Finnish traditional folk metal pioneers KORPIKLAANI are currently in the studio to record the successor of last year’s successful seventh album “Ukon Wacka” (Finland: #9 ; Switzerland: #53 ; Germany: #73 ; Austria: #75). On the yet untitled upcoming album, new fiddler Tuomas Rounakari will make his debut – regarding this, the band issues the following statement:

“We took Tuomas aboard when we noticed that he was actually the only sensible choice for us. We had already thought of him before but were always afraid that he’d be too busy to join us, because KORPIKLAANI demands much time from every band member. When we finally asked him, he replied that it’d be an exciting challenge and big chance for him, so he agreed to take over the fiddle for us – we’re more than happy about his decision! At the moment the whole band is gathered in the studio where we’ve recently entered the final stage of recording, with Jonne laying down his vocal lines and only a few folk parts waiting to be recorded. If all goes to plan, the album will be ready for mixing at the end of March.” 

Get a first idea of Tuomas’ instrumental skills by watching this video of his solo project “Shamanviolin”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MDb7FGrCV8

Also, it won’t be long until you can see him on stage with KORPIKLAANI for the first time and enjoy the hilarious party atmosphere of the band’s notorious live shows on the following occasions:

KORPIKLAANI as special guests at the Paganfest 2012 tour
16.03. D Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
17.03. D Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
18.03. NL Tilburg – O13
23.03. A Vienna – Arena
24.03. D Munich – Backstage
30.03. D Gießen – Hessenhalle
31.03. D Geiselwind – Music Hall

European headlining tour together with TROLLFEST
08.04. F Lille – Aeronef
09.04. F Paris – Divan Du Monde
10.04. F Toulouse – Bikini
11.04. F Lyon – CCO
12.04. E Bilbao – Rockstar Live
13.04. E Barcelona – Razzmatazz 2
14.04. E Madrid – Caracol
15.04. E Santiago De Compostella – Capitol
16.04. P Porto – Hard Club
17.04. P Lisbon – Republica Da Musica
18.04. E Sevilla – Fanatic
19.04. E Valencia – Rock City
20.04. F Toulon – Le Vox
21.04. I Milan – Magazzini Generali
22.04. I Florence – Viper Club
23.04. HR Zagreb – Boogaloo

To warm yourselves up for the pending tour, enjoy the ultimate drinking anthem `Tequila´ – taken from “Ukon Wacka” – together with a good bottle of the eponymous beverage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzycLGudWTw !!!

With “Odalheim” UNLEASHED not only present the successor of “As Yggdrasil Trembles” in the year 2012, but also continue telling their post-doomsday story, of course embedded into the Norse mythology. After the mighty world tree Yggdrasil had trembled and rung in the end of the world, Fimbul winter followed: Three years of darkness and coldness, during which Mother Nature took back what was rightfully hers. This caused the end of life as we know it. Ragnarök. But the warriors who’ve survived will build a new world out of the old one’s ashes. Right here, the story of “Odalheim” begins.

With “Odalheim”, the Swedes release their eleventh studio album. Once more, the mighty line up consisting of Johnny (bass& vocals), Fredrik (lead guitar), Tomas (rhythm guitar) and Anders (drums) has created a multifarious and hymnal album in typical UNLEASHED manner.

Johnny commented the artwork:
“The artwork is made by Sebastian Ramstedt, just like our previous 4 albums.
It shows the new world “Odalheim”, at the break of dawn at Birka shores, and just before the attack of White Christ. The concept of the album is taken from the book by the same name. 
A book I haven’t yet had the time to complete.”

“Odalheim” was produced by Fredrik Folkare and recorded in the Swedish Chrome Studios.

The track list:

01. Fimbulwinter
02. Odalheim
03. White Christ
04. The Hour Of Defeat
05. Gathering The Battalions
06. Vinland
07. Rise Of The Maya Warriors
08. By Celtic And British Shores
09. The Soil Of Our Fathers
10. Germania
11. The Great Battle Of Odalheim

The new album will be released on April 20, 2012 via Nuclear Blast.

ROCK N’ ROLL RIDE is due out on March 27th in North America via Frontiers Records and features contributions from Blades’ Night Ranger bandmates Brad Gillis, Kelly Keagy, Joel Hoekstra and Eric Levy, as well as a special guest appearance by Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander. Click here to download the cover art. Click here to pre-order the physical album on Amazon and here to pre-order the digital album on iTunes.

Jack Blades is a frontman, lead singer, bassist, songwriter, and producer as well as a founding member of the highly-successful arena rock band, Night Ranger and supergroup Damn Yankees (along with Ted Nugent and Tommy Shaw from Styx) and the highly-regarded Shaw/Blades. Throughout his remarkable career Blades has sold over 25 million albums, performed in front of millions of fans worldwide and collaborated with some of rock’s most legendary artists. With a career spanning three decades, Blades has recorded with, penned songs and produced albums for some of the music industry’s biggest names including Aerosmith, Cher, Ringo Star, Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Journey, Ozzy Osbourne, Styx, Ted Nugent, Motley Crue and Vince Neil. His music has been featured in movies such as Armageddon, Boogie Nights, Tommy Boy, television shows such as “South Park” and “American Dad,” the hit Broadway musical (and soon-to-be released major motion picture) Rock of Ages and the wildly successful videogame series “Rock Band” and “Guitar Hero”. With Blades’ songwriting, driving guitars, stage antics and on the strength of Night Ranger’s songs “Don’t Tell Me You Love Me,” “Rock in America,” “Sister Christian,” “When You Close Your Eyes,” and “Sentimental Street”, along with the Damn Yankees hits “High Enough” and “Coming of Age”, Blades’ legacy continues to inspire generations while still being written.

For more information please visit:
www.jackblades.net
www.frontiers.it

Rock Hard Magazine (FR) picked “Utilitarian” as album of the month, put NAPALM DEATH on the front cover and says nothing less than: “Not only a band that has a lot of things to say…a band that still has a lot of things to play! Their best output in years.”.Mark these words!

Follow the below link to the Century Media Records YouTube channel to see NAPALM DEATH front man, Mark “Barney” Greenway, guide you through the final four songs of the album. The songs in this 4th track-by-track are “Nom De Guerre”, “Analysis Paralysis”, “Opposites Repellent” and “A Gag Reflex”.

Track-By-Track No.4

Preorder your copy of “Utilitarian” today and order a copy of the strictly limited “Analysis Paralysis” 7 inch single at CM DISTRO!

NAPALM DEATH live 2012
03.03 – Aachen – Musikbunker (GER)
04.03 – Paris – Maroquinerie (FR)
31.03 – Enschde – Atak (NL)
04.04 – Blios – Chatodo (FR)
05.04 – Castres – Bolegason (FR)
06.04 – Rambouillet – Usine a Chapeaux (FR)
07.04 – St Brieuc – Citrouille (FR)
27.04 – Lausanne – Les Docks (CH)
28.04 – Bari – Demode’ Club (IT)
29.04 – Livorno – The Cage Teather (IT)
11.05 – Magdeburg – Factory (GER)
12.05 – Essen – Zeche Carl (GER)
24.-27.05 – Sonar, Baltimore – Maryland Deathfest (USA)
01.06 – Barcelona – Primavera Sound (ES)
15.06 – Clisson – Hellfest (FR)
27.07 – Bertingen – Rock unter den Eichen Open Air (GER)
28.07 – Essen – Nord Open Air Festival (GER)
02.-04.08 – Wacken – Wacken Open Air (GER)
06.08 – Tolmin – Metalcamp (SI)06.08 – Tolmin – Metalcamp (SI)

NAPALM DEATH online:
http://www.napalmdeath.org
http://www.facebook.com/officialnapalmdeath
http://www.myspace.com/napalmdeath 
http://www.twitter.com/NAPALM_DEATH

Be the first one who gets a glimpse on “Haunting The Chapel -Studio Report” exclusively today on www.metalhammer.co.uk

Tragic Idol is scheduled for a worldwide release through Century Media Records on April 23rd, 2012 in Europe and April 24th, 2012 in North America.

PARADISE LOST online:
http://www.paradiselost.co.uk
http://www.myspace.com/paradiselostuk
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paradise-Lost/10044758805
http://twitter.com/officialpl

UK’s Terrorizer Magazine are currently streaming “Dark Messenger”, another teaser of the new 3 INCHES OF BLOOD album “Long Live Heavy Metal”: CLICK HERE!

“Long Live Heavy Metal” is due on the following international dates:
GERMANY / AUSTRIA / SWITZERLAND / NORWAY: Friday, March 23, 2012.
UK / BENELUX / FRANCE / GREECE / DENMARK / PORTUGAL / REST OF EUROPE: Monday, March 26, 2012.
USA / CANADA / SPAIN / ITALY: Tuesday, March 27, 2012.
SWEDEN / FINLAND / HUNGARY: Wednesday, March 28, 2012.
AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND: Friday, March 30, 2012.

Produced by Terry “Sho” Murray (City of Fire, Exhibitionists), the astounding twelve track achievement offers an explosion of sound, setting new standards for classic heavy metal. 3 INCHES OF BLOOD teamed up with Kim Thiessen for the artwork to perfect their artistic vision for the album that will be out as Digipak incl. 3 rare bonus-tracks, LP (+ entire album on CD), Standard Jewelcase and Digital Album in Europe/Australia/NZ.

After touring North America around the release date with Devildriver, The Faceless, Dying Fetus, Job For A Cowboy, Impending Doom and Wretched 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will head to Europe for a tour in May that is yet to be announced.

3 INCHES OF BLOOD online:
3IOB on Facebook
3IOB on Twitter

Later this month, upon Deafheaven’s return to the United States, they’ll gear up for a batch of West Coast shows with Whirr and Marriages, taking them down to Austin’s legendary SXSW Music Conference, and then out East with black metal/shoegaze masters Alcest.  A full list of tour dates can be found below, with more exciting performances to be announced for SXSW very soon.

Deafheaven is on tour in support of their stunning new album, Deathwish Inc.’s Roads to Judah, which landed at #6 on NPR’s Best Metal Albums, #22 on Pitchfork’s Top 40 Metal Albums, #9 on BrooklynVegan’s Top 30 Heavy Albums, #36 on Decibel Magazine’s Top 40 Metal Albums, #12 on AV Club LOUD’s Top 15 Albums of 2011.

DEAFHEAVEN – ON TOUR
02/22: London, England @ 02 Academy Islington w/ Heirophant
02/23: Bristol, England @ The Croft w/ Heirophant
02/24: Paris, France @ La Miroiterie w/ Celeste, Heirophant
03/09: Los Angeles, CA @ The Smell w/ DNF, Whirr, Marriages
03/10: Phoenix, AZ @ The Trunk Space w/ Whirr, Marriages
03/11: El Paso, TX @ Low Brow w/ Whirr, Marriages
03/13: Denton, TX @ Rubber Gloves w/ Whirr, Marriages
03/14: Austin, TX @ TBA
03/16: Austin, TX @ SXSW – Scoot Inn (Brooklyn Vegan / Power of the Riff Showcase – Day) / Bat Bar (Sargent House Official Show – Night)
03/20: New Orleans, LA @ Big Top w/ Alcest
03/21: Tampa, FL @ Crowbar w/ Alcest
03/22: Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub w/ Alcest
03/23: Atlanta, GA @ 529 w/ Alcest
03/24: Johnson City, SC @ The Hideaway w/ Alcest
03/26: Raleigh, NC @ Kings w/ Alcest
03/27: Richmond, VA @ Strange Matter w/ Alcest
03/28: Baltimore, MD @ Golden West w/ Alcest
03/29: Washington, DC @ DC9 w/ Alcest
03/30: Philadelphia, PA @ North Star Bar w/ Alcest
03/31: Brooklyn, NY @ Public Assembly w/ Alcest
04/01: Providence, RI @ The Met w/ Converge, Loma Prieta
Apr 05 – Prague, CZ @ Matrix  w/ Russian Circles
Apr 06 – Vienna, AT @ Arena w/ Russian Circles
Apr 07 – Munich, DE @ Feierwerk w/ Russian Circles
Apr 08 – Dresden, DE @ Beatpol w/ Russian Circles
Apr 09 – Berlin, DE @ Festsaal Kreuzberg w/ Russian Circles
Apr 10 – Warsaw, PL @ Hydrozagadka w/ Russian Circles
Apr 11 – Vilnius, LT @ Propaganda w/ Russian Circles
Apr 12 – Riga, LV @ Gertrudes 101 w/ Russian Circles
Apr 13 – Tallinn, ES @ Electric Storm Festival at Tapper w/ Russian Circles
Apr 14 – Helsinki, FI @ Virgin Oil Company w/ Russian Circles
Apr 16 – Stockholm, SE @ Strand w/ Russian Circles
Apr 17 – Oslo, NO @ Revolver w/ Russian Circles
Apr 18 – Gothenberg, SE @ Truckstop Alaska w/ Russian Circles
Apr 19 – Copenhagen, DK @ KB 18 w/ Russian Circles
Apr 20 – Hamburg, DE @ Hafenklang w/ Russian Circles
Apr 21 – Utrecht, NI @ Tivoli w/ Russian Circles
Apr 22 – Brussels, BE @ Magasin 4 w/ Russian Circles
Apr 23 – Esch-Sur-Alzette, LU @ Rockhal w/ Russian Circles
Apr 25 – Glasgow, UK @ Stereo w/ Russian Circles
Apr 26 – Belfast, IE @ Speakeasy w/ Russian Circles
Apr 27 – Limerick, IE @ Dolan’s Warehouse w/ Russian Circles
Apr 28 – Dublin, IE @ Button Factory w/ Russian Circles
Apr 29 – Manchester, UK @ The Ruby Lounge w/ Russian Circles
Apr 30 – London, UK @ Scala Theater w/ Russian Circles
May 02 – Paris, FR @ Point Ephemere w/ Russian Circles
May 03 – Kortrijk, BE @ De Kreun w/ Russian Circles
May 04 – Koln, DE @ Gebaeude 9 w/ Russian Circles
May 05 – Karlsruhe, DE @ Die Stadtmitte w/ Russian Circles
May 06 – Zurich, CH @ Rote Fabrik w/ Russian Circles
May 07 – Geneva, CH @ Le Kab w/ Russian Circles
May 08 – Milan, IT @ Magnolia w/ Russian Circles
May 09 – Lyon, FR @ Le Clacson w/ Russian Circles
May 11 – Bilbao, ES @ Azkena w/ Russian Circles
May 12 – Porto, PT @ Hard Club w/ Russian Circles
May 13 – Lisbon, PT @ Musicbox w/ Russian Circles
May 14 – Madrid, ES @ Ritmo & Compas w/ Russian Circles
May 15 – Barcelona, ES @ Apolo 2 w/ Russian Circles

A zenekar tavasszal az ország számos helyén megfordul, többek között a DemonLord zenekarral közösen. A miniturné első állomása február 24-én a székesfehérvári FEZEN klub lesz. Másnap, február 25-én a budapesten Big Bike klubban, egy születésnapi koncerten köszöntjük Jung Norbit!

A tavaszi turné további állomásai:
Március 16. Budapest, Crazy Mama
Március 23. Pécs, El Inferno
Március 25. Budapest, Club 202 (Blaze Bayley)
Március 30. Tatabánya, Roxxy (DemonLord)
Április 6. Szombathely, Végállomás (DemonLord)
Április 7. Szolnok, Metál Liget
Április 27. Budapest, Crazy Mama
Április 28. Győr, Black Rock (DemonLord)
Május 11. Jászboldogháza, Condors MC Találkozó
Május 19. Budapest, Big Bike

További info: www.ego-project.hu,  http://www.facebook.com/EGO.Project.hu
Folyamatosan frissülő koncertnaptár: http://rockmuhely.hu/viewpage.php?page_id=2

Sokáig kerestünk kiadókat és több opció is szóba jött azonban akárhogy számoltunk és agyaltunk, hogy mi lenne a legjobb nekünk is meg azoknak akik kíváncsiak az anyagra és arra jutottunk, hogy végül szerzői kiadásként fogjuk megjelentetni. Hosszú távon egyik kiadó se tudott volna olyan segítséget nyújtani, amit mi szerettünk volna, voltak akik pénzt kértek volna azért hogy kiadják, mi pedig nyilván nem fogunk mások zsebére dolgozni, tehát töltsétek le ingyen és bérmentve az Inherited Fever lemezt és jó szórakozást mindenkinek.

Ha valaki úgy gondolja, hogy támogatni akarja a zenekart annak ott van egy paypal link és egy bankszámlaszám, valamint készült limitáltan 1000 darab digipackes cd is, aki akar az utaljon 5 forintot vagy 200-at, vagy amennyit szeretne, vagy a bulikon és budapesten az Árkádia hangszerboltban továbbá az Invictus Tattoo szalonban vehet Cd-t márciusól, rátok bízzuk.

A lemezbemutató május 12-én lesz a Dürer kisteremben az Ad Astra zenekarral akik szintén lemezbemutatnak. Továbbá a Blind Myself tavaszi turnéja nekünk Hellectric Tour névet viselő lemezbemutató turné is egyben melynek állomásai:

2012-05-12 (BUDAPESTI LEMEZBEMUTATÓ)
Budapest – Dürer Kert /Ad Astra /Free Fly Zone

2012-05-05
Nyíregyháza – Demon Haunt Club /Steam Engine /Diomede Fuzzdirt

2012-04-21
Zenta – Zeppelin Club /Blind Myslef /El Pollo Loco

2012-04-20
Szeged – Garaboncziás /Blind Myslef/The Void /Disorder Of Silence

2012-04-13
Békéscsaba – Open Doors /Blind Myslef /Dystopia

2012-04-07
Mosonmagyaróvár – Faház /Blind Myslef

2012-03-24
Győr – Black Rock /Blind Myslef /El Pollo Loco

Go behind the scenes and see how a metal album is really made in the first part of what promises to be an exciting and informative video blog.

The Moor saw their self titled 5 track EP “The Moor” made available on all leading digital platforms by Lion Music in January 2012. The band represent the darker side of progressive metal yet one that is an enthralling listen for fans of the genres many sides.