Italian/german gothic black metal band GRAVEWORM have completed work on their sixth album at Stage One studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Classen (DEW-SCENTED, CALLENISH CIRCLE, TANKARD, OCCULT). The follow-up to 2005's "(N)utopia" contains 10 songs features guest appearances by Maurizio Iacono from KATAKLYSM and Matze from THE SORROW. A May 11 release via Nuclear Blast Records is expected.

GRAVEWORM last year completed a North American tour with KATAKLYSM, DESTRUCTION, THE ABSENCE, and VADER.

Upcoming GRAVEWORM shows:

Mar. 10 - Spring Metal Festival, Salzburg, AT
Mar. 17 - Siddharti, Prato, IT
Apr. 06 - Port, St. Petersburg, RU
Apr. 07 - Tochka, Moskau, RU
Apr. 20 - Night Of The Blast V, Bamberg, DE
May 25 - Hellraiser Festival, Leipzig, DE
Jul. 07 - Baden In Blut, Lörrach, DE
Jul. 19 - Metalcamp, Tolmin, SI
Aug. 18 - Barther Metal Open Air, Barth, DE

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