Debemur Morti Productions has issued the following announcement about the delay in the release of the new album from French black metallers Blut Aus Nord: "Let's get rid of the bad news first: contrary to recently mentioned on our Facebook page, the last chapter of the '777' trilogy won't be released in May. Vindsval thinks the album isn't excellent enough and will work further on it. It is absolutely vital that 777 - Cosmosophy represents a fitting denouement to the trilogy. If all goes according to plan, it will be out at the end of September."

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Band profile:	Blut Aus Nord

Southern Lord has announced a deluxe reissue of the album Dopesmoker from US stoner metallers Sleep.

The following press release was issued: "For the 2012 reissue, there are some very notable changes. The original studio tapes have been remastered presenting the album as the band had originally intended. The audio is clearer, louder, and at last brings a true representation of Sleep's hour-plus Weedian chronicle. Exclusive to this Southern Lord edition is brand new artwork by long time Sleep artist Arik Roper, to be unveiled in the coming weeks. Additionally, this reborn version of Dopesmoker boasts an unreleased live recording of one of the band's best all-time performances: 'Holy Mountain' from San Francisco's I-Beam in 1994."

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Band profile:	Sleep

"The Gallwasp", a brand new song from Canadian doom/sludge metal duo Mares Of Thrace is currently streaming online at this location. The song is taken from their upcoming new album The Pilgrimage, due out on CD and digital download this April 24th, the first in the band's multi-album worldwide deal with Sonic Unyon Metal. An LP pressing will follow at a later date.

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"Your Reflection", a brand new video from Romanian crust/hardcore/sludge metallers Mediocracy is now available for viewing below. The song is taken from their new EP titled Memory Hole, which will be released on March 22nd through Asiluum Net Label and Metalfan Records Division. The EP was recorded with Romanian producer Marius Costache (Avatar, White Walls, Coins As Portraits, Satanochio) and the artwork was designed by the band's lead vocalist, Viez.

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"Purgatorium", a brand new song from Japanese avantgarde black metallers Sigh has premiered exclusively at Pitchfork. The track comes off the band's new studio offering entitled In Somniphobia, set for release on March 12th via Candlelight Records.

The 11-track album features guest appearances by Massacre's Kam Lee and The Meads Of Asphodel's Metatron as well as cover illustration by renowned artist Eliran Kantor (Atheist, Testament). More album details were previously reported here.

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Band profile:	Sigh

British speed power metallers DragonForce have announced their return to North America for a spring tour. This marks the band's first full trek with new singer Marc Hudson, who makes his recorded debut on their latest album, The Power Within, which hits stores on April 17th. Also, you can now download the new track "Fallen World" at this location, which is still streaming here.

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Spanish thrash metallers Angelus Apatrida have unveiled the artwork from their new studio album entitled The Call, which will be released on April 30th in Europe via Century Media Records.

The band's new album was finished with the same creative team as their previous release, Clockwork: it was again recorded in Moita, Portugal, at Ultrasound Studio with producer Daniel Cardoso (Anneke Van Giersbergen, Anathema) and the artwork was handled by Gustavo Sazes from Abstrata (Arch Enemy, Krisiun).

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Norwegian industrial black metallers Mysticum have announced via Facebook that they have signed a deal with Peaceville Records.

The band issued the following statement: "Mysticum is back! Today Mysticum has signed to Peaceville Records. Peaceville will handle the entire Mysticum catalogue, which means re-releases of Lost Masters Of The Universe and In The Streams Of Inferno (both with new artwork, upgraded and remastered sound). The deal also includes the brand new and loooooong awaited album Planet Satan. Mysticum will start the making of this album very soon, and you will be informed about the progress."

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"Protoman", a brand new song from US deathcore outfit Emmure is now streaming online and you can listen to it below. The song comes off their forthcoming release, Slave To The Game, which comes out on April 10th via Victory Records.

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In the last few weeks and days, the organizers of the Brutal Assault festival have confirmed new additions to this year's line-up. The latest names that have been announced are: Fields Of The Nephilim, Shape Of Despair, Rise And Fall, Finntroll, Skarhead and Root.

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Source:	brutalassault.cz
Event:	Brutal Assault 2012

Italian symphonic/power metal band Rhapsody Of Fire will finally return to North America for their first ever USA/Canada headlining tour.

Keyboardist Alex Staropoli comments: "American and Canadian Rhapsody Of Fire fans have been waiting a long time for our return to North America. We've heard your demands and now it's finally a reality! Rhapsody Of Fire is stronger than ever and ready to bring to you the longest, biggest and best show we've ever done in the band's 15+ years history. We're also giving fans the opportunity to spend an incredible amount of personal time with us face-to-face in order to bring us very close to our fans in a very personal and meaningful way."

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Band profile:	Rhapsody

Swedish black metallers Marduk will be heading back to North America this June for a headlining tour with 1349, Withered, and Weapon as special guests. The band also announced two other shows for Chile and Puerto Rico.

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Band profile:	Marduk
Event:	Marduk: Serpent Sermon World Tour 2012 - North America

"Gladiator", a brand new song from US-based nu thrashers Soulfly is currently streaming online at this location. The song comes off the band's forthcoming album titled Enslaved, which is slated for release on March 13th through Roadrunner Records. More album details were previously reported here and here.

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Band profile:	Soulfly

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Nuclear Blast proudly announces the signing of Swedish Heavy Metal combo Grand Magus.

JB of Grand Magus comments: "Grand Magus have finally found their hailing port - we've wrapped up a deal with the mighty Heavy Metal label Nuclear Blast. By this, a new chapter will be opened, both in our band and in metal history. With The Hunt we will consequently keep on marching down the metallic path we've started to pursue over the course of the past years. Be prepared to be lined up in our sights from the end of May on, when The Hunt will strike! Fuck the world!"

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Band profile:	Grand Magus

The trailer for German thrashers Holy Moses' upcoming compilation album is now available for your viewing pleasure below. The new compilation album entitled 30th Anniversary - In The Power Of Now will feature new versions of 20 of the most important songs of the 30 years of Holy Moses history and two new songs. The album has been penned for an April 20th release in Germany, April 23rd in Europe and an early May release in USA/Canada.

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