Now this is something. Earlier this year, it was announced that Cloudkicker, Ben Sharp's instrumental progressive metal band, would tour North America with Intronaut as his backing band. Ben Sharp had previously vowed the band would never play live. The two bands piled into a van and every night played to a fanbase who knew they were experiencing a perhaps once in a lifetime opportunity. For those unfortunate ones who missed the shows, the band stopped off at Texas recording studio, The Fathom Tree, and played the set start to finish live and captured it all on tape. Century Media is now releasing Live With Intronaut from this recording session. Are you interested?

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French guitar virtuoso Stéphan Forté recently announced his brand new solo album Enigma Opera Black to be released via Zeta Nemesis Records on October 28th, 2014. This is Forte's first studio album in three years and the first released on his brand new label Zeta Nemesis. Without the constraint of outside pressure and forces, the guitarist was able to swing for the fences in a way he hadn't in the past. Listen to the first two songs "Zeta Nemesis" featuring guitarist Marty Friedman and "Enigma Opera Black" featuring Andy James here.

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Blood In, Blood Out is about to be released through Nuclear Blast Records. That's Exodus' new album in case you have been distracted. But why wait any longer? You can hear the new Exodus record right now in full right here via the YouTube player below because the thrash veterans just premiered the whole thing online.

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Here is something for Sylosis fans. The band just released a brand new song today but that's not all. You also get to see the cover art that will grace their new record Dormant Heart. First of all, check out the first taster from the forthcoming release and watch the official video for new track "Mercy" here. Did you enjoy that?

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The wait is almost over! Blind Guardian is finally back and one of the world's most popular power metal bands will be releasing Twilight Of The Gods, the first single from their long-awaited new album, on December 5th, 2014 via Nuclear Blast. As for their new album, it is to be unleashed upon the world in January 2015. You can start preparing yourself for the follow-up to At The Edge Of Time.

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With Carrion Skies, their fourth-full length album ready to hit the streets on the 22nd of November via Code 666, atmospheric post-black metallers Fen have released a video for a track taken from the album. Made by bassist Grungyn to evoke the supernatural atmosphere of the track, the video for "Menhir - Supplicant", the fifth track on the six-track album, can now be seen below. That's almost 12 minutes of new material. Was that a good start?

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Gloomy doom metal outfit Avatarium has a new EP called All I Want ready to be released following the success of their eponymous debut album, out in November 2013. Today the band put up the official lyric video for the new tune "All I Want" - the title track of the forthcoming new EP. Check out the clip here below and judge it for yourself.

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You might have heard of The Sirens before. This collaboration between singers Liv Kristine, Anneke van Giersbergen and Kari Rueslåtten will join forces for a few shows across Europe this year performing old material from their past bands, such as The Gathering, The 3rd And The Mortal and Theatre Of Tragedy, as well as some material from their solo careers and also duets. But now The Sirens have a surprise for you and released two beautiful songs online as a taste to what you will witness on their shows. The songs are "Sisters Of The Earth" and "Embracing The Seasons".

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Exhumed have announced that Bob "Bodybag" Babcock has left the band but they already have a replacement. The deathgrinders will be part of the upcoming Inked In Steel tour with death metal legends Carcass and Obituary headlining the bill. Joining the band now is their new bassist/vocalist Matt "Slime" Ferri.

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Progressive rock/metal act Demians led by Nicholas Chapel has shared a teaser with us from his new upcoming album called Mercury. The album can be pre-ordered from the band's homepage. The teaser video can be seen below. Wait, but there is more. You can also listen to the title track now below, which is available as an instant download with each pre-order. Enjoy!

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US heavy/power metallers Manilla Road have recently checked in with an update regarding their next studio album. Just one year after the latest opus Mysterium has been released, the band is ready to release its follow-up, scheduled for an early 2015 release. In addition, the band is also re-releasing its fourth studio effort entitled Open The Gates, released almost 30 years ago.

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Melodic death metal band Engraved Disillusion has recently released a new song from their upcoming album The Eternal Rest to be released this year on October 31st. The song is called "Embrace The Flames" and it's the second track of the album. You can give it a listen down there.

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Things have been moving along nicely in the Cruachan camp. A new album is on its way, entitled Blood For The Blood Gods, following the release of Blood On The Black Robe from 2011. This album is the second part of the "Trilogy Of Blood". The Irish folk metal band has unveiled the cover artwork of the upcoming album, which is available below. Feast your eyes on it and prepare for Blood For The Blood Gods.

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Swedish power metallers HammerFall, who released the new album (r)Evolution this year, are facing line-up changes. The band made a major announcement today. Drummer Anders Johansson is leaving the band after 15 years. The band cites musical differences. David Wallin of Pain fame will replace him. Stefan Elmgren is also returning to the band temporarily to replace bassist Fredrik Larsson while he is away on parental leave.

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Australian progressive metal outfit Ne Obliviscaris have released another song from their upcoming album Citadel, called "Pyrrhic". Ne Obliviscaris have already revealed two parts from the 23 minute long song "Painters Of The Tempest" (which still can be heard here and here), but this time around they are revealing a full-blown, almost 10-minute track.

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