California's Throwdown have released a new track titled "Defend With Violence" from their upcoming LP Intolerance, due out next week on January 21st, 2014 through eOne Music. The new album, the first in four years, was recorded at Hurley Recordings in Costa Mesa, California with rising producer Davey Warsop and mixed at Planet Z. Tell us what you think about the new song, available below.

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US sludgers Coffinworm have disclosed the first details regarding their new output. Their second album to date will be called IV.I.VIII and you can expect a release date on March 18th via Profound Lore Records. The artwork of what promises to be a devastating album can be seen below.

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Three years after they released the O' Hell, Shine in Thy Whited Sepulchres album, the American death/doom duo Encoffination now confirms the next chapter in their discography, finalizing the third full-length opus for arrival in mid-2014. The impending release will be titled III - Hear Me, O' Death (Sing Thou Wretched Choirs).

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III: Beneath Trident's Tomb is the title of the final album from experimental black metal band Twilight, to be released in North America on March 18th and Europe on March 17th on Century Media Records. Six tracks will appear on the record and the cover artwork can be seen below. The opus is described as "a dark, uncomfortable listen". The track "Lungs" is now streaming online, so you can check if that is true below.

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Wulf, the man behind the Neurotech project from Slovenia, never sleeps. After he has one more time amazed his fans with the new The Elysian Symphony single as a Christmas gift, he is now releasing a new version of the Transhuman EP's title track, in order to celebrate the sixth year anniversary of its release. As usual, the track is available for free on his Bandcamp page and a lyric video for the song can be enjoyed now here.

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Official statement from Candlelight:

Candlelight Records are pleased to announce the singing of Japanese alternative experimental metal band Vampillia. The Japanese metal scene is well known for its imaginative and often eccentric approach. It is rich and varied with new alternative and experimental bands appearing and collaborating often. Breaking through the crowds is Osaka-based "brutal orchestra" Vampillia.

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After announcing the first details of the upcoming album, the guys in Sonata Arctica are now sharing with fans the tracklist and first trailer of Pariah's Child, that will be released on March 28th, 2014 via Nuclear Blast Records. Normally, the music follows next.

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Extremists Goatwhore have returned to Mana Recording studios this month with producer Erik Rutan to record a sixth full-length album. Fans can follow Goatwhore's progress via updates at Facebook, which includes exclusive photos and videos. Their new album will be the follow-up to the 2012 release, Blood For The Master.

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At the end of last year, guitarist Gus G. of Firewind and Ozzy Osbourne fame announced the release of his debut solo album. Today you can hear the first track showcased off I Am The Fire. The opening track of the record, "My Will Be Done", featuring Mats Levén (Candlemass, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen/Therion), can be heard on the video clip below, produced by Patric Ullaeus (Within Temptation, In Flames, Lacuna Coil, Europe, etc.).

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Thrashers Overkill have moved the release date of their new record (which they are currently working on) until July. As a result, the shows scheduled for March (except UK dates) will be moved to the Fall when you can expect a tour and a new release. The release of the new album was previously announced for March. According to the band, it will be worth the wait though.

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Patiently - or not - waiting for Periphery's upcoming album? Here's a decent fix for you: you can now listen to their entire new EP titled Clear on YouTube. The opening track is available below and the remaining tracks can be found on Sumerian Records' channel. Clear is due to hit the shelves on the 28th of January via Sumerian Records.

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North Carolina legends Corrosion Of Conformity are currently recording their next album, the follow-up to the well-received self-titled record issued via Candlelight Records in late February 2012. The forthcoming album, untitled at this time, will again feature the trio of vocalist/bassist Mike Dean, guitarist Woodroe Weatherman, and drummer Reed Mullin. A new video clip from the studio can be seen below. Hear the first new sounds of the album.

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Japanese veteran thrashers Fastkill sadly announced that their original bassist and a member of the band since 1996, Suguru Ando, has passed away suddenly. The band's upcoming shows have been cancelled.

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British group Architects has released a new video for their song "Naysayer", to be featured on the upcoming album Lost Forever // Lost Together, due out in March 10th (UK/Europe) and March 11th (US) via Epitaph Records. If you are curious about the new material, check out the song below through the YouTube video. Enjoy!

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Innovators Cynic have premiered the title track from the forthcoming new album Kindly Bent To Free Us in the form of a lyric video. You can feast your eyes/ears on it right here. This is the second song showcased off the new album after "The Lion's Roar". Which song do you prefer?

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