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New shows confirmed:

16.11.2011 - CARCERI (NL) - Delft - De Koornbeurs (NL)
09.12.2011 - HATESPHERE (DK) - Terneuzen - De Pit (NL)
10.12.2011 - CARCERI (NL) - The Hague - 330live (NL)
14.01.2012 - CARCERI (NL) - The Hague - Paard van Troje (NL)
28.01.2012 - SCAR SYMMETRY (SE) Nightshade (fr) Hateform (fin) + CARCERI (NL) - Terneuzen - De Pit (NL)
19.01.2012 - SCAR SYMMETRY (SE) Nightshade (fr) Hateform (fin) Vosselaar - Biebob (BE)
07.04.2012 - MARTYR (NL) Gloria Victis, Wild (se) - Gouda - De Gonz (NL)
09-11.08.2012 - NORTHER (FIN) - Brutal Assault Festival 2012 (CZ)





We welcome this years winter early with the addition of NORTHER!

In 2000 Finland’s frozen grounds spat out a bunch of Norsemen who flocked together
to become what is now known as one of Finland’s most renowned metal-outfits: NORTHER.

After the first demo which subsequently led to a deal with Spinefarm Records the NORTHER
machine kicked into gear with its debut release "Dreams of Endless War" 2002. The first album entered
the Finnish charts and got a good response abroad as well. NORTHER became one of the most promising Finnish
bands combining the best of Death and Thrash Metal with haunting melodies.



After the first release the albums "Mirror of Madness" (2003, licensed by Century Media Records for US release),
"Death Unlimited" (2004) and "Till Death Unites Us" (2006) helped the band to build up a world-wide fan base,
perpetually growing. In 2007, NORTHER left Spinefarm Records to self-release their “No Way Back” EP which entered the Finnish
charts at #1 and marked the debut for drum talent Heikki Saari. The summer of 2007 was highlighted by a successful
Wacken Festival show followed by an European headliner club tour in October and further progress in completing their new album.

Right on time for the label’s 20th anniversary NORTHER joined Century Media and presented their latest opus to their old and
new fans and had a busy year of extensive touring throughout the world. The band’s Century Media debut simply entitled “N” (2008)
was recorded and produced by long time partner Anssi Kippo (Children Of Bodom, etc.) at Astia Studios and
mixed by Fredrik Nordström (Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, In Flames etc.) at Studio Fredman in Sweden.
Their stunning new effort sees NORTHER perfecting their mix of ripping riffs, aggressive vocals and epic melodies.
Now in 2011 with the new multi-talent vocalist, Aleksi Sihvonen, NORTHER is back more intense and stronger than ever!!


Their latest album "CIRCLE REGENERATED" was released 18/04/2011 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.

Sites : www.norther.net - www.myspace.com/norther - www.facebook.com/northerband





This summer might brings more good things! We present to you THE VERY END, Massive thrash/death metal from Germany!
„What a question! Of course the new THE VERY END album is awesome! Otherwise I wouldn't have done it!“, states legendary
producer Waldemar Sorychta (e.g. Sentenced, Moonspell, Tiamat, Samael).And he is damn right!
Massive, modern & unique – thrilling songwriting and an open minded interpretation of modern metal contribute to the genuine sound of
THE VERY END's new album „Mercy & Misery“ as well as the heavy, yet always organic and dynamic mix of Sorychta and his partner in
crime, Dennis Koehne.



Besides Sorychta some other familiar fellas already gave proof of their taste and made the following statements to „Mercy & Misery“,
which by the way has been put in perspective by Killustrations (e.g. Aborted, Dew-Scented, Zyklon):
"The Best metal to come out of Germany in a long time!!" (Nick Barker / Lock Up, Ex-Cradle Of Filth, Ex-Dimmu Borgir,
among others)"It was a long time since I was so impressed by a german band; THE VERY END shows that you can succesfully combine
quality with heart and honesty and I strongly believe in their powerful approach. A striking album that will leave noone
untouched and an inspired and emotionally intense effort by one of the most promising new acts in Europe."
(Tomas Lindberg / Lock Up / Ex-At The Gates, among others)
"Impulsive and dynamic, yet refreshingly melodic Thrash Metal with big hig-potential!" (Leif Jensen / Dew-Scented)
„Awesome! Iam impressed. After the debut had a very positive impact on me already, you get the ultimate package now.
After the perfectly arranged intro „Ball And Chain“ jumps out of the speakers with no mercy. Man! You instantly notice that crystal
clear yet powerful production. Waldemar Sorychta had his fingers in the pie, and this is defnitely a bonus. Every musician has
a really high recogintion value, which many new releases lack. After listening to the album more often, the wide range of
inspiration sticks out, and it really offers something for everybody. They know how to slow down at the right moment just to
go fullthrottle again. But always rich in variety and creative. THE VERY END left a mark and stand out of the masses of so
called Neo-Thrash bands. I only hope that some of the makers of the music industry realize that, too! Keep it up, guys!“
(Tom Angelripper / Sodom)

Go check this band as they are ready to hit Europe!

Sites: www.theveryend.net - www.facebook.com/theveryendmusic - www.myspace.com/theveryend





We are proud to announce our latest addition, MARTYR!
During the five years that Martyr was alive and kicking (1982-1987), the band released two albums that are considered cult in the Metal scene today.
‘For The Universe’ (1985) and ‘Darkness At Time’s Edge’ (1986) are classic Metal, a delight for those who love strong melodies,
speedy riffs and a high level of technicality. In those years, Martyr appeared on compilation albums from Roadrunner and Metal Blade,
was voted Holland’s best new Metal band in Aardschok magazine, has toured with several international acts and appeared on Sky Channel’s Monsters Of Rock.

Martyr disbanded in 1987, but reunited in 2001 to play the Heavy Metal Maniacs festival.
Four years later, the band revived almost the complete 1982 line up to play the Headbangers Open Air and Keep It True festivals.
The flame has been burning again and the band continued to play live ever since.
December 2008 MARTYR supported US Shock Rockers Lizzy Borden on their European tour.
But also in 2009 and 2010 MARTYR hit the European stages supporting great acts like Flotsam & Jetsam , Vicious Rumors, Jaguar, Evergrey a.o.



In 2009 the first new Martyr record in almost 25 years has been released . That’s when the new EP ‘Fear’ was coupled with a re-release of the classic ‘For The Universe’
album as a double digipack entitled ‘Fear The Universe’ on Rusty Cage Records (RCR0017). In 2010 and 2011 Martyr re-entered the studio between the live shows,
by working on the successor for ‘Fear’. A complete new album called “Circle Of 8”, which will be released by Metal Blade Records in October 2011 worldwide,
will be a significant impulse in Martyr’s revival. And by signing with Metal Blade again : “The Clan Is Back Home”…….



Sites: www.martyronline.nl - www.facebook.com/martyronline - www.myspace.com/martyronline





This band needs no introduction: NIGHTRAGE has left its marks in the Scandinavian metal scene and is a force to be reckoned with that stands for quality.
Over the years, and releases mastermind Marios Iliopoulos & Co. have discovered a general,
persistent sound that brings together the best moments of melodic death and harsh thrash metal with progressive tendencies and reflected guitar work.
On their last album "Wearing a Martyr's Crown" NIGHTRAGE reminded of the overwhelming clout of the "traditional" Gothenburg-style.
With "Insidious" the band approach widens again, without restraining acrimony or vehemence.
Instead, the quintet changed the context of its challenging playground.



Together with prominent guests such as Apollo Papathanasio (Firewind), Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg (At The Gates/Lock Up/Disfear/ex-NIGHTRAGE),
Gus G (Firewind/ex-NIGHTRAGE), Tom S. Englund (Evergrey) and John K (Biomechanical)
NIGHTRAGE are celebrating complex metal on "Insidious", which is staged as aggressive and direct as well as melodic and forward thinking at the same time.
Scandinavian metal can be so beautiful if it is based on fresh ideas and is being presented by experienced musicians.
On the third album by the band for LIFEFORCE RECORDS the conditions are right, and the result is convincing, too. "Insidious"
stands for passion and unconditional internalization of Scandinavian metal sounds between Death, Thrash and Prog metal.
With "Insidious" NIGHTRAGE underline its relevance to the metal scene once again, and delivers a new reference record, it has to be talked about!



NIGHTRAGE have revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming album “Insidious”,
which is set to be released on September 26th in Europe and a day later in North America via Lifeforce Records.
As for their previous album “Wearing A Martyr’s Crown” the artwork was handeld by Gustavo Sazes.

Sites: www.nightrage.com - www.facebook.com/nightrage - www.myspace.com/nightrage



FACTORY MUSIC new agency for NERVECELL for UK territory



NERVECELL signs with FACTORY MUSIC for UK territory.
ARMADA AGENCY covers Europe (except UK)





CARCERI confirmed for INTO THE GRAVE afterparty



Festival line up: DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT, GAMMA BOMB, MNEMIC
DEBAUCHERY, ABORTED. Afterparty: I CHAOS, CARCERI.



NERVECELL confirmed for BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL 2011



Nervecell is also confirmed for this years BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL in
JAROMER - Old Army Fortress JOSEFOV / Czech Republic and will be performing 11th of August on main stage.

Earlier the band was confirmed for SUMMER BREEZE OPEN AIR and ROCK IM BETONWERK!


"PSYCHOGENOCIDE” is set to be released in Europe through Lifeforce Records on April 29, 2011
(Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and May 2, 2011 in the rest of Europe & UK.

Official Site: www.nervecell.net
Official Myspace: www.myspace.com/nervecell



We are more than proud to announce that the Finnish metal-bulldozer DIABLO is the latest addition to the Armada Agency roster.

Diablo’s fourth album called MIMIC47 (2006) crystallized what Diablo is all about; virtuous musicianship, genius guitar riffs, great
melodies and the undisputed attitude that only the Finnish men living in the dark and cold north could have.
Impatiently awaited MIMIC47 reached the #1 position on the Finnish album charts and so did the title song single on the single charts.



In 2007 Diablo toured Germany for two weeks to promote the album’s German release. One of the highlights in
Diablo’s career so far was supporting METALLICA at their Helsinki Olympic Stadium concert.
Diablo’s fifth album ICAROS was their first one for Sakara Records. The album introduces the band more aggressive than ever;
the tempos have gone up and the guitar tuning down. According to the reviews and Diablo fans, Icaros is their strongest album so far.
The record buyers rewarded the band by giving Icaros the position #2 on the Finnish album charts.
Icaros got great feedback also from the international media and the album was released all over Europe during Autumn 2008 a European tour
with CHILDREN OF BODOM and CANNIBAL CORPSE followed.

Booking Territory: Europe (except G/A/S)

Check: www.diabloperkele.com / www.myspace.com/diablometal



We welcome our latest addition, CARCERI from Holland!

CARCERI combines extremely intense death metal with cathartic lyrics that reveal a deeply disturbed personality.
Not giving in to the lighted path of triggerhappy drumkits or an overflamboyant copying of black metal theatrics,
they try to bring metal back to its essence. Adrenaline, musicianship of the highest level and a liveset that feels like a kick in the face.
After the release of their 5-song demo, the band set their minds to creating a brutal metal classic inspired by recordings
like Divine Intervention by Slayer, Breeding The Spawn by Suffocation or Individual Thought Patterns by Death.
In 2010, Carceri finished its first full length album; The Good Must Suffer The Wicked.
The production and recording was done by Jochem Jacobs and Bouke Visser of TEXTURES at Split Second Sound.



Check: www.carceriband.com / www.myspace.com/carceri



BLACK TROLLS OVER EUROPE .Part II / SKYFORGER



15.04.11 Oberhausen - Helvete
16.04.11 CH Zug - Industrie 45
17.04.11 Deggendorf - Alpha et Omega
18.04.11 Nürnberg - Hirsch
19.04.11 AT Traun - Spinnerei
20.04.11 CZ Prag - Prostor Abaton
21.04.11 Jena - F-Haus
22.04.11 NL Arnheim - Luxor
23.04.11 NL Leuwarden - Poppodium Romein
24.04.11 Berlin - K17
25.04.11 Bonn - Klangstation

More information: www.myspace.com/blacktrollsovereurope / www.skyforger.lv



ZONARIA official confirmed for METALCAMP 2011



Another Swedish jewel at your headbanger‘s holidays will be represented by the science-fiction-metallers of ZONARIA.
Cherishing the power of melodic death/black metal, this four-men-army paves its way to future by spreading hot acoustical cocktails of napalm,
which will blast your asses out of the sun-loungers on the festival-beach. Certainly, the guys of ZONARIA don‘t know anything about pleasant summer-feelings,
but they swear on apocalyptic visions of a new glacial epoch, that approaches us soon.
Take care of the infernal performance the Northmen of ZONARIA provide at METALCAMP 2011.
Songs like „Contra Mundum", „The Black Omen" or „From The Abysmal Womb" will catch you all!

Official Website: www.zonaria.com
Official MySpace: www.myspace.com/zonaria



DE PROFUNDIS to support ROTTING CHRIST on their upcoming AEALO European Tour.



Their latest album “A Bleak Reflection” was released on 1st February 2010 in Europe through Kolony Records
From 1st March 2010, Relapse Records will be exclusively distributing the album in USA and Canada.
Following the success of the band’s first album, Sony BMG will release “A Bleak Reflection”
in India on 1st April 2010.



Official MySpace: www.myspace.com/deprofundisuk





Armada Agency welcomes its fist new addition in 2011, TRANSPORT LEAGUE "The true contractors of Boogie From Hell".
Yes, they are back, TRANSPORT LEAGUE, with the Boogie from Hell sound.
Delivering a set of great tracks taken from the albums "Stallion Showcase 1995" & "Superevil 1997".
New recordings is also see daylight during this year.



The band is available on request : wietze@armadaagency.com

Soon more regarding this great comeback!

www.myspace.com/transportleagueband





Armada Agency welcomes the Dubai death/thrash metal act NERVECELL, in 2009 Nervecell kicked off their headlining Dubai tour “Beyond The Venom”
during February/March which included an appearance at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival 2009 with OPETH, MOTÖRHEAD,
ARCH ENEMY, CHIMAIRA and others. The year 2009 also marked the band’s first European tour of 4 months,
including performances at Wacken Open Air (20th Year Anniversary), With Full Force, Rock Am Ring
and Rock Im Park festivals and more shows (some of which they headlined)
in Germany, Holland, Belgium, Austria and Portugal.


While on tour, Nervecell were signed by the international record label LifeForce Records, based in Germany,
for a five-year record deal – another first for an Arab band. Their biggest success and album “Preaching Venom”
is confirmed to be released throughout Europe on October 26th!
Stefan Luedicke, CEO of the independent label, declared they “are more than happy to welcome Dubai’s
premier Death Metal band on Lifeforce. We hardly ever met a band with such strong work ethic
and with the highly professional team of people working for the band it will be a great pleasure
for us to get the name Nervecell out to the world.” Nervecell have set the standards high and will
surely convince the masses worldwide that metal is alive and well in the Middle East.

More information: www.myspace.com/nervecell / www.lifeforcerecords.com





DE PROFUNDIS is about to hit INDIA for the second time! the band does a short club tour and festival.

20.10.2010 - Turquoise Cottage
22.10.2010 - Chennai - Open Air Festival - YMCA Grounds
24.10.2010 - Bangalore - Great Indian October Fest - Palace Ground
25.10.2010 - Guwahati - Shilpgram
27.10.2010 - Shillong - Laban Sports Club Ground

Their latest album “A Bleak Reflection” was released on 1st February 2010 in Europe through Kolony Records
From 1st March 2010, Relapse Records will be exclusively distributing the album in USA and Canada.
Following the success of the band’s first album, Sony BMG will release “A Bleak Reflection”
in India on 1st April 2010.

More information: www.myspace.com/deprofundisuk




Swedish NOX AUREA announces Romanian dates!

27.10.2010 - Lasi (RO) "Bar Hand Club"
28.10.2010 - Suceava City (RO) "Club Vox"
29.10.2010 - Deva City (RO) "Deva City"
30.10.2010 - Petrosani (RO) "Barock Club"
31.10.2010 - Bucharest (RO) "The Silver Church Club"





M.A.N joins Threath Signal, Sybreed & Raunchy on their European Tour 2010.



Here are the confirmed dates so far:

14.11.2010 – Bournemouth (UK) “Champions” *
15.11.2010 – Southampton (UK) “Joiners” *
16.11.2010 – Nottingham (UK) “The Bodega Social Club” *
17.11.2010 – High Wycombe (UK) “Wycombe Academy” *
19.11.2010 - Terneuzen (NL) "De Pit"
18.11.2010 – London (UK) “Barfly” *
20.11.2010 – Copenhagen (Denmark) “The Rock” *
23.11.2010 – Darmstadt (Germany) “Steinbruch Theatre”
25.11.2010 – Barcelona (Spain) “Mephisto”
26.11.2010 – Madrid (Spain) “Live!”
28.11.2010 – Porto (Portugal) “Porto Rio”
29.11.2010 – Bilbao (Spain) “RockStar Live”
01.12.2010 – Turin (Italy) “Lapsus”
02.12.2010 – Bologna (Italy) “Blogos”
05.12.2010 – Vienna (Austria) “Viper Club”
06.12.2010 – Stuttgart (Ger) “Universum” *
07.12.2010 – Koeln (Ger) “Undergound” *
* without Illidiance




We welcome NOX AUREA from Sweden, signed with Napalm Records and just released their second album "Ascending in Triumph"
ready to hit Europe to promote their latest release, we have proudly added this band to our roster, keep your eyes open
and check their tour schedule soon!

New album: Ascending in Triumph - out now!



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We are proud to announce that DE PROFUNDIS will do a European tour alongside RAGNAROK (NO) and NOCTEM (SP)
in May.

May 2 2010 - Escape Metalcorner, Vienna (AU)
May 3 2010 - Skullcrusher Crew, Dresden (DE)
May 4 2010 - Ucho, Gdynia (PL)
May 5 2010 - Alte Zuckerfabrik, Rostok (DE)
May 7 2010 - Pandemonium, Antwerp (BE)
May 8 2010 - JOC, Ieper (BE)
May 9 2010 - Vera, Groningen (NL)
May 12 2010 - Steinbruchtheater, Darmstadt (DE)

Their latest album “A Bleak Reflection” was released on 1st February 2010 in Europe through Kolony Records
From 1st March 2010, Relapse Records will be exclusively distributing the album in USA and Canada.
Following the success of the band’s first album, Sony BMG will release “A Bleak Reflection”
in India on 1st April 2010.

More information: www.myspace.com/deprofundisuk





Swedish metal act M.A.N will be on tour in May this year, check out tourdates below,
later this year M.A.N will also be touring the Benelux.



May 12 2010 – Hamburg – Logo*
May 13 2010 – Rotenburg – Metal Militia Festival*
May 14 2010 – Cologne – Underground*
May 15 2010 – Essen – Turock*
May 17 2010 – Prague, Modra Vopice
May 18 2010 – Karlsruhe, Stadtmitte**
May 19 2010 – Frankfurt, Nachtleben**

All dates with NEMHEIM (UK)
* THE CUMSHOTS (NO)
** SUPERBUTT (HU)


Aswell M.A.N toured as support for the mighty FEAR FACTORY
on the Scandinavian leg of their European tour.

27.02.2010 KB - Malmö (SE)
18.02.2010 Brewhouse - Gothenburg (SE)
01.03.2010 Debaser Medis - Stockholm (SE)
03.03.2010 Nosturi - Helsinki (FI)
05.03.2010 Pumpehuset - Copenhagen (DK)





Dutch melodic death metal act DETONATION joins Armada Agency!

DETONATION is a melodic death metal band from Utrecht, the Netherlands.
combining technical Death metal riffs with loads of melodies and extremely catchy riffs.
The band has been playing together since 1997.

In 2010, DETONATION will release their 4th and most convincing studio album to date: ‘Reprisal’. On the new album,
DETONATION have perfected their sound. The result is a very powerful album,
which combines furious blast-beats with dynamic and catchy head banging parts.
Already being called one of the most promising metal bands coming from the Netherlands,
this new album will without doubt please many extreme metal fans!

Since 2003 the band already released 3 full length albums,
and toured all across the globe, including several European tours, UK tours and India.





Aswell a warm welcome to ADAGIO the progressive - neo classical band from France.
ADAGIO born from guitarist Stéphan Forté’s creative mind in 2001 with the worldwide release of the
first album “Sanctus Ignis”. This neoclassical progressive release soon establish ADAGIO as
a strong contender for the “Best newcoming progressive metal act” title,
having awesome reviews rated 5K/5 in the famous Kerrang magazine,
9 out of 10 in Rock Hard magazine and lots of other very positives notes from the Metal medias.
Guitar fans over the world are also quickly ranking Stephan as one of the best shredder,
and “Sanctus Ignis”immediately reaches a considerable success in both France and Japan.

ADAGIO will support KAMELOT on their European Tour 2010.

UPDATE:

ADAGIO are very pleased to announce that Swedish singer Mats Levén (Ex Malmsteen/Thérion)
will join the band for their upcoming European tour in support to Kamelot.

More information: www.myspace.com/adagioofficial






Armada Agency - European Bookings welcomes the Swedish progressive death metal act IN MOURNING.
after releasing their debut album The Shrouded Divine on Aftermath Music the band gained
great attention, in 2009 the band signed a deal with Pulverised Records to release their following
album Monolith.

Visit:
http://www.inmourning.net/monolith/

Release date MONOLITH: 25.01.2010 - Europe | 16.02.2010 - U.S





We are proud to announce that EDGE OF SERENITY has been chosen to support
MARDUK on their Benelux dates during their Funeral Nation Tour 2010.

24.01.2010 Vosselaar - Biebob (BE)
25.01.2010 Nijmegen - Doornroosje (NL)
26.01.2010 Zwolle - Hedon (NL)
27.01.2010 Rotterdam - Baroeg (NL)