> SHAI HULUD are aiming for a release in early 2008 through Metal Blade for the upcoming album with the working title of “Misanthropy Pure”.
> DESTRUCTION have stated that their performance at the Wacken Open Air Festival this year will be recorded for a 25th anniversary DVD to be released in 2007.
> HATE ETERNAL have stated that Jade Simonetto has joined a the bands drummer to replace Derek Roddy. The upcoming Hate Eternal album will also feature Alex Webster on bass.
> DIMMU BORGIR have announced that drummer Hellhammer will be unable to play with them on their upcoming European tour with AMON AMARTH and HATESPHERE, as well as other festival shows.
“Hellhammer’s x-ray confirmed a severe neck prolapse causing numbness in his right arm. He will be going into treatment soon and could – quite possibly – undergo corrective surgery.”
Former NILE drummer Tony Laureano will be doing drum duties for the upcoming shows.
