Bad news for Whitesnake fans because the band has been forced to push back the projected release date of their new album, Flesh & Blood, to next year. The band's record label, Frontiers Music Srl, issued a statement blaming the delay on "technical issues" meaning the fans will have to wait longer for a new record.

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Sad news come from the U.S because thrashers Forbidden just announced that former guitarist Tim Calvert (also in Nevermore from 1997-2000) has died. He was in Forbidden from 1990 to 1997 and also played on and contributed to Nevermore's concept album Dreaming Neon Black.

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U.S. epic metal shooting stars Witherfall will enter the studio to record their eagerly awaited second album, entitled A Prelude To Sorrow, the successor of their highly acclaimed debut album Nocturnes And Requiems.

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Reunited cult Swedish thrash metal band Ice Age has released the official music video for the song "Clever". The track is taken from the group's debut album, Breaking The Ice, which came out last October via GMR/PHD. The album features re-recorded versions of five classic songs from the original demos plus five brand new songs.

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Recently, it was announced that Dark Forest (UK) is working on a new album but now the band has lost their bassist Paul Thompson and is seeking a replacement.

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Mastodon and Dinosaur Jr. are touring together in North America in September! Support comes from Netherlands. Prior to that, in May, Mastodon will also tour in the U.S. with Primus showcasing their latest record, Emperor Of Sand. Recently, the band also released a video for "Clandestiny" off of the album and you can now watch it here.

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Singer Nils Patrik Johansson (of Astral Doors, Civil War and Wuthering Heights fame) has released the first song off of his solo project's debut album, Evil Deluxe. It is available for your listening pleasure on the lyric video below. This is just the first glimpse of what you can expect of his first solo album due out on May 25th via Metalville.

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Cor Scorpii have recently released a new single from their upcoming album, Ruin. This is the first new song released by the melodic black metal band since their debut, Monument, released in 2008. The new track "Fotefar" is available to hear and download in digital format. Enjoy it below.

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Here's some news for funeral doom fans because The Howling Void is already working on a new album, following last year's The Darkness Αt Τhe Edge Οf Dawn. There is no release date set for now but the new album is said to be much darker.

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A few weeks ago, Icarus Witch revealed that the band is working on new music. The Pittsburgh-based traditional heavy metal band found themselves seeking a new voice for their first album since 2012's Rise. They found the ideal vocalist in Andrew D'Cagna, a name many will recognize from his work with Brimstone Coven. The band has also released a music video for "Goodbye Cruel World", the title track of its forthcoming studio album, due later this year via Cleopatra Records.

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Spanish Pagan black metallers Crystalmoors have shared some news! They are currently working on a split release with Heathen Hordak. The recordings started a few days ago and the group shared several videos from the studio on their Facebook page.

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It has been evident that Roy Khan, former Conception and Kamelot vocalist and songwriter is back in the music business after a few years of hiatus. After many rumours have surfaced the internet, it was Conception that officially announced their return to activity after being disbanded for 21 years. The news were exposed by Roy Khan and guitarist Tore Østby themselves on the new Conception Facebook page, and it appears the band is returning as a quartet, along with bassist Ingar Amlien and drummer Arve Heimdal.

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After announcing their new EP House Of Doom, set to hit stores this May 25th via Napalm Records, doom lords Candlemass have also shared the first track from the release. As of now, you can watch the lyric video for "House Of Doom" here. As on their 2016 EP Death Thy Lover, House Of Doom features Mats Levén on vocals. Are you pleased with the new material?

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While currently on an extensive tour in the U.S., Delain are working on the follow-up to their chart hitting record Moonbathers, due in 2019. Bridging the gap between studio records is their first ever live DVD, A Decade Of Delain - Live At Paradiso, released October 2017, and - proving themselves to be one of the most productive bands in the game - the symphonic outfit is now announcing a new EP due fall 2018!

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2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Acheron. The band will be playing their final live shows on Cathedral of the Black Goat: 616 Ritual, June 16th and Florida Extreme Metalfest, September 28th-30th.

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