German power metal collective Mob Rules revealed, with a couple of posted photos, that they are currently producing new tunes. Their latest record, Beast Reborn, was released in 2018. More info on new music in due time.

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King Crimson announced via their social media that Ian McDonald, the band's co-founder, has passed away at the age of 75. Ian played several instruments (saxophone, clarinet, flute, mellotron, etc.) and also did vocals on the King Crimson's debut album, In The Court Of The Crimson King. As a singer he also performed on Foreigner's first three records.

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Former W.A.S.P. guitarist and current Mean Man guitarist/vocalist Chris Holmes has been diagnosed with throat and neck cancer. His wife Catherine Sarah Holmes shared a statement via Chris' Instagram account.

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Gunjack's third full length album, The Third Impact, is officially out today. Album details are available below. Italian heavy metal outfit also present an official video clip for one of the songs, "Heart Of Tank".

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One year after the release of their latest studio album The Cult, Crystal Viper now announce the release of a new music output. A compilation dubbed The Last Axeman encompasses one new original track, a couple of cover tracks, and several live-in-studio versions. It will be out on March 25th 2022 through Listenable Records.

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Germans Hammer King have recently launched a brand new official video, this time for the song "King Of Kings". The latter is part of the last year's full length effort, Hammer King. Ingo Spörl directed the video clip.

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Dark Tranquillity vocalist Mikael Stanne revealed that the band's former guitarist, Fredrik Johansson (1993 - 1998), has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 48 years old. You can read full statement from Mikael down under.

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Folk metal formation Týr will release new live album/DVD, titled A Night At The Nordic House, on March 18 2022 via Metal Blade Records. The band deliver a stunning show performed live with the Symphony Orchestra of the Faroe Islands. This special event was recorded at The Nordic House in Tórshavn, the Faroes on February 8th, 2020. This album will be available on Metal Blade Records on 2 LP (gatefold, with insert, poster, digital download), a 2 CD/DVD digi-book set with 12-page booklet, and everywhere digital music is sold.

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Swedish power metal bringers Lancer revealed that their next music output, the follow-up to 2017's Mastery, has been recorded and is ready to be mixed and mastered. Additional info in due time.

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American trio Night Demon have shared their rendition of the "100MPH" song, originally performed by Cirith Ungol (released on 1986 album One Foot in Hell. Cirith Ungol vocalist does the guest vocals on this single. This cover track will be part of the band's upcoming special album, Year Of The Demon, due on March 25th, 2022 via Nuclear Blast.

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German black metallers Dark Fortress announce that next weekend's performance at the California Deathfest will be the last one for drummer Seraph, with whom the band is parting ways after more than 20 years.

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Norwegian thrashers Deathhammer unveil details in connection with the release of their fifth studio album, Electric Warfare. It will land in stores on 25th of February 2022 via Hells Headbangers. Two preview tunes from the album, "Rapid Violence" and "Thirst Of Ritual", are available for listening via Bandcamp.

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Swedish black metal horde Wormwood have gathered to start working on their fourth long player, the successor to 2021's Arkivet. More info to be unveiled in due time. Stay tuned.

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Scottish veterans Holocaust are pleased to introduce Gordon Anthoney aka Gogs as their new full-time guitarist. Gogs will perform his first gig with the band at the Leather Rebels NWOBHM Festival in Glasgow, on Feb. 19th. More gigs to be announced soon.

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Folke metal operators Vanaheim have shared a video clip for the newly released single "Reuzenspraak", taken from debut album Een Verloren Verhaal (to be released next week, on February 4th 2022).

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