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Mnemic - Band On Hiatus, Could Break Up

Things are not looking good for Mnemic. The band's mastermind and founding member Mircea Gabriel Eftemie just released an update after several months of silence confirming that the band is currently on hiatus but disbanding is a possibility.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Mnemic
Posted: 26.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (11)


Ne Obliviscaris - Announce New EP Release

Progressive metallers Ne Obliviscaris have finalized their new album. After the mastering, it is finally completed. But the Australians will now enter the studio once again to record a new EP featuring three songs, all written prior to the release of their acclaimed debut Portal Of I. It will be limited to 300 copies only, packaged in a CD digipak, with every copy hand numbered and signed by the whole band. Does it sound like something that would interest you?

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Ne Obliviscaris
Posted: 26.06.2014 by Fallen Ghost | Comments (10)


Anathema - Release Acoustic Live Video

Anathema have recently released their new album and the band recorded an acoustic version of "The Lost Song Part 2" on the Distant Satellites album launch party. The video of that performance is now available online, which means you can watch the acoustic version of "The Lost Song Part 2" recorded live right here. Do you like this version? Let us know!

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Anathema
Posted: 26.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Dark Fortress - New Album Artwork And Tracklist Revealed

After Ylem released back in 2010, German black metal band Dark Fortress has revealed the artwork of their new upcoming album which will be called Venereal Dawn and also its tracklist. The album will be out on September 1st in Europe and Australia/New Zealand, and September 2nd in North America through Century Media Records. What do you think about the cover art?

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Source: centurymedia.com
Band profile: Dark Fortress
Posted: 26.06.2014 by Dark 3.16 | Comments (11)


Tarja - Share Full Orchestra Version Of 'Neverlight'

You can now listen to the full orchestra version of "Neverlight", taken from Tarja's impending new release Left In The Dark. Following Colours In The Dark, its counterpart Left In The Dark contains rarities, B-Sides as well as demos, instrumental versions including five previously unreleased versions, and two live radio acoustic recordings of "500 Letters" and "Until Silence".

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Source: tarja-coloursinthedark.com
Band profile: Tarja
Posted: 26.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Benighted - Looking For New Bassist And Guitarist

Benighted are looking for a new permanent bassist and guitarist. The band announced that guitarist Adrien Guerin and bassist Alexis Lieu decided to leave the group after their Hellfest performance. With a new album called Carnivore Sublime released, Benighted is facing new line-up changes.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Benighted
Posted: 26.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


X-Panda - Share Live DVD, Seeking Help For New Video

Prog/fusion band X-Panda have shared online a live DVD that was recorded in May 2012. They are also seeking the help of fans to finish their next project, X-Panda's music video. The band needs support and you get some goods in return. Check out the band in action below and help them out here.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: X-Panda
Posted: 26.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (2)


Wintersun - Update On 'Time II'

There's finally some news addressing the future release(s) from Wintersun. Even if we don't get a date, mastermind Jari Mäenpää felt the need to at least talk about some of the reasons why there's no release date confirmed for Time II now but the initial plan was to release it in early 2014. Time I was released back in 2012, of course.

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Band profile: Wintersun
Posted: 25.06.2014 by FreddeSwede | Comments (78)


Wolves In The Throne Room - Stream Another New Song

If you want to hear more of Wolves In The Throne Room's impending new release Celestite, you're in luck. The band just shared another brand new track called "Initiation At Neudeg Alm". So, go ahead and enjoy the 6-minute track through the player available below. It's just another taste of what you can expect come July 8th when the duo's own Artemesia Records imprint releases it.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Wolves In The Throne Room
Posted: 25.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (6)


Belphegor - Lyric Video For New Song Released

After some teasers and studio videos, today you finally get to hear a full new song from Belphegor. The Austrian diabolical death/black metal duo just premiered a lyric video for the track "Gasmask Terror" off their first new album in three years, Conjuring The Dead. This song opens the album. Stream "Gasmask Terror" right here and tell us if it lives up to your expectations.

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Source: nuclearblast.de
Band profile: Belphegor
Posted: 25.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (69)


Epica - Announce Second Leg Of European Tour

Symphonic metal titans Epica just announced the second leg of their European Enigma Tour. The second leg will see them perform in Germany, Poland, Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Belgium, Switzerland and France in support of their latest album, The Quantum Enigma. The Dutch outfit will be joined by very special guests DragonForce who are confirmed for both the first and second leg of the European Enigma Tour.

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Source: epica.nl
Band profile: Epica
Posted: 25.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (0)


Anaal Nathrakh - Joins Metal Blade, New Album This Year

British extreme metal band Anaal Nathrakh has signed to Metal Blade Records. The duo has been working hard on the successor to their last album Vanitas. Now with a new label, it was also announced that the new album is to be released later this year. You can start preparing yourself for what's to come.

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Source: metalblade.com
Band profile: Anaal Nathrakh
Posted: 25.06.2014 by Fallen Ghost | Comments (2)


Avenged Sevenfold - Releasing 'Waking The Fallen: Resurrected'

Avenged Sevenfold have announced a new release. Eleven years after the original release date, Waking The Fallen: Resurrected will be out August 26th on Hopeless Records. The new release includes 11 never before heard songs, 23 total tracks, new artwork, the original first cut of the music video for "Unholy Confessions" and a 30-minute film featuring never before seen archived footage up to the present day band, directed and edited by Rafa Alcantara. Check out a trailer below to whet your appetite.

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Source: avengedsevenfold.com
Band profile: Avenged Sevenfold
Posted: 25.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (5)


Black Tusk - New 7'' Streaming Online

Savannah based sludge metallers Black Tusk are currently streaming their two-song 7'' entitled Vulture's Eye at this location. Alternatively, you can listen to both new songs below. How do you enjoy it? You can also take a look at the cover artwork created by the Baroness frontman John Baizley.

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Source: facebook.com
Band profile: Black Tusk
Posted: 25.06.2014 by Pazdzioch | Comments (3)


Housecore Horror Film Festival 2014 - First Bands Confirmed

The Housecore Horror Film & Music Festival is returning this year. The second annual edition of the fest will take place from October 23rd-26th, once again in Austin, Texas. The amazing initial batch of bands that will perform was announced today. The festival was started last year by writer Corey Mitchell and Phil Anselmo ( Pantera, Down).

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Source: facebook.com
Posted: 25.06.2014 by BloodTears | Comments (0)