"Drift", a brand-new track from Canadian noisegrinders Fuck The Facts can now be streamed on BrooklynVegan.com.

Another new song, entitled "A Coward's Existance", can be streamed on their Bandcamp profile.

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Source:	brooklynvegan.com
Band profile:	Fuck The Facts
Event:	Fuck The Facts + Misery Index: Canada Tour 2011

Hell Over Sofia - 20 Years Of Chaos And Confusion, the new DVD from Swedish metallers Hypocrisy, will be released on October 18th in USA and on October 21st in Europe via Nuclear Blast Records. The disc will contain footage of the band's February 27, 2010 concert at the Blue Box club in Sofia, Bulgaria.

A report on the DVD shoot can be found at Tangra Mega Rock. Photos are available at this location.

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Source:	youtube.com
Band profile:	Hypocrisy

The tracklist from the upcoming album of power metal outfit Galneryus, Phoenix Rising, has been revealed. The album will be released on October 5th in two formats. The limited edition includes a bonus DVD.

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Source:	galneryusyumacher.com
Band profile:	Galneryus

Peaceville Records official statement

"As the band is set to invade Europe this month, Aura Noir's cult debut album Black Thrash Attack is to be released by Peaceville Records this October on vinyl pre-order here & CD pre-order at this location."

"The album has been fully re-mastered by Aggressor from the band, & includes a bonus track in the shape of a cover of Venom's 'Heavens On Fire".

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Source:	metalunderground.com
Band profile:	Aura Noir

A cappella power metal band Van Canto have released a new video for their new song "The Seller Of Souls", which comes off of their upcoming new album Break The Silence, which will come out on September 23rd via Napalm Records.


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Source:	vancanto.de
Band profile:	Van Canto

In a statement on their Facebook page, Lifelover announced the passing away of their guitarist and main composer, B aka Nattdal. The shows in Aarschot and Rotterdam were played, but in quite a different form. In Aarschot, the band played four songs as a tribute to their lost brother.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Lifelover

Finnish metallers Sonata Arctica have revealed the cover artwork for their new DVD as well as the tracklist. The main show was recorded at Teatria in Oulu, Finland on April 15th, 2011. The release also includes material from the band's own Sonata Arctica Open Air Festival held in Kemi, their hometown, in August 2009 as well as documentaries, making of's and music videos, as with their previous DVD, the band once again recorded a commentary track for the main show (in Finnish). For the complete tracklist, see below. Live In Finland will be released on November 11th, 2011.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Sonata Arctica

Heritage, the new album from Swedish prog metallers Opeth, is now streaming in its entirety at NPR.

Heritage is set for a September 20th release via Roadrunner records. More information about the album was previous reported over here and here.


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Source:	npr.org
Band profile:	Opeth

We are happy to announce that Lori Lewis have obtained permanent status in Therion. She has been a fantastic partner of the band being a great friend and making the best operatic performance known to the metal world for several years. Now she will also be an active part of the creative process behind the making of our future releases. We know fans will agree when we say she is one of a kind and have a natural place in the band now and in the future.

Source:	megatherion.com
Band profile:	Therion

The entire upcoming self-titled album from Danish prog/power metal band Anubis Gate is now streaming online at this location.

The fifth album of the band will be released in two days, on September 13th, via Nightmare Records. Previous album details, including cover art and tracklist were previously reported over here.


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Source:	metalinsider.net
Band profile:	Anubis Gate

California death metal act, Dreaming Dead, are currently putting the finishing touches on their upcoming new full-length. The follow-up to the band's Within One full-length released via Ibex Moon in 2009 is set for release later this Fall. Further details to be unveiled shortly. In the meantime, check out the demo version of "Midnightmares" at this location.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Dreaming Dead

US heavy metal band White Wizzard, who also has a new album coming out this September, as was previously reported over here, has added a second guitarist to their ranks. Jake Dreyer will take over Lewis Stephens who joined the band only last year.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	White Wizzard

The cover art for The Animation Of Entomology EP, the long-awaited follow-up to the technical supergroup Blotted Science's debut The Machinations Of Dementia, has been revealed and can be viewed below. The artwork was done by Richard Morley. Furthermore, a one and a half-minute snippet of "Omitting Eyes" has been made available for streaming at this location.

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Source:	ronjarzombek.com
Band profile:	Blotted Science

"In These Walls", a brand new video from German heavy power metallers Brainstorm is now available for viewing below. The song is off of the band's upcoming effort On The Spur Of The Moment, scheduled for release on September 30th via AFM Records. More details about the album were previously reported over here.


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Source:	brainstorm-web.net
Band profile:	Brainstorm

You can now stream Redemption's new song "Noonday Devil" from their upcoming album This Mortal Coil. The progressive metal band has made the song available for streaming from their Facebook page. To stream the song, you have to "Like" the band's official page on Facebook, as usual.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Redemption