Earlier this year, the original guitar players of Mercyful Fate's legendary Melissa and Don't Break The Oath albums, Michael Denner and Hank Shermann, announced that they were going to release some material soon from their new band Denner/Shermann. Their debut EP Satan's Tomb is coming out on October 2nd via Metal Blade. The title track has been finally released and is streaming online now. So, you can finally satisfy your curiosity.

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Mortiis are coming back! After a few years of quietness in terms of new releases, a new album is coming out soon. The Great Deceiver, as the record is called, drops on January 29th, 2016 via Omnipresence. Don't miss out on the fun and listen to the new single from the industrial metallers, "Doppelganger," below.

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After the recent release of the well-received Under The Red Cloud worldwide, Amorphis have shared a new video today. The chosen song was their single "Death Of A King" taken from the fresh new album. The Finnish metallers will have a busy end of the year with a European tour scheduled for November/December alongisde Nightwish. Before that, in October, the outfit will perform on their home turf in Finland.

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Hatesphere are back with a vengeance! The Danish thrash/death metallers entered Tue Madsen's Antfarm Studios in early August to record their 9th album and follow-up to Murderlust. They've baptized their new devil spawn New Hell and it will be released on November 20th, 2015 via Massacre Records, also available in a limited edition digipak with two exclusive bonus tracks. The striking artwork was created by Niclas Mortensen (Amon Amarth, Bring Me The Horizon, As I Lay Dying) and you can feast your eyes on it below.

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The Hungarians Ektomorf are sharing new music. Shortly after the release of Retribution, the band is releasing another new album this year called Aggressor on October 23rd, 2015 via AFM Records. The best way to promote the record is sharing a new song and you can discover "Evil By Nature", their new single, right here. This track features the legendary Cannibal Corpse frontman George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher. How do you like it?

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U.S. technical death metal practitioners Arkaik are releasing a new album this year called Lucid Dawn, the fourth record of their career. Before the album is released worldwide on October 30th on Unique Leader Records, you can hear a new song. Lucid Dawn is the second installment in a series of concept albums revolving around Cyrix, a disillusioned character in a dystopian society. Enjoy below the lyric video for "Awaken The I".

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Arch Enemy have always had a soft spot for Japan. And on their next appearance at the 10th anniversary of Loud Park festival, the band will bring in some special guests, two original members. None other than former singer Johan Liiva, who was the vocalist of the band on their first three albums up until Burning Bridges. Founding member and guitarist Christopher "Chris" Amott, who has left the band twice, will also join the group on stage in Japan. So, chances are that the melodic death metallers will play some oldies, songs from the Liiva era.

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Denver, Colorado thrash maniacs Havok have announced the addition of bassist Nick Schendzielos (Job For A Cowboy, Cephalic Carnage) after parting ways with Mike Leon. Leon, who spent two years with Havok and appeared on the band's 2013 release Unnatural Selection, will be joining metallers Soulfly on their upcoming North American tour. The newly recruited Schendzielos will record bass on the band's upcoming fourth studio album and take part in the band's upcoming North American headlining tour.

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Shining (NOR) are about to release International Blackjazz Society, their new album. Before that, they have unveiled a new song to the masses. The new single is called "Last Day"; it is quite catchy and there's some saxophone goodness, of course. You can give it a go on the video below while you wait for the album release set for 16th of October via Spinefarm Records.

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Kampfar are streaming a new song! You can start your weekend by listening to the first single "Icons" off their upcoming album Profan which is due out on November 13th via Indie Recordings. What are you waiting for? Discover the savage new track "Icons" on the video below. The Norwegians are releasing a new album one year after Djevelmakt.

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Just a few days after they announced the release of a new EP, Cryptopsy are already showcasing a new track. The Canadian death metallers are currently streaming The Book Of Suffering Tome 1 EP opener, called ''Detritus (The One They Kept)''. The song and new video are available for your viewing pleasure below. Are you pleased with the quality of the new material? Share your thoughts.

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Today marks the release of The 3rd Attempt's debut album, Born In Thorns. This is also the first ever release of the new band of former Carpathian Forest guitarists Tchort (Green Carnation, ex-Emperor, ex-Blood Red Throne) and BloodPervertor (ex-Carpathian Forest). Today the band debuted a video for the track "Sons Of The Winter" with live footage shot by Svein Erik Nomeland from the band's recent appearance at the Southern Discomfort Festival, and with still photography by Anders Berg and Paul Sigakis. Get your black metal fix right here.

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Blind Guardian will be part of The Dwarves video game and soundtrack. Developer King Art has announced a cooperation with the power metal band. Not only will musicians from Blind Guardian perform parts of The Dwarves OST in their own style but there will also be a special quest involving Blind Guardian in the game. To perfectly blend that into the fantasy-world of Girdlegard, the developers from King Art and Blind Guardian are cooperating closely with the author of The Dwarves book series. The Dwarves is a story-driven single-player game based on the novel by Markus Heitz.

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Blood Red Throne have announced a change in their line-up. Yngve "Bolt" Christiansen, in the band since 2011, had recently been replaced by Martin Berger Enerstvedt, who is now out of the band. That was quick! Also, Yngve "Bolt" Christiansen is coming back to the band. Confused? The death metal band from Norway already had a new album called Union Of Flesh And Machine recorded with Martin Berger Enerstvedt's vocals ready for this November but they are only releasing it in 2016 as Bolt will record his vocals for the album.

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Candiria are finally releasing a new album! After returning from hiatus in 2014, the Brooklyn, NY metal progenitors have signed to Metal Blade Records. Since forming in 1992, the band has released seven full-length albums, two EPs, and survived a serious van crash in 2002. Now, with a new record deal in place, Candiria is on course to release their first new full length since 2009′s Kiss The Lie. Expect the album to be released next year.

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