Greek power metal masters Firewind, the group led by guitar-wizard Gus G., is starting the promotional campaign leading up to the release of their 8th studio album, Immortals, which will be released on January 20th, 2017 via the band's longtime label partner Century Media Records in Europe and AFM Records in North America. Therefore, a first single off the upcoming album is being released today. Check out the album's opening track "Hands Of Time" and share your impressions about it. How do you like new singer Henning Basse?

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Deep Purple have decided to unveil today the first details of their new album and follow-up to 2013's NOW What?!. The legendary hard rockers will unleash the new album Infinite in 2017. So, start getting ready for new music! The band also released a small teaser to whet the appetite. More will be revealed soon.

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Brent Hinds has broken his leg in a motorcycle accident, it has been revealed. The Mastodon guitarist/vocalist was about to play a few shows with his other band Giraffe Tongue Orchestra. Meanwhile, Mastodon are done with their new album, confirmed by Troy Sanders, which will be released next year. So, at least there's that!

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Silence was reigning in the camp of Finnish heavy metallers Battle Beast. But now this tranquility has come to an end and the band with frontwoman Noora Louhimo has returned and is set to release their fourth studio record titled Bringer Of Pain on February 17th, 2017 through Nuclear Blast Records! The cover artwork was crafted by Jan Yrlund. Check it out below as well as the album teaser.

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Tengger Cavalry have a treat for their fans coming next month. The folk metallers revealed details about a new EP titled kAAn, which is dropping on December 12th. But before you get your hands on the output, you can check out one of the songs via Bandcamp called "Accused". Enjoy!

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It's been a year since Latvian doom metal band Catalepsia released their debut World Of Cliché album. Now it's time for their first ever video. You can watch ''To Escape And Return'' below. The video was made in October in the Latvian sea side town of Liepāja.

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Northern California's WRVTH have released the official music video for the song "Cease To Exist". The track appears on the progressive/technical metal group's most recent self-titled album, released last year on Unique Leader Records. The clip was directed by Cory Davis of Yellowbox Films, who have previously worked with the band. You can view it below if you dare.

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Les Discrets just announced a European headline tour for January 2017! The French duo released the EP Virée Nocturne this year. Furthermore, their new album and third full-length Prédateurs will be released in early 2017. So, maybe they will play some new songs on this tour.

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It looks like the Ayreon shows are in great demand! Just days ago, the band announced their first ever shows that will take place on the 15th and 16th of September 2017 at 013 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. Now, however, a third show has been added on Sunday the 17th after the first two sold out! Tickets for this 3rd show are on sale right now.

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Dutch madman Mories is back with more news. This time from the Gnaw Their Tongues camp, who have just released the trailer for their upcoming ninth full-length studio album, Hymns For The Broken, Swollen And Silent, due for release on December 9th, 2016. Take a look at the devastating video below. Be warned though! The video has a lot of flashing images and may cause seizures for people with high photosensitive epilepsy.

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Cauldron, the Canadian heavy metal trio, just posted a message online to their Mexican fans, about their Mexican tour being cancelled. The band has been touring in support of their new album, In Ruin.

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Guitarist Paul Allender of Cradle Of Filth fame is now focusing on symphonic metal outfit White Empress, which are going to release their second album, Revenant, in 2017. You can listen to the title song on the 10-minute Allender-directed short film available below. The album will be accompanied by a film.

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You would do well to remember that Wailin Storms released their latest album One Foot In The Flesh Grave last year on Magic Bullet Records but now the US rockers share a new video for the track "Ribcage Fireplace", to be enjoyed below. The video was shot and directed by Richard and Samantha Lukacs of Crone Cult Pictures. Check it out now.

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In case you didn't know, Root are about to release Kärgeräs - Return From Oblivion, their new album. But the Czech black metallers aren't keeping you waiting any longer. While the album will be out worldwide on the 25th of November through Agonia Records, you can stream the entire new release right here. Dive in!

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After finishing the work on their new album, Norwegian viking metallers Helheim have now revealed its first details. Titled LandawarijaR, their ninth studio album features artwork created by the band's member H'grimnir and it will be released on January 20th, 2017 via Dark Essence Records. Feast your eyes on the cover below and check out the tracklist as well.

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