Former Tygers Of Pan Tang members, guitarist Fred Purser and vocalist Jon Deverill, have joined forces in a new project, Purser/Deverill. The band's debut album, Square One, will be released on December 14th via Mighty Music. You can hear a teaser below, and check out the band's Facebook page for more updates.

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Jake E. Lee is best known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne in the mid-1980s and later in his own band Badlands, but in 2013 he formed Red Dragon Cartel. Now, his band will release a new album album, Patina, on November 9th via Frontiers Music Srl. Check out below two songs from this release: "Crocked Man" and "Havana".

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A monster 5CD box set of unreleased live material from the Australian hard rockers Rose Tattoo is coming. It features full-length concert performances from the band's early '80s heyday including all of their greatest hits such as "Bad Boy For Love," "Rock 'N' Roll Outlaw," "Scarred For Life" and lots more!

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Thrashing veteran Verni recently shared a new video online. The official video is for the song "Night Of The Swamp King". The track is taken off the legendary Overkill founder and bass player's debut solo album, Barricade, which is going to be released by Mighty Music on October 12th.

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Swedish Vikings Amon Amarth just shared a new epic live video for the tune "Twilight Of The Thunder God", which will appear on the upcoming live/documentary effort entitled The Pursuit Of Vikings: 25 Years In The Eye Of The Storm. Watch the video below and pre-order the release here.

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German power metallers Blind Guardian recently re-released their first four studio albums. The pre-order for their next reissues (remixed and remastered) has already started: Imaginations From The Other Side, Nightfall In Middle-Earth and A Night At The Opera will be released on November 30th on 2CD digipack and 2LP gatefold vinyl format, in a variety of limited-edition colors via Nuclear Blast. They also shared a four-part historical documentary series, in which they talk about the band's origins. Check it out below.

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Swedish death/thrash metal aggressors Carnal Forge strike again. The band is back and has signed a deal with ViciSolum Productions. The group's new album, Gun To Mouth Salvation, will be released on January 25th, 2019 and is the first since 2007's Testify For My Victims. The band also announced line-up changes as vocalist Jens C. Mortensen was replaced by Tommie Wahlberg.

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In 2015, Swedish sea wolves Månegarm released their self-titled album, but now the band promises to release a new album in 2019. They also confirmed that they will play at the 2019 edition of Stockholm Slaughter. Get ready for new music from the folk metallers.

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According to some Spanish sites, Panzer guitarist from 1981 to 1985, Juan Leal, has died. He was one of the original members of the heavy metal band as well. The band's frontman Carlos Pina also confirmed the news on his Facebook page. Rest in peace.

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Swedish metallers Sabaton seem to be working on a new album. Frontman Joakim Brodén recently sat down for an interview with TV War​ where he discussed the upcoming Sabaton album (and when to expect it). For the fans, the good news is that the follow-up to The Last Stand is coming next year.

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Rotterdam doomsters Officium Triste will celebrate their 25th anniversary next year. The band will also release a new album, and has plans to ask bands to cover their songs for a special compilation.

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NWOBHM old-timers Raven are putting the finishing touches on their new album for a tentative early 2019 release. The follow-up to 2015's ExtermiNation will be the band's first effort with new drummer Mike Heller, who replaced Joe Hasselvander last year. Moreover, there are plans for the band to release a live album.

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A new "supergroup" is among us with the formation of Rough Riot, which features former members of Quiet Riot and Rough Cutt. The new group consists of lead vocalist Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot), guitarists Chris Hager (Mickey Ratt, Rough Cutt, Stephen Pearcy) and Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot, Ratt), bassist Sean McNabb (Quiet Riot, Lynch Mob, Dokken, Rough Cutt) and drummer Dave Alford (Rough Cutt).

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Sinbreed recently unveiled details for their forthcoming new studio album, which will see the light on November 23rd via Massacre Records. Now, the band is pleased to release lyric video for the first single, entitled "Pale-Hearted". Check it out the new track down below.

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Russian power metallers Arida Vortex recently posted news on their Facebook page revealing that their former bassist, Mikhail Nemirovsky, has died. He played in the band for nearly ten years, between 2005-2014.

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