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Opeth - Two U.S. 25th Anniversary Shows Announced

Opeth are also taking their 25th anniversary tour to the United States! Even though the Swedes have only announced two shows so far in New York and Los Angeles, at least it's something! These shows in October will also feature two special sets, including the album Ghost Reveries performed in its entirety (for its 10th anniversary) plus songs spanning their entire 25-year history.

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Source: opeth.com
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Posted: 29.04.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Haken - Begin Working On New Album

The ever-evolving progressive metallers Haken are back at work on new music! The London-based group were recently announced as Between The Buried And Me guests on their European tour later this year as main support, and have also started work on their forthcoming new album. Last year, the band released the EP Restoration which featured reworked tracks from their 2008 demo Enter The 5th Dimension. Now it's time to dedicate their time and energy to the follow-up to The Mountain.

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Source: insideoutmusic.com
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Posted: 29.04.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (7)


Europe - Release New Video Online

On the heels of their new album War Of Kings, the Swedes Europe have presented a new video. The band is currently on tour in the U.S. and later will be headed to Europe as well. "Days Of Rock 'N' Roll" is the brand new clip from the hard rockers Europe, and can be watched below. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company.

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Posted: 29.04.2015 by Bad English | Comments (9)


Orakle - Reveal Third Track From New Album

French avantgarde extreme metallers Orakle have uploaded a third extract of Éclats, their upcoming album to be released very soon on May 11th via Apathia Records. You can listen to "Bouffon Existentiel" here below now. The track clocks in at almost 9-minutes. Take it all in!

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Posted: 29.04.2015 by Jehan | Comments (0)


Noisem - Entire New Album Available Online

How about some death/thrash/grind to start off the day? Well, Noisem have delivered and you can hear their entire new album now online. Blossoming Decay is only their second album. You can hear the entire 9-track opus ahead of its June 6th release via Bandcamp right now.

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Source: a389records.com
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Posted: 29.04.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Cobalt - New Album Update

After 6 years without new releases, extreme metal band Cobalt is working on the follow up to 2009's Gin. Primary composer and instrumentalist Erik Wunder has stated that the material is written and you can expect 9 songs on the upcoming LP. In this new update, it is revealed that Cobalt is booked to enter the studio with long-time collaborator, Dave Otero at Flatline Audio in June. Wunder has also confirmed that vocalist Phil McSorley will not be featured on the album that will be called Slow Forever, by the way.

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Source: metalsucks.net
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Posted: 28.04.2015 by flightoficarus | Comments (7)


Djevel - Share New Song

The title track of Saa Raa Og Kald, the new album from Norwegian metallers Djevel (featuring vocalist Erlend Hjelvik of Kvelertak), has been made available online and can now be streamed in the YouTube clip below. This is the second song the black metal band releases from their new output and you can check out "Saa Raa Og Kald" right now. Don't forget the album will be released via Aftermath Music on April 30th, 2015.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 28.04.2015 by Pazdzioch | Comments (0)


Soulfly - New Album Title Revealed, Release In August

Brazilian metallers Soulfly have just announced that follow up to 2013's album Savages is scheduled for release in August. In a recent interview, Max explained that it will be called Archangel, and it comes out in August on Nuclear Blast. And it's pretty much done. The music is all recorded and Max Cavalera only has to finish some vocals, then the mixing and artwork.

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Source: youtube.com
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Posted: 28.04.2015 by Sword_Chant | Comments (5)


A Forest Of Stars - To Tour Europe With Harakiri For The Sky

As you may know, A Forest Of Stars have released their new album Beware The Sword You Cannot See and they are taking the new songs to the stage in Europe this October. The British black metallers are heading out on a European tour together with post-black metal unit Harakiri For The Sky on what promises to be an intense tour. Check out the first confirmed dates of the tour below and join the fun. There are still a few dates to fill in.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 28.04.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Savatage - To Release 'Return To Wacken'

Finally the reunion of progressive metal band Savatage, anxiously awaited by fans, has moved within reach. Now, in 2015, for the first time in over a decade, Savatage will return to the stage as part of a big live celebration at the Wacken Open Air. To celebrate the reunion performance, Savatage and earMUSIC releases the fittingly titled Return To Wacken on June 19th, 2015. A selection of classic studio songs, that the band played live at Wacken in their now two historical shows at the world-famous festival.

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Source: ear-music.net
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Posted: 28.04.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Vemod - Join Prophecy Productions, New Album Coming

Vemod from Trondheim, Norway showcased their atmospheric sound on their debut album Venter På Stormene (2012) and their few select live appearances throughout the years. The black metal duo has now joined the Prophecy Productions roster and the label will accompany the band's further efforts, not only with respect to their second album, which Vemod are diligently working on at the moment, but also their upcoming live performance at Prophecy Fest in September.

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Source: en.prophecy.de
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Posted: 28.04.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


King Parrot - New Clip With Phil Anselmo Online

Waking up in a dirty filthy bed surrounded by booze bottles after a wild night of passion with Phil Anselmo... That's exactly the kind of metal shenanigans Aussie thrashers King Parrot get up to on their most recent video clip "Like A Rat" off their new album Dead Set, which is due on the 15th of May 2015.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 28.04.2015 by deadone | Comments (1)


Black Majesty - Releasing New Record

The follow-up to Black Majesty's Stargazer is upon us! The power metal band finally returns with their new and 6th studio album Cross Of Thorns. The record was mixed by Roland Grapow ( Masterplan) and will be scheduled for a late July 2015 release via Pride & Joy Music distributed via Edel.

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Posted: 28.04.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Blaze Of Perdition - Unveil New Song

If you like some black metal, you should check out Blaze Of Perdition's brand new song. The Polish metallers will release their new album entitled Near Death Revelations on June 26th, 2015 through Agonia Records. Today the first song from the album called "Into The Void Again" has been made available to the public. Go ahead and enjoy it here.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 27.04.2015 by Pazdzioch | Comments (0)


SikTh - Working On New EP, PledgeMusic Campaign

SikTh have good news for their fans. After they announced their return back in 2013, fans have been wishing the band would work on new material and they have decided to answer their calls and record new music in 2015! The progressive UK group will be releasing new music in the form of an E.P. which they are currently writing for the first time since 2006's Death Of The Dead Day.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 27.04.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (3)