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Sólstafir - Tease New Album

It appears that Icelandic post-rockers Sólstafir are already finalizing their new album. At the end of last year, they said they were in songwriting mode and about to record the follow-up to Ótta, the first without original drummer Guðmundur Óli Pálmason. Now, they just posted a cryptic image promising that more will be revealed about it soon.

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Band profile: Sólstafir
Posted: 09.02.2017 by Bad English | Comments (6)


Persefone - New Video Online

Andorran prog metallers Persefone have recently announced the upcoming release of their fifth album, Aathma. Ahead of the album dropping on the 24th of February, the band have released their first song video from Aathma, an animated video for the 7-minute tune "Prison Skin".

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Band profile: Persefone
Posted: 09.02.2017 by musclassia | Comments (4)


Civil War - Kelly Sundown Announced As New Vocalist

Following Nils Patrik Johansson's departure from the band, Civil War were auditioning for a month, before announcing their new vocalist. Kelly "Sundown" Carpenter, known as the vocalist of many bands like Darkology, Adagio, Zierler, Iron Mask and many others, as well as a touring vocalist of Firewind fame, has been announced as the new Civil War vocalist.

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Band profile: Civil War
Posted: 09.02.2017 by Kais | Comments (3)


Amaranthe - Video Unveiled, Jake E Makes Departure Permanent

Some fans feared Amaranthe male clean singer Jake E would leave permanently after he stated last year he was taking a break from the band. At the time, he didn't specify it but he is indeed quitting the group to pursue other things. The Swedish outfit has also released the new video for the track "Boomerang." Watch it here.

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Source: amaranthe.se
Band profile: Amaranthe
Posted: 09.02.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


HammerFall - Release Live Clip

After releasing a new album last year, Built To Last, power metallers HammerFall have toured a lot and continue to do so in order to present it live. The band has been touring in Europe and now shares a live video of the tune "Dethrone And Defy" from the Built to Tour 2017. In April/May, they will hit North American stages with Delain.

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Band profile: HammerFall
Posted: 09.02.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Dark Angel - Drummer Gives Update On New Album

Dark Angel drummer Gene Hoglan spoke to KNAC.com earlier this week about their long-awaited new album, for which they have written five or six songs. The record will be the band's first since 1991's Time Does Not Heal, and will feature the Leave Scars lineup of Hoglan (drums), Eric Meyer (guitar), Jim Durkin (guitar), Ron Rinehart (vocals) and Michael Gonzalez (bass).

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Band profile: Dark Angel
Posted: 09.02.2017 by Metal God | Comments (6)


The Obsessed - New Album Detailed, Share New Song

After previously revealing Sacred as the title of their new album, The Obsessed have shared new music! The first album in over 20 years from Wino and company is due out on April 7th, 2017 via Relapse Records. The doom metal band unleashed new music and you can listen to the new track "Razor Wire" right now. Don't miss it!

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Band profile: The Obsessed
Posted: 09.02.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Sinister - Streaming New Song

This year will see the release of a new Sinister album. In order to showcase new material, the Dutch death metallers have now revealed the music video of "Neurophobic", taken from upcoming CD, Syncretism. Check out the video created/directed by Sebastiaan Spijker below for the song.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Sinister
Posted: 09.02.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Paradise Lost - To Hit The Studio Later This Year

Paradise Lost drummer Waltteri Väyrynen has posted a message on his Facebook page regarding the band's next record. He said: "I'm currently in the process of composing and arranging the drum tracks for the upcoming Paradise Lost album with my Roland TD-25K electronic kit."

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Band profile: Paradise Lost
Posted: 08.02.2017 by un/heart/ed | Comments (8)


Body Count - Reveal New Album Details And Guests

In case you didn't know yet, Body Count are about to release a new album. Ice-T and company will give us Bloodlust on March 31st via Century Media Records. And there's a ton of guests! Megadeth's Dave Mustaine, Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy) and Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe are all guests on the album. Additionally, the record contains a Slayer medley that features both "Raining Blood" and "Postmortem".

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Body Count
Posted: 08.02.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Crystal Viper - New Video Online

So here it is! The brand new video clip to a new Crystal Viper song entitled "When The Sun Goes Down". This new song appears on Queen Of The Witches, the Polish heavy metallers' new album which is coming out next week on AFM Records. Enjoy! What do you think about the song?

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Crystal Viper
Posted: 08.02.2017 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Venenum - Stream First Song From Upcoming Album

German death metallers Venenum who are gearing up for their debut full-length release, Trance Of Death, have just revealed the first song from the album. The single is streaming online at this location. Alternatively, you can use the SoundCloud link below to check out the track.

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Posted: 08.02.2017 by 3rdWorld | Comments (1)


Power Trip - Third New Song Unveiled

Only a few weeks from now, US thrash metal band Power Trip will hit us with their second album Nightmare Logic that will be released under Southern Lord Records (February 24th). To keep us waiting eagerly, they have decided to share online a third track called "Nightmare Logic". You can enjoy it now below.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Power Trip
Posted: 08.02.2017 by Paz | Comments (1)


Fen - Streaming New Album Opening Track

After recently announcing their new album, Winter, Fen have now shared a bit of the music from it. The first new single from the post/atmospheric black metallers is called "I (Pathway)". It's a 17-minute mammoth track and should be enough to whet your appetite. You can check it out at this location.

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Band profile: Fen
Posted: 07.02.2017 by Paz | Comments (1)


DragonForce - Reveal New Album Cover, Title

A new DragonForce album is on the horizon and the first announcement has been made! U.K.'s power metal masters have set Reaching Into Infinity as the title of their new record to follow Maximum Overload (2014). So far, the band has revealed the album cover which you can check out below.

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Band profile: DragonForce
Posted: 07.02.2017 by BloodTears | Comments (15)