Anglo-Finnish progressive metallers Wheel are pleased to announce the release of their much-anticipated third studio album, Charismatic Leaders, on the 3rd May 2024 through Inside Out Music. To mark the announcement, the band have launched the first single/video "Empire". The new outing was recorded by Daniel Bergstrand and Fredrik Thordendal. Mix was handled by Forrester Savell. Additionally, in support of this upcoming release, Wheel also confirmed a 29-date headlining European tour in late 2024.

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Fluisteraars will embark on a sonic odyssey with their upcoming release, Manifestaties Van De Ontworteling (eng. Manifestations Of The Uprooting) takes a daring leap into experimental soundscapes while retaining haunting atmosphere. Recorded live, alongside Simon Claessen (whose expertise in analog equipment adds an artistic edge to this collaboration) with the use of old analog audio equipment to create a spontaneous and authentic sonic experience. Rounded off by the mastering finesse of Pieter Kloos, the band aimed to create something that extends beyond mere musicality, crafting an album that transcends conventional boundaries.

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The French atmospheric doom metal project Ixion announce their next release Extinction, to be out on April 16th. It is the first part of their new three-piece music effort Evolution, which will be released physically later this fall.

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French doomsters Dionysiaque are ready to deliver their debut album, Diogonos, on March 15, 2024 via Italian label I, Voidhanger Records. The entire music output was recorded live at the infamous Heldskalla Studio with producer Raph Henry, who was also responsible for the mix. Mastering was handled by Benoit Roux in Drudenhaus Studio.

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Anette Olzon is back with her third solo album, titled Rapture. It will be set free on May 10th, 2024 via Frontiers Music Srl. Recorded by Magnus Karlsson, Anders Köllerfors and Niclas Olsson. Mix and mastering handled by Jacob Hansen. The album's first single and accompanying music video, "Heed The Call", is available for streaming down under.

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Extortionist will be releasing a brand new album Devoid Of Love & Light, featuring also songs from their 2023 EP Devoid, on May 17th 2024 via Unique Leader Records. The 10-piece music output was produced, mixed and mastered by Clayton Blue.

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The British veterans Praying Mantis are ready to return with their new record, Defiance, on April 19th (Frontiers Music Srl). Other album details and first streaming single, "Defiance", are available below.

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Italian heavy metallers Black Phantom have disclosed details and first preview song in connection with their new album announcement. Dubbed Horror Paradise, it is going to be released through Punishment18 Records on March 29th.

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In a recent new interview with 'RichardMetalFan', Amorphis drummer Jan Rechberger spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2022's Halo album. The six-piece is planning to enter the studio later this year.

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The Star has been set as the official title of the Wormwood's fourth long player. The follow-up to 2021's Arkivet will be released on May 31, 2024. Tracklist and cover artwork can be seen below.

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The new Antichrist Siege Machine album, Vengeance Of Eternal Fire, is completed and ready to be unleashed through Profound Lore Records on April 19th. Recorded and mixed by Matt Michel at Viva Studio (vocals recorded by Bob Quirk). Mastered by Arthur Rizk. The Richmond, Virginia based duo also presents the first track in advance called "Sisera".

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March 15, 2024 has been set as the official release day of the Corpus Diavolis' upcoming fifth long player, titled Elixiria Ekstasis. The new music output by French black metallers will be released through Les Acteurs de l'Ombre Productions. Other details, covert artwork and track listing, can be found below.

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Benediction have recently entered the studio to record their next long player. The latest effort by the long-standing British death metal band, Scriptures, dates back to 2020. Stay tuned for more info.

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21 years after their last full length album Heathen Machine, British progressive metallers Balance Of Power now proudly announce the follow-up. Dubbed Fresh From The Abyss, it will see its official release on the 19th of April, 2024 via Massacre Records. For a preview, stream now a video for the first single "Never Be Here Again".

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Swedish extreme progressive/melodic death metal purveyors Loch Vostok are ready to put out their ninth full length offeting Opus Ferox II - Mark Of The Beast on April 19, 2024 via ViciSolum Productions. Cover artwork and tracklist can checked out below.

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