From A Second Story Window Set To Record

From A Second Story Window will enter the studio on January 16th to begin recording their new album, "Conversations." Tracking will take place at Moresound Studios (Engineer) in Syracuse, NY and the effort should hit streets this spring via Black Market Activities. Here's a statement from the band regarding the new material:

"The new stuff could not have came out better. We have worked on it for about a year now in between tours and whenever we had time to write in our small, cold (or hot, depending on the season) practice space. These songs were written with the intent of letting them come out naturally and not trying to write something to fit in a certain style of music. There will be lots of people who may be turned off by this record due to what they think we are supposed to sound like, but if you are a true lover of music we have no doubt you will enjoy it."

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Gloomy Grim Post New Streaming Material Online

Legendary Finnish black metallers GLOOMY GRIM have commenced recordings of their as-yet-untitled new album, due out in April 2008 via their new deal with Anticulture Records. To hear demos from the record visit their MySpace page.

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Apothys Post Live Video Online

Virginia metallers, Apothys, post the following update on their Myspace page:

"We have uploaded the video 2 of 2 from the show @ Jaxx with Amon Amarth on youtube, go check it out! Bear with the sound quality--it's as good as one can expect from a digital camera right up front haha--but it's awesome to watch all the same and we sincerely hope everyone enjoys it. :)"

"Still 2 more to follow sometime soon, from our recent show at Strangeland records--we'll keep ya posted! ;)"

"~E.M." More...

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Diamond Head Confirm Japanese Live Date

NWOBHM legends DIAMOND HEAD have issued the following update:

"Following a successful UK tour with THIN LIZZY, Diamond Head are thrilled to be playing in Japan in 2008. This will be the first time that the band have played Japan and look forward to playing for their Japanese fan base. The venue is Shibuya O-East and the date is Sunday, February 17th. It's a big hall and is considered to be one of Tokyo's premier venues. For more details visit Zak's website."

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Jenovah Seek New Vocalist

Atlanta, Georgia based metallers, Jenovah (formerly known as Morionor), post the following message on their Myspace page regarding the search of a new vocalist:

"Jenovah is currently seeking a guitar playing vocalist to be our new frontman! Here are three general basic traits of the person we are looking for:"

"* Someone who has a serious interest in being a successful musician and doing what it takes to get there, and not quiting after a month."

"* Someone who is reliable and punctual, who won't keep others waiting or shirk their responsibilities."

'* Someone who has no problem coming to all shows, practice twice a week, and is financially responsible." More...

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Dismember and Hatesphere Release More Tour Dates

Stockholm-based death metallers DISMEMBER will join forces with HATESPHERE and FALL OF SERENITY for a European trek - dubbed Europa Burns Tour 2008 - due to launch in early February. More dates have now surfaced - the itinerary is as follows:

February
8 - Nurnberg, Germany at K4
9 - Trier, Germany at Exhaus
10 - Vosselaar, Belgium at Biebob
11 - Hengelo, Holland at Metropool
12 - Hamburg, Germany at Markthalle
13 - Osnabruck, Germany at Bastard Club
14 - Breda, Holland at Mezz
15 - Purmerend, Holland at P3
16 - Essen, Germany at Turock
17 - Stuttgart, Germany at Ika-Longhorn
18 - Worgl, Austria - Komma
19 - Traun, Austria at Spinnerei
20 - Munich, Germany at Metropolis
21 - Zurich, Switzerland at Dynamo Werk 21
22 - Martigny, Switzerland at Les Caves Du Manoir,
23 - Ravenna, Italy at Rock Planet
24 - Nova Gorica, Slovakia at Mostovna
25 - Wien, Austria at Arena
26 - Prague, Czech Republic at Rock Cafe
27 - Darmstadt, Germany at Goldene Krone
28 - Hannover, Germany at Musikzentrum
29 - Oelsnitz, Germany at Schützenhaus

March
1 - Bischofswerda, Germany at East Club
2 - Berlin, Germany at K17

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Obituary Book UK Show

Florida death metal pioneers OBITUARY have announced their only UK gig, February 3rd at ULU (Malet Street, London). Support will come from German's HOLY MOSES and Sweden's AVATAR.

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Grotesque Impalement Post Two New Songs Online

German brutal death metallers GROTESQUE IMPALEMENT have uploaded two new songs to their MySpace profile. "Redeemed by Consumption" and "Intelligent Redesign" are taken from the group's upcoming mini-CD, "Redeemed by Consumption", which was recorded at the small room of Kohlekeller Studios with Kai Stahlenberg (DEFLORATION, BENIGHTED) and will be released in early 2008.

GROTESQUE IMPALEMENT is:

Stefan Linder - Guitar
Norman Gerstner - Guitar
David Kempf - Drums
Sebastian Knab - Vocals
Eugen Moiseev - Bass

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Adrift Post "Pushed Aside" Online

Adrift issue the following press release:

Adrift have posted the song, 'Pushed Aside,' from their debut full-length album "Absolution" on their Myspace page. This song is being marketed by Adrift as the first "single," or track formally released by Adrift to mainstream media channels such as radio, internet radio, and satellite radio.

When asked about the wisdom of releasing a single directly to the public instead of exclusively building supply and demand through such traditional media outlets, Adrift drummer Kevin Astl stated:

"We just want to get the music out there to the people, our friends and fans. We're not thumbing our nose at radio and would never do so, but we feel that our music should have as much reach as possible. If that includes radio support, then we welcome it, but in conjunction with our plans to push the record. We just feel that radio shouldn't be the ONLY place you can hear Adrift's music. "Pushed Aside" is one of those songs that people tell us is strong, melodically heavy and memorable. We've had such a positive response to the record that we want the word to spread, and we want the music to keep flowing – check out Adrift and let us know what you think of the tunes. See you at a show soon. Cheers!"

Commented bassist Jen Parker, "Cocaine is a hell of a drug."

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Empyria To Release New Album In 2008?

Guitarist Mike Kischnick, original bassist/vocalist Paul Falcon and new drummer Scott Gamble are currently recording 11 new tracks for a possible new EMPYRIA album that may see the light of day in 2008. Sharing vocal duties will be both Empyria singers Phil Leite and Paul Falcon. More news as it develops.

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Unrest Celebrate 20th Anniversary In 2008

German metallers UNREST have issued the following brief update:

"With the beginning of the New Year we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Unrest (1988 - 2008). Actually, we are preparing for some anniversary shows and are also working on new songs. Wish you all a rocking year 2008!"

In other news, Unrest are confirmed for Germany's Titans Of Power Festival which is held in Nettetal (in the district of Viersen, North Rhine-Westphalia) on March 22nd/23rd. Other acts on the bill include CIVILIZATION ONE, ETERNAL REIGN, EVIDENCE ONE and more. Click here for more info.

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Sin of Angels Release New Album

Rhode Island doom metal act SIN OF ANGELS have released a new full-length album In The Grip Of Despair via Obscenity Cult Records.

An excerpt from a press release reads as follows:

Their most powerful and unrelenting release to date In the Grip Of Despair is more crushing then ever, with more riff-laden oozing despair, hate and drug-induced depression their fans have come to expect. The reputation the band has achieved as one of the loudest and heaviest acts to emerge from the New England scene can only increase with the release of this album.

Sins Of Angels also recently released a split 10" with Ohio doomsters BENEATH OBLIVION on 43rd Paralell Records, and plan on hitting the road in the coming months to support these releases.

The group also recently announced the return of guitarist Todd Laskowski (WARHORSE, AS HEAVEN TURNS TO ASH). Todd was part of the group's original lineup, along with drummer Ray McCaffrey, and was instrumental in crafting the band's current sound.

Conceived in early 2003 by Ray McCaffrey, Josh Maher and Todd Laskowski, Sins Of Angels recorded and self-released a two-song demo, The Dark Sky Sessions, which contained early versions of At Journey's End and Dark Sky Prophecy (later re-recorded and released on the 2005 full-length From The Ashes).

For more information, visit their Myspace page.

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Marduk Issue Tour Update

Swedish black metallers MARDUK have issued the following update:

"Marduk will be playing the Metalmania Festival in Poland during March. Go to the tour section for more info. Marduk have also been nominated to the Swedish National Radio award P3 Gold. The first summer festival apperances will be presented within the nearest days. All Marduk booking in Europe from now on is done by Massive Music. For contacting them go to the
Propaganda section. Marduk is currently prepearing infor the January crusade through the Balkan and Central Europe. All the correct dates can be found in the tour section."

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Body of Scars Sign New Management Deal

BODY OF SCARS issue the following press release:

"Phoenix based metallers Body Of Scars have signed a management deal with Head First Entertainment (SILENCER, TIGERTAILZ). The band, comprised of James Santiago (vocals, guitars - 40 GRIT), Randy Davis (guitars - MOTIVE, Ex-EXILED), Brian Shoemaker (bass) and Rikard Stjernquist (drums, percussion - JAG PANZER) formed in early 2006 and recently completed work on their self titled debut album."

"Head First also has many things lined up for Body Of Scars but cannot release anything officially at this time because of the holiday madness... STAY TUNED!" More...

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Skies Devoured Post New Music Online

Elizabeth, New Jersey metallers, Skies Devoured, issue the following update on their Myspace page regarding their new songs:

"Come check out the newly-recorded tracks from our EP on our page. We are very pleased with the way they came out. We hope you enjoy them!"

"Stay fucking METAL."

"EP release information will be released soon."

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Sever To Enter Studio In January

After recently playing shows with SOILWORK and PRONG, to name a few, Pennsylvania-based melodic death metal act SEVER will head into Cleveland's Spider Studios (CHIMAIRA, DROWNING POOL, WALLS OF JERICHO) in January with producer Ben Schigel to begin recording its new album.

The group expects to have some of its new songs up on the band's MySpace page by the end of January.

SEVER is:

Matt Watson - Vocals
James Lewis - Lead Guitar
Devin Walsh - Bass
Joe Kruczynski - Rhythm Guitar
Paul Butler - Drums

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