American progressive metallers Witherfall just released a new lyric video online. It's for the track "The Great Awakening", song #6 on their debut album, Nocturnes And Requiems (released in Europe on October 6th). Furthermore, Witherfall are currently writing new songs for the release of their second album, roughly scheduled for autumn/winter 2018. Stay tuned for more info on the recording process and new live activities!

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It seems like cover albums are popular lately and this time it's German power metallers Mystic Prophecy, which have just revealed the details for Monuments Uncovered. The new album will be released on January 12th, 2018 via Massacre Records! It features cover versions only, and will available as jewel case CD, limited edition digipak with an exclusive bonus track as well as a limited vinyl LP.

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The new atmospheric black metal gem, the Estonian one-man band Dreadrealm was reviewed on Metal Storm. Recently, the main man Metren Angerjärv has announced that he is working on a new album to follow The Essence Of Winter and even released a short teaser.

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Switzerland's metal witches Burning Witches have boiled their first video. You can see the band's fresh new clip "Black Widow" below. This is also their first ever video and the song appears on their self-titled debut album, released in September.

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Italian metal act Opera IX just lost their former member (who was involved in many Italian bands) M The Bard, real name Marco De Rosa. He fronted Opera IX for 11 years until 2014, having recorded the band's last album, 2012's Strix Maledictae In Aeternum. Condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace.

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English hard rock wizards Uriah Heep will record a new album soon, and the plan is to release it in 2018. This will be the 25th in their storied career, following 2014's Outsider and will be titled, appropriately enough, Living The Dream.

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Canadian metalheads Anvil recently unveiled a brand new song called "Ego". In case you didn't know yet, the trio is gearing up to release a new album next year, Pounding The Pavement, on January 19th through SPV/Steamhammer. Check out the lyric video below to get a taste of the material.

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Guitarist Phil Campbell (Motörhead) and his sons have united under one banner: Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons. With their debut album, The Age Of Absurdity, set for release next January 26th via Nuclear Blast Records (now available for pre-order), they just shared a new song titled "Ringleader" online. This is their first single. You can play it below.

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Swedish metal singer Liv Jagrell is now focusing on Liv Sin after the demise of Sister Sin. Recently, the band shared a new video with us. The video for "King Of The Damned" was a cooperation with the Swedish Animal Rights organisation "Djurens Rätt" to drive awareness on the crimes of trophy hunting.

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American metallers Where She Wept have recently made an important announcement: their whole discography will be available in a limited edition set via GS Productions. Where She Wept hadn't made any announcements since they disbanded back in 2014.

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Chad Hanks, bassist and one of the co-founders of Minneapolis nu-metal group American Head Charge, has passed away at the age of 46. He was reportedly battling terminal illness in recent months. A benefit and public memorial for Chad Hanks will happen on Sunday, November 26th, 2017 in Minneapolis.

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English singer Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Trapeze) and his Black Country Communion have shared a brand new video for the track "Over My Head". The blues rock quartet, also featuring drummer Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin, Foreigner), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Alice Cooper, Planet X) and guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, has recently released a new album called BCCIV.

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International folk super project Folkodia have just announced that their new album Battle Of The Milvian Bridge will be released on the 19th of November by Stygian Crypt Records. Furthermore, the band has also unveiled the artwork created by Kris Verwimp. Feast your eyes on it below!

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Swedish/Finnish symphonic band The Dark Element has now shared the official new video for "The Ghost And The Reaper". You can enjoy it below. The band, which features Jani Liimatainen (Cain's Offering, ex-Sonata Arctica) and Anette Olzon (ex-Nightwish), have just released their catchy debut record, The Dark Element.

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If you're wondering what's the status on Children Of Bodom's new album, it's time for an update from the band. The Finns are currently working on their new album which according to bassist Henkka Seppälä, "should be mastered by the summer" of 2018.

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