This past January, Dawn Of Solace, the solo project by Wolfheart and Before The Dawn mastermind Tuomas Saukkonen, released its brand new album Flames Of Perdition. Just a few months later, on May 20th, Dawn Of Solace will put out a brand new EP - Notes Of Perdition, which resembles the album name not without reason. It features four intimate and emotional unplugged versions of songs from the current album. Together with Mikko Heikkilä as vocalist, the two once again invite you to a dark and emotional journey through the spheres of Finnish melancholy.

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Finland's death doomers Hanging Garden are pleased to announce that they have signed a new contract with the Polish label Agonia Records. The work on their next long player is in full swing.

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Technical death metal formation Fallujah announce September 9th, 2022 as the official release date for their fifth studio record, dubbed Empyrean. Alongside unveiled details, the band also present ferocious first single "Radiant Ascension," which is accompanied by music video produced by Defiant Digital Productions and directed by Robert Graves.

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Progressive death metal masters Phlebotomized are all set to enter the studio - Soundlodge Recording (Westrhauderfehn, Germany) - this coming weekend where they will commence recording tunes for their next full length instalment.

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In a recent interview on the Full Metal Jackie radio show, Testament frontman Chuck Billy offered an update on two projects that he is planning to release later this year or next year. One is the upcoming Testament album, which will be, not only their first since 2020's Titans Of Creation, but the first to feature the recently-returning drummer Dave Lombardo since 1999's The Gathering. His other project is his debut solo album, which he announced last year and its direction will be slightly different from the traditional thrash metal sound of Testament.

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Next year, the legendary rock band Journey will be celebrating 50 years of existence. Now, they are more than happy to unveil details of their next full length offering. Entitled Freedom, is has been set for June 8th 2022 official release (Frontiers Music Srl will handle the release in Europe, United Kingdom, and Japan; BMG will release the album in the rest of the world). For a first preview of the new music, give a listen to the song "You Got The Best Of Me".

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After the annoucement of their next studio album Towards The Dying Lands, set to be released on July 1st, and after the release of the first two singles, Horizon Ignited now deliver the third one called "Servant".

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Extreme metal pioneers Venom Inc. are proud to announce their sophomore album There’s Only Black, which will be released on September 23rd, 2022 via Nuclear Blast. Almost 40 years after their inception, the revitalized 1989 - 1992 Venom line-up of guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and vocalist/bassist Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan and the new addition of drummer Jeramie 'Warmachine' Kling have returned with one hell of a follow-up to their acclaimed debut, Avé. Give a listen to the first advance single and album's opening track, "How Many Can Die", via YouTube down under.

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Italians Elvenking have revealed that they have finished a pre-production phase of their next studio album, the successor to Reader Of The Runes - Divination from 2019. More information coming soon. Stay tuned.

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3 years after the release of their latest record Eriú's Wheel, Ulster's celtic folk metallers Waylander revealed that they are working hard on the follow-up (details to be unveiled at a later date). At the same time, the band also welcome new bass player in the ranks - Murzo McMurzoin.

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The new album from Somali Yacht Club, The Space, is officially out today. Psychedelic stoner rock/metal trio offer in listening the entire effort via YouTube player down under. The native Ukrainians have pledged to donate all profits made in 2022 (until the end of the year) to various charities to help their home country of Ukraine.

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Italian heavy/power metallers Ibridoma have revealed first details regarding the release of their upcoming studio album. It's going to be entitled Norimberga 2.0 and will be released through Punishment 18 Records. The artist behind the cover artwork, which can be seen below, is Gustavo Sazes (Cynic, Angra, Arch Enemy, British Lion, SinHeresY, Old Man's Child).

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Italian dark metal act Cadaveria share details in connection to their upcoming sixth album Emptiness, to be released on May 27, 2022 via Time To Kill Records. Cover artwork, which can be seen below alongside tracklist, was created by Roberto Toderico (Asphyx, Arch Enemy, Dark Funeral). This will be their first long player in 8 years.

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Arizona-based outfit Kardashev will release their sophomore full length, Liminal Rite, on June 10th via Metal Blade Records. Alongside unveiled details, check out a vocal playthrough for the album's first single, "Compost Grave-Song."

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American metalcore collective August Burns Red revealed that they have begun with the recording process of their ninth full length instalment, the successor to 2020's Guardians. Additional info in due time.

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