Swedish old-school black metal kvltists WAN have announced that SPAZMOSITY drummer Dimman will be  joining the group as a session drummer for the foreseeable future.  

The recently-released double-disc Dio CD, ‘Dio at Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987,’ is about to get a glorious vinyl makeover. On February 15, 2011, the album will be issued as a double vinyl set with deluxe gatefold packaging, and on 180 gram vinyl – the first-ever Dio album to be released in this high quality vinyl format.  

Due out on February 8th, 2011, Listenable Records resident blackened barbarians SVART CROWN offer their latest brutal masterpiece, Witness The Fall.   Spawned in France by guitarist/vocalist J.B Le Bail, SVART CROWN was born in 2005 with the idea to push the boundaries of extreme music, and create a new dimension of brutality and blackness. Following numerous tours in his native land, SVART CROWN released its first album, Ages Of Decay in early 2008. The band has been promoting this first effort since then, with countless shows and two European runs. Around J.B. Le bail, guitarist C. Frandrois, bassist L. Veyssière and drummer G. Barthélemy (also known for his work with Diabolic, Drowning,... 

MR. BIG is back to announce their highly anticipated new studio album entitled « What If… » on February 8, 2011 on Frontiers Records.  

October 12 saw the release of Epic, Steve’s new full-length CD/DVD. Digital release on 10/12, in stores on 10/26. Epic breaks the tradition of guitar instrumental records by fusing cinematic composition and rock production elements seamlessly with intense and varied guitar performances ranging from western to blues to shred.  

KITTIE has been included in the next wave of song downloads on Microsoft’s Rock Band Network.  

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the release of HURTSMILE self-titled debut album on January 21, 2011 in Europe and February 8, 2011 in the US.  

Portuguese Dark-Rock/Metal band HEAVENWOOD has tapped Christian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner ( CREMATORY, UNDER SEIGE, SIEGES EVEN, AGATHODAIMON, BENIGHTED ) to mix and master its fourth album titled Abyss Masterpiece in December at Kohlekeller Studios  in Germany  

Ironwood announces the release of their new album Storm Over Sea. The album is available for purchase in a luxurious digipak format with 24 page booklet, however the band has also made the entire album available for free download from their website.  

Homicidal was formed from the ashes of some of the most influential hardcore acts of the 90’s. Homicidal brings violent music to violent people of all ages. Homicidal is the soundtrack to mayhem! The members weigh in at over a half ton of pure hardcore.   

Have you experienced the old school goatraping death thrash and furious blackened savagery of ABOMINANT’s Where Demons Dwell yet? Well get on the damn wagon already! Scroll down to read what’s already been said about this monster.  

Rev Theory are back, with new CD and single “Justice”. The band is currently hard at work for the video of first single “Justice”.