Nightwish released a strictly limited special tour edition of their most recent album, Endless Forms Most Beautiful, on October 30th via Nuclear Blast. The set comes with a bonus DVD containing all 21 making-of episode for the CD as well as two new, unreleased performance clips for "Yours Is An Empty Hope" and "Stargazers", along with five special clips. The symphonic outfit has now also shared the live video of "Yours Is An Empty Hope" that you find on the DVD. Enjoy it below!

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Swedish melodic metallers Amaranthe have recently released a special digital-only compilation of B-sides called Breaking Point - B-Sides 2011-2015. Now the group has also unveiled a new video for the tune ''True". The song is taken from the band's third album, Massive Addictive, which was released in 2014 via Spinefarm Records. You can enjoy vocalists Elize Ryd and Jake E showing off their other passions.

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We have great news for the fans of Jag Panzer! After quitting back in 2011 following The Scourge Of The Light and returning in 2014, the U.S. metallers announced earlier this year that they were recording a new song with original vocalist Harry Conklin. However, that will turn into a new album. In fact, the band will hit the studio in May 2016 for their new studio album entitled The Deviant Chord via SPV Records.

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Finnish swamp monsters Kalmah just announced a Canadian tour for 2016. You can see all the tour dates below. The melodic death metallers haven't toured in Canada since 2011. The Canadians Vesperia will open for Kalmah on these shows. It has been a quiet period for the band because they have been busy working on a new album.

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Greek thrashers Suicidal Angels have a new guitarist in their midst. Chris Tsitsis has left the band, and new guitarist Gus Drax will step in. Check out the new man in action on the video below. Also, the band will release the follow-up to Divide And Conquer next year.

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Now with drummer Francesco Jovino in the band, German power metallers Primal Fear have set Rulebreaker as the title of their new album, which is due out on January 29th, 2016 via Frontiers Music Srl. The album was recorded at Hansen Studio in Denmark with producer Mat Sinner and engineer Jacob Hansen. Today the band revealed the album artwork which was created by Stephan Lohrmann.

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Just months after Equilibrium's bassist Jen Majura joined Evanescence, she has now decided to leave Equilibrium "due to unsolvable differences and personal views." She was in a band for a short period of time only. The Germans wish her the best and will continue to work on their new album for 2016.

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German power metal greats Gamma Ray have big news to share today. They have announced a new singer. Together with the legendary guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen, Frank Beck will now share vocal duties as well. This will give Kai Hansen more freedom during the live performances and he won't focus as much on the singing part. So, Gamma Ray is now a quintet.

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"Let's Go" is the first new video from UK's own Def Leppard for the new album, which can be seen below. The electric song is taken from Def Leppard's fresh self-titled record, which has been released on October 30th via earMUSIC. The album was written and recorded in three separate sessions over the course of the past year and a half. Have you checked out the album already?

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Prong will embark on a North American tour in April 2016 in support of the band's new studio album, X (No Absolutes). The album will be released on January 29th, 2016 via Steamhammer/SPV. The industrial band has been very prolific in recent years and will continue to do so by releasing new material next year.

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Autopsy are set to return with a double-bill of unbridled horror this year on Peaceville Records, including their latest new material since last year's highly acclaimed opus, Tourniquets, Hacksaws And Graves. The US death metal maestros will now unleash Skull Grinder, which will be released on vinyl to coincide with this year's Black Friday on November 27th (CD to follow in 2016). The new Autopsy stench-filled song you get to hear today is called "Waiting For The Screams" and is available below.

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King Diamond has revealed the shows that they will film for their upcoming DVD/Blu-ray release. The band will perform the entire Abigail album on their U.S. tour. It has now been revealed that Philadelphia (November 25th at The Fillmore) and Detroit (November 28th at The Fillmore) have been selected as the cities on the "Abigail In Concert 2015".

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Florida death metal veterans Deicide will embark on the Death In The Manger U.S. tour this December. You can check out all the confirmed dates below. The tour will start in Jacksonville on December 2nd and end up in Greensboro on December 19th. Maybe you can catch the band live. Next year, they will also perform at the Florida Metal Fest.

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To celebrate the amazing first week sales for Stryper's new album, Fallen, the band thought it would be nice to share a new music video with all of their fans. The heavy metal veterans have premiered a clip for the softer tune "All Over Again". Check it out below and enjoy!

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Epica have recently posted online an official live video from their show at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium. The Dutch symphonic metal act release then the second song that was recorded live earlier this year during the European Enigma Tour sold-out show there. The video was shot and edited by Jens De Vos and his team at Panda Productions. The show was recorded by Ace Zec and mixed by Epica producer Joost van der Broek. You can watch the "Unchain Utopia" video below.

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