OFFICIAL TRACKLIST :

Anthology IV : The tragedy of Nerak

Masters of Orchestral Fantasy Metal, ENID, just shot a new Studio video for the album  Munsalvaesche scheduled for code666 in Winter 2011.

The video is split in four interesting Studio Reports regarding the whole production of the new album and was  produced and directed by Martin Wiese.

The “making of” video for the Orchestral parts of Musalvaesche is online on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHpnkaHfO40

while the “making of” video for the Groovy/Metal parts of Musalvaesche is online here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ZmWd8VZJc

Belgian “Neoclassical Black Metal” band SAILLE have inked a new multi-album deal with code666 (part of the Aural Music Group).

The band, who are inspired by the legends of European Black metal,  formed in the summer of 2008 by Keyboard player Dries to create the music he was fond of (symphonic black metal with a threatening feel, in the style of Tartaros, Limbonic Art and Keep of Kalessin) Dries started writing several songs of which some contained remnants of Dries’ former band Mortifer. It was thus a logical choice to cooperate with former Mortifer vocalist/guitarplayer Jonathan Vanderwal. After contacting drummer Gert Monden of In-Quest and text-writer Filip Dupont of Gorath, the further development of songs could proceed. with the help from ReinieR of Fleshmould/Shumcot studio and several other musicians the recordings for the first album “Irreversible Decay” started at the end of 2009.  SAILLE’s debut album, “Irreversible Decay”, was issued in February 2011 through code666 with worldwide critical acclaim.

SAILLE mainman Dries Gaerdelen commented on the new deal: “We are very proud to be working with code666 again. They supported us since the very beginning and it is important for us to have such a renowned label with us. We admire several bands that this label works with and look forward to releasing our second album under the code666 mark. We are also working on a special tour package for April 2012 together with other Belgian bands, more info here: www.blackalliance.be“

code666’s Emiliano Lanzoni stated: “SAILLE are great musicians: these guys have great musical talent, great style, and great attitude. They’re a hard-working, motivated bunch of guys and they have what it takes to rise to the top of the current metal scene.”

SAILLE are now beginning work on their code666  second album, to be released worldwide in late 2012.

TODTGELICHTER have been confirmed as special guest for the Heidenfest extended shows. Thus, the billing is as follows:

FINNTROLL
TURISAS
ALESTORM
ARKONA
TROLLFEST
SKALMÖLD

Special Guests (at Extended Shows):
WINTERSUN
DORNENREICH
TODTGELICHTER

The dates for the extendes shows are:

• 30.09.2011 DE – Geiselwind, Music Hall
• 01.10.2011 DE – Giessen, Hessenhalle
• 07.10.2011 DE – Stuttgart, LKA Longhorn
• 08.10.2011 DE – Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
• 09.10.2011 NL – Tilburg, O13

the band will hold a signing session on Saturday 1st october, from 17:30 – 18:00.

the band also announced the signing of a new management deal: “We are proud to announce that TODTGELICHTER have combined forces with the renowned booking agency DRAGON PRODUCTIONS and thus join the ranks of bands such as a.o. RAGE, DARK FUNERAL, ENDSTILLE & PRIMORDIAL. Of course we will work as hard as ever to make the TODTGELICHTER-live experience an unforgettable one – even more so with the perfect partner to spread Angst worldwide!”

Yorkshire Prog Doom Death Metallers The Prophecy made history in August by becoming the first band from the United Kingdom to play in Cuba. The band are also the only band ever to play doom in the country. Participating in this years Brutalfest tour, a string of touring festival dates across the country organised by David Chapet (brutal Breakdown records) and Yuri Ávila (Directora Agencia Cubana de Rock), the band played dates in Havana, Pinar Del Rio, Matanzas, Santa Clara and Camaguey.
Also upcoming tour with Saturnus and Esoteric – UK Gigs 2011:

Doom over England – Saturnus, Esoteric, The Prophecy

• Fri 21 October, The Masque, Liverpool
• Sat 22 October, The Old Bell, Derby
• Sun 23 October, The Purple Turtle, London Doom Over London II

The Great Exhibition – The Prophecy, Old Corpse Road, Northern Oak, Eibon LaFuries

• Friday 18th November, The Snooty Fox, Wakefield
• Saturday 19th November, The Old Bell, Derby
• Friday 25th November, The Corporation Sheffield
• Saturday 26th November, The Unicorn, London

ENID, the german fantasy metal band, re-signed with code666 for their brand new album, here’s the official press-statement from mainman Martin Wiese:

“Folks! It’s a strange but great feeling to be back in business, so to say. ENID is a kind of Snow White these days, waking up after years of sleep, but more beautiful and riper than ever before. A lot of things have changed since 2004 and “Gradwanderer”. I’ve developed as a composer, musician and vocalist, I have worked with a totally different line-up and much more skilled musicians this time… and I took the time to work on an album as long as it was needed, for the first time in ENID’s history. I’m happy that our old label code666 is going to release this coming fifth album. Good to know that now and then taste and belief in art still prevail. If everything goes like planned, you’ll hear the result of the last years’ hard and intense work late this year. Something for your Christmas tree so to say. We’ll reveal all details about the album (title, artwork, studio reports, teasers…) during the coming weeks on our Facebook profile exclusively. Say hello and let us know if you’re still out there.”

English Avant-garde black metal, dark rock and occult spiritual ascendance band Eibon la Furies will be headlining the TERRORIZER MAGAZINE sponsored WITCHING HOUR FESTIVAL in Wakefield, England on Saturday 17th September. Featuring the best of the UK underground extreme metal bands.

Eibon la Furies are also one of four bands taking part in THE GREAT EXHIBITION TOUR sponsored by ZERO TOLERANCE MAGAZINE. The tour includes labelmates The Prophecy, along with Old Corpse Road and Northern Oak.

Tour dates so far (with more to be confirmed)

• Friday 18th November – The Snooty Fox, Wakefield
• Saturday 19th November – The Old Bell, Derby
• Friday 25th November – The Corporation, Sheffield
• Saturday 26th November – The Unicorn, London
• Saturday 2nd December – The Borough, Sunderland

Recording starts on ‘The Immoral Compass’, the follow up album to Code666 debut ‘The Blood of the Realm’ in January 2012.

British Black Metallers Fen recently issued this official statement regarding their new drummer:

“We have recently had to bid farewell to founding member and old comrade Theutus who has decided that he is no longer able to commit the required time to the band. Having drummed for Fen since the very beginning in early 2006, this was a difficult decision to make but we fully understand his reasons for this and he departs with our blessings. With this, we welcome into the fold our latest recruit and good friend Derwydd to provide the percussive backbone of the band and are really looking forward to commencing work on album number three with him.  We wish the only very best for our old comrade Theutus in his future exploits.”