Aural Music Newsletter - September 2011 - Part I

SAILLE re-sign with code666 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 (www.saille.be) _____________________________________ PHASE REVERSE sign with Aural Music Greek Heavy Rock Band PHASE REVERSE have inked a multi-album deal with Aural Music . The trio, formed in 2007 by Guitarist/Producer John ''Chief'' Stergiou, Vocalist/Bassist Tas Ioannidis and Drummer Alex Alexiou, is one of the most promising Rock bands of the underground scene, expect Blues, Rock' N' Roll, Hard Rock, and Heavy Metal all sonically mix while the American Southern Rock is set as a background, and Aural Music will release their debut album titled "Phase Reverse" in december 2011. Commented Aural Music owner/CEO Emiliano Lanzoni: "We are so excited to welcome PHASE REVERSE to the Aural Music family. We have been searching for a new, refreshing, kick-ass rock band for quite some time. PHASE REVERSE fits that bill perfectly " PHASE REVERSE guitarist/producer John ''Chief'' Stergiou added: "It's amazing to be part of a family who has showed us so much interest and enthusiasm and It's great to be given the opportunity to work with such a reputable label. Hopefully what we're about to create with Aural Music crew will be something a lot of of people can enjoy and go down in history as one of the most badass records of the year." Stated PHASE REVERSE Vocalist/bassist Tas: "I am very excited to be working side by side with Aural Music. They are very passionate about what they do with a reputation to breaking new talents. The next few months will be very exciting as we gear up for PHASE REVERSE debut release!" Drummer Alex Alexiou: ''I really appreciate the way Aural Music approached us. With the perspective, professional view, experience and support we now get from everyone at Aural Music, we are able to stay focused in our music and the sky is the limit...!!!" For more info: www.phasereverse.com

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Aural Music Newsletter - November 2010 - part 2

FEN: new album cover artwork unveiled

English Post Black Metal band FEN will make its second album, "Epoch", available in January 2011 through code666 records (http://www.myspace.com/code666records ). The cover artwork for the album was created by the band and can be viewed HERE (http://www.auralmusic.com/stuff/51.jpg )

"Epoch" track listing:

* - Epoch * - Ghosts of the Flood * - Of Wilderness and Ruin * - The Gibbet Elms * - Carrier of Echoes * - Half-Light Eternal * - A Waning Solace * - Ashbringer

formed in 2006, the primary goal with Fen is to draw the listener into a windswept and desolate landscape, bereft of hope. The band was born when Grungyn, Theutus and The Watcher came together to create a project that fused the cold rage of black metal with more reflective influences from the post-rock/shoegaze genres. Initially intended as a studio project, in late 2006 they recorded the three songs that would end up as the ‘Ancient Sorrow’ EP, released in 2007. The band swiftly caught the attention of Code666 Records who signed the band for the release of their debut album, ‘The Malediction Fields’ which was released in January 2009. Reactions to the album have been almost overwhelmingly positive with Archaic Magazine declaring ‘if this band can keep up this sort of quality then I feel that we have a UK rival to the throne bands like Enslaved and Primordial have occupied for so long’ . Early 2010 saw Æðelwalh replace Draugluin on keyboards & backing vocals. Armed with this latest line-up, the band embarked on a well-received tour in support of Negura Bunget in the Spring of 2010 before commencing the recording of their second album ‘Epoch’. A darker, more involved expression than the previous record.

for more info: Fen's MYSPACE ( http://www.myspace.com/fenband )

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SYN ZE SASE TRI signs with code666

code666 is happy to announce the signing of Transilvanian Black Metallers SYN ZE SASE TRI for the release of their debut album “Intra Doua Lumii”, scheduled for early 2011. The band Syn Ze Sase Tri was formed in 2007, inspired by the bloody history and myths of their motherland Transilvania. The band started working on their debut album but unfortunate deals with small indie labels delayed the release of the album. In 2009 Corb and Spin joined fellow-citizens Negura Bunget to replace leaving members Soul Faur and Hupogrammos, composing and recording the album Virstele Pamintului. the following touring duties with Negura bunget stopped Syn Ze Sase Tri activities for a while, then in late summer 2010 COrb and Spin decided to concentrate on their own band, and now their debut album "Intre doua Lumii" is finally ready to be released.

“Intre Doua Lumi” tracklist:

1. Profetie 2. Ziua din urma 3. Fauritorul lumii 4. Gind blestemat 5. A vietii roata 6. Maretia intruparii 7. Calea fara de sfirsit 8. Spirit etern 9. Intre doua lumi. Transcendenta 10. Ruga

Recorded at Negura Music Studio (Negura Bunget) and mixed by Andy Vasilescu, the album will appeal Fans of KEEP OF KALESSIN, NEGURA BUNGET and DIMMU BORGIR .

Digipack-CD Artwork by DARGROVE DESIGN

Syn Ze Sase Tri line-up: Corb - vocals & guitars Strigoi - drums Hultan - bass Spin - guitars

For more information, visit www.myspace.com/synzesasetri

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CONTROL HUMAN DELETE Signs new deal with code666

code666 is proud to announce that Dutch Industrial Black Metallers Control Human Delete accepted to renew the deal for another album, and are now working on the follow-up to their amazing 2007 debut "Terminal World Perspective".

for more info: MYSPACE ( http://www.myspace.com/controlhumandelete )

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Aural Music Newsletter - November 2010 - part 1

RAVENWOODS reveal Cover Artwork and Tracklist

Ankara, Turkey-based black/death metallers RAVENWOODS have posted audio samples from their forthcoming album, "Enfeebling the Throne", at this location ( http://www.myspace.com/ravenwoods )

Due february 11th, 2011 via code666, "Enfeebling the Throne" will feature the following track listing:

1- ZÂHİR & BÂTIN 2- ENFEEBLING THE THRONE 3- BREATHLESS SOLACE 4- ECSTASY THROUGH CARNAGE 5- TORTURE PALACE 6- UPHEAVEN – SUBTERRANEAN 7- INWARD MASSACRE 8- STAY 9- THE GREY COLD SHADE 10- THE FADING TRACE 11- AZAB-I MUKADDES

bassist Ozan Yldirim previously stated about the CD: "'Enfeebling the Throne' features some additions to our sound, including traditional turkish Instrument "Ney", performed by worldwide renowed musician Mercan Dede. I felt this album needed different textures and we wanted to avoid working with prefrabricated sounds. The Goal is to mix Anatolian Music with modern extreme metal and these instruments add an eerie and somewhat mystic touch to our material. The production is absolutely incredible and i can't wait to see the album in stores!"

Artwork cover preview at this location ( http://www.auralmusic.com/stuff/code054.jpg ).

for more info Myspace ( http://www.myspace.com/ravenwoods )

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Theatres Des Vampires launch new video

Theatres Des Vampires

are proud to present the new video of the song "Carmilla" included in the upcoming album “Moonlight Waltz” (available starting January 14th, 2011 on Dreamcell11, the aural music sublabel specialized in dark gothic music).

Video at this location ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkg2yb6lAbk ) Directed by David Bracci, who previously worked with Dario Argento, the video is also included in a special DVD of the limited edition of the album.

for more info: TDV MYSPACE ( http://www.myspace.com/theatresdesvampires )

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FOLGE DEM WIND present new Album

FOLGE DEM WIND — the Animist Black Metal band from France finished the recording of their new album titled "Inhale The Sacred Poison", scheduled on code666 for january 28th, 2011.

Commented the band: "It's been a long time coming, but we are finally getting 'Inhale The Sacred Poison' released everywhere! we're looking forward to working with code666 to promote the album on stage, It's gonna be a blast!"

"Call of the Wild", the latest video from FOLGE DEM WIND, can be viewed here ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wgj8u2tkis )

"Inhale The Sacred Poison" was mastered at Strype Audio by Tom Kvalsvoll (Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, Mayhem) and features the following track listing:

* Inhale the sacred poison * Of blood and Ether * Behind the grey veil * Through the eye of the immortal * Of reptilian fires * Awakening in unity * Of primordial whirlwind * Of bloody hands and mocking stars

For more information, visit the band's MySpace page ( http://www.myspace.com/folgedemwindofficiel ).

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