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NEAERA
"Forging the Eclipse"
25/10/10
Win an original Ibanez guitar from NEAERA!
German Extreme Metal Champs NEAERA in collaboration with their long year sponsors Imperial Clothing are giving away an original Ibanez guitar signed by all band members!

All you have to do is to surf over to https://www.imperial-clothing.com/shop/win_a_neaera_ibanez/ fill in your personal data and name your favourite NEAERA album! Please note that only peeps living inside the European community plus Switzerland are allowed to participate. You have to be 16 years old and the deadline is the 15th of November 2010.

The new NEAERA album 'Forging The Eclipse' was released in DE/AT/CH last week Friday and is released today in the rest of Europe, tomorrow in North America. The European first version will be a limited Digipak!

Make sure to also click on www.metalblade.com/neaera/ to check out more music, video footage and the various bundles available for 'Forging The Eclipse'!

Forging The Eclipse track listing:
1. The Forging
2. Heaven's Descent
3. In Defiance
4. Eight Thousand Sorrows Deep
5. Arise Black Vengeance
6. Rubikon
7. Sirens of Black
8. Certitude
9. Exaltation
10. Tyranny of Want
11. The Prophecy
12. And to Posterity a Plague

"An album that instantly lifts up your spirits!" Metal Hammer Germany, 7/7 points

"Neaera have found the way back to their old strength. Welcome back!" Slam Germany

"One of the top albums in 2010!" www.metal.de, 8/10 points

http://www.neaera.com/
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http://www.facebook.com/neaeraofficial/



NEAERA stream new album 'Forging The Eclipse' in its entirety on www.metal-hammer.de!
German extreme metal Champs NEAERA in collaboration with German Metal Hammer will stream from today on the new album 'Forging The Eclipse'in its entirety!

Make sure to surf over to METAL HAMMER to check out all the songs of the bands fifth album 'Forging The Eclipse'!

Comments the band: "Thanks to the guys at Metal Hammer online for the stream of our new album "Forging The Eclipse". We're really happy about how everything turned out and we hope you guys enjoy the new material. As we see it, the songs are a very good essence of what we've done with the last records. We tried to lay the emphasis on brutality and melodies, but also on creating some entirely new stuff. We hope the songs feel great for you guys to listen and mosh to. Please let us know what you think of the atmosphere, the production, the artwork etc. etc. of "Forging The Eclipse", we're really heavily interested in your feedback! We hope to catch a lot of you guys at one of our shows pretty soon to give you an impression of how the new stuff works in a live setting. We can't wait! See you guys soon!"

Make sure to also click on www.metalblade.com/neaera/ to check out more music, video footage and the various bundles available for 'Forging The Eclipse'!

'Forging The Eclipse' track listing:
1. The Forging
2. Heaven's Descent
3. In Defiance
4. Eight Thousand Sorrows Deep
5. Arise Black Vengeance
6. Rubikon
7. Sirens of Black
8. Certitude
9. Exaltation
10. Tyranny of Want
11. The Prophecy
12. And to Posterity a Plague

‘Forging The Eclipse' is due for release the 22nd / 25th of October in Europe via Metal Blade Records and on the 26th of October in North America. The European first version will be a limited Digipak!

"An album that instantly lifts up your spirits!" Metal Hammer Germany, 7/7 points

"Neaera have found the way back to their old strength. Welcome back!" Slam Germany

"One of the top albums in 2010!" www.metal.de, 8/10 points

http://www.neaera.com/
http://www.myspace.com/Neaera/
http://www.facebook.com/neaeraofficial/



NEAERA post second song off upcoming new album on landing page! To play 'Darkness Over X-Mas' tour!
German extreme metal Champs NEAERA have posted the second song off their upcoming new album 'Forging The Eclipse' on their landing page!

Surf over to http://www.metalblade.com/neaera/ to check out 'In Defiance'!

Comments the band: "In Defiance deals with the profound feeling of inner emptiness and exhaustion that we all may feel at a certain point in our lives and with the great importance of remaining steadfast and staying focused on the goals you have and the dreams you want to turn into reality. Whatever setbacks you experience, whoever tells you you can't do something when you know you can, make use of every defeat to come back stronger, and don't let those people and their negative attitude win. Don't give resignation any room to breathe. Don't live in negative reflections of what may or may not become, but use what's inside of you to work for the moment and thus influence your fate. Stay open hearted and creative and pave your own path. This is the essence of 'In Defianc'! We hope you guys dig it! Please check it out and feel free to tell us your thoughts, we're very much looking forward to your feedback!"

On the same site you can also stream 'Heaven’s Desecent', the first single taken off the new album, check out pre-order deals and stream the various webisodes the band filmed during the recordings.

Forging The Eclipse track listing:
1. The Forging
2. Heaven's Descent
3. In Defiance
4. Eight Thousand Sorrows Deep
5. Arise Black Vengeance
6. Rubikon
7. Sirens of Black
8. Certitude
9. Exaltation
10. Tyranny of Want
11. The Prophecy
12. And to Posterity a Plague

'Forging The Eclipse' is due for release the 22nd / 25th of October in Europe via Metal Blade Records and on the 26th of October in North America. The European first version will be a limited Digipack!

"An album that instantly lifts up your spirits!" Metal Hammer Germany, 7/7 points

"Neaera have found the way back to their old strength. Welcome back!" Slam Germany

"One of the top albums in 2010!" www.metal.de, 8/10 points

In other news NEAERA have confirmed they will play the 'Darkness Over X-Mas' festivals rolling over Germany by the end of the year.

Darkness Over X-Mas Tour 2010
CALLEJON
NEAERA
WE BUTTER THE BREAD WITH BUTTER
HIS STATUE FALLS
26/12/10 – DE – Jena - F-Haus
27/12/10 – DE – Stuttgart - Röhre
28/12/10 – DE – Trier - Ex-Haus
29/12/10 – DE – Hamburg - Übel & Gefaehrlich
30/12/10 – DE – Bochum - Matrix

http://www.neaera.com/
http://www.myspace.com/Neaera/
http://www.facebook.com/neaeraofficial/



NEAERA launch new homepage and MySpace!
German Extreme Metal champs NEAERA have pimped their Myspace and relaunched their homepage. Both sites are featuring a new design based on their new album 'Forging The Eclipse'!

"To celebrate our new album which will see the light of day on October 22nd we have completely reworked our online channels. Many thanks to Marek from Imperialarts (imperialarts.org), who managed to create a great homepage and Myspace site although all band members have ugly faces. Have a look!"

Surf to www.neaera.com and www.myspace.com/neaera and check both completely renewed sites!

Make sure to also visit the landing Page NEAERA set up for 'Forging The Eclipse'! You can listen to the first single 'Heaven´s Descent', watch webisodes of the guys introducing the new album to you and preorder the album! Limited first Digipak edition costs 12,99 Euro only in Europe. Digipak + exclusive T-shirt bundle is 19,99 Euro only! Value for money!

Check here: http://www.metalblade.com/neaera/

Forging The Eclipse Tracklist:
1. The Forging
2. Heaven's Descent
3. In Defiance
4. Eight Thousand Sorrows Deep
5. Arise Black Vengeance
6. Rubikon
7. Sirens of Black
8. Certitude
9. Exaltation
10. Tyranny of Want
11. The Prophecy
12. And to Posterity a Plague

'Forging The Eclipse' will be released October 22nd/25th in Europe and on October 26th in the US on Metal Blade Records.

http://www.neaera.com
http://www.myspace.com/Neaera
http://www.facebook.com/neaeraofficial



NEAERA launch landing page for new album 'Forging The Eclipse'! First new song available for streaming! Pre-order deals on!
German Extreme Metal Champs NEAERA have launched a landing page where you can stream 'Heaven's Descent,' the first single taken off the new album 'Forging The Eclipse', watch the studio webisodes the boys filmed and pre-order the new album. In Europe you can order the limited Digipak version of the album for just 12,99 Euro and a bundle including the Digipak and an exclusive T-Shirt for 19,99 Euro.

Surf over to http://www.metalblade.com/neaera/ to learn more about 'Forging The Eclipse'!

Comments NEAERA the first single 'Heaven's Descent': "'Heaven's Descent' deals with the incomprehensible cases of sexual, mental and physical abuse that have taken place over the past few years at churches, schools and clerical institutions across Germany, Europe and all over the World. Over the past few months more and more of these outrageous crimes have been uncovered and victims have finally found the courage to step forward to speak out about their suffering and accuse their tormentors. Many of those criminals could never be persecuted and are hiding to this day under the cloak of false innocence and immunity. We must NEVER grow tired of uncovering injustice wherever it shows its ugly face or conceals it behind the smoke and mirrors of heavenly - or worldly - pretence, we must lend our ears and voices to those that suffer and fight against these disgraceful circumstances with all means available to us, because no matter what position you have towards the church, this is about justice and atonement for the crimes that were committed, and this is something that believers and non-believers must agree on."

Forging The Eclipse track listing:
1. The Forging
2. Heaven's Descent
3. In Defiance
4. Eight Thousand Sorrows Deep
5. Arise Black Vengeance
6. Rubikon
7. Sirens of Black
8. Certitude
9. Exaltation
10. Tyranny of Want
11. The Prophecy
12. And to Posterity a Plague

'Forging The Eclipse' is due for release the 22nd / 25th of October in Europe via Metal Blade Records and on the 26th of October in North America.

http://www.neaera.com
http://www.myspace.com/Neaera
http://www.facebook.com/neaeraofficial



NEAERA announce record release show! Post second 'Forging The Eclipse' webisode on Facebook!
German Extreme Metal Champs NEAERA will play a release show in their home city Muenster, Germany on the 23rd of October, the day after the German release date for their upcoming new album 'Forging The Eclipse'.

Comments the band: "As you know, we will be playing the record release show for our fifth album, FORGING THE ECLIPSE, in our hometown Münster on October 23rd. This special occasion demands a special location, which is why we chose the former Metropolis cinema as the battleground for this one. We hope that the Metropolis facilities will serve as a worthy site for the staging of what might become the loudest, sweatiest and maybe nudest (sic!) Braveheart re-enactment ever to be put into practice, BRUHAR HARHAR! Come party and bang heads with us, and don't forget the popcorn! For this record release show we will print limited HARDTICKETS which you will be able to order from now on exclusively via GREEN HELL (Münstershop or online thru www.greenhell.de) or via www.imperial-clothing.de. Regular tickets are available NOW at your local ticket sales offices and via Internet.

Support comes from UNDERTOW, DER WEG EINER FREIHEIT and HEAVEN DIES!

Grab your tickets NOW and help us tear some shit down!"


In other news NEAERA have uploaded the second webisode of their 'Forging The Eclipse' studio report on their Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/neaeraofficial

NEAERA´s new album 'Forging The Eclipse' will be released as a limited Digipak on the 22nd/25th of October 2010 via Metal Blade Records in Europe!

Comments singer Benny Hilleke: "From the artist's view a new album is always the best of course, so I spare you this part (although it's indeed true, haha…). FORGING THE ECLIPSE combines a lot of elements that have been typical for Neaera for years. Means the songs are brutal, but straight forward, melodic and excellent to shout along with. Thanks to the great work of producers Ali Dietz, Andy Classen and Tue Madsen we are more than pleased with the result, in fact the album is hammering us a fat smile onto our faces! And I´m pretty sure that some of you will feel the same…"

http://www.neaera.com
http://www.myspace.com/Neaera
http://www.facebook.com/neaeraofficial



NEAERA reveal frontcover, post track listing and announce release date for upcoming new album 'Forging The Eclipse'!
German Extreme Metal Champs NEAERA have revealed the cover artwork and track listing for their stunning fifth album 'Forging The Eclipse'!

Forging The Eclipse track listing:
1. The Forging
2. Heaven's Descent
3. In Defiance
4. Eight Thousand Sorrows Deep
5. Arise Black Vengeance
6. Rubikon
7. Sirens of Black
8. Certitude
9. Exaltation
10. Tyranny of Want
11. The Prophecy
12. And to Posterity a Plague

Comments singer Benny Hilleke: "From the artist's view a new album is always the best of course, so I spare you this part (although it's indeed true, haha…). FORGING THE ECLIPSE combines a lot of elements that have been typical for Neaera for years. Means the songs are brutal, but straight forward, melodic and excellent to shout along with. Thanks to the great work of producers Ali Dietz, Andy Classen and Tue Madsen we are more than pleased with the result, in fact the album is hammering us a fat smile onto our faces! And I´m pretty sure that some of you will feel the same…"

The graphical realization of 'Forging The Eclipse' was in the hands of long-time Neaera partner Terje Johnsen (Keep Of Kalessin a.o.). The visualization of the album title ends up in a plain, straightforward but concise concept.

'Forging The Eclipse' will be released as a limited Digipak on the 22nd/25th of October 2010 via Metal Blade Records in Europe!

From the 28th of November on NEAERA will destroy European cities and stages with their mates in ALL THAT REMAINS, CALIBAN, SOILWORK and BLEED FROM WITHIN.

ALL THAT REMAINS
CALIBAN
SOILWORK
NEAERA
BLEED FROM WITHIN
28/11/10 – UK – Glasgow – Garage
29/11/10 – UK – Manchester – Academy 2
30/11/10 – UK – London – Electric Ballroom
01/12/10 – UK – Sheffield – Corporation
02/12/10 – NL – Eindhoven – Effenaar
03/12/10 – DE – Hamburg – Markthalle
04/12/10 – SE – Gothenburg – Brewhouse
05/12/10 – SE – Stockholm – Klubben
07/12/10 – FI – Helsinki – Tavasta
09/12/10 – SE – Malmö – KB
10/12/10 – DE – Berlin – SO 36
11/12/10 – DE – Leipzig – Conne Island
12/12/10 – AT – Vienna – Arena
14/12/10 – IT – Milan – Magazzini Generali
15/12/10 – CH – Zürich – Dynamo
16/12/10 – DE – München – Backstage Werk
17/12/10 – DE – Karlsruhe – Substage
18/12/10 – DE – Münster – Skaters Palace
19/12/10 – BE – Hasselt – Muziek-O-Drom
20/12/10 – DE – Köln – Essigfabrik
21/12/10 – NL – Eindhoven – Effenaar
22/12/10 – BE – Hasselt – Muziek-O-Drom

Tickets Germany: http://www.eventim.de/

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http://www.myspace.com/Neaera
http://www.facebook.com/neaeraofficial



NEAERA post first webisode for new album 'Forging The Eclipse' online and announce tour with All That Remains, Caliban and Soilwork!
German extreme metal Champs NEAERA have posted the first webisode for their upcoming new album 'Forging The Eclipse'. Click on the bands Facebook profile or youtube channel to check the video out!

NEAERA have also confirmed a European tour in support of their upcoming fifth album. Starting November, 28th the boys will embark on a full Euro tour with their friends in ALL THAT REMAINS, CALIBAN, SOILWORK and BLEED FROM WITHIN.

ALL THAT REMAINS
+ CALIBAN
+ SOILWORK
+ NEAERA
+ BLEED FROM WITHIN
28/11/10 – UK – Glasgow – Garage
29/11/10 – UK – Manchester – Academy 2
30/11/10 – UK – London – Electric Ballroom
01/12/10 – UK – Sheffield – Corporation
02/12/10 – NL – Eindhoven – Effenaar
03/12/10 – DE – Hamburg – Markthalle
04/12/10 – SE – Gothenburg – Brewhouse
05/12/10 – SE – Stockholm – Klubben
07/12/10 – FI – Helsinki – Tavasta
09/12/10 – SE – Malmö – KB
10/12/10 – DE – Berlin – SO 36
11/12/10 – DE – Leipzig – Conne Island
12/12/10 – AT – Vienna – Arena
14/12/10 – IT – Milan – Magazzini Generali
15/12/10 – CH – Zürich – Dynamo
16/12/10 – DE – München – Backstage Werk
17/12/10 – DE – Karlsruhe – Substage
18/12/10 – DE – Münster – Skaters Palace
19/12/10 – BE – Hasselt – Muziek-O-Drom
20/12/10 – DE – Köln – Essigfabrik
21/12/10 – NL – Eindhoven – Effenaar
22/12/10 – BE – Hasselt – Muziek-O-Drom

Tickets Germany: http://www.eventim.de/
Stay tuned for more info on 'Forging The Eclipse'!

http://www.neaera.com
http://www.mryspace.com/Neaera
http://www.facebook.com/neaeraofficial



NEAERA finish recordings for new album "Forging The Eclipse"!
German Extreme Metallers NEAERA have finished recordings for their anticipated new long player Forging The Eclipse!

Comments the band: "We are very, very happy and proud to announce that after almost four weeks in the studio, the recordings for our next full length are finally finished!

The recorded material will be sent to Antfarm Studios, Denmark, this week to receive the finishing touches in the mixing and mastering process, which will be conducted by none other than Mr. Tue Madesn himself.

As promised, we will upload some small clips from the studio to give you guys an impression of how the recordings went.

The clips will be uploaded to our new Neaera OFFICIAL Facebook site. Please search for NEAERA OFFICIAL on Facebook and become a fan to get the latest updates."


The drum tracks for the album were laid down at Stage One Studio with Andy Classen, while the rest of the recording process was overseen by Alexander Dietz. The mixing/mastering will be handled by Tue Madsen (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL).

Forging The Eclipse is due to be released on October 22/25 via Metal Blade Records in Europe!

http://www.neaera.com
http://www.mryspace.com/Neaera



NEAERA busy recording new album! Announce album title!
German Extreme Metal Champs NEAERA just released their last album Omnicide mid last year and played the Hell On Earth tour and loads of single shows to support the record. No rest for the wicked, the band spent the last few months writing new songs and rehearsing them to the max to be well prepared before entering the studio.

Here´s a recording update from the band: "As promised, here's a quick update on the recording process for you guys! Sebbes and Toby just returned from hammering home the drum tracks at Stage One Studio, where they teamed up with producing guru Andy Claassen. For the rest of us, the recording process will start next week when we'll head to Saalfeld to work on the guitar, bass and vocal tracks with our friend Ali Dietz from Heaven Shall Burn."

The new record is due to be released on October 22nd via Metal Blade Records. It will be entitled Forging The Eclipse!

Furthermore NEAERA will be filming studio and concert footage over the course of the next two weeks, and this footage will be made into what will be one of hopefully many NEAERA web episodes!

www.neaera.com
www.myspace.com/Neaera



NEAERA exclusive video premiere of new video clip today on MySpace!
[25/06/09] Germany's very own NEAERA shot a video clip for the song 'Prey To Anguish' off their new chartbreaking record 'Omnicide – Creation Unleashed' at Sputnikhalle, Münster when the band played their record release show at the end of May.

Please click on http://vids.myspace.com for the clip's premier on MySpace today! Stagediving moshpit action at its best!

In other news the band just confirmed their participation on this year's instalment of Hell On Earth Tour that will lay Europe to ashes in August/September.

Other bands on the bill:
EARTH CRISIS
SWORN ENEMY
WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH
WAKING THE CADAVER
WAR OF AGES
THY WILL BY DONE

28.08.09 - BE - As – Vlamrock
29.08.09 - DE - Köln – Essigfabrik
30.08.09 - NL - Amsterdam – Melkweg
31.08.09 - DE - Hannover – Musikzentrum
01.09.09 - DE - Stuttgart – LKA
02.09.09 - CH - Solothurn – Kofmehl
03.09.09 - IT - Bologna - Tenda Estragon Festa Dell'unita
04.09.09 - DE - München – Backstage
05.09.09 - AT - Fürstenfeld – Stadthalle
06.09.09 - CZ - Prag - Abaton Club
07.09.09 - SK - Kosice – Collosseum
08.09.09 - PL - Krakow - Loch Ness
09.09.09 - DE - Frankfurt – Batschkapp
10.09.09 - DE - Flensburg – Roxy
12.09.09 - DE - Jena - F-Haus
15.09.09 - FR - Paris - Le Gibus
16.09.09 - DE - Schweinfurt - Alter Stadtbahnhof
18.09.09 - DE - Berlin - SO 36
19.09.09 - DE - Dresden - Alter Schlachthof
20.09.09 - NL - Eindhoven – Dynamo
21.09.09 - UK - Plymouth - White Rabbit
22.09.09 - UK - Bristol - Beer Keller
23.09.09 - UK - Birmingham - Eddies Rock Club
24.09.09 - UK - London – ULU
26.09.09 - DE - Münster – Sputnikhalle
27.09.09 - DE - Saarbrücken – Garage




NEAERA enter German album charts, confirm Hell On Earth Tour 2009!
[12/06/09] German extreme metal outfit NEAERA have entered the German album charts on position 51 with their new album 'Omnicide – Creation Unleashed'. Congrats to the guys!

In other news the band just confirmed their participation in this year’s installment of Hell On Earth Tour that will lay Europe to ashes in August/September.

Other bands on the bill:
EARTH CRISIS
SWORN ENEMY
WAR FROM A HARLOTS MOUTH
WAKING THE CADAVER
WAR OF AGES
THY WILL BY DONE

28.08. As - Vlamrock (Belgium)
29.08. Köln - Essigfabrik (Germany)
30.08. Amsterdam - Melkweg (Netherlands)
31.08. Hannover - Musikzentrum (Germany)
01.09. Stuttgart - LKA (Germany)
02.09. Solothurn - Kofmehl (Switzerland)
03.09. Bologna - Tenda Estragon Festa Dell'unità (Italy)
04.09. München - Backstage/Werk (Germany)
05.09. Fürstenfeld - Stadthalle (Austria)
06.09. Prag - Abaton Club (Czech Republic)
07.09. Kosice - Collosseum Club (Slovakia)
08.09. Krakow - Loch Ness (Poland)
09.09. Frankfurt - Batschkapp (Germany)
12.09. Jena - F-Haus (Germany)
15.09. Paris - Le Gibus (France)
16.09. Schweinfurt - Alter Stattbahnhof (Germany)
18.09. Berlin - Popkomm Showcase @ SO 36 (Germany)
19.09. Dresden - Alter Schlachthof (Germany)
20.09. Eindhoven - Dynamo (Netherlands)
21.09. Plymouth - White Rabbit (Great Britain)
23.09. Southampton - The Brook (Great Britain)
24.09. London - Electric Ballroom (Great Britain)
26.09. Münster - Sputnikhalle (Germany)
27.09. Saarbrücken - Garage (Germany)




NEAERA album release this Friday! Release show including video clip shooting also on Friday!
[28/05/09] After the one-week delay this Friday the new NEAERA album 'Omnicide - Creation Unleashed' will finally hit the stores in D/A/CH/I!

Still, you have the chance to listen to the album in its entirety until Friday!

NEAERA and MySpace Germany are still streaming the album on the band's MySpace page so click here and check out all those neckbreaking songs of 'Omnicide - Creation Unleashed': http://www.myspace.com

On Friday the boys will also play the release show for the new album in the Sputnikhalle in their homtown Münster, Germany. NEAERA will have a pro camera team there that will shoot a video clip for the new song 'Prey To Anguish' during the band's performance. The band will also do a signing session, a lottery where you can win the bands backdrop as well as merchandise. You will also be able to purchase the new album at the show. Tickets for the show will be available at the box office.

'Omnicide – Creation Unleashed' was recorded at Rape Of Harmonies studios in Germany with Alexander Dietz (Heaven Shall Burn) at the helm and mixed by Zeuss (Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, WHITECHAPEL) in the USA, delivering the most brutal sound the band has come up with so far!

'Omnicide – Creation Unleashed' tracklisting:
1 I Loathe
2 Prey to Anguish
3 The Wretched of The Earth
4 Grave New World
5 Age of Hunger
6 Caesura
7 Omnicide
8 In Near Ruins
9 The Nothing Doctrine
10 I am The Rape

The limited first edition will be released as a double digipak including an exclusive cover version of 'The Lasting Dose' by Crowbar and an exclusive bonus-DVD with a band documentary of approx. 60 minutes.