Gothic metallers Trail Of Tears find themselves facing a turmoil. Vocalist Ronny Thorsen and Cathrine Paulsen have entered a war of words after Cathrine Paulsen announced through the band's official Facebook page that Ronny has decided to leave the band after various problems during the making of their upcoming new album Oscillation. Ronny Thorsen refuted her version of the story and gave his own. It seems like the band is falling apart.

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Imperia, who released their latest album Secret Passion in 2011, are going to release a best of digital compilation on March 15th, 2013 via Massacre Records. Titled Queen Of Passion, this compilation will feature 11 tracks including one song that hasn't been available for download before.

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French progressive death metallers Fractal Gates have recently released a brand new video for the song "Timeless" (featuring Sotiris Vayenas from Septicflesh). This song will appear on the band's upcoming Beyond The Self album which is due to come out in February 2013. Enjoy the video produced by Seb below.

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Black Sabbath's new studio album, one of the most anticipated releases of the year, already has a title. It will be called 13, so it is only fitting that the heavy metal band announced it today, on January 13th. We know now that it will be released this June (the exact date will be revealed later). The band also revealed what everyone wanted to know: who was the drummer that joined the recording sessions for the new album.

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Italian metallers Lunarsea have released their last album Route Code Selector back in 2008 but they are preparing to enter OuterSound Studios in Rome next week to record their third full-length output, titled Hundred Light Years, set for a May release through Punishment 18 Records.

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Byzantine dissolved five years ago following the release of Oblivion Beckons but the band will be returning with a self-titled new release this year. The band has now premiered the official music video for a new song, "Soul Eraser", which can be seen below. The video was directed by Matt Maloney.

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Progressive metallers Kingcrow have premiered a new song from their upcoming album In Crescendo, the band's fifth which Sensory Records will release in North America on February 12th. You can listen to "Right Before" over here. Alternatively, it is also streaming on the player below.

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Romanian female-fronted symphonic/power metallers Magica have announced the departure of drummer Sebastian Natas, who has been part of the group for the past 5 years. Sebastian has left the band in order to concentrate on his new project.

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For Today guitarist Mike Reynolds is at the center of the storm after remarks he made on Twitter regarding homosexuality and religion. The guitarist reportedly responded to this article claiming that "homosexuality is a sin". This generated a huge negative feedback and following this controversy, For Today announced that the guitarist is no longer part of the band as he decided to enroll in Bible college.

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Come January 29th, doom metal trio The Gates Of Slumber will offer you their latest piece of work in the form of a new EP entitled, Stormcrow. The 5 song EP was recorded by Sanford Parker and will be released on Scion AV. Dave Quiggle was responsible for the EP cover art.

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Rotting Christ have posted a new lyric video for their song "In Yumen / Xibalba" which you can watch below. "In Yumen - Xibalba" is taken from Kata Ton Daimona Eaytoy (Do What Thou Wilt), the brand new album from the Greek extreme metal band. The album is set for release on March 1st, 2013 in Europe (March 5th in North America) through Season Of Mist. More album details were earlier reported here.

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Following the departure of guitarist Rob Caggiano, Anthrax has announced that Shadows Fall guitarist Jon Donais will step in temporarily to replace him as the band soldiers on. Donais will temporarily fill in for Anthrax's upcoming tour dates in India, the series of Soundwave Festival shows in Australia, and the Metal Alliance Tour.

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Italian female-fronted gothic metallers Lacuna Coil have today announced The Dark Legacy Tour Over Latin America, which will be scheduled for February/March this year. Complete list of tour dates can be seen below the official tour flyer.

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Guitarist Jochem Jacobs, of Dutch progressive technical metallers Textures, has announced his departure from the band. Jochem was part of Textures from the very beginning.

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Good news Devourment maniacs! You can finally listen to a new song from the band's forthcoming death metal offering, Conceived In Sewage. Go ahead and give a spin to the love song "Fifty Ton War Machine" on the lyric video below.

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