Z (Life Of Agony), and featuring Jordan Mancino (As I Lay Dying) on session drums, the new effort sees Sworn Enemy captivatingly evolving from their hardcore roots to hard, fast and relentlessly driving thrash metal that even brings such legendary acts as Exodus, Anthrax, Testament to the table. Check out the new song “Time To Rage” at: http://www.myspace.com/swornenemy!

Californian rockers Fu Manchu have posted their new video clip for the song “Hung Out To Dry” (taken off the “We Must Obey” album) at Youtube.com, watch it and enjoy a wicked journey through time:

On October 26, 2007, the mighty Shadows Fall present you a stunning overview of their past career with “Seeking The Way: The Greatest Hits”. Clocking for over 60 minutes, the album contains 15 landmark tracks incl. “Destroyer Of Senses”, “What Drives The Weak”, and the Guitar Hero II track “The Light That Blinds” plus all-new mixes of “Crushing Belial”, “Of One Blood” and “Fleshold” by Zeuss (Hatebreed, Unearth, Throwdown etc.). Garnered with artwork & liner notes by Tom Bejgrowicz, “Seeking The Way: The Greatest Hits” is a fascinating introduction to Shadows Fall as well the best way to get all their hits on one disc.

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Anticipation surrounding the new Arch Enemy album, “Rise of The Tyrant” is at an all-time high as the band kicked off their Black Tyranny co-headlining North American tour with Machine Head past week.

Prior to leaving for North America, the band has shot two video clips for new songs “Revolution Begins”, the new album’s first single available in stores now, and “I Will Live Again”, both with acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus (In Flames, Lacuna Coil, etc.).

The newest sensation in Swedish extreme metal - DEVIAN, the violently thrashing black/death outfit featuring former Marduk-members Legion (vocals) & Emil Dragutinovic (drums) – presents you the first appetizer for its devilish metal delicacy “Ninewinged Serpent” (OUT in Europe October 22nd, 2007!). Just surf to http://www.myspace.com/truedevian and listen to the brand-new track “Scarred”!

It is truly something very special what infamous Finnish folk metal warriors Turisas unleash upon you now with their fantastic new clip “Rasputin”, an insane cover version of the old Boney M. classic every fan should already recognise from their unforgettable live shows.

Winds of Plague have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. Hailing from Los Angeles, these youngsters have their share of Southern CA hardcore roots running in their backyard, though the atmospheric sounds of Scandinavian black metal and classic American metal reign supreme in the band's music, too.