The Ocean have unveiled the trailer for their first ever DVD that will be called Collective Oblivion. This is something the band has been teasing for quite a while. Finally, fans will be able to order this thorough and expansive look at The Ocean's career and touring experiences, including the Heliocentric record release show with an extended line-up of 13 musicians on stage; as well as a special performance at the museum for musical instruments in Berlin, and much more. For now, to make your mouth water, watch the trailer below.

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Source:	metalblade.com
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Thaurorod leapt out of the Finnish underground in 2010. Before, the newcomers released three EPs and later their debut album Upon Haunted Battlefields. The group now presents their newest creation: Anteinferno. Just like it was the case with their debut, the cover artwork for Anteinferno has been created by Ken Kelly of Manowar fame. Check it out below in all its details where you also find the album tracklist.

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Manes fans rejoice because the Norwegian avantgarde metallers have signed a deal with Debemur Morti Productions. After years of dormancy in terms of new releases, the band is currently preparing two different releases which should be out in the coming months. More information about these very soon. And the plot thickens...

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French sludge metal band Oruga has inked a deal with Apathia Records. The deal consists of a reissue of the first Oruga's self-titled EP, originally released in 2011, on November 4th, 2013, and their debut album is expected to be released in the second quarter of 2014.

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New Jersey-based progressive metal unit East Of The Wall has released a teaser for their upcoming fourth album to be titled Redaction Artifacts. The album will drop on October 29th, 2013 once again via Translation Loss Records and you can check out the album details below, such as cover artwork and tracklist, and hear the teaser with a snippet of new music.

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As previously reported here, British heavy metal legends Saxon will release a new compilation album titled Unplugged And Strung Up set now for release on November 18th, 2013. The band has also revealed the artwork of the release which contains alternative takes on classic Saxon tunes.

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Megadeth have just released Countdown To Extinction: Live on Blu-ray, DVD and CD, chronicling last year's tour where they commemorated the classic album's 20th anniversary. Now you can see a full clip of the band performing the title track of the album, "Countdown To Extinction", through the YouTube player below. The show was recorded and filmed at Los Angeles' Fox Theatre last December.

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The Ocean have recently revealed an excerpt from their Pelagial DVD. The DVD, which is being screened as live video projections during the band's current Pelagial world tour, is a conceptual movie by Craig Murray, known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, Converge, etc. This movie, which offers up a year's worth of meticulous shooting, cutting and editing, visualizes the journey into the depths and completes the holistic music and visual art project that defines the Pelagial concept. Check out a video excerpt from the DVD in the form of the instrumental version of "Bathyalpelagic III: Disequillibrated" below.

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Czech doom/death metallers Somnus Aeternus have made their debut album On The Shores Of Oblivion available for free download. According to the band, the future of music distribution lies in the "name your price" model, which is becoming popular especially among independent artists. The album can be downloaded now via Bandcamp, where you can also buy physical copies and merchandise.

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Following last year's Baptized In Filth album, Impending Doom have set November 5th (on eOne Music) as the release date for their new album Death Will Reign. The band has already released a teaser for the album. Check it out below. Apart from that, you can have a look at the quite literal cover art that will grace the opus. All you have to do now is wait for more.

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Finnish goth metallers The 69 Eyes will release a new compilation album called The Best Of Helsinki Vampires, on November 1st featuring 28 tracks. The collection will include a brand new single as well, "Lost Without Love", written by the singer Jyrki69. This will be a good opportunity for those who want to get to know the band which released their latest output X in 2012.

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With their first DVD called Karma on the way, symphonic metallers Cadaveria have now divulged its official trailer as a first tease. You can watch it now here. Cadaveria's first ever retrospective double DVD will be available starting from October 22nd on Scarlet Records. The pre-orders will start on October 1st at this location.

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Dutch symphonic metal band Epica celebrated their 10th anniversary with a special event, dubbed Retrospect, on March 23rd in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The band was accompanied by the seventy-piece Reményi Ede Chamber Orchestra and the Miskolc National Theatre Choir, playing an unforgettable three-hour best-of set which was filmed for posterity. Now you can see the trailer of the upcoming release below. You can expect to have it on November 8th, 2013 when Nuclear Blast releases it.

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Zakk Wylde's brainchild Black Label Society has released a video of the song "Spoke In The Wheel" off the band's new live DVD, Blu-ray, and digital video, Unblackened, which can now be seen below. Unblackened is set for release next week on September 24th, 2013 via Eagle Rock Entertainment.

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As the countdown on Insomnium's official website continued following the final episode of their recent documentary, a mystery release was acknowledged and has now been unveiled. You can now stream the track titled "Ephemeral" from the upcoming single of the same name on the lyric video below.

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