Psychedelic rockers Ghost just premiered a new song online! Currently working on new music to follow up the Grammy Award-winning album, Meliora, for now the occult gang debuts "Square Hammer". It's also perfect timing to premiere the song while they are touring in North America on their Popestar Tour. Hear it now at this location.

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As it turns out, Mikkey Dee isn't just Scorpions touring drummer. As previously reported, Dee joined the German band as their touring drummer, but now he will be a permanent member. He steps in to replace James Kottak.

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Death/black metal machine Bölzer promised they would release a new song today and here it is! As you probably know, the duo is releasing their anticipated debut full length soon called Hero. So, why not start with a 10-minute track to whet your appetite? Blast "I AM III" via SoundCloud below.

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Today, you can listen to another new song from Alter Bridge's new and fifth full-length album, The Last Hero. Recently, the hard rockers debuted "My Champion" online. Check out the music video here. The Last Hero is scheduled for worldwide release on October 7th by Napalm Records (excluding USA/Canada) and Caroline Records in the United States/Canada. The album was produced by longtime friend and collaborator Michael "Elvis" Baskette ( Slash, Tremonti, Trivium, etc) and mastered by Grammy award winner Ted Jensen.

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Progressive metal heavyweights Fates Warning just announced their new European tour. The trek happens in support of their newest acclaimed album, Theories Of Flight, released this year. The tour will be taking place in January/February 2017 and will feature Armored Dawn in the opening slot and one further band to be announced soon.

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Last year, Heidevolk faced a line-up change after guitarist Reamon Bomenbreker and vocalist Mark Splintervuyscht departed. Now, after touring with the group as live members for more than a year, both Kevin Storm and Jacco de Wijs have joined the ranks of Heidevolk as permanent members.

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A few days ago, we found out that Neal Morse would be releasing a concept double album, The Similitude Of A Dream, on November 11th on Radiant Records via Metal Blade Records/SONY, clocking in at over 100 minutes. But before that, you can now hear "Long Day/Overture" below via the official lyric video. It's just a taste of the music that the band is really excited about. Expect some prog goodness!

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Band mates Zachary Hietala and Tommi Salmela have posted on their Facebook pages that Tarot long time drummer Pecu Cinnari has died from a long-term illness. The band didn't disclose what it was. He was in the band since 1985 when they changed their name from Purgatory to Tarot. The group has been on hiatus since 2015 due to an illness. Condolences to his friends and family.

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After previously sharing a new song, U.S. thrashers Flotsam And Jetsam recently released a lyric video for another brand new song entitled "Seventh Seal". In May, they released their newest creation, Flotsam And Jetsam. You can catch them live on the upcoming European tour with Enforcer, Nervosa and Destruction.

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The Athens, Georgia-based melodic metal band Theocracy will release their highly anticipated new album Ghost Ship on October 28th in Europe and North America through Ulterium Records. The album contains 10 songs and you can find out the song titles as well as cover art below. Furthermore, listen to a sample of new music available on the album teaser. This will be the follow-up to 2011's As The World Bleeds.

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"TriggerPulse", a new song from Canadian metallers Kobra And The Lotus, can now be streamed below. The track is taken from Prevail I. The band's fourth album, "Prevail I + II", will be released as two separate volumes via Napalm Records. The first part will be made available in February 2017, with the second part to follow in October 2017. Enjoy the song!

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Peaceville Records will release the 10th anniversary edition of SikTh's opus Death Of A Dead Day on double heavyweight LP and CD. Following the release on Peaceville of their mini album Opacities, their first new music since their acclaimed 2006 sophomore album Death Of A Dead Day, Peaceville will be re-releasing the album on the 10th anniversary of its original release on 30th September 2016.

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Earlier this year, it was reported that Norwegian neofolk act Havnatt will bring us a new album soon. Now, they have revealed the first details about it, including the release date and cover artwork. Heimferd shall be released on November 15th via Secret Quarters Records.

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New music alert! It is coming from post-metallers Moanaa. After sharing "The Process, Part One", the second song you get to hear from Passage is entitled "The Process, Part Two". Check out this new song here via the band's Bandcamp page. You know you want it. Enjoy!

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This year, Dream Theater released the double concept album The Astonishing via Roadrunner Records. One of the singles from the record was "Our New World", which the band has revisited now. Today, they share a new version of the track "Our New World" featuring Lzzy Hale from the band Halestorm. You can get it on iTunes here and also hear the song on YouTube.

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