Swedish progressive power metallers Tad Morose have announced the addition of guitarist Kenneth Jonsson to the group's ranks.

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Band profile:	Tad Morose

Canadian drone outfit Nadja has announced a full Northern Europe tour in May where they will be supporting their new compilation album entitled Excision, a collection of previously vinyl only tracks, and also the re-issued Thaumogenesis.

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Band profile:	Nadja

The Dubai-based Death Metal band Nervecell have released the new official video for "Shunq (To The Despaired... King Of Darkness)", which features the legendary Karl Sanders from the North American band Nile, making a guest appearance on vocals. The song appears on the band's latest album Psychogenocide, released on Lifeforce Records (Europe) and Spellbind Records (Middle East). The video was shot in the city of Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. It was directed by Shane De Almeida and edited by Ahmad Al Sharif.

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Source:	jorzine.com
Band profile:	Nervecell

Polish death metallers Behemoth, along with Watain, The Devil's Blood, and In Solitude, are now booted out of the first date in The Decibel Magazine Tour in Columbus, Ohio, due to religious conflict with the venue owners of The Brewmaster's Gate, where they were going to play.

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Band profile:	Behemoth
Event:	Behemoth + Watain: The Decibel Magazine Tour 2012

Official Candlelight Records press release:

Candlelight Records today confirms June 18th as the European release date, and the 19th of June for North America for Eremita, the anticipated fourth album from Norwegian-born vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn.

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Source:	candlelightrecords.co.uk
Band profile:	Ihsahn

"Get The Devil Out Of Me", the brand new single from Dutch symphonic metallers Delain is now streaming online and you can listen to it below. The single will be released on April 13th (Benelux/Germany) and April 15th (UK). The song is taken from the band's new album We Are The Others, which will be released on June 1st (Benelux/Germany) and June 4th (UK/France) through CNR Entertainment and Roadrunner Records, and will also be available as a limited edition digipack, with four extra tracks. No North American date has yet been announced. More album details were previously reported here.

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Source:	site.delain.nl
Band profile:	Delain

Irish thrashers Gama Bomb have revealed the following statement about parting ways with rhythm guitarist and founding member Luke Graham: "It's with much sadness we announce that after 10 years Luke is parting ways with Gama Bomb."

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"Summers End", a brand new track from Croatian gothic doom metallers Ashes You Leave is currently streaming online at this location. The song comes off the band's forthcoming album The Cure For Happiness, the debut for new vocalist Giada Etro and drummer Sa?a Vukosav. No release date has been announced yet for the album as the band hopes to secure a record deal soon.

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British medieval black metallers The Meads Of Asphodel recently underwent some lineup changes. They have also begun working on their upcoming album entitled Sondercommando. The band offered this lengthy update: "First off we announce the departure of our long standing drummer Urakbarameel. After nine years of dedication to the band we would like to thank him for his all his hard work & wish him the best for the future, he can now be found beating the skins for London based rock/metal band Daken."

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Band profile:	The Meads Of Asphodel

Finnish death/thrash metallers Sadistik Forest have released a new music video for the track "Fabrics Of Lies", available for viewing below. This video was directed by Toni Hiltunen and the song comes off the band's latest album Death, Doom, Radiation, which was released almost two weeks ago through Violent Journey Records.

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US thrashers Lich King are currently putting the finishing touches on their upcoming new album entitled Born Of The Bomb. The band posted the following message on their Facebook page: "Now that our April 1st gag is out of the way... April is when we're going to finish Born Of The Bomb. We're hammering everything out this month. Vocals, drums, gang shouts, solos, celebrity guest appearances, everything. We'll keep you updated along the way and hopefully have a release date for you soon."

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Finnish melodic death metallers Omnium Gatherum have announced that they have parted ways with bassist Toni Mäki. The band released this statement: "OG have decided to go separate ways with our bass player of the last three years, Toni Mäki. The decision was made already some time ago after our latest European tour Neckbreaker's Ball and it wasn't an easy one."

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Band profile:	Omnium Gatherum

Danish death metal band Dawn Of Demise has unveiled the cover art and tracklist for their upcoming new album entitled Rejoice In Vengeance, scheduled for release this summer via Unique Leader Records. The artwork was designed by Marco Hasmann.

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Band profile:	Dawn Of Demise

Hellfest is fast approaching once again, and this year we have two weekend tickets to give away to lucky winners. With a new festival site and another fantastic line-up, you'd be crazy to miss out on your opportunity to win yourself a free weekend ticket.

All you have to do is head over to the contest page and answer the three questions correctly for your name to be entered into the draw.

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Hellfest Open Air 2012

US progressive metalcore band Between The Buried And Me will embark on a European tour this October in support of their new upcoming album, the details of which will be revealed soon. Support on the road will come from Periphery and The Safety Fire.

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Band profile:	Between The Buried And Me
Event:	Between The Buried And Me: European Tour 2012