2009 in heavy metal music

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2009 in music
By location
Australia – Canada – Europe – Great Britain – Ireland – Latin-America – United States
By genre
Alternative/punk – Country – Heavy metal – Hip hop
Releases
First quarter – Second quarter – Third quarter – Fourth quarter

This is a timeline documenting the events of heavy metal in the year 2009.

Contents

[edit] Reformed bands

[edit] Disbandments

[edit] Events

[edit] Books

  • ECW Press will release a book looking at the work of producer Rick Rubin, entitled Rick Rubin: In the Studio, written by biographer Jake Brown on the 11th of August.[83]
  • Former Stratovarius member Timo Tolkki is to publish his autobiography, Hymn to Life - Entr'acte on 2 November through Goldenworks Ltd./Blacksmith Ltd.[84]
  • At the End of the Day, a book charting the career of Blaze Bayley is to be released on the 25th of September.[85]
  • All That Matters, a Metallica biography written by Paul Stenning is to be released in October via Plexus Publishing.[86]
  • Led Zeppelin: Good Times, Bad Times: A Visual Biography, a book examining the public and private lives of the members of Led Zeppelin, is to be released on 1 October via Abrams Publishing.[87]
  • Rock photographer Neil Zlozower releases Mötley Crüe: A Visual History, 1983-2005 via Chronicle Books.[88]
  • A limited-edition book, Vintage KISS Photos: 1974-1981 compiled by Marc Scallatino, is releaded, charting KISS's early days.[89]
  • Cradle of Filth frontman Dani Filth and Gavin Baddeley are to release The Gospel of Filth, a book exploring the history of the band and more general topics of the dark side of humanity, on 31 October.[90]
  • New book announced on the history of metal titled Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History Of Metal.[91]
  • Rudolf Schenker of the Scorpions will release his autobiography, entitled Rock Your Life in Germany on the 14th of October.[92]
  • Heavy metal magazine Decibel will release Precious Metal: The Stories Behind 25 Extreme Metal Masterpieces in July. The book pays tribute to the 25 most influential extreme metal albums of all time. Some of the albums listed include: Slayer's Reign in Blood, Cannibal Corpse's Tomb of the Mutilated, Converge's Jane Doe and Meshuggah's Destroy Erase Improve.[93][94]
  • All Pens Blazing, a heavy metal writer's handbook containing interviews and a history of heavy metal publications, is released on the 16th of August.[95]
  • Ozzy Osbourne is to release his autobiography, "I Am Ozzy" on 1 October.[96]
  • Bazillion Points Books are to release Only Death is Real: An Illustrated History of Hellhammer and Early Celtic Frost, a book exploring the bands Hellhammer and Celtic Frost written by band members Tom Fischer and Martin Eric Ain, in November 2009.[97]
  • Two books came from author Joel McIver, the first called The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists with a foreword by Glen Benton of Deicide and the second titled To Live Is To Die: The Life And Death Of Metallica's Cliff Burton, with a foreword by Kirk Hammett.

[edit] Films

On December 8, Bill Zebub will release Pagan Metal: A Documentary, the first documentary about pagan and folk metal.[98]

[edit] Albums released

All releases are studio albums unless otherwise noted.

[edit] January

Day Artist Album
5 Vreid Milorg[99]
6 Destroy Destroy Destroy Battle Sluts[100]
9 Bourbon Crow Long Way To The Bottom
Grave Digger Ballads of a Hangman[101]
Iron Fire To the Grave[102]
13 Kreator Hordes of Chaos[103]
Saxon Into the Labyrinth[104]
20 Cattle Decapitation The Harvest Floor[105]
Rumpelstiltskin Grinder Living for Death, Destroying the Rest[104]
23 Sepultura A-Lex[106]
Napalm Death Time Waits for No Slave[107]
Sirenia The 13th Floor[108]
Vision Divine 9 Degrees West of the Moon[109]
26 Architects Hollow Crown[110]
Dark Moor Autumnal[111]
Ephel Duath Through My Dog's Eyes[112]
30 Buckethead Slaughterhouse on the Prairie
Deathstars Night Electric Night[113]

[edit] February

Day Artist Album
3 Cannibal Corpse Evisceration Plague[114]
This Ending Dead Harvest[115]
9 Adagio Archangels in Black[116]
10 Luna Mortis The Absence[104]
16 God Forbid Earthsblood[117]
17 Psyopus Odd Senses[118]
Saros Acrid Plains[119]
Wolves in the Throne Room Malevolent Grain (EP)[120]
Obscura Cosmogenesis[121]
20 HammerFall No Sacrifice, No Victory[122]
Suidakra Crógacht[123]
23 Autumn Altitude[124]
Rotting Christ Non Serviam — A 20 Year Apocryphal Story (live DVD/CD)[125]
The Agonist Lullabies for the Dormant Mind[126]
Wolf Ravenous[127]
24 Absu Absu[128]
August Burns Red Lost Messengers: The Outtakes (EP)[129]
Lamb of God Wrath[130]
25 Impellitteri Wicked Maiden[131]
27 Arch Enemy Manifesto of Arch Enemy (compilation)[132]
The Burning Rewakening[133]
Isole Silent Ruins[134]
Lunatica New Shores[135]
Malefice Dawn of Reprisal[136]
The Sorrow Origin of the Storm[137]

[edit] March

Day Artist Album
2 Solitude Aeturnus Hour of Despair[138]
3 Buried Inside Spoils of Failure[139]
6 Nightwish Made in Hong Kong (And in Various Other Places) (live CD/DVD)[140]
Samael Above[141]
9 The Haunted Warning Shots (compilation)[142]
10 Dope No Regrets[143]
The Number Twelve Looks Like You Worse Than Alone[144]
Yngwie Malmsteen Angels of Love[145]
11 Dark The Suns All Ends In Silence[146]
13 Domain The Chronicles of Love, Hate and Sorrow[147]
15 Thanatos Justified Genocide[148]
16 Pestilence Resurrection Macabre[149]
17 Believer Gabriel[150]
Kylesa Static Tensions[151]
Static-X Cult of Static[152]
20 Agathodaimon Phoenix[153]
Black Messiah First War of the World[154]
Ektomorf What Doesn't Kill Me...[155]
Delain April Rain[156]
23 My Dying Bride For Lies I Sire[157]
Revolution Renaissance Age of Aquarius[158]
24 Mastodon Crack the Skye[159]
25 Fairyland Score to a New Beginning[160]
Raven Walk Through Fire[161]
27 Candlemass Death Magic Doom[162]
30 Hatesphere To The Nines[163]
31 Impending Doom The Serpent Servant[164]
Queensrÿche American Soldier[165]
Wolves in the Throne Room Black Cascade[166]

[edit] April

Day Artist Album
3 Success Will Write Apocalypse Across the Sky The Grand Partition and the Abrogation of Idolatry[167]
6 Cauldron Chained to the Nite[168]
Code Resplendent Grotesque[169]
7 The Color of Violence Youthanize[170]
9 Beherit Engram[171]
10 Eluveitie Evocation I - The Arcane Dominion[172]
14 Agoraphobic Nosebleed Agorapocalypse[173]
Brutal Truth Evolution Through Revolution[174]
Karl Sanders Saurian Exorcisms[175]
15 Ajattara Noitumaa[176]
Rudra Brahmavidya: Transcendental I[177]
Soilent Green Inevitable Collapse in the Presence of Conviction[178]
16 Emperor Live Inferno (live CD/DVD)[179]
17 Death Angel Sonic German Beatdown – Live in Germany (live album)[180]
Disbelief Protected Hell[181]
Endstille Verführer[182]
Maroon Order[183]
19 Mastercastle The Phoenix[184]
20 Earth Crisis To the Death[185]
Hacride Lazarus[186]
Lacuna Coil Shallow Life[187]
21 Black Label Society Skullage (compilation/DVD)[188]
Bloodbound Tabula Rasa[189]
Chimaira The Infection[190]
Dååth The Concealers[191]
22 National Napalm Syndicate Devolution of Species[192]
24 God Dethroned Passiondale[193]
Powerwolf Bible of the Beast[194]
Wolfchant Determined Damnation[195]
27 Blood Tsunami Grand Feast for Vultures [196]
Heaven and Hell The Devil You Know[197]
Nadja When I See the Sun Always Shines on TV (cover album)[198]
OSI Blood[199]
28 Animals as Leaders Animals as Leaders [200]
29 Impiety Terroreign (Apocalyptic Armageddon Command)[201]
Jungle Rot What Horrors Await [202]

[edit] May

Day Artist Album
1 Buckethead A Real Diamond in the Rough
4 Edenbridge LiveEarthDream[203]
The Gathering The West Pole[204]
5 The Chariot Wars and Rumors of Wars[205]
The Devil Wears Prada With Roots Above and Branches Below[206]
Hatebreed For the Lions (cover album)[207]
Isis Wavering Radiant[208]
Nachtmystium Doomsday Derelicts (EP)[209]
Necrodeath Phylogensis[210]
Zao AWAKE?[211]
6 Obliterate Something Wrong[212]
8 Epica The Classical Conspiracy (live album)[213]
Lacrimosa Sehnsucht[214]
The Lord Weird Slough Feg Ape Uprising![215]
11 Devils Whorehouse Blood & Ashes[216]
Nattefrost Engangsgrill[217]
Vomitory Carnage Euphoria[218]
12 Sacred Oath Sacred Oath[219]
The Black Dahlia Murder Majesty (DVD)[220]
13 Spiritus Mortis The God Behind The God[221]
15 Tim "Ripper" Owens Play My Game[222]
18 Old Man's Child Slaves of the World[223]
Stratovarius Polaris[224]
Sunn O))) Monoliths and Dimensions[225]
Susperia Attitude[226]
19 Warbringer Waking Into Nightmares[227]
20 Mystic Prophecy Fireangel[228]
22 Cage Science of Annihilation[229]
Devin Townsend Ki[230]
Neaera Omnicide – Creation Unleashed[231]
Primal Fear 16.6 (Before the Devil Knows You're Dead)[232]
Skyclad In The... All Together[233]
Therion The Miskolc Experience (Live Album)[234]
Unanimated In the Light of Darkness (The Covenant of Death)[235]
25 Ava Inferi Blood of Bacchus[236]
Heaven Shall Burn Iconoclast (Part 2: Bildersturm - The Visual Resistance) (DVD)[237]
Pathosray Sunless Skies[238]
Xasthur All Reflections Drained[239]
26 Bury Your Dead It's Nothing Personal[240]
Khanate Clean Hands Go Foul[240]
Marilyn Manson The High End of Low
Minsk With Echoes in the Movement of Stone[241]
Nahemah A New Constellation[242]
27 Alestorm Black Sails at Midnight[243]
Glittertind Landkjenning[244]
Stream Of Passion The Flame Within[245]
Trail of Tears Bloodstained Endurance[246]
29 Amorphis Skyforger[247]
Andreas Kisser Hubris I & II[248]
Devourment Unleash the Carnivore[249]
Necrophobic Death To All[250]
Týr By The Light Of The Northern Star[251]
UFO The Visitor[252]

[edit] June

Day Artist Album
1 Avulsed Nullo (The Pleasure of Self-Mutilation)[253]
Buckethead Forensic Follies
Pantheon I Worlds I Create[254]
2 1349 Revelations of the Black Flame[255]
4 Pelican Ephemeral (EP)[256]
8 Hate The Litanies of Satan (DVD)[257]
Steel Panther Feel the Steel[258]
9 Amoral Show Your Colors[259]
The Autumn Offering Requiem[260]
Coalesce OX[261]
Darkness Dynamite The Astonishing Fury of Mankind[262]
Mortification The Evil Addiction Destroying Machine[263]
15 Artillery When Death Comes[264]
Riverside Anno Domini High Definition[265]
16 Graveworm Diabolical Figures[266]
Madder Mortem Eight Ways[267]
Sworn Enemy Total World Domination[268]
19 Deströyer 666 Defiance[269]
Ex Deo Romulus[270]
Goatwhore Carving Out The Eyes of God[271]
22 Asphyx Death...The Brutal Way[272]
Drudkh Microcosmos[273]
Nightrage Wearing a Martyr's Crown[274]
Spinal Tap Back from the Dead[275]
23 Darkest Hour The Eternal Return[276]
Dream Theater Black Clouds & Silver Linings[277]
Seventh Angel The Dust of Years[278]
Voivod Infini[279]
24 Elias Viljanen Fire-Hearted[280]
26 Korpiklaani Karkelo[281]
U.D.O. Infected (EP)[282]
29 Amberian Dawn The Clouds of Northland Thunder[283]
Anaal Nathrakh In the Constellation of the Black Widow[284]
30 Blood Red Throne Souls of Damnation[285]
Killswitch Engage Killswitch Engage[286]
Obituary Darkest Day[287]
Shining Shining VI: Klagopsalmer[288]
Suicide Silence No Time to Bleed[289]

[edit] July

Day Artist Album
6 The Project Hate The Lustrate Process[290]
Skyfire Fractal (EP)[291]
7 Born of Osiris A Higher Place[292]
Church of Misery House of the Unholy[293]
Grief of War Worship[294]
Job for a Cowboy Ruination[295]
Moss Tombs of the Blind Drugged (EP)[296]
Novembers Doom Into Night's Requiem Infernal[297]
Suffocation Blood Oath[298]
14 Arkaea Years in the Darkness[299]
Arsonists Get All the Girls Portals[300]
August Burns Red Constellations[301]
DevilDriver Pray for Villains[302]
Jorn Spirit Black[303]
Judas Priest A Touch of Evil: Live[304]
We Were Gentlemen Living Hell[305]
17 Horna Musta Kaipuu[306]
Manowar Thunder in the Sky (EP)[307]
Merauder God is I[308]
20 Onslaught Live Damnation (live album)[309]
21 Atheist Unquestionable Presence: Live at Wacken (live album)[310]
Stryper Murder by Pride[311]
Sybreed 3Aeon[312]
For the Fallen Dreams Relentless
The Word Alive Empire (EP)
22 Ahab The Divinity of Oceans[313]
Persefone Shin-Ken[314]
24 Leaves' Eyes My Destiny (EP)[315]
Narnia Course of a Generation[316]
27 Dismember Under Bloodred Skies (DVD)[317]
Nazxul Iconoclast[318]
28 Divine Heresy Bringer of Plagues[319]

[edit] August

Day Artist Album
3 Ghost Brigade Isolation Songs[320]
4 Man Must Die No Tolerance For Imperfection [321]
6 Dead and Divine The Machines We Are[322]
7 Behemoth Evangelion[323]
10 Chthonic Mirror of Retribution[324]
11 Bloody Panda Summon[325]
Winds of Plague The Great Stone War[326]
18 Burnt By The Sun Heart of Darkness[327]
Goreaphobia Mortal Repulsion[328]
Gwar Lust in Space[329]
21 U.D.O. Dominator[330]
Vader Necropolis[331]
24 Caliban Say Hello to Tragedy[332]
Municipal Waste Massive Aggressive[333]
25 Azaghal Teraphim[334]
Oh, Sleeper Son of the Morning[335]
26 Leaves' Eyes Njord[336]
Warmen Japanese Hospitality[337]
28 Axxis Utopia[338]
Guilt Machine On This Perfect Day[339]
Illdisposed To Those Who Walk Behind Us[340]
Jorn The Dukebox (best of)[341]
Krypteria My Fatal Kiss[342]
Saltatio Mortis Wer Wind Sat[343]
The 69 Eyes Back in Blood[344]

[edit] September

Day Artist Album
8 3 Inches of Blood Here Waits Thy Doom[345]
Advent Naked And Cold[346]
Dethklok The Dethalbum II[347]
9 Ablaze My Sorrow The Suicide Note (EP)[348]
Candiria Toying With The Insanities[349]
Ensiferum From Afar[350]
Insomnium Across the Dark[351]
Thunderstone Dirt Metal[352]
11 Secrets of the Moon Privilegivm[353]
Threat Signal Vigilance[354]
13 The Gates of Slumber Hymns Of Blood & Thunder[355]
14 Skyfire Esoteric[356]
15 The Black Dahlia Murder Deflorate[357]
Dream Theater Wither (EP)[358]
Dying Fetus Descend into Depravity[359]
Every Time I Die New Junk Aesthetic[360]
It Dies Today Lividity[361]
Kittie In The Black[362]
Living Colour The Chair in the Doorway[363]
Megadeth Endgame[364]
Meliah Rage Masquerade[365]
Ministry The Last Dubber (Re-mix Album)[366]
Protest the Hero Gallop Meets the Earth (live CD/DVD)[367]
Salt the Wound Ares[368]
Shadows Fall Retribution[369]
Skinlab The Scars Between Us[370]
18 At Vance Ride the Sky[371]
Danger Danger Revolve[372]
Europe Last Look at Eden[373]
Lynch Mob Smoke And Mirrors[374]
Sonata Arctica The Days of Grays[375]
Theatre of Tragedy Forever Is the World[376]
21 Diablo Swing Orchestra Sing Along Songs for the Damned & Delirious[377]
Evile Infected Nations[378]
Ronny Munroe The Fire Within[379]
Sinister Prophecies Denied (DVD)[380]
22 Children of Bodom Skeletons in the Closet[381]
Despised Icon Day of Mourning[382]
Echoes of Eternity As Shadows Burn[383]
Five Finger Death Punch War Is the Answer[384]
Parkway Drive The DVD (DVD)[385]
Skindred Shark Bites and Dog Fights[386]
24 Buckethead Needle in a Slunk Stack
Marduk Wormwood[387]
25 Destruction The Curse of the Antichrist - Live in Agony (live album)[388]
Immortal All Shall Fall[389]
Metalium Grounded – Chapter Eight[390]
Paradise Lost Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us[391]
26 Tyrants Blood Crushing Onward Into Oblivion[392]
28 Arch Enemy The Root of All Evil[393]
Dalriada Arany-Album[394]
Redemption Snowfall on Judgment Day[395]
29 Alice in Chains Black Gives Way to Blue[396]
Austrian Death Machine Double Brutal[397]
Black Cobra Chronomega[398]
Doomriders Darkness Come Alive[399]
Evergreen Terrace Almost Home[400]
Hatebreed Hatebreed[401]

[edit] October

Day Artist Album
2 Scar Symmetry Dark Matter Dimensions[402]
5 Marionette Enemies[403]
6 Ancestors Of Sound Mind[404]
Hirax El Rostro de la Muerte[405]
HORSE the band Desperate Living[406]
Inhale Exhale Bury Me Alive[407]
KISS Sonic Boom[408]
Powerman 5000 Somewhere on the Other Side of Nowhere[409]
9 Belphegor Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn[410]
Lifelover Dekadens (EP)[411]
Mob Rules Astral Hand (EP)[412]
10 Pythia Beneath the Veiled Embrace[413]
12 Ram-Zet Neutralized[414]
Slowmotion Apocalypse Mothra[415]
W.A.S.P. Babylon[416]
13 Baroness Blue Record[417]
Dawn of Azazel Relentless[418]
Saviours Accelerated Living[419]
Skeletonwitch Breathing the Fire[420]
14 Decadence Chargepoint[421]
Waltari Below Zero[422]
16 Brainstorm Memorial Roots[423]
Epica Design Your Universe[424]
Fragments of Unbecoming The Everhaunting Past/Chapter IV - A Splendid Retrospection[425]
Rammstein Liebe ist für alle da[426]
Winger Karma[427]
19 Katatonia Night Is the New Day[428]
Skitliv Skandinavisk Misantropi[429]
20 Converge Axe to Fall[430]
Portal Swarth[431]
21 Freak Kitchen Land of the Freaks[432]
Gorgoroth Quantos Possunt ad Satanitatem Trahunt[433]
Russian Circles Geneva[434]
22 Månegarm Nattväsen[435]
23 Hypocrisy A Taste of Extreme Divinity[436]
Savage Circus Of Doom and Death[437]
Transatlantic The Whirlwind[438]
24 To-Mera Earthbound (EP)[439]
26 Dark Tranquillity Where Death Is Most Alive (live CD/DVD)[440]
Hellbastard Eco-War (mini-CD)[441]
Hellbastard The Need to Kill[441]
My Dying Bride Bring Me Victory (EP)[442]
Rob Halford Halford III - Winter Songs[443]
Shadow Gallery Digital Ghosts[444]
27 Atreyu Congregation of the Damned[445]
Between the Buried and Me The Great Misdirect[446]
Pelican What We All Come to Need[447]
The Red Chord Fed Through The Teeth Machine[448]
Suffocation Live in Quebec - The Close of a Chapter (live album)[449]
Whiplash Unborn Again[450]
28 Arkona Goy, Rode, Goy![451]
Hollenthon Tyrants and Wraiths (EP)[452]
30 Annihilator Live At Masters of Rock (Video album)[453]
For Ruin Last Light (EP)[454]
Nile Those Whom the Gods Detest[455]
Ruins Front The Final Foes[456]
Within Temptation An Acoustic Night At The Theatre (Live Album)[457]

[edit] November

Day Artist Album
2 Slayer World Painted Blood[458]
3 Defiance The Prophecy[459]
Genitorturers Blackheart Revolution[460]
5 Gama Bomb Tales from the Grave in Space[76]
6 Brainstorm Just Highs No Lows (12 Years of Persistence) (best-of)[461]
Impious Death Domination[462]
Sonic Syndicate Rebellion (EP)[463]
10 Jacobs Dream Beneath the Shadows[464]
Krallice Dimensional Bleedthrough[465]
Swallow the Sun New Moon[466]
Throwdown Deathless[467]
Witchmaster Trücizna[468]
11 Lonewolf The Dark Crusade[469]
13 Mob Rules Radical Peace[470]
Nostradameus Illusion's Parade[471]
Running Wild ReUnation - A Tribute to Running Wild (tribute album)[472]
16 Miseration The Mirroring Shadow[473]
Sybreed The Pulse of Awakening[474]
Urgehal Ikonoklast[475]
17 Devin Townsend Addicted[476]
Helix Vagabond Bones[477]
Rush Working Men (Live Album)[478]
18 Dark Funeral Angelus Exuro pro Eternus[479]
Nightwish Lokikirja (box set)[480]
19 Obituary Live Xecution - Party. San 2008 (live DVD)[481]
23 Metallica Français Pour Une Nuit (live DVD)[482]
24 Scorpions Amazonia – Live in the Jungle (live DVD)[483]
25 Elis Catharsis[484]
Outrage Outrage[485]
27 Manowar Hell On Earth V (DVD)[486]
30 Metallica Orgullo, Pasión Y Gloria - Tres Noches En La Ciudad De México (DVD)[487]

[edit] December

Day Artist Album
1 Carcass Pungent Excruciation: Live (live album)[488]
3 Master's Hammer Mantras[489]
7 Yngwie Malmsteen High Impact (compilation)[490]
8 Nonpoint Cut the Cord (EP)[491]
9 Disarmonia Mundi The Isolation Game [492]
16 Helloween Unarmed - Best of 25th Anniversary [493]
18 Coronatus Fabula Magna [494]
Heavenly Carpe Diem[495]
Tankard Open All Night - Reloaded (DVD)[496]
22 Mudvayne Mudvayne[497]
23 Heathen The Evolution of Chaos[498]
26 Nokturnal Mortum The Voice of Steel[499]

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  28. ^ Doug Gibson. "If He Dies He Dies Breaks Up". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45191. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  29. ^ Doug Gibson. "Lock Up To Play Last Ever Show?". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46536. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  30. ^ Lord Belial Calls It Quits
  31. ^ Metal Church Calls It Quits
  32. ^ Doug Gibson. "Nothingface Reunion Doesn't Work Out, Disbands Once Again". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47312. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  33. ^ The Old Dead Tree - Call It Quits
  34. ^ Opiate For The Masses Breaks Up
  35. ^ On April 17, 2009 Rolf announced that Running Wild had split-up
  36. ^ Subzero Calling It Quits After 20 Years Together
  37. ^ Doug Gibson. "To/Die/For Calls It Quits". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43917. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  38. ^ Twilightning Calls It Quits
  39. ^ xDeathstarx calls it quits
  40. ^ "TERROR Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement". http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=113137. 
  41. ^ "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces its Inductees for 2009". Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 2009-01-14. http://www.rockhall.com/pressroom/inductees-for-2009. Retrieved 2009-01-14. 
  42. ^ Cannibal Corpse Wins "Greatest Death Metal Song" Award
  43. ^ Metallica Wins Two Grammy Awards
  44. ^ "NORTHER Part Ways With Vocalist PETRI LINDROOS". Archived from the original on 2009-09-11. http://www.bravewords.com/news/108084. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  45. ^ "Northern - Announce New Singer, Audio Available". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8592. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  46. ^ Doug Gibson. "Varg Vikernes To Be Released From Prison". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=42986. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  47. ^ Infernus Wins Gorgoroth Trademark Case
  48. ^ Susperia Vocalist Athera Suffers A Heart Attack
  49. ^ Susperia vocalist to undergo open heart surgery
  50. ^ Doug Gibson. "Susperia Vocalist Has Successful Heart Surgery". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43445. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  51. ^ Doug Gibson. "Dimmu Borgir's Dariusz "Daray" Brzozowski Awarded "Top Drummer"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43040. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  52. ^ Shadows Fall Forms Their Own Label, Readies New Album For Fall Release
  53. ^ SONIC SYNDICATE Singer Quits
  54. ^ Doug Gibson. "Original Arsis Drummer Michael VanDyne Returns To The Band". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43570. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  55. ^ God Forbid Confirms Guitarist Dallas Coyle's Departure
  56. ^ "Former SENTENCED Guitarist MIIKA TENKULA Dead At 34". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/Blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=114733. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  57. ^ "SATYRICON Bassist Quits". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=118114. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  58. ^ Doug Gibson. "Venom Drummer Antton Leaves The Band". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44026. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  59. ^ Doug Gibson. "Megadeth and Slayer To Co-Headline "Canadian Carnage" Tour with Machine Head and Suicide Silence". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44243. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  60. ^ Alexi Laiho Breaks Arm On Tour
  61. ^ Doug Gibson. "Rigor Mortis Guitarist Mike Scaccia To Undergo Emergency Neck Surgery". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44376. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  62. ^ Doug Gibson. "Dead To Fall Announces Farewell Show". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44550. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  63. ^ Kataklysm Guitarist Detained By Federal Agents
  64. ^ Doug Gibson. "Every Time I Die Parts Ways With Drummer". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45729. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  65. ^ Deep Purple Fined For Playing Their Own Songs
  66. ^ "Brainstorm - Sign With AFM Records". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9033. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  67. ^ Crimson Glory - Former Singer Midnight Passed Away
  68. ^ "Masterplan - Jorn Lande Is Back!". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9155. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  69. ^ Doug Gibson. "Megadeth Frontman Dave Mustaine To Undergo Neck Surgery". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46660. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  70. ^ The Bled Signs to Rise Records
  71. ^ Doug Gibson. "Sonic Syndicate Announces New Vocalist, Nathan James Biggs". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47660. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  72. ^ "Dimmu Borgir - Issue Statement Regarding Ex Members". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9358. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  73. ^ Destruction Guitarist Breaks His Finger In Belgium
  74. ^ "Title Unknown". Archived from the original on 2009-10-01. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127759. Retrieved 2009-10-02. 
  75. ^ EVILE Bassist Dies At 32
  76. ^ a b Cardew, Ben (22 October 2009). "RapidShare deal for Earache band". Music Week (United Business Media). http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=1038987. Retrieved 9 November 2009. 
  77. ^ Steven Tyler Laid Off From Aerosmith As Band's Jobless Rate Hits 20%
  78. ^ Aerosmith: Auditions For Singer Replacement
  79. ^ Mercenary Parts Ways With Drummer, Vocalist And Keyboard Player
  80. ^ Former DEATH/CONTROL DENIED Guitarist Suffers Heart Attack; Financial Assistance Needed
  81. ^ Ronnie James Dio Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer
  82. ^ Avenged Sevenfold Drummer James "The Rev" Sullivan Found Dead
  83. ^ "Metallica, Slayer in 'Rick Rubin: In the Studio' book release date announced". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123268. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  84. ^ Former Stratovarius leader Timo Tolkki to publish autobiography
  85. ^ Blaze Bayley prepares to enter studio
  86. ^ Metallica: 'All That Matters' biography coming in October
  87. ^ Led Zeppelin: 'Good Times, Bad Times: A Visual Biography' due in October
  88. ^ Mötley Crüe: 'A Visual History, 1983-2005' book now available
  89. ^ 'Vintage KISS Photos: 1974-1981' book now available
  90. ^ Cradle of Filth frontman's The Gospel of Filth; more details revealed
  91. ^ Doug Gibson. "New Book Announced On The History Of Metal Titled "Louder Than Hell: The Unflinching Oral History Of Metal"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46023. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  92. ^ "Scorpions guitarist to release autobiography". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123428. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  93. ^ [Review: Precious Metal: The Stories Behind 25 Extreme Metal Masterpieces]
  94. ^ "Precious Metal: The Decibel Hall of Fame Book!". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://decibelmagazine.com/Content.aspx?ncid=302560. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  95. ^ "'All Pens Blazing': A heavy metal writer's handbook now available". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125359. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  96. ^ Ozzy Osbourne's autobiography: cover unveiled
  97. ^ "Hellhammer/Celtic Frost photo history book: more details revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123291. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  98. ^ Bill Zebub's Pagan Metal: A Documentary coming next week
  99. ^ [2]
  100. ^ Battle Sluts at Musicmight.com
  101. ^ Album details at Musicmight.com
  102. ^ Into the Grave at Musicmight.com
  103. ^ Hordes of Chaos release date on official site
  104. ^ a b c Mark Your Calendars: New Album Releases For 2009
  105. ^ "Cattle Decapitation: New Song, Widget Available". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. 2008-11-11. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=108661. Retrieved 2008-12-31. 
  106. ^ "the release of A-LEX, SEPULTURA's new album schedule to be released January 23rd worldwide."
  107. ^ MusicMight :: Recording :: Napalm Death :: Time Waits for No Slave
  108. ^ Sirenia Reveals Album Tracklisting and Details For "The 13th Floor"
  109. ^ "The new cooperation will bring the first fruits with the release of the band's brand new studio album "9 Degrees West of the Moon" on January 23rd 2009"
  110. ^ Hollow Crown release date on official site
  111. ^ Autumnal at amazon.com
  112. ^ Ephel Duath - Announce New Vocalist, New Song Online: news @ Metalstorm.ee
  113. ^ "The album "Night Electric Night" will be out January 30th"
  114. ^ "CANNIBAL CORPSE: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed — Nov. 3, 2008". blabbermouth.net. 2008-11-03. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=108191. Retrieved 2008-12-30. 
  115. ^ Doug Gibson. "This Ending Posts "Making Of Parasites" Video Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=41197. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  116. ^ Metal News - Adagio Delays New Album, "Archangels In Black"
  117. ^ "God Forbid: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. 2008-12-16. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110953. Retrieved 2008-12-31. 
  118. ^ Psyopus Reveals New Album Title And Tracklisting
  119. ^ Saros Completes New Album, "Acrid Plains," Posts MP3 Online
  120. ^ Doug Gibson. "Wolves In The Throne Room Releases New Digipack EP "Malevolent Grain"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=42843. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  121. ^ Amazon.com: Cosmogenesis: Obscura
  122. ^ "HammerFall: New album "No Sacrifice, No Victory" release". hammerfall.net. http://www.hammerfall.net/Releases.aspx. Retrieved 2008-12-30. 
  123. ^ Doug Gibson. "Suidakra Posts "Conloach" Studio Video Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=40934. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  124. ^ Autumn Streaming New Album "Altitude" Online
  125. ^ Rotting Christ Announces New CD/DVD "Non Serviam - A 20 Year Apocryphal Story" Details
  126. ^ THE AGONIST: New Album Artwork Revealed - Jan. 15, 2009
  127. ^ Wolf Announces "Ravenous" Release Date
  128. ^ Absu Provide Album Updates and Song Streaming
  129. ^ August Burns Red - Lost Messengers: The Outtakes
  130. ^ "MTV News.com: Lamb Of God Bring The Wrath". http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1598785/20081106/lamb_of_god.jhtml. 
  131. ^ Confirmed by the site of Rob Rock
  132. ^ "Arch Enemy's Manifesto out now". Blabbermouth.net. March 4, 2009. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.Net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=115541. Retrieved July 4, 2009. 
  133. ^ THE BURNING: 'Rewakening' Artwork Unveiled - Jan. 15, 2009
  134. ^ "Silent Ruins at Musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/silent+ruins. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  135. ^ "New Shores at Musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/new+shores. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  136. ^ Malefice Posts New Song, "Abandon Hope," Online
  137. ^ The Sorrow Announces New Album Title And Release Date
  138. ^ Solitude Aeturnus to release CD version of Hour of Despair DVD
  139. ^ Doug Gibson. "Stream Buried Inside's Entire New Album Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43035. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  140. ^ New Nightwish live EP at Blabbermouth
  141. ^ Samael ~ New Album Details, New Song Online
  142. ^ Doug Gibson. "The Haunted's "Warning Shots" 2-Disc Compilation Details Revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=41382. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  143. ^ Dope Sets Release Date For New Album, "No Regrets"
  144. ^ The Number 12 Release Date
  145. ^ Yngwie Malmsteen To Release All-Instrumental Acoustic Album In March
  146. ^ Dark The Suns Reveals New Album "All Ends In Silence" Details
  147. ^ Domain Streaming New Song "Sweeping Scars" Online
  148. ^ Thanatos Unveils New Album "Justified Genocide" Cover Artwork
  149. ^ "Pestilence: New Album Artwork, Songtitles, Release Date Revealed". Blabbermouth.net. 2008-12-02. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=110029. Retrieved 2008-12-07. 
  150. ^ Believer Reveals New Album Title And Release Date
  151. ^ Skeletonwitch, Kylesa Team Up For "Southern Discomfort" Tour, SXSW
  152. ^ STATIC-X: New Album Title, Release Date Announced - Dec. 9, 2008
  153. ^ "Phoenix at musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/phoenix. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  154. ^ Black Messiah Announces "First War of the World" Album Release Date
  155. ^ Ektomorf Announces Album Release Date And Name on Their Myspace Page
  156. ^ Delain Announces New Album Details
  157. ^ My Dying Bride Announces Release Date For "For Lies I Sire"
  158. ^ Revolution Renaissance Postpones "Age Of Aquarius" Release Date
  159. ^ Album info
  160. ^ Fairyland - New Album To Be Released In May
  161. ^ Walk Through Fire
  162. ^ Candlemass - New album details
  163. ^ Doug Gibson. "Hatesphere Offering Samples Of New Album "To The Nines"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43300. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  164. ^ Impending Doom Announces New Album Title
  165. ^ American Soldier details at MusicMight
  166. ^ Black Cascade details at MusicMight
  167. ^ "Success Will Write Apocalypse Across the Sky: New Song Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net (Roadrunner Records). February 14, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=114415. Retrieved June 23, 2009. 
  168. ^ Cauldron Posts New Song, "Chained Up In Chains," Online
  169. ^ "Resplendent Grotesque at musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/resplendent+grotesque. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  170. ^ Doug Gibson. "The Color of Violence Posts New Song Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43378. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  171. ^ "Beherit to release "Engram" in April". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=116033. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  172. ^ New Eluveitie album details
  173. ^ Agoraphobic Nosebleed Streaming New Song "Agorapocalypse Now" Online
  174. ^ Brutal Truth Completes New Album
  175. ^ Nile Frontman Karl Sanders To Release New Solo Album In April
  176. ^ Doug Gibson. "Ajattara Announces New Album "Noitumaa" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43271. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  177. ^ Doug Gibson. "New Tracks from Brahmavidya: Transcendental I". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43438. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  178. ^ Soilent Green: New album cover artwork, track listing revealed
  179. ^ "Emperor 'Live Inferno' Release Confirmed". Candlelight Records. 8 December 2008. Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://candlelightrecordsusa.com/v2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=61&Itemid=9. Retrieved 1 June 2009. 
  180. ^ "Death Angel to Release Sonic German Beatdown - Live in Germany DVD+CD". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.bravewords.com/news/110290. Retrieved 2009-06-19. 
  181. ^ "Protected Hell details at Musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/protected+hell. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  182. ^ "Verfuhrer at Musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/verfuhrer. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  183. ^ Doug Gibson. "Maroon Posts New Song, "Stay Brutal," Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43391. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  184. ^ "Mastercastle to release "The Phoenix" in April". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=116239. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  185. ^ Earth Crisis Streaming New Song "To Ashes" Online
  186. ^ Doug Gibson. "Hacride Posts New Music Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44133. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  187. ^ Lacuna Coil Reveals "Shallow Life" Release Dates
  188. ^ Skullage details revealed
  189. ^ Bloodbound Reveals New Album, "Tabula Rasa," Artwork
  190. ^ Chimaira Reveals "The Infection" Tracklisting
  191. ^ Dååth album coming soon
  192. ^ Doug Gibson. "National Napalm Syndicate Streaming Entire New Album "Devolution of Species" Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43942. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  193. ^ God Dethroned Reveals New Album, "Passiondale," Cover Artwork
  194. ^ Powerwolf Announces "Bible Of The Beast" Album Details
  195. ^ Wolfchant Reveals New Album Release Date
  196. ^ Blood Tsunami - Grand Feast for Vultures
  197. ^ Heaven & Hell Feeling Devilish On New Album"
  198. ^ Doug Gibson. "Nadja To Release All Covers Album". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43065. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  199. ^ "O.S.I. - New Album Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8537. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  200. ^ Animals As Leaders
  201. ^ ""29.04.09 - Album out now" myspace blog update". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=178988104&blogId=428160874. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  202. ^ Doug Gibson. "Jungle Rot Reveals New Album, "What Horrors Await," Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44228. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  203. ^ Doug Gibson. "Edenbridge Postpones "LiveEarthDream" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44004. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  204. ^ The Gathering Announces New Album "The West Pole" Release Date
  205. ^ The Chariot Release Info
  206. ^ Doug Gibson. "The Devil Wears Prada Posts New Song, "Dez Moines," Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43093. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  207. ^ Hatebreed Reveals Covers Album Release Date
  208. ^ Isis Rides The 'Wave' On New Album
  209. ^ Doug Gibson. "Nachtmystium Announces New EP "Doomsday Derelicts" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43939. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  210. ^ 'Phylogenesis' at amazon.com
  211. ^ Doug Gibson. "Zao Announces New Album "Awake?" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43214. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  212. ^ Doug Gibson. "Obliterate Returns With New Album, "Something Wrong"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45003. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  213. ^ "Epica - New Live Album Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8388. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  214. ^ Lacrimosa to release 'Sehnsucht' in May
  215. ^ Slough Feg Reveals New Album Details
  216. ^ "Blood & Ashes worldwide release info". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.devilswhorehouse.com/news.html. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  217. ^ Doug Gibson. "Nattefrost Posts New Song, "Nekronaut II Nekro Spirituals," Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44232. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  218. ^ "Vomitory - New Album Artwork, Tracklist Revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8454. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  219. ^ Sacred Oath to release new album in May
  220. ^ Majesty at amazon.com
  221. ^ Doug Gibson. "Spiritus Mortis Streaming Entire New Album "The God Behind The God" Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43946. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  222. ^ Doug Gibson. "Tim "Ripper" Owens Unveils Solo Album "Play My Game" Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43162. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  223. ^ "Old Man's Child Announces Slaves of the World". Archived from the original on 2009-09-11. http://www.idiomag.com/peek/65229/dimmu_borgir#/65229/1/. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  224. ^ "Stratovarius: The New Album 'Polaris'". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/stratovarius_the_new_album_polaris.html. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  225. ^ Monoliths and Dimensions info
  226. ^ "Susperia - Attitude". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalkingdom.net/album/23678_susperia_attitude. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  227. ^ Doug Gibson. "Warbringer Posts New Song "Severed Reality" Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43273. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  228. ^ Doug Gibson. "Mystic Prophecy Announces New Album "Fireangel" Release Shows". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44046. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  229. ^ Cage Posts New Album, "Science Of Annihilation," Samples Online and Announces European Tour Dates
  230. ^ Devin Townsend – Ki"
  231. ^ Doug Gibson. "Neaera Reveals New "Omnicide - Creation Unleashed" Album Cover Art". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43389. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  232. ^ Doug Gibson. "Primal Fear Reveals New Album Details For "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43344. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  233. ^ "In The...All Together at Musicmight". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/in+the+all+together. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  234. ^ "The Miskolc Experience at musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/the+miskolc+experience. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  235. ^ "In the Light of Darkness at musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/in+the+light+of+darkness+28the+covenant+of+death+29. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  236. ^ Ava Inferi Reveals New Album, "Blood of Bacchus," Details
  237. ^ Heaven Shall Burn: 'Bildersturm - Iconoclast II' first-week chart positions
  238. ^ Doug Gibson. "Pathosray Signs To Frontiers Records". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43357. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  239. ^ Xasthur Announces New Album "All Reflections Drained" Details
  240. ^ a b Doug Gibson. "Bury Your Dead Announces New Album "It's Nothing Personal" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43902. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  241. ^ Minsk Posts New Song, "Three Moons," Online
  242. ^ "New album in stores May 26th". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.myspace.com/nahemahband. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  243. ^ Doug Gibson. "Alestorm Announces New Album, "Black Sails at Midnight," Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43200. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  244. ^ Doug Gibson. "Glittertind Announces New Album "Landkjenning" Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43191. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  245. ^ "Stream Of Passion - New Drummer, Two New Songs Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8593. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  246. ^ Trail Of Tears Announces New Album "Bloodstained Endurance" Release Date
  247. ^ Amorphis reveal new album details
  248. ^ Doug Gibson. "Sepultura Guitarist To Release Solo Album In May". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43026. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  249. ^ Doug Gibson. "Devourment Streaming Two New Songs Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43683. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  250. ^ DEATH TO ALL
  251. ^ "TÝR: Icelandic TV Performance Available". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119474. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  252. ^ "UFO To Release 'The Visitor' In The Spring". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/Blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=114611. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  253. ^ "Avulsed - New Album Out". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8835. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  254. ^ Pantheon I - New Album Details
  255. ^ 1349 - Album E-Card Online
  256. ^ Doug Gibson. "Pelican Posts New Song, "Embedding The Moss," Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44979. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  257. ^ Hate To Release Live Album "The Litanies of Satan"
  258. ^ "Feel the Steel at amazon.co.uk". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0029F1R2E. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  259. ^ Doug Gibson. "Amoral Announces New Album, "Show Your Colors," Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43457. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  260. ^ Victory Releases
  261. ^ Coalesce Announce New Album Details, First Ever European Tour Dates
  262. ^ "The Astonishing Fury of Mankind at musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/the+astonishing+fury+of+mankind. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  263. ^ The Evil Addiction Destroying Machine at amazon
  264. ^ 'When Death Comes' release date confirmed
  265. ^ "Riverside - New Album Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8623. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  266. ^ "Graveworm - New Album Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8729. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  267. ^ Madder Mortem Announces Album Release Date
  268. ^ Doug Gibson. "Sworn Enemy Streaming New Song "Still Hating" Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44628. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  269. ^ Destoyer 666 Updates New Album "Defiance" Release Date
  270. ^ "Ex Deo's Romulus Album Streaming in Its Entirety". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 15 June 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.bravewords.com/news/115858. Retrieved 18 June 2009. 
  271. ^ Goatwhore Names New Album
  272. ^ Doug Gibson. "Asphyx Announces New Album "Death…The Brutal Way" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44549. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  273. ^ Drudkh Releases New Album, "Microcosmos," Details
  274. ^ "Nightrage: New Album Track Listing, Artwork Unveiled". April 29, 2009. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=119054. Retrieved 2009-04-30. 
  275. ^ Petidis, Alexis, "Still Smelling the Glove", The Guardian Weekend 30.05.09 p. 26, "The Back From The Dead album is out on 22 June"
  276. ^ Doug Gibson. "Darkest Hour Announces New Album "The Eternal Return" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43061. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  277. ^ "Dream Theater: new album title, track listing, artwork revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=116045. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  278. ^ Doug Gibson. "Seventh Angel Streaming New Song Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44809. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  279. ^ "Voivod: Official 'Infini' Cover Unveiled". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=118349. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  280. ^ "Sonata Arctica guitarist's "Fire-Hearted": More details revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121022. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  281. ^ KARKELO • 2009[dead link]. Accessed 2009-09-14. Archived 2009-09-18.
  282. ^ U.D.O. - To Release New EP
  283. ^ Amberian Dawn Sets Release Date For New Album And Band Members Discuss Album Details
  284. ^ Doug Gibson. "Anaal Nathrakh Announces New Album "In The Constellation Of The Black Widow" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44043. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  285. ^ Doug Gibson. "Blood Red Throne Releases New Track". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43842. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  286. ^ Doug Gibson. "Killswitch Engage Announces New Self-Titled Album". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43940. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  287. ^ Obituary Reveals New Album Title, Tracklisting
  288. ^ Shining Recording New Album "Shining VII"
  289. ^ Doug Gibson. "Suicide Silence Reveals New Album "No Time To Bleed" Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44691. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  290. ^ The Project Hate Announces New Album "The Lustrate Process" Details
  291. ^ "'Fractal' now available". Archived from the original on 2009-09-17. http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=39190471&blogId=498786461. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  292. ^ Doug Gibson. "Born Of Osiris Posts New Song, "Now Arise," Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44605. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  293. ^ Church of Misery: 'House of the Unholy' to receive North American release
  294. ^ "Grief of War: 'Worship' artwork, track listing revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122040. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  295. ^ "Job for a Cowboy: New Album Artwork Unveiled". Blabbermouth.net (Roadrunner Records). May 21, 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=120558. Retrieved May 22, 2009. 
  296. ^ Moss to release four-song, 40 minute album
  297. ^ Novembers Doom myspace
  298. ^ Doug Gibson. "Suffocation Reveals "Blood Oath" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43735. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  299. ^ Arkaea Reveals New Album Details
  300. ^ "Arsonists Get All the Girls to release "Portals" in July". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=120380. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  301. ^ Doug Gibson. "August Burns Red Announces New Album, "Constellations," Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44323. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  302. ^ Doug Gibson. "Devildriver Frontman Dez Fafara Gives An Update". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=42375. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  303. ^ Jorn - New Album Details
  304. ^ Judas Priest: Entire 'A Touch of Evil: Live' album available for streaming
  305. ^ We Were Gentlemen to release 'Living Hell' in July
  306. ^ Horna Announces New Album "Musta Kaipuu" Details
  307. ^ 'Thunder in the Sky' at musicmight.com
  308. ^ "'God is I' at Musicmight.com". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/god+is+i. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  309. ^ Doug Gibson. "Onslaught Announces Live Album Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44886. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  310. ^ "Atheist: Live album sample available". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122825. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  311. ^ Doug Gibson. "Stryper Announces New Album Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43748. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  312. ^ Sybreed: Two new songs posted online
  313. ^ Ahab Announces Release Dates For New Album, "The Divinity Of Oceans"
  314. ^ Persefone - Album Details Revealed
  315. ^ "Leaves' Eyes - My Destiny". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/single+2+ep/chart/year/2009/my+destiny. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  316. ^ Narnia Announces New Album "Course of a Generation" Update
  317. ^ Doug Gibson. "Dismember Posts "Under Bloodred Skies" Teaser Trailer Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46705. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  318. ^ Nazxul Announces New Album "Iconoclast" Release Date
  319. ^ "Original FEAR FACTORY Members Reunite". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=117728. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  320. ^ Doug Gibson. "Ghost Brigade Announces New Album "Isolation Songs" Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44629. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  321. ^ "Release date on main myspace.com page". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.myspace.com/manmustdie. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  322. ^ Dead and Divine myspace: 'The Machines We Are' out now
  323. ^ Doug Gibson. "Behemoth Reveals "Evangelion" Artwork And Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44722. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  324. ^ Doug Gibson. "Cthonic announces new album release date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45122. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  325. ^ "Bloody Panda - Complete New Album". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8907. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  326. ^ Winds of Plague: New album teaser posted online
  327. ^ Burnt By The Sun Announces New Album "Heart Of Darkness" Release Date
  328. ^ Goreaphobia Announces New Album "Mortal Repulsion" Details
  329. ^ Doug Gibson. "Gwar Announces New Album, "Lust In Space," For 25th Anniversary". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45542. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  330. ^ U.D.O.: 'Dominator' artwork revealed
  331. ^ Doug Gibson. "Vader And Marduk To Tour Europe". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45087. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  332. ^ Caliban at musicmight.com: "the group's seventh album, 'Say Hello to Tragedy', scheduled for release on 24th August 2009"[dead link]. Accessed 2009-09-14. Archived 2009-09-18.
  333. ^ Doug Gibson. "Municipal Waste Issues Tour Report". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=43991. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  334. ^ Doug Gibson. "Azaghal Announces New Album "Teraphim" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47258. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  335. ^ Doug Gibson. "Oh, Sleeper Announces Album Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45228. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  336. ^ "Leaves' Eyes: 'Njord' release dates announced". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124092. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  337. ^ 'Japanese Hospitality' at musicmight.com
  338. ^ "Axxis: New album details revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123275. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  339. ^ Guilt Machine - Album Release Dates And Album Info
  340. ^ Doug Gibson. "Illdisposed reveals new album details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45547. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  341. ^ Jorn's 'Dukebox' collection due in August
  342. ^ Krypteria announces album release party
  343. ^ Saltatio Mortis: New album details revealed
  344. ^ "The 69 Eyes - Back in Blood". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/back+in+blood. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  345. ^ "3 Inches Of Blood - New Album Tracklisting". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9010. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  346. ^ Doug Gibson. "Advent Streaming New Song, "Nothing"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47615. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  347. ^ Dethklok: New album details revealed
  348. ^ Ablaze My Sorrow to release new EP
  349. ^ Candiria Posts "Toying With The Insanities" Promotional Video
  350. ^ "Ensiferum: New album title, track listing revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122903. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  351. ^ Doug Gibson. "Insomnium's New Album "Across The Dark" Release Date Delayed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47872. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  352. ^ "Thunderstone: New album title, record label, release date announced". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122196. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  353. ^ "Secrets of the Moon: 'Privilegivm' artwork unveiled". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=123413. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  354. ^ "Threat Signal: Vigilance release pushed back to September". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122231. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  355. ^ "The Gates Of Slumber - Complete Work On New Album". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9153. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  356. ^ Official Myspace page, on top banner
  357. ^ "The Black Dahlia Murder: New album title, release date revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122827. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  358. ^ Dream Theater Releases 'Wither' EP
  359. ^ "Dying Fetus: New album title revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121349. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  360. ^ Every Time I Die: New album artwork, track listing revealed
  361. ^ "IT DIES TODAY's 'Lividity' To Arrive In September". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122453. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  362. ^ Doug Gibson. "Kittie Announces New Album "In The Black" Tracklisting". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46414. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  363. ^ "Living Colour Ready New Album". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/living_colour_ready_new_album.html. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  364. ^ "Megadeth: 'Endgame' track listing revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122918. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  365. ^ Meliah Rage announces Boston-area show
  366. ^ Doug Gibson. "Ministry Announces New Remix Album, "The Last Dubber"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46928. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  367. ^ "Vagrant Records News: 07.06.09 Protest the Hero – Live CD/DVD – Available 9/15!". Vagrant Records. Retrieved on July 12, 2009.
  368. ^ Salt The Wound - Ares, September 15th, 2009[dead link]
  369. ^ Shadows Fall: New album title revealed
  370. ^ "Skinlab: 'The Scars Between Us' release date announced". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124545. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  371. ^ "At Vance - New Album In September". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9037. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  372. ^ Doug Gibson. "Danger Danger Announces New Album "Revolve" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45959. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  373. ^ "Europe - Last Look at Eden". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/last+look+at+eden. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  374. ^ Doug Gibson. "Lynch Mob Reveals New Album "Smoke And Mirrors" Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46042. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  375. ^ Sonata Arctica: New album details revealed
  376. ^ "Theatre of Tragedy: New album title, release date announced". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122068. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  377. ^ "Diablo Swing Orchestra: New album artwork unveiled". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122849. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  378. ^ Doug Gibson. "Evile Reveals New Album, "Infected Nations," Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45513. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  379. ^ "'The Fire Within' at amazon". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002J8Y3PO. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  380. ^ Doug Gibson. "Sinister Announces Live Album "Prophecies Denied" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47790. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  381. ^ Doug Gibson. "Children Of Bodom Streaming Three New Songs Online From "Skeletons In The Closet"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-23. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=48328. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  382. ^ Doug Gibson. "Despised Icon Reveals New Album Title And Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45090. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  383. ^ Echoes of Eternity: New album track listing revealed
  384. ^ "FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Guitarist Interviewed On Australia's 'The Racket'; Audio Available - July 29, 2009". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BLABBERMOUTH.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124436. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  385. ^ Parkway Drive Reveals New "The DVD" Details
  386. ^ Doug Gibson. "Skindred's "Shark Bites and Dog Fights" Delayed Until Late September". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46307. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  387. ^ Doug Gibson. "Marduk Reveals "Wormwood" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46625. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  388. ^ "Destruction: 'The Curse of the Antichrist' pushed back to September". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122971. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  389. ^ Doug Gibson. "Immortal Reveals New Album Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=45413. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  390. ^ "Metalium: Another new song posted online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122910. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  391. ^ Doug Gibson. "Paradise Lost Announce Album Release Dates". Archived from the original on 2009-09-23. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=48428. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  392. ^ Tyrants Blood 'Crushing Onward Into Oblivion' coming next
  393. ^ Arch Enemy Name New Album
  394. ^ Dalriada website: Arany-Album out now
  395. ^ "Redemption - New Album Details, Video Teaser Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=8995. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  396. ^ "Alice in Chains: New album title, release date revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=121762. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  397. ^ "Austrian Death Machine - Double Brutal". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://buymalus.com/adm/double-brutal. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  398. ^ Doug Gibson. "Black Cobra Announces New Album "Chronomega" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46059. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  399. ^ Doomriders myspace, "Darkness Come Alive in stores Sept. 29
  400. ^ Evergreen Terrace Post First Single From 'Almost Home'
  401. ^ Hatebreed Reveals New Album, "Hatebreed," Details
  402. ^ "Nuclear Blast OnlineShop". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.nuclearblast.de/showShopProductDetail.php?artikelnummer=161124&kat=. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  403. ^ 'Enemies' at official Marionette merchendise site
  404. ^ Doug Gibson. "Ancestors Announces New Album "Of Sound Mind" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46943. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  405. ^ Hirax: New album samples available
  406. ^ Horse The Band Reveals New Album, "Desperate Living," Details
  407. ^ Inhale Exhale Posts New Song, "Rooms," Online
  408. ^ Doug Gibson. "KISS Announces New Album Title And Tracklisting". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47256. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  409. ^ "POWERMAN 5000: New Album Title Revealed - Aug. 1, 2009". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BLABBERMOUTH.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124565. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  410. ^ Doug Gibson. "Belphegor Announces New Album "Walpurgis Rites - Hexenwahn" Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46493. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  411. ^ 'Dekadens' at lifelover.se
  412. ^ "Mob Rules to release new EP in October". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127233. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  413. ^ "'Beneath the Veiled Embrace' out October 10th". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.myspace.com/pythiamusic. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  414. ^ Ram-Zet: Two songs from forthcoming album posted online
  415. ^ Mothra: new song online and official street team
  416. ^ "W.A.S.P.: New album details revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125199. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  417. ^ "Baroness on Myspace". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.myspace.com/yourbaroness. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  418. ^ Dawn of Azazel signs with Unique Leader Records
  419. ^ "Saviours begins recording new album". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=122121. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  420. ^ Skeletonwitch: New album title announced
  421. ^ Doug Gibson. "Decadence Reveals New Album "Chargepoint" Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46930. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  422. ^ Waltari: New album 'Below Zero' due next month
  423. ^ Brainstorm: New album artwork, release date revealed
  424. ^ "Epica: 'Design Your Universe' artwork unveiled". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124459. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  425. ^ [Fragments of Unbecoming announces new bassist]
  426. ^ Doug Gibson. "Rammstein Announces New Album Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47903. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  427. ^ Winger's New Album, "Karma," Details and Tour Dates Revealed
  428. ^ "Katatonia: New album title, release date announced". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124084. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  429. ^ Skitliv: New song available for free download
  430. ^ "MASTODON, DETHKLOK To Team Up For North American Tour - Aug. 3, 2009". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BLABBERMOUTH.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124627. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  431. ^ Doug Gibson. "Portal Completes Work On New Album, "Swarth," and Posts New Track, "Larvae," Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47493. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  432. ^ Freak Kitchen - New Album Out Late October
  433. ^ Gorgoroth completes work on new album
  434. ^ Doug Gibson. "Russian Circles Sets Release Date For New Album, "Geneva"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46305. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  435. ^ Doug Gibson. "Manegarm Announces New Album Nattvasen Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=44716. Retrieved 2009-09-10. 
  436. ^ Hypocrisy: New album title, artwork revealed
  437. ^ Savage Circus - New Album Details
  438. ^ "Transatlantic - New Album Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9326. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  439. ^ To-Mera: New EP teaser posted online
  440. ^ "Dark Tranquillity to release 'Where Death is Most Alive' in October". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=124133. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  441. ^ a b Hellbastard To Release "Eco-War" Mini-CD And "The Need To Kill" Full Album
  442. ^ My Dying Bride: New EP artwork revealed
  443. ^ Doug Gibson. "Rob Halford Announces "Halford III - Winter Songs"". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=48140. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  444. ^ Doug Gibson. "Shadow Gallery Announces New Album, "Digital Ghosts," Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-23. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=48419. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  445. ^ Atreyu to release 'Congregation of the Damned' in october
  446. ^ Between the Buried and Me: New album title, track listing, release date revealed
  447. ^ PELICAN: New Song Posted Online - Aug. 25, 2009
  448. ^ The Red Chord Reveals New Album, "Fed Through the Teeth Machine," Details and Posts New Song, "Demoralizer," Online
  449. ^ Relapse Records To Release Live Suffocation Album
  450. ^ Doug Gibson. "Whiplash Announces New Album "Unborn Again" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-24. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=48450. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  451. ^ "Arkona - New Album Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9325. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  452. ^ "Hollenthon - To Release New EP". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9393. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  453. ^ Annihilator 'Live at Masters of Rock' DVD release dates announced
  454. ^ Doug Gibson. "For Ruin Announces New Album "Last Light" Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=47115. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  455. ^ "Nile - New Album Art Revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9435. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  456. ^ Ruins - New Album Details, Two New Songs Online
  457. ^ "Within Tempation to release 'An Acoustic Night at the Theatre' in October". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125054. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  458. ^ "Slayer: 'World Painted Blood' to be released in November". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126335. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  459. ^ U.S. Release Delayed For New Defiance Album "The Prophecy"
  460. ^ Genitorturers to release 'Blackheart Revolution' in November
  461. ^ Brainstorm: 'Just Highs No Lows' best-of collection due in November
  462. ^ Impious - New Album Cover Art And Release Date Revealed
  463. ^ "Sonic Syndicate - New Song Available". Archived from the original on 2009-09-28. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9496. Retrieved 2009-09-26. 
  464. ^ "Jacobs Dream: New album details revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-10-03. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127863. Retrieved 2009-10-02. 
  465. ^ "'Dimensional Bleedthrough' at Musicmight". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. http://www.musicmight.com/recording/album/chart/year/2009/dimensional+bleedthrough. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  466. ^ "SWALLOW THE SUN: 'New Moon' Artwork Unveiled; Audio Samples Available - Sep. 20, 2009". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/BLABBERMOUTH.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127290. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  467. ^ Throwdown: 'Deathless' artwork unveiled; new song posted online
  468. ^ Witchmaster Reveals New Album "Trucizna" Details
  469. ^ Lonewolf signs with Karthago Records
  470. ^ Doug Gibson. "Mob Rules Announces New Album "Radical Peace" Release Date". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=46821. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  471. ^ Nostradameus - New Album Details
  472. ^ ReUnation myspace: ReUnation release date and release-parties
  473. ^ "Miseration completes work on sophomore album". Archived from the original on 2009-09-17. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126756. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  474. ^ "SYBREED: Two New Songs Posted Online". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=126849. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  475. ^ "Urgehal - Upcoming Album Details". Archived from the original on 2009-09-28. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9494. Retrieved 2009-09-26. 
  476. ^ "Devin Townsend Project: 'Addicted' North American release date announced". Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=127480. Retrieved 2009-09-25. 
  477. ^ Helix: New album artwork, release date revealed
  478. ^ "Rush: 'Working Men' Details Revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-10-03. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/rush_working_men_details_revealed.html. Retrieved 2009-10-02. 
  479. ^ Dark Funeral: New album title announced
  480. ^ Nightwish to release 'Lokikirja' eight-CD box set
  481. ^ Obituary to release 'Live Xecution' DVD in November
  482. ^ Metallica Reveals New DVD, "Francais Pour Une Nuit," Details
  483. ^ 'Scorpions - Amazonia: Life in the Jungle' at vh1.com
  484. ^ Doug Gibson. "Elis Announces New Album Release Dates, Bonus DVD Details". Archived from the original on 2009-10-04. http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=48819. Retrieved 2009-10-02. 
  485. ^ Outrage - New Album Ready
  486. ^ "Manowar - "Hell On Earth V" Release Date Revealed". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9373. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  487. ^ Metallica Reveals Mexican DVD, "Orgullo, Pasion y Gloria: Tres Noches En La Ciudad de Mexico" Details
  488. ^ Pungent Excruciation: Live
  489. ^ Master's Hammer: Mantras
  490. ^ Yngwie Malmsteen: audio samples of entire High Impact album available
  491. ^ Nonpoint: new EP available for streaming
  492. ^ Disarmonia Mundi Reveals New Album "The Isolation Game" Artwork And Release Date
  493. ^ Helloween - Releasing 25th Anniversary Best Of Album
  494. ^ Coronatus - Line Up Changes And New Album Details
  495. ^ Heavenly To Release 'Carpe Diem' In December
  496. ^ "Tankard - New DVD In December". Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. http://www.metalstorm.ee/events/news_comments.php?news_id=9344. Retrieved 2009-09-14. 
  497. ^ MUDVAYNE To Release New Album In December; First Track Posted Online - Oct. 7, 2009
  498. ^ The Evolution of Chaos Japanese release date
  499. ^ NOKTURNAL MORTUM - New Album December 26, 2009 - No Colors Records; Posted Online - Dec, 2009

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