German sludge/post-metallers Downfall Of Gaia are happy to announce their upcoming shows in Spain & Portugal during April/May, 2024. They will be supported by the Spanish instrumental rock band Syberia.

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With a recent post via his Facebook page, guitarist Kirk Windstein revealed that Down are working on new material. Kirk checked in from the studio located in River Ridge (Louisiana), sharing a photo with his fellow guitar master Pepper Keenan and commenting that they wrote two new songs.

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Switzerland's Stortregn are stoked to announce that they're gonna hit the road this coming spring with German melodic death metal unit Burn Down Eden. A few dates are yet to be confirmed.

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UK's Vexed have revealed a brand new visualizer video for "Lay Down Your Flowers", the song that appears on their recently released full length album Negative Energy.

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Brymir are premiering an official performance video for the song "Seeds Of Downfall". The latter is part of the group's latest album Voices In The Sky, which was released one year ago.

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Oceans are back with their first new music since the release of their second studio album, Hell Is Where The Heart Is, last November. The Austrian based four-piece unveil their rendition of the System Of A Down's classic "Chop Suey!".

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After five years, In Flames and their bass player Bryce Paul have decided to part ways. Liam Wilson of The Dillinger Escape Plan will fill the spot for the upcoming summer touring.

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The music video for Frayle's new rendition of Soundgarden's "Head Down" track is out now and streaming via YouTube down under. This cover is part of the upcoming Superunknown (Redux) record, due out July 14th on Magnetic Eye Records.

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Drummer George Bratosin, from the black metal band Tableau Mort, has decided to step down after 6 years. The British metallers are now looking for a replacement. More can be read down under.

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After touring Australia and Japan as well as kicking off this year's festival season by introducing new bassist Peter Baltes last month, the legendary Germans U.D.O. have still been able to find time to record a new, 13-track album at various locations. Crafted with producer and mixing engineer Martin "Mattes" Pfeiffer at Redhead Studio (Wilhelmshaven, Germany) and mastered by Stefan Kaufmann at ROXX Studio (Solingen, Germany), Touchdown is scheduled to land in the end zone of the heavy metal world on August 25th, 2023 through Atomic Fire Records. The first single, "Forever Free", as well as pre-order options will become available on Friday, June 23rd.

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Before heading out on their very first North American tour next month, The Halo Effect have recently entered the Crehate Studios in Mölndal, Sweden, where they are tracking down new tunes for their next music output.

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Belgium metal act Bütcher revealed that Lorenzo Vissol aka LV Speedhämmer cannot commit himself to the band anymore and has decided to step down. The band is already in a search of a replacement.

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Californians Fallujah shared news that their long-time drummer, Andrew Baird, has decided to step down from the band to focus on his personal life and family. Andrew has been part of the band since 2007.

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French rap metal collective Rise Of The Northstar premiere the title track to their third studio record Showdown, which is scheduled for an April 7th release through Atomic Fire Records.

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Legendary English metal crusaders Saxon revealed that guitarist Paul Quinn, also one of the founding member, retires from touring. As a result of this decision, Saxon were forced to cancel South American tour in April as well as the appearance at the Monsters Of Rock cruise.

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