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.  

Norwegian quintet Shining are about to unleash their fourthfull length album entitled Blackjazz on February 2, 2010. Their determination to create new sounds and cross boundaries has only been further stepped up with their latest ear-crushing achievement.  

British thrashers EVILE have thanked the many bands and artists who have donated items for the raffle to support the family of the band’s late bassist, MIKE ALEXANDER, who tragically passed away on October 5th while the band was on tour in Sweden.  

Here is the latest update from Wendy Dio: “Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans.  

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES are set to release THE FLAMES OF THE END, a brand new 3-disc DVD set, through Earache Records. AT THE GATES released their definitive album, SLAUGHTER OF THE SOUL – often regarded as one of the all-time greatest metal albums – on Earache in 1995, before touring the world and abruptly disbanding. Members of the band went on to play major roles in other notorious metal acts such as THE HAUNTED and CRADLE OF FILTH, before reforming for a one-off tour in 2008 to rapturous response.  

Rammstein’s much discussed and highly sought after LIEBE IST FÜR ALLE DA box set, which features six sex toys, lubricant, handcuffs and a special album version packaged in a custom flight case is now available to U.S. fans via http://www.rammstein-deluxe.com.  

Orange County hardcore band Bleeding Through, preparing to enter the studio to record its sixth studio effort, will be hitting the road in the New Year for an overseas tour with Machine Head. The Black Procession Tour will also include Hatebreed, and All Shall Perish.  

MORBID ANGEL – “BLESSED ARE THE SICK” CD/DVD SET NOW AVAILABLE IN NORTH AMERICA MORBID ANGEL’s extreme classic, BLESSED ARE THE SICK has been remastered in a special CD/DVD set and is available NOW in North America. The legendary Floridian extreme metal act, MORBID ANGEL’s second album, BLESSED ARE THE SICK was originally released in 1991 and is widely regarded as one of the most important death metal releases of all time. The Massive follow up to ALTARS OF MADNESS surpassed the high expectations set after their first album’s original release.  

On November 24th Ibex Moon Records will unleash a quadruple shot of brutality with new releases from ACHERON, AVULSED, FATALIST and WITCHMASTER. Visit the webstore at www.ibexmoonrecords.com for details on these and other Ibex Moon Records releases.  

She’s just too good to be true. A girl who is into heavy metal, horror movies, and a model?  A girl like that only exists in our dreams…or is Suzi Lorraine. Straight out of New Jersey, Suzi has modeled all over the world in magazines like GQ and Esquire. Suzi is also an accomplished actress and writer, whose had articles published in magazines like Gorezone and Horrormania and just co-wrote her first feature, a horror comedy called Won Ton Baby. Want to know about it along with what brought Suzi to the “dark side” of entertainment. Click below.  

Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT are taking the stage once again in support of their 2008 release, The Formation of Damnation. TESTAMENT will be touring as special guest with fellow thrash legends MEGADETH and SLAYER. The tour will feature the classic lineup of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Eric Peterson and Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Paul Bostaph and will mark the 20th anniversary of these major players taking the stage together on the same stage as MEGADETH and SLAYER.  

Detroit, MI death metallers, AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH are getting ready to record their EARACHE debut in December by tightening up their sound on tour. Their current trek has been a long and winding one, however after 2 top billing bands suddenly left the tour within days of each other.