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Swallow The Sun - Signs Worldwide Deal With Century Media Records

Century Media Records and Swallow The Sun are proud to announce a worldwide deal to release the band's upcoming albums.

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Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: Swallow The Sun
Posted: 16.06.2015 by D.T. Metal | Comments (7)


Obituary - Debut Animated Video

Florida death metal veterans Obituary have a new video out. It is their first official video from their latest album Inked In Blood which came out last year. Also, it's an animated video and the soundtrack is the song "Violence". The members have been animated and face a series of death-defying obstacles on the way to their gig in this new video. You can be entertained by watching the clip through the YouTube player below.

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Source: facebook.com
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Posted: 16.06.2015 by Bad English | Comments (5)


Morbid Angel - Reunite With Steve Tucker, Yeung Out, David Vincent Denies Exit

A lot seems to be happening in the Morbid Angel camp and changes are afoot. A few hours ago, guitarist/keyboardist Trey Azagthoth announced that he was working on the next Morbid Angel record with bassist/vocalist Steve Tucker, who apparently is back in the band. Later on, drummer Tim "The Missile" Yeung released a statement announcing he is out of the band. Reports started flowing around that frontman David Vincent was also out of the band. However, Vincent has released a statement denying that he has left the band or was asked to leave.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Morbid Angel
Posted: 16.06.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (15)


Royal Hunt - New Album Details

Royal Hunt's 13th studio album will be called Devil's Dozen, it has been revealed. The power progressive metallers have also unveiled the cover that will grace the album. According to them, the record stays true to the original Royal Hunt sound: "with imaginative instrumentation, intricate arrangements, soaring vocals and catchy, massive choruses. Yet the addition of classical musicians/instruments and contemporary, modern day production elements twist the outcome into a unique sonic palette."

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Source: royalhunt.com
Band profile: Royal Hunt
Posted: 16.06.2015 by Kallis Helmi | Comments (3)


Revocation - Drummer Leaves The Band

Another drummer down. Revocation just lost their original drummer Phil Dubois-Coyne. Phil has decided to pursue other musical projects and is stepping down as drummer of the band. Phil Dubois hasn't played with Revocation since suffering an arm injury last summer. Since then, the thrashers have been touring with former Job For A Cowboy drummer, Jon "The Charn" Rice and Alex Rudinger. You can expect his replacement to be announced soon.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Revocation
Posted: 16.06.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Witchrist - Reformed

After a six month hiatus, the Auckland-based black/death metal force Witchrist is back in action, with a new line-up and future activities to be announced soon.

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Posted: 16.06.2015 by Unknown user | Comments (1)


Huntress - New Album Coming In September

Huntress have been preparing new heavy metal tunes and the result is Static. The band has been in the studio working on their third album and is now ready to share a few details about it. Look for the album Static to drop on September 25th through Napalm Records. You can see the album cover and tracklist below as well as preview the new song "Flesh" as an appetizer.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Huntress
Posted: 16.06.2015 by Bad English | Comments (2)


Skeletal Remains - Share New Song, New Album Details

American death metallers Skeletal Remains are gearing up to release a new album titled Condemned To Misery. The record will be out on the 7th of August 2015 via FDA Rekotz/Soulfood and all the details can be seen here. The vinyl version will be released on September 4th. As for the music, the first single "Viral Hemorrhagic Pyrexia" can already be enjoyed as well.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Skeletal Remains
Posted: 16.06.2015 by Bad English | Comments (0)


October Tide - Sign With Agonia Records, Working On New Album

Swedish melodic death/doom metal band October Tide has inked a record deal with Agonia Records. The band's as-yet-untitled new album, successor to Tunnel Of No Light (2013), is currently at the pre-production stage and is expected to be released in early 2016. More details to follow.

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Band profile: October Tide
Posted: 15.06.2015 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Pentagram - Announce New Album For August

U.S. doom metal band Pentagram reunites with Peaceville Records for its new studio album, Curious Volume, to be released on August 28th. Featuring 11 classic heavy metal compositions with catchy hooks from core band members Victor Griffin, Greg Turley, and Bobby Liebling (Pete Campbell on the drums completes the lineup), the album was recorded with Swedish producer Mattias Nilsson at studios located in Maryland and Virginia. The album's cover artwork is courtesy of Richard Schouten. Check it out below along with more details regarding the release.

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Source: peaceville.com
Band profile: Pentagram
Posted: 15.06.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Into Eternity - Sign To Kolony Records, Releasing New Album

The biggest news from Into Eternity in years arrived today. The unique Canadian band is finally releasing a new album, seven years after The Incurable Tragedy. Yes, it has been that long already. Since then, the progressive metallers faced line-up changes, the most relevant being that they lost vocalist Stuart "Stu" Block to Iced Earth. The new vocalist is Amanda Kiernan. There is also guitarist Matthew Cuthbertson and drummer Bryan Newbury accompanying founder Tim Roth and bassist Troy Bleich. The next step for the group is the release of the new album Sirens this fall via Kolony Records.

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Source: kolonyrecords.com
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Posted: 15.06.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Amorphis - Release Details About New Album

Finnish metallers Amorphis have just released some details about their upcoming album. The album will be called Under The Red Cloud and is due to be released on the 4th of September. Check out the tracklist and the mesmerizing cover artwork by Valnoir Mortasonge below!

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Amorphis
Posted: 15.06.2015 by Fallen Ghost | Comments (13)


Tony MacAlpine - Equipment Stolen On Tour

Tony MacAlpine (guitarist of Planet X, Ring Of Fire and solo project Tony MacAlpine) has recently issued a statement regarding an incident in which his equipment was stolen from Tony MacAlpine's tour trailer in Austin, Texas. If you've heard or seen anything about the gear stolen, help out. Meanwhile, fans, fellow musicians, and endorsement companies have loaned them some gear to cover what was stolen so that they can continue the tour. This however does not cover the considerable cost to replace the equipment long-term, or the high costs of shipping replacement equipment on the road and so they have set up a GoFundMe campaign here.

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Posted: 15.06.2015 by Kais | Comments (5)


Periphery - To Embark On European Tour With Veil Of Maya

Periphery are returning to Europe! The Washington D.C. progressive metal outfit will embark on a headlining tour in support of their 2015 double release Juggernaut: Alpha & Omega. The tour will also feature deathcore unit Veil Of Maya, who also have a new album out called Matriarch. Periphery will begin their fall European tour on the 13th of November in Bristol, England. See all the dates of the tour below.

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Source: centurymedia.com
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Event: Periphery: European Headlining Tour 2015
Posted: 15.06.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Cruciamentum - Debut Album Title And Artwork Unveiled

It seems like death metallers Cruciamentum are finally releasing their debut full-length. The recordings with Greg Chandler at Priory Recording Studios started in February 2015. This album marks their first collaboration with the label Profound Lore Records which has now revealed the cover that will grace Charnel Passages. The cover to the debut Cruciamentum full-length album was painted by Daniel Desecrator. You can feast your eyes on it here. Other details concerning this opus will be revealed shortly.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Cruciamentum
Posted: 15.06.2015 by BloodTears | Comments (5)