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Knotfest Meets Hellfest 2019 - Confirm Slipknot, Rob Zombie, Amon Amarth, Behemoth And More

France's biggest metal festival - Hellfest - is teaming up with Knotfest to add a fourth day for 2019. Discover Knotfest Meets Hellfest. Slipknot, Rob Zombie, Sabaton, Behemoth, Amon Amarth, Sick Of It All, Amaranthe, Papa Roach, Powerwolf and Ministry will all perform on June 20th at Clisson, France.

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Source: knotfestfrance.com
Band profile: Slipknot
Posted: 06.12.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Slayer - Gary Holt Leaves Farewell Tour, Phil Demmel Fills In

Slayer are on the European leg of their farewell tour. Unfortunately, guitarist Gary Holt had to leave the tour to be with his very ill father. Phil Demmel, who just recently played his final show with Machine Head before leaving, has been named as Holt's fill-in for the remainder of the tour. He made his live debut with the band yesterday in Denmark.

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Source: instagram.com
Band profile: Slayer
Posted: 04.12.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Demon Hunter - To Release Two New Albums

U.S. metallers Demon Hunter have announced the release of not one but two new albums! War and Peace are both set for release March 1st via Solid State Records. You can preorder them separately or packaged together with a massive deluxe edition book over here.

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Source: demonhunter.net
Band profile: Demon Hunter
Posted: 04.12.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Diocletian - New Album In 2019

Profound Lore Records has shared some exciting news for the fans of Diocletian. According to the label, the band's fourth album is imminent, and will drop in 2019. The New Zealand extreme metallers have been working on and recording material for the follow-up to Gesundrian released in 2014.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Diocletian
Posted: 04.12.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Saint Vitus - Finish New Album's Recordings, Euro Tour In 2019

American doom metal lords Saint Vitus have just shared two important updates. First, they have recently finished their studio sessions for the recording of their brand new album, which will be released in 2019 via Season of Mist. This means that the follow-up to Lillie: F-65 is finally coming. Furthermore, the band also announced a new European tour for April and May 2019.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Saint Vitus
Posted: 30.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Overkill - Unveil New Album Details

Legendary New Jersey thrashers Overkill finally revealed all about their new record. They will unleash their 19th studio record, The Wings Of War, on February 22nd, 2019 via Nuclear Blast. Check out the cover artwork and tracklist below.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Overkill
Posted: 29.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Anathema - Alternative 4 Anniversary Shows Confirmed

U.K.'s atmospheric group Anathema has just announced their 'Acoustic Resonance' Tour 2019 for Latin America! It'll be a stripped down show featuring Daniel Cavanagh, Vincent Cavanagh and old time friend/ex-band member Duncan Patterson to celebrate 20 years of the pioneering album, Alternative 4. No word yet on whether they will announce more Alternative 4 anniversary shows.

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Source: anathemamusic.com
Band profile: Anathema
Posted: 29.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Children Of Bodom - Announce New Album, Cover And Tracklist Released

After their latest album update, the Finns Children Of Bodom have today announced their brand new album. To follow I Worship Chaos, they took their time with the new album, their tenth album, which will be called Hexed. It will drop on March 8th, 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records. Feast your eyes on the cover below as well as other details.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Children Of Bodom
Posted: 28.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (21)


Hellfest 2019 - Full Line-up Revealed

Hellfest Open Air Festival has announced a whole lot of more bands for the 2019 line-up. After the initial announcement, it's time to check out the full line-up now. The festival will take place from 21st, 22nd and 23rd June 2019 in Clisson, France and it's already sold out. Notable performances include KISS, Manowar, Tool, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Slayer, King Diamond, The Sisters of Mercy, Carcass, Emperor and Tom G. Warrior performing the music of Hellhammer.

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Source: hellfest.fr
Event: Hellfest Open Air 2019
Posted: 27.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Thy Art Is Murder - Release Brand New Single

Australia's technical deathcore export Thy Art Is Murder has recently released the brand new single "Death Perception". The song was produced, mixed and mastered by longtime collaborator Will Putney. The vinyl comes in yellow and green and is limited to 250 copies of each color (USA only - already sold out in Europe). Also, check out the lyric video for the single here.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Thy Art Is Murder
Posted: 27.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Svartidauði - Stream New Album In Full

Iceland's own Svartidauði have gifted their fans with an early stream of their new record, Revelations Of The Red Sword. While the official release will only happen on December 3rd, 2018, you can now listen to the entire piece below. What do you think about the black metallers' second album?

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Svartidauði
Posted: 27.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Valkyrja - New Album Streaming Online

Swedish black metallers Valkyrja has just released their fourth studio album, Throne Ablaze. If you haven't listened to it yet, it is available for streaming via World Terror Committee's Bandcamp page. The release of Throne Ablaze precludes a full European tour of Valkyrja supporting the equally legendary Marduk and Archgoat. Enjoy it fully below.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Valkyrja
Posted: 27.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Yerû?elem - Vindsval And W.D. Feld's New Project

Here's some exciting news for Blut Aus Nord fans. It has recently been revealed that Yerû?elem, the newest entity created by Vindsval and W.D. Feld, will release their debut album, The Sublime, on February 9th 2019, in Digipack CD, Gatefold 12" LP and Digital Download via Debemur Morti Productions. You can check out all the album details available so far below and start anticipating it.

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Source: debemur-morti.com
Band profile: Blut Aus Nord
Posted: 26.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (11)


Myrkur - Releasing New EP, Stream New Single

Danish folk band Myrkur (aka Amalie Bruun) has recently announced a new EP and single. For her forthcoming Juniper EP, she's joined forces with Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Sólstafir, Cathedral) at Orgone Studios in Bedfordshire, England. This is the first new material since Myrkur's 2017 sophomore album, Mareridt. Check out the title track below.

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Source: myrkurmusic.com
Band profile: Myrkur
Posted: 26.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Witherfall - Release New Video Clip

After releasing their celebrated second studio album, A Prelude To Sorrow, on November 2nd via Century Media Records, U.S. melodic progressive metal act Witherfall presents a moving video for the album's 11-minute epic "Vintage". Watch the video now here.

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Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: Witherfall
Posted: 26.11.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (0)