Former Leatherwolf members, guitarists Carey Howe and Geoff Gayer, have teamed up with solo recording artist Wreck Ignition to form Haunt Of Jackals. The band began to take shape in 2015 after Howe and Gayer decided to launch a modern metal band which clearly showcased some of their newer hardcore metal influences. The duo teamed up with recording artist Wreck to deliver the vocal melodies and grinding verses, and added power drummer Dan Bruette and longtime colleague Pat Guyton (Leatherwolf) on bass.

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2016 will mark the final year in the life of Hackneyed. The German death metallers are disbanding. They celebrate 10 years as a band this year and have a farewell show planned for the end of the year as well as festival appearances before they say goodbye. After that, they bid farewell and take on new challenges.

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Australian death/doom metal act Inverloch just announced that they will unleash their debut full-length album Distance | Collapsed on March 4th, 2016 on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. Apart from the album details which you can see below, there is also new music to be enjoyed. You can hear the new song "Distance Collapsed (In Rubble)" now streaming at this location or below.

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After releasing their first single, the Chicago-based project Bloodiest has now shared another new song from their upcoming self-titled sophomore album. As of now, you can enjoy the tune "He Is Disease" through SoundCloud here. The new release will hit stores on January 15th, 2016 on CD/LP/Digital via Relapse Records. What do you think of this track?

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Legendary guitarist, Uli Jon Roth is set to bring his Ultimate Guitar Experience Tour to North American stages in early 2016.

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New Deströyer 666 music incoming! The long-awaited album from the Aussie blackened thrash metal band will be arriving this year (worldwide on February 26th via Season Of Mist) and today you can hear its first taste. The crushing track you can listen to as of now is called "Live And Burn". Is it any good? See that for yourself below.

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Mötley Crüe gave their sold-out swan song live performance on New Year's Eve at L.A.'s Staples Center, but that's not the last you'll hear or see from them. For those not in attendance, the rock group had previously announced they would be filming the concert as a documentary for their two-year-long The Final Tour.

Christian Lamb and Jackass creator Jeff Tremaine have been confirmed as the directors for the film. Expect to see the flames, drum kit roller coasters and the arena-level theatrics of their live concert along with behind-the-scenes footage and interviews. You can watch the teaser below.

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The highly influential Motörhead became an institution and the heart of the band, iconic frontman/bassist Lemmy Kilmister, passed away at the end of last year after a battle with cancer, and with his death Motörhead is over as well. No more tours or records. He will be laid to rest on January 9th and his funeral will be webcast on Motörhead's YouTube channel. They want it to be a day to celebrate the life of Lemmy. Make a toast and blast some Motörhead.

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Intronaut's highly praised new album The Direction Of Last Things came out last November and the band has good news for their fans in North America. They will play the album in its entirety on their next tour! The Los Angeles unit just announced their first headlining run of 2016, with support coming from two bands they love: The Ocean and North (USA). The tour happens in March/April 2016. Be there!

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The Cult have shared another new song! The band is releasing its first album in four years and now premiered a new video for the single ''Hinterland''. The track will appear on the British band's upcoming album called Hidden City which will see the light of day on February 5th. Check out the video here. Do you like the new songs released from the album so far?

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Denmark's hardcore/post-metal act Église will soon release their self-titled debut album, Église, which will be available in physical and vinyl formats on the 6th of February, 2016. As of now, you can already hear it in full online right here via Bandcamp. Discover the band and the album and don't forget to share your impressions with us.

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German band Michael Schenker's Temple Of Rock led by legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, and Scottish singer Doggie White, will bring us a new single titled "Rock City" b/w "Good Times" on Monday 11th January, to celebrate his nationwide UK tour that starts at Bilston The Robin 2, Bilston on Wednesday, January 20th, 2016.

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Metal Church will return with their new album XI this year which is slated for a worldwide (except North and South America as well as Japan) release on March 25th via Nuclear Blast Records. The heavy metal band's 11th studio release also marks the return of legendary vocalist and frontman Mike Howe. They have also released today an official music video for the debut single from the record called "No Tomorrow." The video was directed by Jamie Chamberlin and filmed in the Satsop Nuclear Facility, an abandoned nuclear power plant in Elma, Washington and can be seen here now.

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For those curious about Abbath's self-titled debut album, there is new music to be heard today. The new black metal band formed and fronted by former Immortal guitarist/vocalist/crab walker Abbath is readying the release of their forthcoming first full-length release. As January 22nd approaches, today you can spin the new tune "Ashes Of The Damned" for another taste of the material.

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As it turns out, the rumors were right about Guns N' Roses this time. The official announcement has been made and the band will perform at Coachella 2016 as headliners. The Guns N' Roses reunion will mark the first show for the band with co-founders Axl Rose and Slash since 1993. The legendary band will perform at the California-based festival on April 16th and April 23rd. Axl Rose and Slash will be featured in the lineup, with bassist Duff McKagan also involved. The rest of the lineup has not been revealed.

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