Icelanders Fortíð are pleased to welcome Kári Pálsson (Nexion) as their new permanent bassist in the ranks. Statement from the band's frontman Einar Thorberg Guðmundsson as well as Kári can be read below.

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Symphonic black metallers from Finland, ...And Oceans, have officially entered the D-Studio (Klaukkala, Finland) and start tracking down drums for their next music output. More info in due time.

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Finland's Beast In Black have recently released two new songs/videos from their upcoming third long player, Dark Connection. The latter will see the light on October 29th.

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Russian symphonic metal band Imperial Age have announced a first part of their 2022 world touring plan. In January, the sextet will embark on European tour (West part) which encompasses 20 shows in total. Support acts on select dates will be Americans Everdawn, Beneath My Sins from France, Italians Circle Of Witches and Dying Phoenix from Germany.

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Two days ago, Canadian hard rockers Freeways put out a 2-track EP, titled Spark Eliminator. Both tunes are now available for listening via Bandcamp player down under.

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Greek black metal operatives Yoth Iria are pleased to introduce Giannis "Jonkal" Kalamatas (ex-Rotting Christ) as their new guitarist in the ranks.

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This past Saturday, Greek metallers Warrior Path have began recording tunes for their third full length instalment. The latter will follow the band's The Mad King album, which came out earlier this year.

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Ahead of tomorrow's official album release A Distant Fire, Americans Alda offer in listening the entire effort of 6 tracks at this location.

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All-female hard rock/grunge act, Plush, are all set to release their debut self-titled full length on October 29 via Pavement Entertainment. Alongside unveiled details, check out also to the two preview tunes - "Athena" and "Hate".

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Denver, Colorado based black metal unit Wayfarer and Century Media Records have signed a new deal. The label will be handling the releases outside of North America for the time being, and working alongside Profound Lore Records to re-release World's Blood and A Romance With Violence next year. In addition to the signing and LP re-releases, Wayfarer have shared a live video from their live performance at the Hi-Dive in Denver. The performance is the first of three parts, which will be released over the next three months.

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After two-year long hiatus, German black metal collective Eïs have decided to start their engines once more. The four-piece is ready to perform live as well as start creating new music.

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For the last couple of weeks, Dutch symphonic metal act Delain have been working on their next studio album. So far, the recordings of guitars and drums have been completed.

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Germans Waldgeflüster have unleashed their newest full length, Dahoam, last Friday. You can give a listen to the entire effort of 7 songs via Bandcamp widget below.

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According to their latest Facebook post, Denmark-based black metallers Orm are writing tunes for their next music output. We can expect more news/info soon.

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Heavy metal icons Judas Priest were forced to postpone the remainder of their U.S. tour, after guitarist Richie Faulkner was hospitalized with a major medical heart condition.

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