Detroit death metallers AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH have entered Dreadcore Productions in White Lake, MI to record a full length album that will be released in 2010 on EARACHE RECORDS.  

Good news for the fans of Final Conflict! This progressive rock band from Midlands, UK is currently in the studio working on two new releases. The first one is their long awaited 6th full length studio album “The Return of the Artizan”. The second one is a re-release of the very successful album “Stand Up”. We are proud to announce that “Stand Up” re-issue will be released by Metal Mind Productions in early 2010.  

St. Albans, UK hardcore act, YOUR DEMISE is heading to North America for the very first time as part of the Small Town Shakedown Tour alongside THE GHOST INSIDE, FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS and SUFFOKATE.  

Dancing with the Devil must appeal to the N.A.R.A.S. membership, as they’ve gone and done it again – nominated Slayer for a Grammy Award. And the members of Slayer – guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, and drummer Dave Lombardo – are wickedly pleased.  

Massachusetts based punk-rock-metal band MONGREL has recently parted ways with their label Screaming Ferret Wreckords. The split from the label was amicable after it was decided that band and the label were looking to go in different directions. Mongrel is now a free agent and is currently exploring options for the release of their upcoming full length cd “This Means War”, still slated for release in the spring of 2010.  

Revolution In The Head – Rage Against The Machine and the Art Of Protest To Be Released On DVD February 23 Features rare footage of Rage Against The Machine and many other protest artists, news clips, location shoots, videos, seldom seen photographs, and much more…  

IN FLAMES have yet again, been nominated at the Bandit Rock Awards. This time in the “Best Swedish Live Act” category. Last year IN FLAMES took home ALL three prizes they were nominated for and the year before that, the band also snatched a couple of awards. Please help to make sure IN FLAMES get to walk home for the third year in a row with prize under their arm!  

Austin heavy hitter’s ANEW REVOLUTION has announced a short run of dates this December. The band has recently finished recording their new record due early 2010 via E1 Music. They’ve spent the past few weeks at Spider Studios in Strongsville, Ohio with producer Ben Schigel (DROWNING POOL, WALLS OF JERICHO, CHIMAIRA, BREAKING POINT).  

The Godfathers of New York Hardcore, AGNOSTIC FRONT, are proud to announce their upcoming headlining tour with direct support coming from Orange County, CA’s DEATH BY STEREO. AGNOSTIC FRONT recently announced the addition of new drummer Pokey Mo (formerly of the legendary hardcore/metal crossover band LEEWAY).  

Eulogy Recordings is very proud to announce their North American “EULOGY TOUR 2010”. This tour will be feature label mates DONNYBROOK!, RHINOCEROS and KNOCK ‘EM DEAD. Also appearing on select dates are LIVING HELL, SHATTERED REALM and xTYRANTx. RHINOCEROS and KNOCK ‘EM DEAD will have new records out during the beginning of this tour as well. Check out some of bands comments on whom they are looking forward to seeing on this tour.  

For the past month, Canadian heavy metal heroes CAULDRON have been tearing their way around North America, leaving their infectious breed of timeless, true heavy metal ringing in everyone’s ears along the way.  

Colorado’s ALLEGAEON (pronounced: uh-lee-juhn) has joined forces with Metal Blade Records! Formed in early-summer 2008, with the release of their self-titled EP immediately following, ALLEGAEON has quickly spread their brand extreme metal locally, nationally and internationally, with many accolades from fans. Their 2008 EP was produced by local studio magic man Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Martriden, Cobalt). With only 4 songs, ALLEGAEON managed to captivate an entire new legion of dedicated supporters worldwide and with a live show that is as engaging as any, are sure to win over many more fans to come.