German Thrash Metallers NECRONOMICON have released a special edition vinyl of the band’s first album on High Roller Records. The self-titled album was first released on CD in 1986, and the vinyl release includes not only the original 8 tracks, but also NECRONOMICON’s 1985 “Blind Destruction” demo and two additional tracks that have appeared on different compilations. The double LP comes in a heavy gatefold cover, embossed with the band logo, and with a cardboard lyric insert. It is limited to 666 copies, with the first 100 copies on gold vinyl and including a free woven patch, while the next 200 are on a silver/black “blend” vinyl, and the remaining 366 copies on black vinyl. Full track listing as follows:
Black-folk metallers Galar announce live line-up


Norwegian Black-Folk Metallers GALAR, whose second full-length album “Til Alle Heimsens Endar” was released on Dark Essence Records in March of this year, have announced the band’s live line up. Joining founder members M. Kristiansen (screams and rhythm guitar) and A. B. Lauritzen (clean vocals and bassoon) are Specter (GRAVDAL, AETERNUS) on lead guitar and Phobos (GRAVDAL, AETERNUS, MALSAIN) on drums. An announcement regarding a bass player is expected soon.
Helheim’s “Asgards Fall” worldwide release on Dark Essence Records


“Åsgards Fall” the MCD from Norwegian Viking Metallers HELHEIM sees its worldwide release on Dark Essence Records on the 1st November. Although classed as an MCD, “Åsgards Fall” actually contains six tracks including two epic new tracks, written especially for this release and a new recording of the HELHEIM classic “Jernskogen”, from the band’s “Blod & Ild” album, as well as the video mix of “Dualitet & Ulver”. Full track listing as follows:
Betzefer – Sign with AFM Records


AFM Records proudly announces the signing of BETZEFER. The second album of Israel’s leading hardcore/metal band will be released in February. After releasing their debut album “Down Low”, BETZEFER already toured with Lamb Of God, Soulfly and Chimaera. This not only made the band Israel’s most important metal act but also secured them a worldwide popularity. With their second album “Freedom To The Slave Makers” the second chapter in the history of this amazing band will be opened now.
Taproot – winter tour dates 2010


11.24.10 The Machine Shop – Flint, MI
11.26.10 The Ohio Theatre – Lima, OH
11.27.10 Planet Rock – Battle Creek, MI
Ross the Boss – track “Kingdom Arise” posted online


ROSS THE BOSS uploaded the brandnew “Kingdom Arise” on YouTube. The clip is also an album trailer for the up-coming masterpiece “Hailstorm” which will be released on October 29 (Europe) and November 9 (USA)
Orden Ogan – “Vale” re-release details


ORDEN OGAN’s critically acclaimed and sold-out debut “Vale” will be re-released on November 12. All songs have been remastered and their will be several bonus tracks and other extras. The album will be released as a high-quality digi-pak.
Paulo Schroeber is to reveal secrets of the album “Fragile Equality” in a new DVD course


ALMAH’s guitarist Paulo Schroeber will launch a new DVD course in the first half of 2011. With this release Paulo reveals the secrets of his contribution to the 2nd ALMAH’s album Fragile Equality (2008). Also it will include a presentation of the guitarist’s equipments, such as Condor instruments and Orange amplifiers. Duration of the whole material is 90min. The DVD release is supported by Paulo Schroeber endorsers: Condor instruments and Orange amplifiers.