Saint Vitus frontman Wino has finally spoken out after he was detained in Norway, allegedly for possession of methamphetamine, and deported to the United States. He explains what happened in Norway and acknowledges he has developed a dependency and is seeking treatment for it. The band, however, had to finish their European tour without him.

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It seems like Orden Ogan are also releasing a new album next year. So, that means the power metallers finally completed the successor to 2012's To The End. As for the new opus, Ravenhead will be released on January 16th, 2015 through AFM Records and the cover artwork was painted by Andreas Marschall. Take a look at it below. The band has been working on a new video for the first single which means you will probably have a taste of new music soon.

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Swiss extreme metallers Triptykon have a new video for you to enjoy. They debuted a new visualization of a song off their acclaimed second album Melana Chasmata, the abrasive album opener "Tree Of Suffocating Souls". The video was once again directed by Philipp Hirsch (who previously worked with them for the group's "Shatter" and "Aurorae" video clips). Watch the final result right here.

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Slowly, we begin to know more about Periphery's upcoming albums. The progressive/djent group has revealed the album cover artwork and tracklist for Juggernaut: Alpha and Juggernaut: Omega! Both will be available in January 2015. On this release, the six members worked collectively for the first time in Periphery's history and everyone contributed to everything, even if it wasn't his instrument. Check out all you need to know below.

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Frontiers Music Srl will release a new concept album written and performed by two Norwegian musicians, singer Jørn Lande and guitarist Trond Holter (Jorn), titled Dracula: Swing Of Death, on January 23rd in Europe and January 27th in North America. This epic album took close to 4 years to complete. It's not the typical rock opera with a storyteller and long instrumental parts, but more of a dark and melodic rock album with a demonic and beautiful love story inspired by Bram Stoker's Dracula, reflecting the inner shadows of the man and myth. Watch the trailer to hear song samples from the album below. Did it pique your interest?

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British heavy metal veterans Saxon will enter the studio in early 2015 to begin recording the follow-up to 2013's Sacrifice for a late summer release. In a recent interview, singer Biff Byford announced that the new album is planned to be released around August or September next year.

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Estonian thrash metallers Thrashless have recently revealed the album artwork and tracklist for their upcoming third album, which will be entitled Cult Of Fear. The album will be available as a CD and also on vinyl and will be released early next year. According to the band, the album is "filled with songs about death, hatred and fear - about everything that mankind is trying to destroy itself with and probably will!" Check out the cover below.

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Power metallers Blind Guardian have released the first taste of their new and anticipated album Beyond The Red Mirror. As they will release a new single on December 5th, 2014, you can now hear an excerpt from the tune "Twilight Of The Gods" below. Do you think it's promising?

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After last year's line-up, Hellfest sure have their work cut out for them to live up to that. The organizers just revealed the first names of Hellfest 2015's line-up. They confirmed 128 bands! Are you ready? As usual, the fest is happening in Clisson, France from June 19th-21st.

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Event:	Hellfest Open Air 2015

Hang on to your hat! Sorry for the double Arch Enemy news today but the band just announced that guitar virtuoso Jeff Loomis (ex-Nevermore) will be joining their ranks for their upcoming European tour which kicks off on November 26th, as well as all future tours in 2015. What? Yes, it's happening apparently. The band didn't really reveal what happened with Nick Cordle and why he left.

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Angra just announced their new album folks! The band's first new album in four years will be called Secret Garden. Fans have been waiting for this and today you can find out all about it, including cover artwork, tracklist, release dates and the guests that will appear on this new record. Enter the secret garden and listen to the first single "Newborn Me" below.

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Do you want to hear another new song from AC/DC? The rockers just premiered the second song off of Rock Or Bust and this time it's the title track. After you watched the video for the first single "Play Ball" here, "Rock Or Bust" is now available for your listening pleasure right now. Tell us if you like it.

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Arch Enemy will bring their world tour for War Eternal to Latin America in January/February 2015. The melodic death metallers recently announced a string of tour dates for Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Brazil, Argentina and Ecuador. Arch Enemy will arrive to South America after blasting stages in North America and Europe. Get ready!

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Have you ever heard of Serious Black? They are a new melodic metal supergroup that features some long-standing veterans in the scene, such as guitarist Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween) and drummer Thomen Stauch (Savage Circus, ex-Blind Guardian). Bassist Mario Lochert (Emergency Gate), keyboardist Jan Vacik (ex-Dreamscape) and guitarist Dominik Sebastian (Edenbridge) together with their sixth member, singer Urban Breed (ex-Tad Morose), have created a debut album, As Daylight Breaks, that will be released on January 16th via AFM Records. Take a look at the album cover below.

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According to Michael Fischer of KNAC.com, Mick Zane, lead guitarist and founding member of the 1980s heavy metal band Malice, will reportedly undergo brain surgery today after he was diagnosed with a small brain tumor. Mick Zane, who has yet to find out if his tumor is malignant or not, has been in the studio writing and recording material for his first ever solo album. The project, which was set to feature some guest players on various tracks, has been put on hold.

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