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Leena's debut set of songs on the 'Mean Old Clock EP' introduces a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist with a sunny exterior, and, upon closer listen, a darker core. Leena has travelled the globe, recorded from Bronte to Burbank and worked a charmingly odd array of jobs along the way. She's currently selling bespoke suits in Melbourne by day and writing her somewhat world-weary songs at night.

To say that Saxon are one of metal's most influential bands would be no understatement. The band who along with Iron Maiden and Motorhead begun the movement now known as The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, have been cited by no lesser luminaries than Metallica and Slayer as a primary influence.

Orange County metal outfit Avenged Sevenfold have welcomed a new drummer to the fold after deciding to part ways with original replacement Mike Portnoy late last year.Arin Ilejay, formerly of LA based rock band Confide will take up the position behind the kit. In a statement on the band's website Avenged Sevenfold posted the following:"We recently asked several friends who knew Jimmy and his style, and also knew our music and each of our personalities to suggest drummers to tour with us starting this year. Our long time studio drum tech, Mike Fasano, recommended Arin Ilejay. We've rehearsed with Arin and have been impressed with his technical skills, attitude and work ethic. We're very excited to tour with Arin and hope all of you will give him the warm welcome to the family we have.

Atlanta based hardcore band Foundation have announced that they have recently wrapped up recording 10 brand new tracks for their debut album. The album is titled "When The Smoke Clears" and is set to be released on April 19 through Bridge 9 Records.

Up and coming Maryland metal outfit Periphery have debuted their new music video online. Popular UK music magazine NME recently unveiled the clip for song 'Jetpack Was Yes!' on their website.

Pennsylvania's Mother Of Mercy are now streaming their forthcoming album "IV: Symptoms Of Existence" via blog Metalsucks.

This March will see Melbourne quintet House VS Hurricane head out for their most ambitious headline trek yet, with support to come from hotly tipped UK outfit Your Demise and Adelaide troupe Nazarite Vow.It’s been a hell of a ride since House VS Hurricane unleashed their debut full-length Perspectives in March 2010. Successful headline tours, an appearance on the Come Together Festival and national stints with both Enter Shikari and as a part of the inaugural No Sleep Til Festival – as well as venturing to the UK and Europe for the first time – has seen House VS Hurricane’s already prominent place in the Australian music scene grow from a healthy buzz into a deafening roar. This tour will be the band’s last before locking themselves away in the studio to work on Perspectives’ highly-anticipated follow up, so keep an eye out for studio updates in the coming weeks and months!

Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker has revealed the artwork for his upcoming solo debut "Give The Drummer Some"

Four weeks after important bone marro transplant surgery, Adan "Nergal" Darski has been released from hospital.

Kingston, Pennsylvania's Title Fight have signed with SideOneDummy Records (home to such acts as The Gaslight Anthem, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Anti-Flag), to release their yet-to-be titled debut full-length.

Parkway Drive have been added to the monstrous UK metal festival along with Motorhead, In Flames and Mastodon.

Frank Turner has posted an update about the recording of his new full-length album. Turner posted: "Week two in the studio dawns with much to be satisfied with. We made much quicker progress in the first week than we were expecting in the end, finishing up all drums, bass, piano and electric guitars, as well as nailing the atheist gospel choir thing. This morning my good friend Franz Nicolay came in to play accordion, and we've started in on the vocals now, which is always the most nerve-wracking part of the process for me, personally. But we're nearly 3 songs down already, so we're making good time. We're working on 15 songs; I doubt that all of them will make the album proper (though it's tempting). Everything sounds really strong right now."