Previously we reported that Faal guitarist, Pascal Vervest, was in critical condition following an accident, and sadly we have to report the worst of outcomes, as he passed away. You can read the band's entire statement below.

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Oceans Of Slumber recently announced that they will be supporting Soen on their North American Imperial Tour.

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After a very brief hiatus, Ethereal Shroud has returned. Following the attention and success of the 2021 release Trisagion, Ethereal Shroud immediately disbanded. After allowing the dust to settle, band founder Joseph Hawker has new-found realization and inspiration, with hopes of creating a new album. More can be read below.

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Fragment Soul's new frontman Marc Durkee has recently released debut album, Drawn To Dusk, from his new instrumental prog metal solo project Drown The Ocean. You can listen to the entire effort of 8 songs via Bandcamp player.

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Sad news for the fans and sympathizers of Anathema. In a public statement, the band have announced that they will go on an indefinite hiatus. More can be read below.

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Big changes within the Helevorn ranks, as the band have announced that founding member/guitarist Samuel Morales and longtime keyboardist Enrique Sierra are no longer part of the band. As posted by the band on their Facebook page, they felt a need of change for both the band and departing members.

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Norwegian progressive metal act Green Carnation have teamed up with Prog for the premiere of the single and music video for "Leaves Of Yesteryear". The video clip was directed by Costin Chioreanu. Leaves Of Yesteryear album will be released through Season Of Mist on May 8th.

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After 12 active years, members of American melodic death/progressive metal band Cormorant have decided that it's time to take a break for the indefinite period. Up to now, Cormorant put out one EP and four full-length records, Disapora being their latest one (2017). Full statement from the band can be read below.

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A few days ago a line-up change has happened in the Wheel camp. The band has confirmed that their founding member and bassist Mikko Määttä has left the band. On the other hand, Wheel are very excited to introduce Aki Virta (Kotiteollisuus), who will step in as the new permanent bassist of the band.

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Spanish doomers Helevorn are excited to announce that they will embark on their first ever North American tour, to be precise, across the Canadian lands. They will be touring this May, together with Mexican death doom outfit Majestic Downfall. Latter will be performing in support of their latest effort, Waters Of Fate, released on December 7th, while Helevorn will be presenting their forthcoming new opus, Aamamata, due out January 29th via Solitude Productions/BadMoodMan.

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Good news from Riverside. The Polish progressive metallers have announced on their official website that the recording of the band's seventh album has begun. This is also their first record as a trio, without founding guitarist Piotr Grudzinski, who passed away two years ago. A tentative release date of this album has been set for September 2018.

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Mixed news from the Disillusion front. As shared in the band's newsletter, claims that the new album will be finished soon were followed by the announcement that the band's long-time drummer Jens Maluschka has decided to leave the band.

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Disillusion have decided to launch a Patreon campaign to help financially support their future third album. Having mainly broken even with the profit earned by the release of their EP Alea, the band felt it was necessary to ask the fans for their monetary backing in hopes of making their next masterpiece a reality.

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Vocalist Eric Kalsbeek has left Textures to focus on his job and his family. Due to Eric leaving Textures the release date for the follow up of Silhouettes has been pushed back to the beginning of 2011. The following statement was issued:

"I decided to quit Textures. My life changed, priorities shifted. I can't cope with the heavy touring and the time investment anymore. I need to focus on my job and family. I need to take a few steps back. I've had six beautiful years with the band, did loads of amazing shows, made tons of new friends and created some mind-blowing music. I'm going to miss the guys, and of course you, the fans. I know Textures will continue to conquer the world and give you all great, heavy and awesome music. I wish my successor all the best. I will keep on making music, but something totally different, much more low-profile. Maybe we will meet again. Eric out."

The band is currently auditioning a possible replacement singer and hope to announce him in the coming months. The band states: "We will miss Eric a lot.. We had the greatest times together and these will live on in eternity.. Eric, you rock!"

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Original news, posted on 16.03.2009

The first single from the forthcoming album "Skyforger" will be titled "Silver Bride" and is set for release on April 22 (Finland only). As announced earlier, the street date for the new Amorphis album is May 27 in Finland and May 29 in the remaining European countries. In addition to the basic version, "Skyforger" will be available as a special digipak edition featuring the bonus track "Godlike Machine".

UPDATE (thanks to 13767)

Amorphis have made "Silver Bride" available for streaming online at this location.

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