Spanish thrash metallers Angelus Apatrida have unveiled the artwork from their new studio album entitled The Call, which will be released on April 30th in Europe via Century Media Records.

The band's new album was finished with the same creative team as their previous release, Clockwork: it was again recorded in Moita, Portugal, at Ultrasound Studio with producer Daniel Cardoso (Anneke Van Giersbergen, Anathema) and the artwork was handled by Gustavo Sazes from Abstrata (Arch Enemy, Krisiun).

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Norwegian industrial black metallers Mysticum have announced via Facebook that they have signed a deal with Peaceville Records.

The band issued the following statement: "Mysticum is back! Today Mysticum has signed to Peaceville Records. Peaceville will handle the entire Mysticum catalogue, which means re-releases of Lost Masters Of The Universe and In The Streams Of Inferno (both with new artwork, upgraded and remastered sound). The deal also includes the brand new and loooooong awaited album Planet Satan. Mysticum will start the making of this album very soon, and you will be informed about the progress."

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Marilyn Manson's new single "No Reflection" is currently streaming online at this location. Alternatively, you can listen to it below. The song is taken from Manson's new album, Born Villain, which hits stores on April 30th (worldwide) and May 1st (North America) through Cooking Vinyl.

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"Protoman", a brand new song from US deathcore outfit Emmure is now streaming online and you can listen to it below. The song comes off their forthcoming release, Slave To The Game, which comes out on April 10th via Victory Records.

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In the last few weeks and days, the organizers of the Brutal Assault festival have confirmed new additions to this year's line-up. The latest names that have been announced are: Fields Of The Nephilim, Shape Of Despair, Rise And Fall, Finntroll, Skarhead and Root.

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Event:	Brutal Assault 2012

Italian symphonic/power metal band Rhapsody Of Fire will finally return to North America for their first ever USA/Canada headlining tour.

Keyboardist Alex Staropoli comments: "American and Canadian Rhapsody Of Fire fans have been waiting a long time for our return to North America. We've heard your demands and now it's finally a reality! Rhapsody Of Fire is stronger than ever and ready to bring to you the longest, biggest and best show we've ever done in the band's 15+ years history. We're also giving fans the opportunity to spend an incredible amount of personal time with us face-to-face in order to bring us very close to our fans in a very personal and meaningful way."

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Swedish black metallers Marduk will be heading back to North America this June for a headlining tour with 1349, Withered, and Weapon as special guests. The band also announced two other shows for Chile and Puerto Rico.

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Event:	Marduk: Serpent Sermon World Tour 2012 - North America

"Gladiator", a brand new song from US-based nu thrashers Soulfly is currently streaming online at this location. The song comes off the band's forthcoming album titled Enslaved, which is slated for release on March 13th through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported here and here.

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Nuclear Blast proudly announces the signing of Swedish Heavy Metal combo Grand Magus.

JB of Grand Magus comments: "Grand Magus have finally found their hailing port - we've wrapped up a deal with the mighty Heavy Metal label Nuclear Blast. By this, a new chapter will be opened, both in our band and in metal history. With The Hunt we will consequently keep on marching down the metallic path we've started to pursue over the course of the past years. Be prepared to be lined up in our sights from the end of May on, when The Hunt will strike! Fuck the world!"

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The trailer for German thrashers Holy Moses' upcoming compilation album is now available for your viewing pleasure below. The new compilation album entitled 30th Anniversary - In The Power Of Now will feature new versions of 20 of the most important songs of the 30 years of Holy Moses history and two new songs. The album has been penned for an April 20th release in Germany, April 23rd in Europe and an early May release in USA/Canada.

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German heavy/power metallers At Vance have announced that the band will release their new studio album, entitled Facing Your Enemy, on April 27th through AFM Records. The album will be the follow-up to 2009's Ride The Sky and the artwork created by Thomas Ewerhard can be seen below.

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Canadian alternative metallers/hardcore punkers Cancer Bats have premiered the new music video for the song "Road Sick" at this location. Alternatively, you can watch it below. The song is the second single taken from the band's forthcoming album Dead Set On Living, which is due out on April 24th in North America through Metal Blade Records.

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"Pentagram And Crucifix", a brand new video from US heavy metallers Christian Mistress is now available for viewing below. The song comes off the band's latest release Possession, which came out on February 28th via Relapse Records. The video was shot in the band's hometown of Olympia, Washington, and directed by Christine Davis and David Hoekje.

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Swedish progressive melodic death metallers In Mourning have made available online a preview from their forthcoming new album entitled The Weight Of Oceans, which will be released on April 18th through Spinefarm Records. You can listen to it below. More album details were previously reported here.

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Finnish power metallers Stratovarius are officially searching for a new drummer, following the departure of Jörg Michael. The band posted this message on their Facebook page: "Drummer wanted! We have now played the final Latin America gigs with Jörg Michael, who is leaving the band after 16 years. 2011 started with the release of the Elysium album and was a long year with a long world tour together with Helloween. After some time off, we are now looking to the future, composing material for the next album, and we are also looking for the next drummer."

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