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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German symphonic metal artists Visionatica announce the official release of their sophomore album Enigma Fire. The album will see the light on July 12th, 2019 via Italian label Frontiers Music Srl. It was produced and recorded by Visionatica & Timon Seidl at Red Audio Studio, mixed and mastered by Olaf Reitmeier at Gate Studio. Along other details (cover artwork and tracklist), the band also share first single and music video "The Pharoah".

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In late 2018, German death doomsters Ophis parted ways with two members, guitarist Simon Schorneck and drummer Steffen Brandes. Now, the band is pleased to announce replacements. Guitars will be handled by Floris Lange van Ravenswaay (Drownship, ex-Todglichter), while drums will be bashed to shreds by none other than Ophis' old friend since the very early days, Ole Fink (Gorezone, Obsun, ex-Sufferage).

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Swedes Astral Doors are about to release their new studio album, Worship Or Die, next week, on 26th April. Heavy metal representatives are also pleased to share new tunes, revealing official music video for "Night Of The Hunter". Video clip was made by Niklas Nieminen.

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Legendary British hard rockers UFO announced with great sadness that their long-time keyboardist and guitarist Paul Raymond died on April 13th, after suffering a heart attack. He was 73 years old. A statement from his wife Sandra can be read below.

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Symphonic power metal bringers Pythia are happy to announce that the work on their upcoming new album is finished. Entitled The Solace Of Ancient Earth, it will see the light on May 17th, 2019. The record was mixed and mastered by the band's long time partner, Mr. Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios (Denmark). In addition to the new album announcement and details, Pythia present a music video for "Spirits Of The Trees", filmed and edited by GWE Media Production.

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On May 24th, UK's My Dying Bride will offer to the fans a special box set release, with sharing title A Harvest Of Dread. This set will contain five CDs and will include rarities and previously unheard pre-production demos, as well as deluxe hardback book, live audio, many interviews and more.

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Triumph Of Death, Tom Gabriel Warrior's tribute to the group Hellhammer, intended to bring to the stage for the very first time a large part of the music Hellhammer recorded from 1982 to 1984, are delighted to announce that two warm-up club concerts in Germany have been added to the band's concert schedule of 2019. These two concerts, on June 19th and 20th in Frankfurt and Essen, will mark Triumph Of Death's stage debut, and thus finally the realization of an idea that has existed for many years.

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One of the first Lithuanian metal bands, Katedra, announced that they are splitting up. Tha band, formed far back in 1986, confirmed their appearance at Kilkim ?aibu festival this coming June, choosing to be their farewell concert.

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