The uncensored video for the song "Broken Wings" from Swedish metallers EVERGREY can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Sweden's Revolver Film Company who has previously worked with such acts as IN FLAMES, CHILDREN OF BODOM, ARCH ENEMY and LACUNA COIL.

EVERGREY frontman Tom Englund told Headbanger's Blog, "[Patric] was totally into the story with all these strange rooms, masks, rocking chairs and quite a haunting feel to it all.

"We wanted the band shots ...

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Taken from the Season Of Mist email newsletter, October 8th:

Season of Mist is proud to announce the freshly inked deal the label signed with Slavonic heathen metal band DRUDKH. Their cinematic, folk-influenced music focuses on a strong atmosphere with a lot of feeling, and the lyrical contents are about nature mysticism, seasons, philosophy, Ukrainian mythology, legends and history. Many of the band's lyrics are derived from the works of nineteenth and twentieth centuries Ukrainian poets.

DRUDKH decided to issue this one public statement only. They will also in future stick to their general rule, which means that DRUDKH will not be giving interviews nor make use of an ...

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We would like to welcome Thomas in the team of reviewers.
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Dylan decided to leave the team of MetalReviews and we'd like to thank him for his involvement and great reviews.

We wish him all the best,

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We would like to welcome Storm in the team of reviewers.
We hope he'll like being part of the MetalReviews family and we look forward to have him as a valuable addition to the team for years to come.

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Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH, who cancelled the September 23 concert in Knoxville, Tennessee, the September 24 show in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the September 26 gig in Baltimore due to singer Anette Olzon's "sudden severe illness," have issued the following update:

"Due to Anette's illness, also the show in New York [on September 27] is cancelled. SONATA ARCTICA will play though, and the guys of NIGHTWISH will be there for a meet-and-greet. This was one of the best tour legs we have ever done, and it's a pity it has to end this way, but there's no competing with the forces of nature. There is nothing anybody can do about these ...

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German black/death/gothic metallers AGATHODAIMON have issued the following update:

"After lots of rehearsals and a long search, we finally can confirm and hereby present our new vocalist Chris 'Ashtrael' Bonner. [see photo below]

"Amongst the candidates during the past weeks, he was the one that really convinced us with his motivation, attitude and, of course, his awesome voice!

"During the next weeks, we'll be working together on the vocal lines for the songs of our upcoming album, 'Phoenix', as well as the setlist/rehearsals for the next gigs. We can't wait to enter the stage again!"

AGATHODAIMON's last album, "Serpent's Embrace", was released in 2004 via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Swedish death metal "supergroup" BLOODBATH has launched a mini-site for its new studio album, "The Fathomless Mastery", which is scheduled for release on October 6 in Europe and October 28 in North America via Peaceville Records. According to a press release, "the site will feature a different track from the album each week in the run-up to the release with 'Iesous' being added today. Check back next Friday for the next track. The site also contains info on the album, downloads, a free MP3 of the track 'Mock The Cross' to anyone who signs up to the mailing list and also ...

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New York death metal legends SUFFOCATION have confirmed that they have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records for the release of their new album, entitled "Blood Oath" (as BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported back on August 27). The band most recently made the announcement during its appearance Thursday night (September 18) at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California (where CARCASS was the headliner). The CD is expected in early 2009.

Norway's Eternal Terror webzi ...

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German progressive metallers SIEGES EVEN have split up "due to internal differences." No further information is currently available.

SIEGES EVEN released its first-ever live album, "Playgrounds", at the end of July via InsideOut Music. The CD contains ten songs from the "A Sense Of Change", "The Art Of Navigating By The Stars" and "Paramount" albums recorded during the first leg of the band's "Paramount" tour 2007-2008.

SIEGES EVEN's latest CD, entitled "Paramount", last year entered the Greek album chart at position No. 46. Released in North America on October 10, 2007 via Inside Out Music, the CD's c ...

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