Ray Holroyd, British music lecturer and journalist, will be joined by Serj Tankian, Devin Townsend and Ihsahn for the first single from his new project Revolution Harmony in what sounds like a dream collaboration. The purpose of the project is to bring aid in the form of free music lessons and instruments for the children of South Africa.

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Source:	revolutionharmony.org
Band profile:	Ihsahn

US thrash metal legends Testament have confirmed more live dates for this coming summer across Europe. The band returns to Europe after a club tour in early 2013, and will be performing in support of their latest album Dark Roots Of Earth, released back in July 2012. This tour is a combination of club shows and several well-known festival appearances.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Testament

British thrashers Evile will release their new album, Skull, on May 27th in Europe via Earache Records and on June 11th in North America via Century Media/Earache Records. To hear the first full song off Skull, check out "Underworld" here.

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Source:	decibelmagazine.com
Band profile:	Evile

Legendary heavy metallers Satan have returned to action in 2011 and are readying the release of their first album in 15 years, Life Sentence. "Testimony", a brand new song from the group and taste of new music, can now be streamed right here.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Satan

On the day that the Iron Lady passes, Iron Maiden has announced their brief return to the USA this September, where they will be playing seven specially selected shows en-route to Latin America where they will once again headline at the legendary Rock In Rio festival, Brazil, on September 22nd, already sold out. The special guests on all these dates will be Megadeth.

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Source:	ironmaiden.com
Band profile:	Iron Maiden

After revealing part of the bands last week, Scion Rock Fest 2013 has now announced the entirety of their 2013 lineup which this year happens in Memphis, Tennessee on June 1st. Scion A/V does cool things like releasing free EPs, videos and supporting tours. The company also has a yearly free musical festival, Scion Rock Fest. You can take a look at the entire bill now unveiled as well as the flyer below.

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Source:	scionav.com
Event:	Scion Rock Fest 2013

Uk thrashers Evile have set Skull as the title of their 4th album, due on May 27th in Europe via Earache Records and in North America via Century Media/Earache Records. The follow-up to 2011's Five Serpent's Teeth was once again recorded with producer Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir) at Parlour Studios in Kettering, England. The artwork for the album was painted by artist Eliran Kantor (Testament, Sodom, Hatebreed).

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Evile

Gothic metallers Tristania have announced that their 7th album is entitled Darkest White. The record will be released via Napalm Records on May 31st and the artwork is already available for your viewing pleasure below.

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Source:	tristania.com
Band profile:	Tristania

Lucky Aussies. Cattle Decapitation will finally be heading to Australia for the band's first time for the Hate Across Australia Tour. The trek consists of nine shows throughout the continent, beginning on June 6th in Brisbane. Cattle Decapitation will be direct support for Australia's own Thy Art Is Murder. The entire list of confirmed dates can be found below.

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Source:	metalblade.com
Band profile:	Cattle Decapitation
Event:	Thy Art Is Murder: Hate Across Australia Tour 2013

Scottish metallers Bleed From Within have premiered a full stream of their new album Uprising. The opus is set for release in Europe on March 25th and North America on April 2nd, 2013, and this is the band's third full-length album and Century Media debut. Uprising can now be heard in its entirety over here or at this location.

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Source:	centurymedia.com
Band profile:	Bleed From Within

German thrash metal force Dew-Scented have a special anniversary release prepared for this year and the band has revealed its first details.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Dew-Scented

Swedish black metal act Svartsyn has revealed details for their new forthcoming album entitled Black Testament. The album will hit the stores on May 28th in Europe and June 11th in North America through Agonia Records. It will be available on CD, LP (frst 100 copies on coloured vinyl) and digital.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Svartsyn

Since Dystopia was released in October of 2011, heavy metallers Iced Earth has been playing more shows in the past year than in the previous ten years combined. Their first officially filmed headline show Live In Ancient Kourion will hit stores on April 15th (and April 16th in the US) and you can get the first glimpse of this show on the trailer below.

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Source:	icedearth.com
Band profile:	Iced Earth

Sad news for the Overkill fans in the US. Unfortunately, the band was forced to cancel the remaining shows on the Dark Roots Of Thrash Tour in February due to an illness in the band. Vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth is suffering from pneumonia. However, Overkill promise that after some time for recovery they will be back out in the spring for their Northern European tour.

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Source:	wreckingcrew.com
Band profile:	Overkill

British heavy metal band Satan is releasing their new album Life Sentence on April 29th in Europe and in May in the U.S. through their new label Listenable Records. The band has now revealed the cover art which was drawn by Eliran Kantor (Testament, Hatebreed, Sodom) and depicts a similar graphic concept as their debut album entitled Court In The Act originally issued 30 years ago.

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Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Satan