Tuomas Holopainen's debut solo album The Life And Times Of Scrooge is released today in Europe so it seems perfect to unveil a new lyric video. This time, you can hear the track "The Last Sled". Since the album has now been released, tell us your impressions of the album as well, in case you already listened to it. The opus, of course, is inspired by the graphic novel The Life And Times Of Scrooge McDuck, written and illustrated by Don Rosa. Was it what you were expecting from the Nightwish mastermind?

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American metallers Tombs have shared the first taste of new material. Following Path Of Totality, the group will unleash the new piece Savage Gold on June 10th (North America), June 9th (UK/world), and June 6th (Germany/Benelux/Finland) on Relapse Records. Hear the first snippets of new music on this album trailer below. What do you think?

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The Canadian up-and-coming power metal band Crimson Shadows has signed a deal with Napalm Records. The band's debut record came out in 2011, Glory On The Battlefield, and the next one has already been recorded and will be released worldwide in the summer. The band previously won the international Wacken battle in 2013.

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The funeral doom project Doom:VS, from Draconian member Johan Ericson, has finally revealed a new track titled "White Coffins" from their new work Earthless. Six years have passed since the release of their latest creation Dead Words Speak but now it is time for something new. You can listen to the 9-minute track "White Coffins" now here through the Soundcloud player. Enjoy! It is what you were expecting from Doom:VS?

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French massive doom/sludge act Oruga has revealed a video trailer for their upcoming debut album, Blackened Souls, to be released on May 19th via Apathia Records. Blackened Souls was recorded "live in the studio", in order to reflect the true nature of Oruga's music, honest with no compromises. Listen to the first taste of new music here and check out the album artwork as well.

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In anticipation of their upcoming album Shadows Of The Dying Sun, Insomnium have premiered the music video for an unheard track titled "While We Sleep" off the same album - the song can be streamed below. The album is due to be released on April 28th in Europe and April 29th in North America this year via Century Media Records. Don't waste time, listen to a new Insomnium song now!

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Hungarians Ektomorf released their new album Retribution earlier this year in January and today you can watch their new video for the track "You Can't Control Me" through the YouTube player available below. What do you think about their newest video? The band's European Retribution Tour 2014 starts in a few days in Budapest and will stretch until May.

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Peaceville Records has recently announced the release of Black Death And Beyond, which is a special collector's box set featuring an in-depth book containing extensive accounts of the Darkthrone's history and philosophy from both Gylve 'Fenris' Nagell and Ted 'Nocturno Culto' Skjellum, as well as additional recollections from bass player Dag Nilsen. Also included are three vinyls featuring Darkthrone's own choice cuts from their illustrious collection of death/black and metal/punk classics, presented on white, black and transparent vinyl, plus woven Darkthrone patch.

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And now for something a bit different. By now, you are probably familiar with the upcoming folk compilation One And All, Together, For Home to be released via Season Of Mist in May. After Primordial premiered their take on the song "Dark Horse On The Wind", now it's time for the Norwegians Kampfar to showcase their contribution. The band is streaming online the song entitled "En Hymne Til Urd" ("A Hymn For Earth"). Listen to it below through Soundcloud.

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The French project Öxxö Xööx has signed a deal with Blood Music. The brainchild of Öxxö Xööx - the singer of WHOURKR's debut album Naät also features production and programming duties by Igorrr. The band's debut album - Rëvëürt - will be released on vinyl for the first time. Blood Music will also be releasing the unique Öxxö Xööx's second album, Nämïdäë.

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The Swedes Bombs Of Hades are giving you some more death metal with their 3rd album. It will be called Atomic Temples and will be released on vinyl/CD through War Anthem Records on May 23rd. Check out the first taste of the record, "Omens", available on the Soundcloud player below.

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The new Tombs' album is upon us and it will be called Savage Gold. The album is set for a June 10th release (North America), June 9th (UK/world), and June 6th (Germany/Benelux/Finland) on Relapse Records and the artwork and tracklist have been revealed. The artwork was created by renowned tattooist Thomas Hooper who has created the band's previous album covers. You can see it right here. Stay tuned for new music soon.

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Remember Lullacry? The Finnish band released their latest album Where Angels Fear in 2012 after a long hiatus and now announces that Spinefarm Records will release a farewell 2CD compilation called Legacy 1998-2014 on May 9th. It includes special stuff like previously unreleased tracks, live tracks and one brand new song - "Hell On High Heels", recorded at Astia studio on February 2014 with the original Be My God era line-up.

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After being silent for almost seven years, Swedish progressive/doom metallers Veni Domine have recently announced the release of a new album called light, coming on May 23rd through Massacre Records. The album cover artwork has already been unveiled and it features a horse. Check it out below.

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Another song premiere today. Melodic death metal heavyweights Insomnium give us "Revelations", a brand new song taken from their forthcoming album Shadows Of The Dying Sun. After the song "Ephemeral" from the same name EP released last year, this is another appetizer for the new album. Enjoy the song through the lyric video right here. Take it all in.

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