Phoenix based HEMOPTYSIS and other self-released and independent label talent have been named as Nominees for The 10th Independent Music Awards (The IMAs), the influential awards program for independent bands and fans. Hemoptysis has been nominated in the Best Metal/Hardcore Song category, for 'Shadow Of Death'.

Representing the broad spectrum of today's global independent music scene, the more than 300 Nominees in nearly 70 Song, Album, Music Video and Design categories were culled from submissions from North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Europe.

Winners will be determined by a panel of 62 influential artist and industry judges including OZZY OSBOURNE, ANDREW W. K., Joe Perry (AEROSMITH), Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour), Anthony DeCurtis (Rolling Stone), Pat McGuire (Filter Magazine) and Evan Schlansky (American Songwriter) and will be announced in mid-March 2011. Music fans have until July 11th to cast their votes at The IMA Vox Pop Jukebox to determine the fan-selected IMA Winners. Past winners include ALL THAT REMAINS, who won Hard Rock/Metal Album in the 9th IMA for the album Overcome.

Vote for Hemoptysis' 'Shadow Of Death' at this location.

Misanthropic Slaughter is now available for pre-order at this location.

As an added bonus, the band will be sending a Hemoptysis guitar pick, and autographed 5x7 photo of the band with every pre-order. Pre-orders are available worldwide, and delivery can be expected around the March 8th release date, orders will be shipped March 4th. Also available are bundle packages that include new Misanthropic Slaughter t-shirts.

Masaki Murashita states: "We're extremely happy to offer our fans old, and new, the opportunity to purchase the new album, and throw in a few extras as a show of our appreciation for all of their support, with the picks, autographed photos, and of course an album that we're all very proud of."

Misanthropic Slaughter is set for release on March 8th, and will also be available online through major digital retailers such as Amazon, and iTunes.

The album was produced by Ryan Greene (MEGADETH, SICK OF IT ALL, ALICE COOPER) at Validus Recording, and Mastered by Ryan Smith (IRON MAIDEN, LAMB OF GOD, ANNIHILATOR) at Sterling Sound.

The album's cover art (above) was created by Evil Dave of Inquisition Tattoo.