Further development have been made in regard to Cynic's status. The progressive metal legends have agreed that Cynic will continue its activity without long-time original drummer Sean Reinert, as guitarist and vocalist Paul Masvidal will push on to find new talents to add to the Cynic fame. In his farewell post on the band's Facebook page, Reinert explained the situation and the agreement reached between him and Masvidal and the future plans for both musicians.

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You might remember Legend Of The Seagullmen. The band was announced two years ago but it was unclear if it would be a full-on project. The supergroup is comprised of Tool's Danny Carey on drums, Mastodon's Brent Hinds on guitar, director Jimmy Hayward (Jonah Hex) on guitar, David 'The Doctor' Dreyer on vocals, Zappa Meets Zappa's Peter Griffin on bass, and Chris DiGiovanni on synth, alongside the help of a few more rippers! Their self-titled debut album drops on February 9th, 2018 via Dine Alone Records. Right now, you can listen to the first track "Shipswreck" here.

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As the Death Unleashed European Tour started on December 1st in Belgium (with Nothgard, Heretoir and Last In Grey), Kalmah's singer/guitarist Pekka Kokko faced medical issues and had to stay in Finland. Kalmah were quick to react and found two replacements by the name of Robse from German folk metal band Equilibrium and Pether Winterschmied from German melodic death metal act Burn Down Eden. As of yesterday, Pekka was still not present for the show in Berlin, and might not join at all since the tour ends today in Munich. An update from the band is expected soon.

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Arctic blizzard beasts are raging on Swedish soil but the Swedish black metal commandos Istapp have decided to record a new album, which will be out next year. Frostbiten released in 2015 was their latest offering.

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Norwegian extreme metal heavyweights Susperia will return with their long-awaited first full-length studio album since 2009, titled The Lyricist, on March 16th via Agonia Records. According to the band, "the new album is a good old-fashioned kick in the head, both old and new fans should find enjoyable." Watch a video trailer for the album below.

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On February 9th, Harm's Way will release their new album, Posthuman. The band's fourth full-length - and Metal Blade Records debut - promises to be a devastating addition to their catalog. For a first preview of Posthuman, the single "Human Carrying Capacity" can be streamed here.

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If you like Russian proggers Iamthemorning's work, you'll be glad to know that pianist Gleb Kolyadin will soon release his self-titled debut solo album. The album will be released on February 23rd via Kscope. Musicians who collaborated on the album: Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King Crimson) Nick Beggs (Steven Wilson), Theo Travis (Steven Wilson), Vlad Avy (Iamthemorning), Evan Carson, Steve Hogarth (Marillion), Mick Moss (Antimatter) and Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater). The first song "The Best Of Days," featuring Steve Hogarth, is the first taste available so far.

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British progressive rock high caliber guns Magnum's newest album is entitled Lost On The Road To Eternity and will be out on January 19th via Steamhammer. Now the band offers up a new song, "Without Love", which is available for your listening pleasure below. Tell us what you think about it.

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The first full song from Orphaned Land in a few years has been released today! The exciting news arrived via their label Century Media which shared a video and digital single for their new song "Like Orpheus", taken from their upcoming album, Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs, due to be released on January 26th, 2018. "Like Orpheus" features guest vocals by no other than Blind Guardian's Hansi Kürsch! See if you like it below.

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Two of Virginia's finest heavy bands team up for an amp-worshipping, acid trip from hell. The split includes two brand new songs of smoldering gloom and grief from Windhand paired with three tracks of devilish, fuzz-drenched metal/punk from Satan's Satyrs. You can now watch the video of Windhand's "Old Evil", directed by Jordan Vance, below.

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It's time to hear the second song off of Machine Head's new release. The thrash metallers from San Francisco will release their anticipated new album, Catharsis, on January 26th via Nuclear Blast Entertainment. Today, the band has released the official music video for the album's title track, "Catharsis", which is also available as a single. The video features Butoh dancers, insane asylums, straight jackets and roses.

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After some teasing Ghost style, the Swedes have surprise released a live album called Ceremony And Devotion. The heavy metal band also released a stream of the live version of "Absolution" (from Meliora) that is featured on the new release. Check it out below. The digital offering is available now with the limited edition colored vinyl, 8-track that sports select songs from the album, and CD to be available on January 19th.

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Here's something for prog enthusiasts. The Sea Within is a new prog art-rock group formed by Roine Stolt (Transatlantic, The Flower Kings), Daniel Gildenlöw (Pain Of Salvation), Jonas Reingold (The Flower Kings, Karmakanic, The Tangent), Tom Brislin (Renaissance, Spiraling, Yes, Deborah Harry) and Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson, UK, Joe Satriani). The group has announced they will release their as-yet-untitled debut album in Spring 2018.

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In 2015, Simon Cruz left Swedish glam metal outcasts Crashdïet. Now the band has a new vocalist and just introduced Gabriel Keyes. A brand new single called "We Are The Legion" will be released on New Year's Eve. Their first show with Gabriel will take place on March 30th, 2018, at Kägelbanan in Stockholm, Sweden.

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As you probably know by now, Harakiri For The Sky are releasing a new album. In fact, the band has already shared the track "Tomb Omnia" off their upcoming output, Arson, before. Well, today you get to hear more new tunes. It's the new track "You Are The Scars", now available on the lyric video right here. The video was directed, filmed and edited by Andreas J. Borsodi. Enjoy!

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