"Poem Of Ecstasy", the heavily dystopian second single from Oceans Of Slumber's sixth album Where Gods Fear To Speak, has premiered online in the form of an official music video. The new outing drops September 13, 2024 on Season Of Mist.

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Italian long-standing metal collective Lacuna Coil have parted ways with guitarist Diego Cavallotti. He was part of the group since 2016. The band's full statement can be read below.

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In a recent interview on Full Metal Jackie, Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed that he has begun working on new material for a new solo album. If it surfaces in 2025, it will be his third solo album in a row, following 2000's Iommi and 2005's Fused. Iommi also confirmed that he is working on a new solo song to coincide with the upcoming release of his second signature cologne, which will be another collaboration with Italian luxury perfume house Xerjoff.

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After recently introducing a new line-up and making a powerful comeback from a brief hiatus with the track "Killer & The Queen", Finnish heavy metal band Oceanhoarse continue to forge ahead with the launch of their newest single "Logos".

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US power metal icons Jag Panzer will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their album Ample Destruction with a 14-date European run in November and December. Ruthless have been confirmed as special guests.

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Frontiers Records Srl announce the release of self-titled debut album from Turkish band hard rockers The Nail. Due on 13 September 13th 2024, it was recorded and mixed by Cenk Eroglu. Mastered by Caglar Turkmen. For a preview give a listen to the album's opening track, "Hit & Run".

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German heavy metal purveyors Wallop have released "American 4-4-0", the newest single taken from their upcoming Hell On Wheels record, due on July 11, 2024 via MDD Records.

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Melodic death metal representatives The Hypothesis are pleased to announce that they have joined forces and signed new record deal with Noble Demon. The Finns are currently working on new material.

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Bay Area progressive thrashers Blind Illusion have announced a new lineup. In addition to guitarist/vocalist and founding member Marc Biedermann, the band now features Phil Cosentini on drums, Avery Thurman on bass and new guitarist Martin LaCour. In other news, Blind Illusion are reportedly working on new material for their next album, which is tentatively due for release later this year or next year.

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While waiting for the release of the new Amorphis live album, Tales From The Thousand Lakes - Live At Tavastia, the band reveal a video clip for the song "Black Winter Day".

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Post-black metal formation Agrypnie are ready to return with their seventh album, titled Erg. Due out on September 13th via AOP Records, this 8-piece music output was produced by Phil Hillen at SU2 - Studio.

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Swedish death metal bringers Feral made their presence felt with the explosive split release with fellow countrymen Crawl last year, and now it's their turn to announce a new full length release this year dubbed To Usurp The Thrones. The artwork for the latter, which can be seen below, was once again created by Costin Chioreanu. You can also give a listen to the first streaming track called "Stripped Of Flesh".

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In early 2025, Aussie rockers Airbourne will embark on a 35-date long tour over the European lands. This headlining trek commences on January 30th, 2025 in Ulm, Germany.

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King Diamond guitarist Andy La Rocque confirmed on his Facebook page last Friday that the band is back in the studio "working on some stuff" for their long-awaited new album The Institute, after years of setbacks and false starts. To be released later this year or next year, The Institute will be the first studio album from King Diamond since 2007's Give Me Your Soul... Please.

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Symphonic metal collective Aevum (ITA) are premiering a brand new single "Nightshade", which can be streamed together with an official music video directed by Alex Bufalo.

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