SHADOW KINGDOM reissuing NWOBHM act RITUAL's early albums
	Added Thursday, September 4 Added By: EvilG SHADOW KINGDOM reissuing NWOBHM actRITUAL's early albums: "Widow" and "Valley of the Kings" SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS continues to give attention to some of the classic and rare NWOBHM treasures. This time RITUAL (UK) is getting the royal treatment. This month the heavy metal label are re-issuing RITUAL's early albums on CD -- "Widow" (1983) and "Valley Of The Kings" (1993) -- both albums include bonus tracks, an interview in the Widow booklet, lyrics, new and original artwork (you can flip the booklet), and more! The albums are expected in stores before the end of the month, but for fans who can't wait, you can order the album here: (Click here to open link) Full tracklisting for "Widow": 1. Widow 2. Come To The Ritual 3. Rebecca 4. Never For Evil 5. Morning Star 6. Journey 7. Burning 8. Temptation 9. Forever 10. House Of Secrets 11. Into The Night Full tracklisting for "Valley Of The Kings": 1. Naisha 2. Kiss Of The Nile 3. Come To The Ritual 4. Gypsy 5. The Enchanted Princess 6. Burning 7. Winds Of Fire 8. Lady Night 9. Morning Star 10. Possessed 11. Never Look Back 12. Children Of The Night BIO: RITUAL, the old cult band from the UK, started playing in 1973 and it wasn't until 1983 that they recorded and put out thier first full-length titled "Widow." Strangely enough the band was referred to as WIDOW back then because the records that were floating around had no marking of the name RITUAL anywhere to be seen. RITUAL blends an unusual mix of 70's heavy rock and 80's rock sounds from the NWOBHM era, with a real dream-like effect. They're hard hitting old English Rock 'N Roll with a great clean singer/songwriter Gypsy Re Bethe that you might find yourself singing along to these infectious choruses. A decade the band would release "Valley Of The Kings" picking up right where they left off in 1983. "Valley Of The Kings" sounds like it could have been released in 1984! RITUAL have a unique way of blending hard hitting Rock 'N Roll riffs with melodic acoustic passages that take you out of this world. If you love old 70's rock and metal like DEEP PURPLE, JUDAS PRIEST, and old NWOBHM like ANGEL WITCH, DIAMOND HEAD, QUARTZ, HOLOCAUST, etc the RITUAL experience is what you need! Members: Guitar and Vocals: Gypsy Re Bethe Bass: Phil Mason Drums: John Gaster More info: (Click here to open link) Source: www.ixmatimedia.com

	IRONSWORD's 3rd album "Overlords of Chaos" late Sept.
	Added Wednesday, September 3 Added By: EvilG Portugal's "barbaric metal" trio IRONSWORD are storming back to the metal scene this September with the release of their powerful 3rd full-length offering, "Overlords of Chaos" (via Shadow Kingdom Records) The new album continues on with their heavy metal crusade, much more intense and lethal than their previously released classic albums: 2002's "Ironsword" and 2004's "Return of the Warrior." The album is expected in stores before the end of the month. Also for fans who can't wait, you can pre-order the album here: (Click here to open link) Full tracklisting for "Overlords of Chaos" 1. Death Of The Gods 2. And Ending In Fire 3. Overlords Of Chaos 4. Blood And Honor 5. Cimmeria 6. Wrath Of Crom 7. Hyperborean Hordes 8. Road Warriors 9. Fear The Night 10. Dark Shadows Of Stygia 11. Crown Of Iron 12. Call Of Cthulu 13. The Pyre Of Kings BIO: Since forging the foundations of their heavy metal crusade in 1995, Portugal’s IRONSWORD have worked hard to showcase their own heavy metal sound and style, and as the years have gone on, they’ve slowly established themselves as on one of the most respected underground cult bands. Their influences are drawn from classic metal bands like EXCITER, IRON MAIDEN, KING DIAMOND, OMEN, BROCAS HELM, CIRITH UNGOL and MANILLA ROAD. Going strong for well over a decade now, IRONSWORD are one of the new pioneering bands in a subset of traditional 80's Metal. After 2 full-length albums and live shows across Portugal, Germany, Greece, Italy, England and Spain, the band is ready to serve up their most powerful record to date: “Overlords of Chaos.” The band’s thirds opus is scheduled for release in late September 2008 through Shadow Kingdom Records. Let chaos reign! Members: Tann - vocals, guitar Rick Thor - bass Maalm - drums More info: (Click here to open link) Source: www.ixmatimedia.com

	LOTHLÖRYEN makes pre-release of second album on MySpace
	Added Wednesday, September 3 Added By: EvilG The South American heavy/folk metallers of LOTHLÖRYEN will release in Brazil their second album, entitled "Some Ways Back No More", in a few weeks, through Die Hard Records. When waiting for the album's release the band will make a pre-release on MySpace, weekly posting new songs for streaming. The first song to be included is "A Secret Time". Listen to it at (Click here to open link) Recently the band was featured on the podcast of Valinor, the biggest south american portal about the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, creator of the famous "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. In the show they talked about bands which are influenced by Tolkien and also how his work fits as scenario for the several themes present in Lothlöryen' songs. The podcast is available at www.valinor.com.br (in Portuguese). The release of "Some Ways Back No More" in other countries is still in negotiation, labels and distros interested in work with the band shall contact them at contato@lothloryen.net Myspace: (Click here to open link) Source: www.lothloryen.net

	ABYSMAL DAWN first video for new album
	Added Wednesday, September 3 Added By: EvilG The video from the album Programmed To Consume, for title-track was shot in Los Angeles, CA with director Gary Smithson(TOMAHAWK, HIGH ON FIRE, GOATWHORE). ABYSMAL DAWN guitarist, vocalist Charles Elliott commented on the video process: "We just finished shooting the video clip for 'Programmed to Consume' and we can't wait to see the final product! After about 11 hours of headbanging, and almost setting our drummer and amps on fire, our work is done and we are awaiting the final edit of the video. It's definitely a step up from our first clip and it's been a serious pleasure working with Gary Smithson, whose worked with EXODUS and GOATWHORE in the past. As far as the concept goes it shows us doing what we do best, playing our fucking hearts out! Along with some cool visual ideas that we felt touched on the lyrical concept this should make for a great clip. Here are some pics from the whole thing to hold you over in the meantime (still images from the video can be viewed here: (Click here to open link) Enjoy!" Source: www.abysmaldawn.com

	NEVERMORE Unveils Details For ‘The Year of the Voyager’
	Added Wednesday, September 3 Added By: EvilG NEVERMORE will be releasing their long-awaited DVD, The Year of the Voyager, on October 28th. The package will be available in both 2DVD and 2CD formats – which will allow fans to choose which best suits their liking. The first DVD contains a full concert which was filmed in Germany on October 11, 2006. The second disc contains various live footage from NEVERMORE’s ‘This Godless Endeavor’ touring cycle – including footage shot at Wacken Open Air, Gigantour, Metal Mania Festival and the Century Media 10 Year Anniversary Party in Hollywood, CA. Also available on the DVD set are all of the promotional videos from Nevermore’s catalog, a video interview with Warrel Dane and trailers from other Century Media DVDs. The 2CD version of The Year of the Voyager will contain the audio portion on the German concert featured on the first DVD. Source: www.centurymedia.com

	NEW AUTUMN BLACK RELEASE ANNOUNCED
	Added Sunday, August 31 Added By: Celtic Bob As stated on their Myspace site, "metal + hardcore + pop = Autumn Black." Rarely can an equation summarize a rock band, but in this case, it fits perfectly. As evidenced by the group's sophomore effort for Tyburn Records, 'The Unborn Tragedy,' few groups nowadays can blend all three aforementioned styles as skillfully and memorably as the chaps in Autumn Black. "The new album brings a new sense of versatility in today's market in the metal genre," explains the group's bassist, Albert Platt. "Nothing like what's out today, we set out to create and write a new explosive sound where the fans and new fans can distinguish and separate Autumn Black from the rest of the pack." Joining Platt in this Los Angeles/San Diego-based group are also singer Andrew Vargas, guitarists Ruben Platt and Jonathan Koch, as well as drummer Christopher Daigle, who have delivered one of the most explosive, thoughtful, and emotionally-charged records in recent memory. "Uniting metal fans and hardcore fans with the pop culture is what we are aiming for," adds Ruben Platt. "We are very excited of the release of 'The Unborn Tragedy" because we want to achieve the goal of making metal/hardcore music into everyday life in the mainstream world of pop and hip-hop. You will distinguish our metal and hardcore roots as well as our pop roots and structure. Only two words will describe the album - simply amazing!" As evidenced by such winning tracks as the lead-off video, "This I Promise" (which seamlessly bridges the gap between pop and hardcore), as well as "The Last Sacrifice" (a track the band describes as "A hopeful cry - not to forget the mistakes of yesterday in our actions of today") and "Reach for the Sky" (one of the album's top headbanging anthems), Autumn Black are one of the few modern day rock acts that honestly posses the potential of appealing to such a wide variety of music fans. "We felt amongst each other that we wanted to bring something fresh to the table while still being heavy and clever at the same time," points out Koch. "We didn't want to be one of those bands which I will not mention that sound identical – i.e., chug, chug. 'The Unborn Tragedy' shows very well the capabilities of the band's musicianship and the maturity of the songwriting within the group. Very well thought out, very heavy, very melodic, and above all, very different." As evidenced throughout 'The Unborn Tragedy,' Autumn Black has certainly succeeded in their goal. The complete tracklisting for 'The Unborn Tragedy': 1. The Unborn Tragedy 2. The Eight 3. Will This Remain 4. Night of No Tomorrow 5. This I Promise 6. Further Than Before 7. Endless Struggle 8. In Between the Here and Now 9. Reach For the Sky 10. A Reaction Without Words 11. The Last Sacrifice For more information, visit: www.myspace.com/autumnblack Source: www.chipsterpr.com

	HATEBREED'S 4TH CLIP FROM LIVE DOMINANCE AVAILABLE NOW
	Added Sunday, August 31 Added By: Celtic Bob The World Premiere of “I Will Be Heard,” the last of four exclusive MTV2 HATEBREED live videos (from the upcoming Live Dominance DVD) is available NOW on the Headbanger’s Ball Vlog, along with a BRAND-NEW blog from singer Jamey Jasta. Fans can view it here: (Click here to open link) The video will officially premiere this Saturday night, August 30, on MTV2’s Headbanger’s Ball @ 12:00pm/Midnight (ET). Hitting stores on Tuesday, September 2nd, Live Dominance will include over 2 hours of live footage including the full sold-out show at Harpo’s in Detroit shot in March of this year on the band’s Supremacy tour. The multi-camera concert was filmed entirely in Hi-Definition. The DVD will also include a ton of bonus features shot specifically for the release including brand-new band interviews, bonus live videos, fan testimonials, and much, much more. Live Dominance was Directed/Edited by Kevin Custer with musical production/mixing coming from Grammy Award winner, Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God). Catch the band on tour beginning 9/2/08. Tickets are on sale now. The Live Dominance Tour: 9/2 – Detroit, MI – I-Rock Nightclub 9/3 – Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s Down Under 9/4 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club 9/5 – Richmond, VA – The Canal Club 9/6 – Virginia Beach, VA – Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater (WFNOR’s Lunatic Luau) 9/7 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre 9/8 – West Springfield, VA – Jaxx 9/9 – Farmingdale, NY – The Crazy Donkey 9/10 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground 9/11 – Portland, ME – The Asylum 9/12 – Hartford, CT – Webster Theater 9/13 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance 9/14 – State College, PA – Lulu’s For more on HATEBREED, please visit www.myspace.com/hatebreed or www.hatebreed.com Source: www.adrenalinepr.com

	YNGWIE MALMSTEEN UNLEASHES FIRST NEW ALBUM IN THREE YEARS
	Added Sunday, August 31 Added By: Celtic Bob The global rock guitar community will undoubtedly mark October 14, 2008 on their calendars, as this is the exact date that Yngwie Malmsteen will be issuing his latest studio triumph, 'Perpetual Flame.' The album will be the first-ever Yngwie album to be released via Rising Force Records (distributed via Koch), while the album also marks the debut on an Yngwie album by ex-Judas Priest/Iced Earth frontman, Tim 'Ripper' Owens. Twelve tracks of pure six string metallic bliss (which stretches to almost 70 minutes total), the album was produced and engineered by Yngwie himself, and mixed by Roy Z (who has previously worked with Judas Priest and Bruce Dickinson, among others). Joining Yngwie and Ripper on the album is keyboardist Derek Sherinian and drummer Patrick Johansson (Yngwie contributed bass, additional keyboards, and vocals, as well), but on tour, Michael Troy will supply keyboards, and Bjorn Englen will be laying down the bass. A supporting tour of the U.S. and Canada is slated to run through all of October. Single-handedly, Yngwie Malmsteen trailblazed the classical metal movement in the 1980's. During a time when the majority of guitarists were merely copying Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie was one of the few rock guitarists to create his own instantly-identifiable playing style – which has been subsequently mimicked by countless other guitarists. Yngwie is responsible for issuing some of the metal's all-time great guitar classics, especially such releases as 1984's 'Rising Force,' 1985's 'Marching Out,' 1992's 'Fire and Ice,' and most recently, 2005's 'Unleash the Fury.' In addition to the arrival of 'Perpetual Flame' in October, another career highlight is slated for that same month – Yngwie will be inducted into the Rock Walk on Monday, October 13th in Los Angeles. Additionally a new Fender/Yngwie Malmsteen custom shop guitar will be unveiled on November 28th (with a limited run of 100 instruments) and there will be a slew of CD reissues of Yngwie classics to soon be announced. And the accolades continue to pour in - 'Roadie Crew Magazine' organized a poll in which 330 respected rock guitarists were asked to vote for their favorite guitarist of all-time. Yngwie checked in at a lofty number 3, only behind fellow legends Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen. Without question, 2008 is shaping up to be the year of Yngwie. COMPLETE TRACKLISTING FOR 'PERPETUAL FLAME': 1. Death Dealer 2. Damnation Game 3. Live to Fight (Another Day) 4. Red Devil 5. Four Horsemen (Of the Apocalypse) 6. Priest of the Unholy 7. Be Careful What You Wish For 8. Caprici Di Diablo 9. Lament 10. Magic City 11. Eleventh Hour 12. Heavy Heart YNGWIE MALMSTEEN 2008 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES: SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – CENTRO BELLAS ARTES OCTOBER 4, 2008 SAN ANTONIO, TX – SCOUTBAR OCTOBER 5, 2008 DALLAS, TX – GRANADA THEATER OCTOBER 8, 2008 SAN DIEGO, CA – HOUSE OF BLUES OCTOBER 9, 2008 ANAHEIM, CA – HOUSE OF BLUES OCTOBER 10, 2008 LAS VEGAS, NV – HOUSE OF BLUES OCTOBER 11, 2008 VENTURA, CA – MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER OCTOBER 12, 2008 LOS ANGELES, CA – AVALON OCTOBER 17, 2008 ROYAL OAK, MI – ROYAL OAK THEATER OCTOBER 19, 2008 CHICAGO, IL – HOUSE OF BLUES OCTOBER 21, 2008 WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – CLUB INFINITY OCTOBER 24, 2008 SAYREVILLE, NJ – STARLAND BALLROOM OCTOBER 26, 2008 NEW YORK, NY – BLENDER THEATER FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT THE FOLLOWING SITES: www.YngwieMalmsteen.com (official page) www.RisingForceRecords.com (official record company page – will be launched soon) www.fender.com/yngwie/english/ (information – and video clip - about Yngwie's signature guitar) Source: www.chipsterpr.com