Next February & March, the Polish masters of prorgessive metal Riverside are returning to the North American lands for a string of headlining shows. The 23-date long trek, which will begin on February 17th (2023) in Tampa (FL), will feature support from Chicago-based prog rock/metal group The Cyberiam Duo.

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Event:	Riverside: ID. ENTITY North American Tour 2023

The legendary Californian stoner rock band Hermano, formed by John Garcia (ex-Kyuss), Dandy Brown, David Angstrom, Chris Leathers (Supafuzz) and Mike Callahan (Disengage), joins the Ripple Music roster for the reissue of their entire back catalogue as well as the release of an exclusive 10" record in 2023. Entirely remixed by David Barrick and mastered by Ty Tabor (King's X), the updated catalogue will offer some exciting new features and twists such as never-before-heard live and studio tracks. Ripple Music will soon unveil more info about the album reissues and exclusive 10" release, stay tuned.

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French technical death metal quartet Catalyst Catalyst put out a brand new music video for the track called "A Different Painting For A New World". The latter appears on the recently released and same-titled second full length.

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Greek symphonic power metal act Dark Nightmare confirmed that their keyboardist Giorgos Karagiannis has passed away. He was part of the band since 2002. Short statement from the band can be read below.

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German black/death outfit Kanonenfieber has shared a music video for the new song "Der Füsilier II" from the EP Der Füsilier, released today. The video was premiered via Black Metal Promotion.

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Having refined their broody, mesmerising vision of gothic/symphonic metal to cinematic levels, with three EPs and a full-length album behind them, Blackbriar continue to set their sails towards the future. The Netherlands-based band are proud to announce their signing to Nuclear Blast Records, and are currently working towards their second full-length album, accompanied by long-time collaborator, Joost van den Broek. To coincide with the signing, the band have released a brand-new song titled "Crimson Faces".

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Floor Jansen (of Nightwish, ReVamp, and After Forever fame) has just announced that she has defeated the breast cancer that she was diagnosed following a surgery. You can read her entire statement below.

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Even though Venomous Concept have had their record finished for quite a while, now it will soon get to see the light of day. The Good Ship Lollipop will be released on the 24th of February via Decibel Records. You can listen to the first single titled "Voices" below.

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"Likt Törnen Genom Kött", the third single from ...And Oceans' forthcoming record As In Gardens, So In Tombs, has premiered online. The new outing will see the light on January 27th, 2023 via Season of Mist.

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German tech death metal formation Defeated Sanity will embark on a two-week long touring march in early January across the Southwest US. The band will be joined by Malignancy, Prophecy and Strangle Wire.

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Colorado-based U.S. power metal veterans Jag Panzer are pleased to welcome longtime touring guitarist Ken Rodarte as their official band member.

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UK's Darkest Era unveil a brand new lyric video for the title track of their recently released long player, Wither On The Vine. Hit the YouTube player and check out the clip down under.

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Jethro Tull have completed work on the recording of their 23rd studio album, following swift on the heels of their critically-acclaimed return earlier this year with The Zealot Gene, their first album in two decades.

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Power/progressive metal band Fortress Under Siege proudly announce the signing of a multi-album deal with ROAR! Rock of Angels records. Although only two years have passed after their last album Atlantis, the six-piece is ready to deliver their new effort.The recordings of their new album took place at Devasoundz studios with Fotis Benardo undertaking the role of the producer. Fotis Benardo and George Nerantzis are responsible for mixing and mastering respectively.

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Norwegian prog black metal giants Enslaved, are due to return with their 16th studio album, this one titled Heimdal, set to be released on March 3rd 2023, via Nuclear Blast Records. You can watch the video for the "Congelia" single below, or check the song they already released prior.

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