Progressive rock band Satellite revealed the cover artwork of their forthcoming album - "Nostalgia". The artwork was designed by the young artist – Trine. “Nostalgia”, the follow up to the highly acclaimed album “Into The Night”, will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 23rd February 2009 in Europe / 10th March 2009 in USA (via MVD). The release will also be available in a limited edition digipak with bonus tracks.
Satellite was founded in 2000 by Wojtek Szadkowski, who wrote and co-wrote nearly all of Collage's music and lyrics. It was meant to be only Wojtek's solo-project but soon became a real band. They’ve released three studio albums so far (2003 "A Street Between Sunrise And Sunset", 2005 "Evening Games", 2007 "Into The Night") plus a DVD "Evening Dreams" (2005).

I. The Exorcising the Funereal Tour aftermath
Pantheist have now returned home after a hugely fruitful tour with Skepticism and Ophis which took them across mainland Europe, with the band gracing for the first time countries such as Slovakia, as well as new venues in familiar countries (for example a church in Belgium). Pictures and other artefacts from the 'Exorcising the Funereal' tour have been added to the website and myspace site of the band.

II. Journey Through Lands Unknown released and available by the band
The 'Journey Through Lands Unknown' album is now officially released. Available via Firebox, Lethal Conflict, Plastichead, Play.com etc. It can also be bought from the band for the price of 12 euro (flat fee for world) using paypal, just follow the instructions on the myspace site and our official website.

III.T-shirts coming soon
We are aware that some of you have been expecting new shirts since the 'Exorcising the Funereal' shirts have all been sold out in the tour. We have tried to make this happen in December, but unfortunately our financial situation after the tour (and with the familiar end-of-year festivities coming up...) hasn't made this possible. We apologize for the delay and promise that we have set ourselves a target to have new shirts ready by February. The idea is to create a multicolour design this time, something we haven't done since the 'Curse the Morning Light' shirts back in 2003!

IV. O Solitude reissue
There are plans to re-release our debut album O Solitude, which has been sold out for a while, in 2009 with completely new artwork. We will keep you informed through the website. Furthermore, we are currently in negotiations with Firebox records to have all our albums released on vinyl over the next two years. We will be keeping you informed about the progress on this.

V. Live gigs: UK and Finland
Although no specific dates have been booked yet, there are plans to play 3 gigs in Finland around the end of May. More information will be provided as soon as we can confirm venues. We are also currently looking into playing more UK gigs, any interested promoters can get in touch by email.

Battle Order, successor to Unexplained Deep Space Phenomonon (2001) by Hengelo, Netherlands based Death Metalers Escutcheon will be in stores as of January 20th 2009. The band, consisting of Alwin Zuur (Guitars), Herman Hofman (Vocals), Harry Kettelarij (Bass), Daniel Centiago (Drums) and Guido de Jongh (Guitars) partnered with Deity Down Records in order to do so.

The CD totals 9 melodic yet brutal Death Metal compositions inspired by the early 1990's Göteborg style. The songs ‘Kill Mode’, ‘Dead Of Tomorrow’ as well as the title track can be listened to on http://www.myspace.com/escutcheonhomebase.

Wojtek Szadkowski, a highly acclaimed musician (Collage, Peter Pan) and a leader of one of the art/prog rock bands – Satellite, returns with a new fascinating project – Strawberry Fields. The band’s debut album entitled “Rivers Gone Dry” will be released by Metal Mind Productions on 26th January 2009 in Europe and 10th March 2009 in USA (via MVD). The band revealed the cover artwork for the album, you can see it on the left.
Strawberry Fields’ music is a strange blend of the old and the new, of rock guitars and soft keyboards, loops and psychedelic soundscapes. But what is most important here is the magical voice of Robin (Marta Kniewska), a beautiful female lead singer. On the band’s debut album entitled “Rivers Gone Dry” Marta is supported by the intelligent guitar play of Sarhan Kubeisi (Satellite), simple yet effective bass lines of Jarek Michalski (Satellite), and Wojtek Szadkowski's drums. Guest appearance was done by keyboardist Krzyś Palczewski (Satellite). It’s a perfect album for the lovers of such bands as Goldfrapp, Portishead or Massive Attack. Marta’s voice will also satisfy fans of Anneke van Giersbergen (The Gathering / Agua De Annique).
And today you can hear the title track taken from “Rivers Gone Dry” on the MMP’s myspace profile: www.myspace.com/metalmindproductions

German power metallers Primal Fear entered the studio on November 28 to begin recording their new album, "16.6", due in early 2009 via Frontiers Records. The band is in the process of laying down the following 14 tracks for the new CD (working titles; in no particular order):

1.	Six Times Dead (16.6)
2.	Smith & Wesson
3.	Soar
4.	Riding The Eagle
5.	Black Rain
6.	Lightning
7.	Time
8.	Night After Night
9.	Killbound
10.	Don't Fuck With My Life
11.	No Smoke Without Fire
12.	The Exorcist
13.	Torn
14.	Scream

Commented Primal Fear frontman Ralf Scheepers: "It's very unusual for one band member to see and listen how the other band member is delivering the goods on his instrument. When we perform together live, you can also judge what's going on each instrument but not as clear and obvious as in the studio where you can concentrate on each tone or note or beat from your mates. From what I have heard so far, I can really say it's the best performance I have ever heard from Randy [Black] on the drums and also from Henny [Wolter] on the guitar. Of course, some people might think, 'What else should he say, he has to promote the new album and that’s what every musician would say just to keep the ball running.' But these words are my true impression and I really can't wait for Magnus [Karlsson, guitar] and Mat [Sinner, bass] to nail their parts to see the whole building growing and growing."

Check out photos from the studio at this location (free MySpace registration required to view photos).

Primal Fear earlier in the year parted ways with guitarist Stefan Leibing and replaced him with Magnus Karlsson (Allen/Lande, Starbreaker).

The band's latest album, "New Religion", last year landed on the Swedish chart at No. 67. It also entered the German chart at No. 60. The CD was released in the U.S. on January 29 via Locomotive/Ryko. Guest musicians on the album include Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray, ex-Helloween) and Simone Simons (Epica).

Long forgotten voices amongst the stones of the past...  the collection containing the demo and unreleased songs of Ahriman is out.  The exceptional and unique atmosphere of the CD gives a peek into the band's past. From the '94 promo to a brand new song, previously unreelased song. 8 pages of booklet, old photographs and a fitting visual atmposphere. Everybody is interested in this release, contact me at:
tp (at) terranisproductions (dot) hu or gabor (dot) tamas (at) t-online (dot) hu

Trades are welcome, wholesale prices also are available
Terranis Prod., P.o. Box 259., 3301 Eger, Hungary

Frontiers Records is excited to announce the signing for a multi album deal of the mighty Vision Divine, Italy's Melodic Metal Finest. The new cooperation will bring the first fruits with the release of the band's brand new studio album "9 Degrees West of the Moon" on January 23rd 2009.
Born as a side project of the esteemed guitarist and songwriter of Labyrinth, Olaf Thorsen, to keep his working relationship with Fabio Lione (former Labyrinth vocalist who had moved on to Rhapsody) Vision Divine evolved during the years in a real band who released 5 acclaimed studio albums, one DVD and toured several times in Japan, South and North America and played in several European countries.

The new album is particularly important in the history of the band as it marks the return of Fabio Lione on lead vocals, after Thorsen's decision to say goodbye to Michele Luppi in June 2008. "Fabio's return is like going back to square one for us", comments the band's creative mastermind Olaf "However Vision Divine is a band that did always move forward and I think that with his voice and interpretation he has enriched the songs and gave them a very peculiar and personal edge. I am truly enthusiast of his return in the band and look forward to bring this record out there with his amazing vocal abilities". Vision Divine line-up is completed by Alessio Lucatti on keyboards, Cristiano Bertocchi (ex-Labyrinth) on bass, Federico Puleri on guitar and Alessandro Bissa on drums.

Produced by none other than the former Stratovarius mainman Timo Tolkki, Vision Divine created what is easily their most mature and intense record to date. Entitled “9 Degrees West of The Moon”, this is Vision Divine 's heaviest, but yet most melodic and catchy album ever, showing why they are now the number 1 band in the Italian Metal scene. "Melodies are the most important element of our music. However our songwriting is very diverse" explains Olaf, who adds "all the songs have very different atmospheres and can go from melodic songs like Violet Loneliness to very aggressive and heavy ones. I think there is something for everyone on this record".

Vision Divine are also working hard on putting up a new World Tour which will bring the band to play again in Asia, South America and possibly Europe outside their homeland Italy. “9 Degrees West Of The Moon” is a fantastic journey that fans will consider as the true Vision Divine career defining statement!
The album's final tracklisting includes: Letter To My Child Never Born; Violet Loneliness; Fading Shadow; Angels In Disguise; The Killing Speed of Time; The Streets Of Laudomia; Fly; Out In Open Space; 9 Degrees West of The Moon; A Touch Of Evil; Fading Shadow (demo version - Exclusive Bonus Track for Europe)

Kill The Client play grindcore the way it is meant to be played: fast, loud and angry as fuck! Cleptocracy is so mind-bogglingly violent that you will begin to wonder if their is anyone more pissed of than these guys...well..forget it...cause there arn't.

Listening to As Eden Burns makes you feel as if MartyMcFly took you back to the mid 90’s and had you listening to some of the greatest melodic death metal ever put to tape. Taking cues from forefathers At The Gates, Carcass, and Dissection, As Eden Burns play their brand of melodic metal with finesse, aggressiveness, and non stop ferocity while never forgetting the importance of song writing

Evoking the best elements of Meshuggah, Theory in Practice, Cynic and Dream Theater, Terminal Function create a mishmash of chunky chugging rhythms, progressive melodic leads, and Outer Space-like synth passages on their debut, Measuring The Abstract. Sure to please fans of all forms of technical metal.

"There is a lot going on in the land of Arsis these days,” states the band’s founding member / guitarist / lead vocalist Jim Malone. “For starters, we will be heading overseas in a few weeks for our first European tour ever where we have the pleasure of sharing the stage with Morbid Angel, Kataklysm, Marduk, and Keep of Kalessin. We are all so excited for this! Since the departure of Noah Martin from the band, we have been performing with a new bassist named Nick Cordle. I can not say enough good things about Nick; he is truly an amazing musician. Aside from being a great bassist, he fucking rips on guitar. He is without a doubt one of the best musicians I have ever had a chance to play with. We would also like to thank Shawn Priest for playing drums with us for the past four months and we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors. Starting with the European tour, we will be working with drummer David Kinkade, formerly of Malevolent Creation and Divine Empire. David also plays drums in Borknagar and I feel that we’ll be working with him for a long time. He is one the most ‘real’ people that I have ever met. Look for Arsis on a headlining tour of The States in the late winter. Hope to see you at a show!" – James Malone