German traditional heavy metal legionaries Macbeth (GER) have announced that their original vocalist in years 1985-1986, Tobias "Tobser" Nehmer, has passed away last week (on 21.06.2019). Statement from the group can be read below.

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German doom masters Atlantean Kodex are pleased to welcome and present Coralie Baier as a new guitarist and permanent member of the band. She will replace Michael Koch, who had left the band in the beginning of the last month.

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Gävle doomsters Isole have announced their forthcoming studio album, to be entitled Dystopia. The album will be set free on August 23rd, 2019 via Hammerheart Records, and will be available on vinyl, CD and cassette. Other details - tracklist, cover artwork - can be seen below.

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Ulf Theodor Schwadorf from Sun Of The Sleepless has announced that he is working on a new split EP, which will be released together with Helrunar's Sebastian Körkemeier newly created project Cavernous Gate. This split will be released later this year on Prophecy Productions. Stay tuned for more details.

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Borknagar are set to unleash their upcoming new album, and also share more details. The album will be titled True North, due out on September 27th, 2019, through Century Media Records/SonyMusic. You can also check out the cover artwork, which was made by Thor Erik Dullum and Marcelo Vasco Arts.

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Swedish symphonic power metallers Majestica, formerly known as ReinXeed, unleashed their debut album Above The Sky on June 7th via Nuclear Blast Records. The band now present official video clip "Above The Sky", directed and edited by Ronny Hemlin.

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US progressive thrash metal veterans Anacrusis have announced the re-release of all four albums from their discography: Suffering Hour (1988), Reason (1990), Manic Impressions (1991) and Screams And Whispers (1993). All albums were remastered and will be released on vinyl and CD (with bonus demo tracks) through Metal Blade Records. Official release date and other details will be revealed soon.

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One of American doom metal pioneers The Obsessed announced that they were forced to postpone upcoming European tour dates, booked until 19.06.2019, including the cancellation of Rock Hard Festival that happened last week. The band still have lots of scheduled dates to be executed during the coming summer and fall.

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Swiss female melodic metallers Burning Witches have confirmed the official departure of vocalist Seraina Telli. The band also confirmed Laura Guldemond as the replacement for Seraina, to move on with all upcoming concerts and the work on their third studio album.

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Portland, ME based black metal purveyors Falls Of Rauros wil be releasing new full length effort, entitled Patterns In Mythology, on July 19th via Gilead Media. The band also premiere their latest single, "Weapons Of Refusal", 11-minute long track, available for streaming at this location. The album was engineered, mixed and mastered by Colin Marston.

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While the official date of the Abbath's upcoming album Outstrider is slowly approaching, the band have some other-related news to share. In Abbath camp are pleased to introduce two new permanent members. Joining the group ranks are Mia Wallace on bass and Ukri Suvilehto on drums.

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Swedish death metal diggers Puteraeon announced that their former guitarist Hans Sörensen has passed away. He played with the band between 2009 and 2010, and also in Cult Of The Headless Witch. The cause of death has not been disclosed.

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Polish singer Marta Gabriel of Crystal Viper fame has joined forces with English instrumentalists from Saracen and Pagan Altar (drummer Andy Green, guitarist Rob Bendelow, keyboardist Paul Bradder and bassist Richard Bendelow) under Moon Chamber name. The band will release their debut album Lore Of The Land this October through No Remorse Records and you can get your first taste of the record through the video for the "Ravenmaster" track, which you can watch below.

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US power metal veterans Hexx have shared sad news, that original bassist Bill Peterson passed away on April 24th at the age of 57. He was part of the band between 1983-1995, and after band's reunion from 2013 to 2014.

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German heavy doom metal machine Atlantean Kodex announced that they have parted ways with their long-time lead guitarist Michael Koch, who has been part of the band from the very beginning (2005). The main reason for this mutual decision are the health issues that Michael has been dealing with for quite some time now.

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