Last year, Nick Cordle parted ways with Arch Enemy and guitar virtuoso Jeff Loomis took his place. Now the guitarist has a new gig. Sanctuary has parted ways with guitarist Brad Hull and has replaced him with Nick Cordle (ex-Arch Enemy, Arsis). He will join the Seattle band on their upcoming European dates.

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Band profile:	Sanctuary

2014 was a busy year for Swedish metallers Arch Enemy with a new singer announced in early 2014, a new album out in the summer and extensive touring. However, they are not about to stop. In fact, European fans will see Arch Enemy again in late April. The band is coming back with support from US metal force Unearth and Drone from Germany. The band has now also presented a tour trailer featuring the first official live footage with the new guitar player Jeff Loomis. Check out the band performing with their new line-up below and get ready for more shows from the group!

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San Francisco-based doom metallers Orchid have announced tour dates for Europe this coming summer. The band will soon be releasing a brand new EP named Sign Of The Witch on May 22nd with four brand new tracks. You can find all the new tour dates below. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see Orchid live and maybe hear a few new songs!

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Saint Vitus have announced that their former vocalist Scott Reagers will be joining them on their 2015 summer dates in Europe. The doom legends have already been confirmed for Hellfest Open Air festival and more dates will follow in due time. Scott Reagers was the singer on the band's first two albums Saint Vitus and Hallow's Victim as well as Die Healing (1995).

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After confirming that they were in the studio, today proggers Leprous have announced big news! They just revealed that their new album title will be The Congregation. It will be released on May 25th in Europe and June 2nd in United States via InsideOutMusic. You can mark your calendars and start hyping about it! But the exciting news also involves a new European tour. Check out all the dates below for live action from the band. The European headlining tour in support of The Congregation happens in September/October, alongside Rendezvous Point and another yet to be announced main support act.

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New Zealand post-rock formation Jakob announce that they will be heading out on a headlining European tour this April/May. The band will be touring in support of their latest new album, Sines, released on October 21st, 2014. The dates for this three-week long run over the 'old continent' can be seen below.

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Visual kei survivors Dir En Grey have announced the addition of a European leg to their upcoming Tour15 The Unstoppable Life. The Japanese quintet will touch down in Minsk, Belarus on May 17th, then work their way west for a further seven shows. This will include a two-night stand at London's O2 Academy Islington. You can see a full list of tour dates below.

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Band profile:	Dir En Grey

If you checked out the Best Heavy / Melodic Metal Album category on Metal Storm Awards 2014, you know that Skull Fist's new album Chasing The Dream is nominated. The Canadian heavy metallers have now released a new video for the track "Bad For Good" which you can enjoy below. The band will also be touring in Europe in May/June. If you want to catch them live, see the dates below.

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Pallbearer have good news for their European fans. They have announced the first dates on their summer European tour to present their latest record Foundations Of Burden. All currently confirmed dates are below. Check it out if you want to see the doom metallers live in action. Furthermore, the outfit has also shared a new song recorded between the U.S. legs of their tour last year. The song is called "Fear And Fury" and you can stream it at this location. Did you enjoy it?

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As you might know, Swedish hard rock veterans Europe will release their tenth album, War Of Kings, in March via UDR Music. Now you can finally hear the first new song unveiled by the group. The band shot an official video for the title track "War Of Kings" with Patric Ullaeus. Enjoy! What do you think about the song?

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The legendary Seattle metal band Queensrÿche just revealed that they will return to Europe to play summer festivals as well as some headline shows. Armored Saint and Death Angel will support them on special dates. With their canvas wiped clean and the band more stable than it's been in years, Queensrÿche has already begun writing new material for the follow up to their self-titled 2013 Century Media Records release, Queensrÿche. The new album is tentatively scheduled for release in late summer 2015.

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New York-based metal bands Tombs and Black Anvil are pleased to announce that they will be heading out on a co-headlining European tour this coming April. The Savage Death European march will start on April 9th in Berlin (GER) and will end on April 26th in Dresden (GER). Both bands will be also part of the exquisite Roadburn Festival in Tilburg.

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Event:	Tombs & Black Anvil: Savage Death European Tour 2015

After the highly acclaimed tour with Kreator and Arch Enemy in the end of 2014, Vader are ready to hit the stages in Europe once again. These Polish death metal maniacs will be headlining several dates across the old continent, where they will be supported by their fellow countrymen Hate and special guests. Confirmed dates are available under the flyer.

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Event:	Vader: Blitz! Europe In Fire 2015

Japanese post-rock masters Mono have some exciting news to share with their European audience. After performing a set of tour dates in Europe at the end of 2014, the band now confirmed another string of dates across the 'old continent'. This time Mono will tour in April/May and will be once again accompanied by 'cello-doom' performer Helen Money. Check out the confirmed tour dates down below.

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Event:	Mono: European Tour 2015

Now that they have announced all about their new album, Negură Bunget prepare to embark on an extensive European tour starting in March, their lengthiest tour up to date. The trek happens in support of Tău (out February 27th) and the band will do more than 70 gigs all over the continent. Check out all the dates below. There will be plenty of opportunities to see the band live.

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