Agalloch news and notes

Oregon's Agalloch has announced the forthcoming release of a new EP titled "The White EP." The effort was recorded over the past three years and, according to the band, "contains seven dark folk and ambient works." Here is the track listing: 1. The Isle Of Summer 2. Birch Black 3. Hollow Stone 4. Pantheist 5. Birch White 6. Sowilo Rune 7. Summerisle Reprise Vendlus Records will release the EP in early-2008. Meanwhile, the band has confirmed a handful of March 2008 shows, including the annual Ragnarök Festival in Germany and a headlining gig in Belgium, in addition to a few Pacific Northwest dates. Finally, Agalloch has officially parted ways with live drummer Chris Greene, who has been replaced by Aesop Dekker of Ludicra.