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Published: 16 January 2013

Bay Area Thrash and Rollers KILL RITUAL have lined up the following US dates in support of their debut release "The Serpentine Ritual" (Scarlet Records).

The band are also introducing new guitarist Mehl Anoma (ex-Potential, Threat SF) who takes over for the departing Roberto Proietti who has stepped down because of a demanding professional career and new family. Roberto will be missed and we all understand and support his decision. Mehl is a Bay Area Metal veteran and we look forward to our future collaborations. KILL RITUAL is: Josh Gibson – Vocals, Steven Rice – Lead Guitar (ex Imagika), Mehl Anoma – Guitar (ex Potential, Threat SF), Wayne De Vecchi – Drums (ex Imagika, Doom Society), Danyael Williams – Bass (ex Dark Angel)

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Published: 16 January 2013

DIORAMA will release their new album, 'even the DEVIL doesn't care', on 25th January 2013 via Accession Records. Now we want to give you some more details about the release. The CD is equipped with a 20-page booklet. For the design we have teamed up with the artist Katharina Schellenberger (katharina-schellenberger.de), who has contributed a selection of absolutely gorgeous paintings. The artwork was compiled in cooperation with Stefan Alt (ant-zen.com). As always, the music originates from our minds, pens and instruments. Production and editing was done in our home studio together with Akim Welsch (welschaudio.de). In physical format, "even the DEVIL doesn't care" is a.o. available at www.diorama-music.com/shop/ or of course any record dealer you might prefer. Pre-ordering has already opened. Legal downloads can also be obtained at the usual selling spots.

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Published: 14 January 2013

With the second single and the new video ’Glass Waltz’, the Irish band THE PLEA present another great hamn after their first single ’Staggers Anthem’. As foretaste for the upcoming album ’The Dreamers Stadium’ (release 22nd Feb 2013), ’Glass Waltz’ shows impressively the potential of the band causing a stir more and more also in Germany. Besides the music, the band produced an impressing and at the same time humouristic and still haunting video for 'Glass Waltz'. Watch the video here!

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Published: 14 January 2013

The Napalm Records line-up just got a little deadlier, and here’s the reason why: We are very proud to let you know that none other than the mighty LEGION OF THE DAMNED has joined our ranks! The Thrash Metal band has inked a worldwide record deal with Napalm Records and is more than ready to strike again!

Max (CEO Napalm Records) comments: "LEGION OF THE DAMNED is one of the most successful and promising Thrash Metal bands worldwide, and we feel very lucky to call them a member of our family. Rest assured that the new record will be a lethal onslaught, and the band will claim the Thrash Metal throne in 2013."

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Published: 14 January 2013

The guardians of the Gothenburg Sound, DARK TRANQUILLITY, released their first album 20 years ago and are still one of the most exciting bands in Melodic Death Metal. New and old fans will be happy to hear that they are ready to announce their 10th album. The band comments: "Greetings, Darklings! After having played over 200 shows in every corner of the world in support of the 'We Are The Void' album, it's time to focus inwards and lock ourselves up in the studio. Months and months of hard songwriting work has paid off, and the recording sessions will start early this year. Further details will be announced in due time, but for now we can reveal that the album will be entitled 'Construct' and that we're very excited to have Jens Bogren (Paradise Lost, Opeth, Katatonia) taking care of the mix. The release date is set for May 27."

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