Altsounds - NAPALM NEWS 17TH JULY EDITION

Hollenthon: Amadeus Austrian Music Awards 2009

The cult metal band revolving around scene legend Martin Schirenc has been nominated for the Amadeus Austrian Music Award in two categories: "Hard & Heavy Band" and "Hard & Heavy Song". This year the jury will no longer decide the winner, but rather the fans!

Details about the awards and how to vote online can be found HERE <Amadeus - Austrian Music Awards: Startseite> . Prove your good taste in music by casting your vote for Hollenthon! We are counting on you!

OFFICIAL SITE <HOLLENTHON - Symphonic Black Metal from Vienna, Austria> | MYPACE <HOLLENTHON on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads>

Lacrimas Profundere: MySpace Video Premiere for “And God’s Ocean”

Exciting news just in from the Lacrimas Profundere camp: "

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The new video to the track 'And God’s Ocean' is now exclusively online on MySpace <MySpace Music: Bands, Music Videos, Concerts, Tour Dates, Musicians, Artists> . This latest clip delivers the last 3 months of our hard work and supports 'Die Sandmänner' – an initiative that fights to end child poverty in Germany. Lacrimas Profundere will donate each and every Euro earned by the single to 'Die Sandmänner'. Make sure to get in touch with your local radio and TV station – every Euro counts! Last but not least, the band sends a big ‘thank you’ to MySpace for supporting this noble cause! Greetings, Lacrimas Profundere"

OFFICIAL SITE <Lacrimas Profundere - the official rock´n`sad site> | MYPACE <Lacrimas Profundere on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads>

Tyr: New Video Clip

Faroese Vikings have completed the clip to their latest anthem "Hold The Heathen Hammer High". The video offers sweeping shots, battle-hardened warriors, and striking visuals. Heri Joensen and his brothers in arms have successfully transferred the song into a new medium. Viking Metal fans my watch the clip HERE < > .

OFFICIAL SITE <TÝR - Official Website> | MYSPACE <TÃ½r - NEW VIDEO UP! on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads>

Fejd: Confirmed for Wacken

Swedish Folk masters Fejd have just confirmed their appearance at the legendary Wacken Open Air. The band comprising the brothers Rimmerfors will step up to the Medieval Stage on 29 July guaranteeing a magical concert filled with myth and legend.

OFFICIAL SITE <•: FEJD :•> | MYSPACE <Fejd on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads>

Battlelore: Renew Contract

Finnish Epic Fantasy Metal veterans Battlelore have renewed their contract with Napalm Records. Now nothing stands in the way of further journeys into Tolkien’s legendary realm of Middle Earth. Music fans who still have not experienced the unique sound of Battlelore, may listen HERE < > .

Jyri Vahvanen:

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“We are very proud and happy to continue our musical journey under the Napalm Records banner. The new deal guarantees good conditions for future Battlelore albums, and for that we are very pleased!”

OFFICIAL SITE <www.battlelore.net - The Last Alliance> | MYSPACE <Battlelore on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads>

July
AHAB CD “ The Divinity Of Oceans“ Nautik Funeral Doom Metal 27.07.2009
SYRACH CD “A Dark Burial” Doom Metal 27.07.2009
LEAVES’ EYES MCD “My Destiny” Gothic Metal 27.07.2009

August
SALTATIO MORTIS CD+DVD “Wer Wind Sät...” Medieval Rock 31.08.2009
LEAVES’ EYES CD “Njord” Gothic Metal 31.08.2009