Metal legends Iron Maiden are facing yet another lawsuit. According to The Sun, the band is being sued by their former singer Dennis Willcock, who sang for Maiden in 1976 and 1977, for allegedly stealing the lyrics to some of their classic early songs. Willcock claims to have written the lyrics to the tracks "Prowler", "Charlotte The Harlot", "Phantom Of The Opera", "Iron Maiden" and "Prodigal Son", which were recorded and released by Iron Maiden on their first two albums, Iron Maiden (1980) and Killers (1981). A spokesperson for the band called the allegations "outrageous" and "absolutely ridiculous" when asked for comment.

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Source:	thesun.co.uk
Band profile:	Iron Maiden

Satan's back! The British metallers have a new album ready to be unleashed called Cruel Magic. On September 7th, Metal Blade Records will release the new album that follows Atom By Atom (2015). For a preview of Cruel Magic, watch the video for the first single, "The Doomsday Clock" right here.

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Source:	metalblade.com
Band profile:	Satan

Sensory Records has issued the details for the newest album by Italian progressive metal sextet Kingcrow. Titled The Persistence, it is set for worldwide release on September 7th via Sensory Records in conjunction with the band's European tour supporting Pain Of Salvation. See the cover art, tracklist and all available details below.

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Source:	kingcrow.it
Band profile:	Kingcrow

Just a year after the release of their debut album, Swiss folk rockers Cellar Darling have entered the studio to begin recording new songs for a follow up to their 2017 debut, This Is The Sound. Following a busy year of touring, the trio have announced that they will be returning to the UK and Ireland for a full headline tour in March 2019.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Cellar Darling

Two sludge stalwarts, Primitive Man and Unearthly Trance, have joined forces on a new split LP. They unite for an exercise in complete and total suffering, coming this August 17th via Relapse Records. Watch the official split album trailer featuring the opening track "Merging," recorded by both bands. New music from each band will be available in the near future.

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Band profile:	Primitive Man

Here's a rare treat for Gojira fans. A few weeks ago, the French metallers performed the standout song "Global Warming" together for the first time since the recording of From Mars To Sirius (2004). And now you can watch the band in action in a studio performance recorded at their Silver Cord Studio in New York, April 2018. Don't miss it!

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Norwegian progressive metal innovators Green Carnation just announced the release of Last Day Of Darkness (DVD/CD package, gatefold 2LP) - a potent live release honoring Light Of Day, Day Of Darkness, one of the most important prog metal releases, set for August 24th through Prophecy Productions. After a crowdfunding campaign that made the whole project possible, the band and production team, in collaboration with Prophecy Productions are thrilled to present a 95 minute documentary and concert film based around their 2016 world tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of Light Of Day, Day Of Darkness and the grand finale in the band's native Kristiansand.

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Source:	en.prophecy.de
Band profile:	Green Carnation

The first artists have been announced for next year's edition of the Hellfest Open Air Festival in Clisson, France. Mark your calendars for 21st, 22nd and 23rd June 2019! So far, the organizers have confirmed some big names: Slayer (for their last French show ever), Manowar, Carcass, plus Dropkick Murphys and Mass Hysteria. However, this is only the beginning as 140 bands will still be confirmed.

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Following the [url= http://www.metalstorm.net/events/news_comments.php?news_id=33871]tragic passing of drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott[/url], new reports claim that Vinnie Paul died from a "major heart attack," citing "sources who knew" the musician. The Las Vegas Review-Journal stated "Sources who knew Paul said late Friday and also today that he had suffered a major heart attack, but there has been no official confirmation of his cause of death."

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Source:	reviewjournal.com
Band profile:	Pantera

Voyager have shared exciting news today. The Australian progressive metallers will release their upcoming full length via their new label Season of Mist in 2019 and re-release their entire back catalogue. The follow-up to Ghost Mile is dropping next year.

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German power metal band Brainstorm has announced the release of their new album, Midnight Ghost, scheduled for September 28th. The band's already 12th studio album was produced by Seeb Levermann (Orden Ogan, Rhapsody Of Fire), the cover artwork was created by Gyula Havancsak (Annihilator, Stratovarius). See the artwork and tracklist below.

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Source:	brainstorm-web.net
Band profile:	Brainstorm

Dutch symphonic metal giants Epica are excited to release a covers EP for the highly successful, Attack On Titan theme songs. With their legion of fans, Attack On Titan have conquered both the print world with over 70 million copies, and anime sector with an adaption that is currently airing worldwide. The EP entitled Epica vs. Attack On Titan features metal covers of the anime's theme songs and will be released worldwide - outside of Japan - on July 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. Now you can hear the second single of the EP entitled "If Inside These Walls Was A House".

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
Band profile:	Epica

Portuguese metallers Moonspell have recently released the first video from the upcoming DVD/Blu-Ray/3CD package, Lisboa Under The Spell, which will be released on August 17th via Napalm Records (in Portugal exclusive distribution by Alma Mater Books & Records and Rastilho Records). You can enjoy the band performing one of their classics, "Alma Mater" at the Campo Pequeno arena in their hometown of Lisbon.

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Tarja has revealed a song from her brand new live album and video, Act II. The live version of "Undertaker" is taken from Tarja's live performance in Milan. The official live video is now available here. This autumn, Tarja will be touring all over Europe together with Stratovarius with "A Nordic Symphony '18".

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Source:	ear-music.net
Band profile:	Tarja

Tragic news arrived this morning. Former Pantera and Damageplan founding member and drummer Vinnie Paul has lost his life. Vinnie Paul was currently playing in heavy metallers Hellyeah. Along with his brother, guitarist Dimebag Darrell, the legendary drummer Vincent Paul Abbott formed Pantera in 1981. As of yet, no cause of death has been revealed but his representatives have confirmed his passing.

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Band profile:	Pantera