Indigenous black metal solo project Blackbraid, who released a very well-received debut album Blackbraid I last year, now announce an official release of the successor. Entitled Blackbraid II, it will be released independently across all major platforms on July 7th, 2023. The first single, "Moss Covered Bones On The Altar Of The Moon", arrives next Wednesday via Black Metal Promotion YouTube page and on all major streaming services next Friday.

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Legendary Suomi metallers Poisonblack are reformed and announce a string of Finnish shows in October/November, where they will perform their debut abum Escapexstacy in its entirety.

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Fires In The Distance have launched a Jayson Cessna and Paul Fuzinski-directed official video for "Crumbling Pillars Of A Tranquil Mind", the final single taken from their oncoming Air Not Meant For Us album, due out tomorrow (April 28th).

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Cynic will be embarking on an extensive North American co-headlining tour with Atheist. The trek will launch on June 10 in Austin, TX and will conclude on July 9 in Greensboro, NC. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 28. Cynic be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Focus by performing the seminal album in its entirety while also paying homage to late members Sean Reinert and Sean Malone.

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German power metal representatives Dawn Of Destiny are pleased to present a brand new standalone single "Metal Storm", obviously dedicated to our beloved webzine.

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The Swedish legends Therion are excited to announce the signing of a worldwide contract to Napalm Records. New studio album is expected to come out later this year.

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Xasthur reveal a visualizer video for the second advance single, "Euphoric Bad Trip", off the forthcoming double-album Inevitably Dark, slated for release on June 23, 2023.

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Alternative metal collective from Albion (UK), Vexed, announce the release of their sophomore album Negative Energy. It will be released through Napalm Records on June 23rd, 2023. Additional details and the first streaming single, "Anti-Fetish", can be found below.

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After releasing their third studio album IV:LETVM earlier this year, German black horde Depravation have now decided to call it quits. All planned shows in 2023 will happen as planned.

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"Riding On The Wind", the newest single and another sneak peek into the Vypera's upcoming record Race Of Time, has surfaced online. The new music effort is due June 16th via Frontiers Music Srl.

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This coming June, Haggard will be heading out on the largest Latin American tour in the band's history. They will perform in nine countries. The Germans will spent the most time by touring extensively in Mexico (13 shows in total).

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Italian symphonic metal crew False Memories have disclosed details and lead single in connection with their third full length instalment. Dubbed Hybrid Ego System, it will land in stores on June the 9th via Frontiers Music Srl. The first single "The Storm Inside", which can be streamed down under, features guest performance by Anette Olzon.

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Ulster heavy metal blasters Conjuring Fate shared news that drummer Niall McGrotty has retiring from music career due to his heart problems. His statement can be read below. At the same time, the band announced a farewell show, scheduled on the 1st of July in Belfast.

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The new release from US metal act Amoriello, led by guitarist Thomas Amoriello, is a brand new single called "Electric Metal Man". It was mixed by Carlos Alvarez at Dirty Viking Audio and mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima of Tower Studio (France).

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Florida rockers Alter Bridge have announced a summer leg of their 'Pawns & Kings U.S. Tour', featuring support from Sevendust and Mammoth WVH. The trek will kick off on August 1st in Buffalo, New York and conclude on August 31st in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

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