The first list of bands confirmed for next year's Decibel Festival are Astral Doors, Count Raven, Draconian, Pain Of Salvation, Persuader, Tad Morose, Vintersorg, Ablaze My Sorrow, Arise, Morifade, Notre Dame and Wolf. The event takes place May 21-22 in Bengtsfors, Sweden. More info: http://www.mfdecibel.com/

Reknown Swedish doom metal act Count Raven is reforming for the upcoming Doom Shall Rise II fest in Göppingen, Germany on April 2-3. Other Scandinavian acts playing include Spiritus Mortis (FIN) and The Doomsday Cult (SWE). More info: www.doomshallrise.tk