After releasing Pariah's Child earlier this year, Finnish melodic metal heroes Sonata Arctica just put out the digital single "Kingdom For A Heart" from their recently re-recorded debut album Ecliptica, which was released 15 years ago. Check out the song below and tell us if you are pleased with this re-recorded version.

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We haven't heard news from Soen in quite some time. However, this progressive/alternative metal group has been working on their second album that follows the debut Cognitive. The band features drummer Martin Lopez (ex-Opeth, ex-Amon Amarth), vocalist Joel Ekelöf (Willowtree), guitarist Joakim Platbarzdis and bassist Stefan Stenberg. Their forthcoming studio album is called Tellurian and comes out on November 3rd. Take a look at the album cover below.

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How about some new Old Man Gloom music? Aaron Bradford Turner and company have unleashed a brand new track. The sludge/post-metal band has a new offering called The Ape Of God ready for release on November 11th, 2014 in CD/digital via Profound Lore Records and vinyl via SIGE Records. While you wait to grab the album, you can now dive into the heaviness of the new track "The Lash". Just click play on the Soundcloud widget below.

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After Sanctuary released the track "Arise And Purify" from their new album, now it's time to hear some more material off of The Year The Sun Died. The Seattle metal band has now posted a lyric video for the track "Exitium (Anthem Of The Living)" and showcases yet another foretaste of what we can expect from their upcoming opus.

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Swedish death metal outfit Bloodbath just confirmed that they are back with a new album in November but how is it called? Grand Morbid Funeral is the title of the the band's first album since the departure of Opeth frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt and The Fathomless Mastery. But who is the new vocalist? That is the million-dollar question. However, on September 16th, the band will reveal the group's new singer and then we will finally find out.

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You might remember that earlier this year, Portuguese metallers Process Of Guilt announced that they were about to record their upcoming 12'' split with Swiss band Rorcal. Well, the first new music from the group since the release of Fæmin is now available! You can rejoice and then listen to the first advance track of the soon to be released 12" split. The new tune is called "Liar: Movement I". Prepare your ears and stream it at this location.

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Sólstafir just released their new album Ótta to much acclaim. Now they announce that they will be touring in North America in December with Pallbearer! The band is looking forward to this trek but before that they will also tour in Europe extensively. Check out their dates with Pallbearer and Mortals below.

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In This Moment have a new single out called "Sick Like Me". It is already available on iTunes and also for streaming online. This new track is the first taste of their new record Black Widow which will be out on November 18th through Atlantic Records. Black Widow follows their last album Blood. Do you like the song?

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By now, you have probably heard of Myrkur. Hailing from Denmark, this one-woman black metal project will release her debut, eponymous EP Myrkur on September 16th via Relapse Records. But why wait more? This week you can stream it in full via Pitchfork's Advance at this location.

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Unearth also premiered new music today. While the metalcore outfit hasn't released a new album since 2011 Darkness In The Light, they are now gearing up to release Watchers Of Rule. The new offering will be out on October 28th via eOne Music. In anticipation, the group has debuted online a new track, "The Swarm." Check it out below and let us know what you think about it.

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Your favourite guilty pleasure Amaranthe just released a new single today called Drop Dead Cynical. You are in luck because the band is also streaming it online which means you can listen to it here! Massive Addictive is the name of their upcoming new album. So, enjoy the new song and tell us, is it addictive?

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The moment has arrived to hear new music from Exodus. This is the first track we get to hear from the upcoming record Blood In, Blood Out and the first with Steve "Zetro" Souza on vocals since Tempo Of The Damned. The new track "Salt The Wound" features a guitar solo from none other than original Exodus guitarist Kirk Hammett. Without further ado, listen to "Salt The Wound" on the lyric video right here below.

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The British masters of stoner/doom metal Electric Wizard have unleashed their new video. It is for the second single off their upcoming new album Time To Die and NSFW. The creepy video was directed by Shazzula Vultura. If you dare, check out the video for "SadioWitch" below.

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The Austrian extreme metallers Belphegor were supposed to start their headlining North American tour later this month but they have been forced to cancel it due to a critical and immediate family emergency. The North American Voices From The Dark Tour would feature Belphegor, Rotting Christ (Greece), Beheaded (Malta), and Svart Crown (France).

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If you like some sludge/doom metal, you should definitely check out Snailking's second offering Storm. The Swedish trio is already streaming the entire record ahead of its release on September 15th through Belgian imprint Consouling Sounds. Prepare your neck and listen to the Storm over here.

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