Drummer Hati Refaeli (Equilibrium) has joined the Italian metal act Krampus as a full member in early 2013. Both band and management are very excited to add such a talented drummer to the mix, particularly at this point in time, while the songwriting for a new album is in full gear and the band is undergoing musical changes that will both elevate Krampus to the next level and pose a challenge to its eight band members.

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For the first time in their history, German metal band Rammstein has released two new videos for the same song in tandem. The piano version of the single, "Mein Herz Brennt" (My Heart Burns) was officially released a couple of days ago and can be watched below. Today, the band debuts another video; a more sinister version of the song available for viewing on vimeo. If that didn't pique your interest then how about this? The single "Mein Herz Brennt" is off the band's third album Mutter. Released? Over a decade ago.

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The 55th annual Grammy Awards nominees have been revealed last night by the Recording Academy and the Best Hard Rock / Metal Performance category includes Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Anthrax, Lamb Of God, Halestorm and Marilyn Manson.

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News coming out of the Teramaze camp suggest that the band is currently working on new material. The progressive thrashers are scheduled to enter studio in January next year to start recordings.

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Legendary doom metallers Pentagram are auditioning new guitar players. Guitarist Victor Griffin is performing his farewell shows during the October/November European Relentless Tour. He has decided to focus on his solo career from this point on.

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Source:	metalblade.com
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Folk metallers Krampus have announced that drummer Sasha Veselinovic will cover the band's drums position for the Heidenfest tour. He will temporarily replace Carlo Andrian who recently left Krampus after being struck by lightning which will unable him to play the drums for some time. The band will also reveal the official drummer in the upcoming weeks.

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German industrial metal legends Rammstein have announced headlining European festival appearances for next summer. The first tour dates confirmed so far can be seen below.

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Washington, D.C.-area punk and metal bassist Vance Bockis has died at the age of 50. The musician, who played in such bands as The Obsessed, 9353 and Pentagram, in addition to fronting The Factory, passed away at his home in Fairfax County, Virginia, from complications following shoulder surgery.

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Legendary cult doom act Pentagram are set to play a very special set for the first Power Of The Riff - East festival on September 1st in Brooklyn, New York. The band will perform its album Relentless (the album Pentagram re-released in 1993 with the same songs in another order) in its entirety for the first time since the early 1980's. Pentagram will also play other songs spanning the group's career, including tracks from their most recent album Last Rites. The influential doom outfit will also support Down in Philadelphia and Maryland.

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Italian metallers Krampus have posted online a new song titled "Unspoken" from their upcoming album Survival Of The Fittest, due out on August 24th via Noise Art Records. You can listen to it here. More album details were previously reported here.

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Italian folk metallers Krampus have recently released the first video off their upcoming debut album Survival Of The Fittest. The song "Kronos' Heritage" was the chosen one and you can watch the video below. Survival Of The Fittest will see the light of day on August 24th through NoiseArt Records. More album details, including cover and tracklist, can be found here.

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To make the line-up complete for this year's Brutal Assault, the last four bands have been announced. Byelorussian doom/pagan metallers Gods Tower, French avantgarde metal band Sebkha-Chott and two Czech representatives: old-school death metal band Brutally Deceased and black metallers Trollech will also play in the main stage this year.

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Event:	Brutal Assault 2012

Krampus are about to release their brand new album entitled Survival Of The Fittest on August 24th through NoiseArt Records. The Italian folk metallers have now released the first trailer for their debut album, which is available below. Shadows Of Our Time, their first EP, was released last year.

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Dutch drone/noise masters Gnaw Their Tongues will see the vinyl reissue of their 2011 album Per Flagellum Sanguemque, Tenebras Veneramus this July via ConSouling Sounds.

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American doom veterans Pentagram have a new band member in their ranks. They issued the following announcement about recruiting a new drummer: "Drummer Sean Saley has joined Pentagram. Influenced by the likes of Bill Ward, Ian Paice, and Les Binks, drummer Sean Saley grew up on hard rock and heavy metal before taking a turn as drummer for DC underground punk legends Government Issue in the 80s."

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