While fans might be eager for the follow-up to Road Salt Two, prog innovators Pain Of Salvation just announced officially their much anticipated acoustic album, Falling Home, which will finally be released in Europe on November 10th, 2014 via the band's longtime label partner InsideOutMusic. This album is a very special album, which contains reimagined versions of favourite catalogue songs, two cover versions ("Holy Diver" by Dio and "Perfect Day" by Lou Reed) and a brand new song (the title track, "Falling Home").

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Darkness By Oath have announced today that they will split up. The band is disbanding after releasing 4 albums, the last one Seeds Of Desolation, earlier this year. If you like the band, you can always attend one of their farewell shows.

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Originally Jesper Strömblad cited recovery from alcoholism as the main reason for leaving popular Swedish band In Flames back in 2010. But the guitarist has now announced on his Facebook page while answering questions from fans that the main reason was that he and the rest of the band saw the band heading in different directions. Indeed it would appear that Jesper would've preferred the band to stay a melodic death metal band as opposed to the more alternative metal/rock approach they have adopted over the last decade or so.

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As they are close to releasing their newest album Pandemonium, thrashers Cavalera Conspiracy decided to share a preview of all the tracks on the record. While previously they released the track "Bonzai Kamikazee", now you can listen to more.

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After streaming their sixth full-length Blood Mantra in its entirely online, Decapitated are coming up with new video this time. They chose the song "Instinct" for the video and you can watch it below. If you still didn't hear the new opus, you can change it right now and enjoy it here.

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Bloodshot Dawn have shared a new video. The melodic death metallers are about to unleash Demons, their new crowdfunded record, later this month on the 26th of October. But before that, you can watch the clip for the track "Smoke And Mirrors" which was filmed by the guys behind the "Vision" video as the first look at their new album. Enjoy!

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Lunatic Soul, the brainchild of Riverside's frontman/bassist Mariusz Duda, has released a brand new album teaser for the impending Walking On A Flashlight Beam. Apart from the "Shutting Out The Sun" teaser, you can also listen to the new tune "Cold" through YouTube below. What do you think of the first sounds of the new album?

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Seattle metallers Sanctuary have released their first new video in many, many years. If you watch it, it gives you another opportunity to hear new material, this time the track "Frozen". The song is taken from their upcoming comeback album, The Year The Sun Died, and the video was filmed in Germany with director Dirk Behlau. Another song from the new record; what do you think about it?

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Today brings big news from Finnish funeral doomsters Shape Of Despair. They have announced via their Facebook page that they've signed with the label Season Of Mist and that a new album is on its way, tentatively slated for an early 2015 release. Ten years have passed since the last full length album from this group, Illusion's Play, has seen the light of day.

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Slowly but surely, Moonspell reveal more about their new album. Currently in the recording process for the follow-up to Alpha Noir / Omega White, the Portuguese band reveals that the new opus will be called Extinct. The band promises to release a documentary about the making of the album and its concept. For now, you can take a look at some of the photos from the recording sessions. The record is set to be released on March 15th via Napalm Records.

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Exodus have released an 8-minute preview of their new album Blood In, Blood Out. After sharing two songs off the album, namely "Salt The Wound" and the title track, now you get to listen to teaser clips from each track on the upcoming album that sees the return of vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza. Tell us if you like what you hear.

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Currently on tour in North America, Dutch symphonic band Within Temptation are releasing a new live DVD/Blu-ray/2CD. Let Us Burn - Elements & Hydra Live In Concert is set for release on November 14th and features two of Within Temptation's most talked about arena shows ever. The two dates are 2012's 15th birthday Elements concert and the final night of the Hydra European arena tour at Amsterdam's Heineken Music Hall in May 2014. These two performances showcase every nuance of their reputation plus stunning imagery and special FX, including giant fire-breathing dragons.

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As previously reported, Avatarium are releasing a new EP called All I Want soon and the first sounds are now available! The doom metallers have put up the official teaser for the EP, giving you a first hint on what to expect. Check out the clip here below. Are you excited about this release?

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It's a sad day for Gwydion fans. The Portuguese folk metallers have decided to "take an indefinite leave of absence." Their last album Veteran, which was nominated for Best Folk / Pagan / Viking Metal Album on Metal Storm Awards 2013, could well be their swansong. The band started back in 1995 and released three albums in total. They could disband in the future but for now, it's just a break.

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A little more than a year has passed since Swedish symphonic metallers Lapis Lazuli released their previous output entitled Lost. Apparently, the band has been busy recording the follow-up and revealed the title of the album. It will be called The Downfall Of Humanity. The album artwork can be seen below as well.

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