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Inquisition - Premiere New Song

Who's up for a new Inquisition song? As long as it is good. The track "Wings Of Anu" has premiered exclusively and can be enjoyed at this location. Alternatively, you can spin it here. "Wings Of Anu" will appear on the band's new album Bloodshed Across The Empyrean Altar Beyond The Celestial Zenith, which will be released on August 26th, 2016 through Season Of Mist. See all the details below.

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Posted: 18.05.2016 by Paz | Comments (18)


Bell Witch - Former Drummer And Vocalist Passes Away

Former Bell Witch drummer and vocalist Adrian Guerra has passed away. Guerra formed Bell Witch with Dylan Desmond in 2010 and they made a demo and two full length albums, before Guerra left the band in 2015. The band created their own unique sound of extreme doom, and their second album Four Phantoms was nominated in the Metal Storm Awards 2015. Guerra passed away, reportedly, after a cardiac arrest. R.I.P.

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Posted: 18.05.2016 by Unknown user | Comments (2)


Russian Circles - To Release New Album In August

If you were hoping to get a new Russian Circles album, you will be pleased to know that it has just been announced! Guidance, as it is called, will be released on August 5th, 2016 worldwide on Sargent House. The album was recorded and mixed by Kurt Ballou at God City Studios and mastered by Carl Saff. As of now, you can see the album trailer below as well as the new tour dates announced.

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Posted: 18.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Yngwie Malmsteen - Announce New Album

Yngwie Malmsteen is setting the World On Fire! That is the title of the Swedish guitar virtuoso's new record to follow Spellbound (2012) at last. The record is expected in June. Malmsteen spent two years working on World On Fire and did all the lead vocals on it.

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Posted: 18.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Paul Di'Anno - Hospitalized, Cancels Brazilian Tour

Paul Di'Anno has been hospitalized for an undisclosed medical issue, forcing him to cancel his previously announced June 2016 tour in Brazil. According to the tour promoter, Blog n Roll Produções, Di'Anno is undergoing a series of tests to help ensure an accurate diagnosis and identify an appropriate course of treatment but it is a delicate situation.

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Posted: 18.05.2016 by Bad English | Comments (3)


Misery Signals - Announce Summer Shows With Original Members

Misery Signals are embarking on a special trek this summer. They recently announced that they will be playing a limited amount of shows in July and August. These shows will feature their original lineup of Jesse Zaraska, Ryan Morgan, Branden Morgan, Kyle Johnson, and Stuart Ross.

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Posted: 18.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Rings Of Saturn - Sign To Nuclear Blast

Deathcore outfit Rings Of Saturn have joined Nuclear Blast Records. 2016 will see the band embark on another North American tour before heading back into the studio to record their 4th full-length album which will be released on Nuclear Blast. Lugal Ki En released in 2014 was their latest album.

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Posted: 18.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


Withered - New Album Available For Streaming

Today you can listen to the entire Withered album online! While the official release date is set for May 27th via Season Of Mist, you get to listen to the record now. So, prepare your ears and immerse yourself in Grief Relic over here or alternatively below via YouTube. The new album comes six years after Dualitas and how does it compare?

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Posted: 17.05.2016 by Paz | Comments (3)


Devin Townsend - Announce New Album And Tour

Devin Townsend will continue to bring us wacky music with their new album, Transcendence. Today, we get to check out the record's first details. In the last few months, the band has been hard at work recording and the tracks are now sent off to be mastered. The worldwide release date is set for September 2nd in various formats and you can try to figure out the new album front cover below.

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Posted: 17.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (8)


Slayer - Appearing At San Diego Comic-Con

The mighty Slayer are taking over San Diego's Comic-Con this year. The occupation will begin on Thursday, July 21st with a special live performance at the intimate-capacity House of Blues. Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 20th at 10:00 am PT. The metallers will also execute two very exclusive signings inside the walls of San Diego Comic-Con with a brand new publishing partner, Dark Horse Comics. These signings will take place Friday, July 22nd, booth #2615, and at the Nuclear Blast Records booth, #501.

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Posted: 17.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (3)


In Mourning - Stream Entire 'Afterglow'

Today is the day, In Mourning fans. You can now listen to the Swedish six-piece new album, Afterglow, in full and online ahead of its official release this May 20th via Agonia Records. After the 2012 offering The Weight Of Oceans, how do you like their newest creation? Stream it below and tell us your impressions.

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Posted: 17.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


Houston Open Air - Lineup Announced

Houston, Texas is about to host the inaugural Houston Open Air at the NRG Park on September 24th and 25th. Avenged Sevenfold and Alice In Chains top a lineup of over 35 bands and will also feature performances from Deftones, Baroness, Anthrax, Slayer and many more.

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Source: houstonopenair.com
Event: Houston Open Air 2016
Posted: 17.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (1)


Tribulation - To Tour North America

Swedes Tribulation are very pleased to announce that they will hit North American grounds for a headlining tour. A two-week run will start with the appearance at the massive Psycho Las Vegas Festival on August 26th. The complete list of confirmed dates can be found below.

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Posted: 17.05.2016 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Monolithe - Drop Details About New Album

French cosmic doom metal unit Monolithe is releasing a new album this year, just one year after Epsilon Aurigae. It's called Zeta Reticuli and the release date is now set up for July 8th, 2016 through Debemur Morti Productions. If you are curious about it, see the cover artwork (once again created by Robert Høyem) and tracklist below to get introduced to the record.

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Posted: 17.05.2016 by Paz | Comments (4)


Trick Or Treat - Stream New Song Feat. Tony Kakko

Trick Or Treat have power metal to offer today. The Italians are about to release Rabbits' Hill, Pt. 2 this July 8th via Frontiers Music Srl. The conceptual series of albums are based on Richard Adams' novel "Watership Down." They have a few special guests on the record like Tony Kakko from Sonata Arctica, Sara Squadrani from Ancient Bards and, in the role of the evil general Woundwort, Tim "Ripper" Owen (ex-Judas Priest, ex-Yngwie Malmsteen). Hear the first single "United" right now.

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Posted: 16.05.2016 by BloodTears | Comments (2)