Jethro Tull are all set to release their new studio album, The Zealot Gene, on the 28th January 2022 (Inside Out Music), and today they have launched a video for the title track. The clip was directed by Sam Chegini.

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For their 20th band anniversary in 2022, Symphonic metal titans Epica have prepared a massive celebration from January to December, with plenty of surprises, new projects and of course some new music too that will all be revealed throughout the year. After recently relaunching their first three albums, the now classic, The Phantom Agony”, Consign To Oblivion and The Score 2.0 via Nuclear Blast, with an extensive physical re-release on CD, vinyl, as well as strictly limited earbooks and boxsets later this year.

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Dread Reaver is the title of the newly announced studio album from black metal formation Abbath. The band's third long player will be officially released on March 25th 2022 through Season Of Mist. Alongside unveiled details, Abbath also premiere the first single called "Dream Cull".

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As part of their newly announced record Ordalies, French folk black metal act Véhémence present new song "De Feu Et D'Acier". The forthcoming album, which was mixed and mastered by Stefan Traunmüller, will hit the streets on March 8th, 2022.

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Steve Grimmett's Grim Reaper vocalist Steve Grimmett stated in a recent interview with 'The Metal Interview' that they have been working on new material for the follow-up to 2019's At The Gates. Stay tuned for more information.

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In one month, Amorphis will unleash their highly-anticipated new full length effort Halo. Today, the Finns unveil a North American touring plan in support of the upcoming release. Joining them on the road will be multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Sylvaine and Oregon-based hard rock duo Hoaxed. Tickets go on sale January 14th.

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Norway's Sylvaine is pleased to premiere a second preview tune from the upcoming fourth studio album, Nova. The song "Mono No Aware" is available for listening via YouTube down under.

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Acording to British media tabloid, The Guardian, Budgie bassist and vocalist John Burke Shelley passed away yesterday, aged 71. His daughter Ela Shelley announced the news, saying he died in his sleep at a Cardiff hospital, with no cause of death stated.

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British heavy metal legends Saxon have released the second single, "Remember The Fallen", from their soon-to-be-released album Carpe Diem, due on February 4 via Silver Lining Music.

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Vancouver, British Columbia based thrashers Hyperia share details in connection with their next studio album, titled Silhouettes Of Horror. An 11-piece music effort was recorded by Colin Ryley (guitars, bass & vocals) at Singularity Sound Studios in Vancouver and by Gord Alexander (drums) at Blackout Productions in Edmonton, AB. Mixing was handled by Colin Ryley at Singularity Sound Studios and mastering by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Helsinki, Finland. To taste a piece of the new outing, give a spin to the first streaming advance track "Operation Midnight".

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"Eternal Torment", another preview tune from Tormentor Tyrant's upcoming self-titled debut EP, has been unleashed. Release date: January 28th 2022 (CD, Tape and Digital) via Everlasting Spew Records.

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Symphonic power metal operatives from Czech Republic, Induction, have signed a new contract with Atomic Fire Records. The first fruit of this new partnership will be revealed in the form of a new digital single on February 4th, 2022. It will be presented with a brand new line-up, featuring 4 new members.

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Symphonic/power metal unity Moonlight Haze has released a lyric video for "We'll Be Free", the second single from the upcoming new album Animus (set to be released on March 18th via Scarlet Records).

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On March 18th, German symphonic black metal collective Agathodaimon will put out their seventh full length instalment - The Seven. Their first record in 9 years was produced by long-time companion Kristian "Kohle" Bonifer. The song ''Ain't Death Grand'' serves as the first taste of this upcoming new outing.

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Legendary Birmingham metallers Judas Priest have revealed that they will continue their 50th anniversary world touring as a four-piece, without guitarist Andy Sneap, who has been performing live with the band for the last couple of years.

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