Thanks in part to the lack of newsworthy goings on today in the metal world (and some personal things I need to take care of in my non-metal bloggist life) I am cutting it short today.  I wont leave you high and dry though, so I figured I would remind you of some up coming events we have spoken of in the past but you may have forgotten about. 

Firstly, Equilibrium’s new album ReKreatur drops in just 8 days – go here to listen to a few tracks from the album.

Second, Danzig’s new album comes out on the 22nd of this month.

Third, also on the 22nd, The Big Four of Thrash are streaming their concert live from Bulgaria to over 450 theaters worldwide. Click here for more information. 

Fourth and finally, Slumber – if you are out there, it has been an absurdly long time since we have heard an update on the new album. The sample tracks are gone from your myspace and the last time you made any sort of announcement was on the first day of May! Are you still out there, somewhere in Sweden, thinking of us? We miss you.

If I missed anything noteworthy, leave a comment, I am out of here but I will be back tomorrow with a new spotlight on great metal cover art, a new Shiny Penny and probably much more. Until then, enjoy the track Where Nothing Was Left from Slumber.

Yesterday Swedish death metallers Slumber entered the studio for the new four weeks to record their upcoming album. On the bands myspace page they have added three 'sketch' versions of songs from the upcoming album, that to those who are familiar with Slumber, may throw you off a little bit. Lead singer Ehsan, had this to say about recording the album and the teaser tracks;

'Never in my life have I with such pride and energy tackled a huge challenge like this. This album has turned out to be immensely complex to create but extremely rewarding if done focused and right.The album is becoming a journey many of you will never, EVER forget.I know the samples on our myspace site might confuse some of you. Every day the songs are heavily changing to create a very dynamic context. So please don't "worry", once you hear the album you will recognize its massive voyage nature.'

Resonance is being recorded at Panic Room Studios in the bands native Skara, with an expected release in spring.