German death/doom masters Ophis released a statement confirming that they have finished the recordings of their 3rd full-length album, entitled Abhorrence In Opulence. More details (release date, cover artwork, tracklist) of the follow-up to the acclaimed Withered Shades album, will be unveiled in the near future.

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Empyrium's first album in many years is upon us and will be released on July 18th (North American release: July 22nd) as digipak CD and limited hardcover book edition via Prophecy Productions. Called The Turn Of The Tides, it is already available for pre-order here while the cover artwork and tracklist have also been unveiled. Take a look at them below.

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Heavy metal legends King Diamond have confirmed an appearance at this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest taking place in November in Austin, Texas. This is the band's first scheduled North American appearance since 2005 and will include their full European festival production stage set up. The Fun Fun Fun Fest line-up also includes Judas Priest, Amon Amarth, Deafheaven, Pallbearer, Sick Of It All, Chelsea Wolfe, Iron Reagan, among many others.

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Swedish duo Vintersorg have debuted a new video. With a new opus titled Naturbål ("Nature's Bonfire") coming in June, this is the first taste of new material since they released Orkan in 2012. Prepare yourself and watch the band's new video for "Lågornas rov" (created by Twitchy Films) which is available here. Do you like this new track?

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Origin have been kind enough to share another new track from Omnipresent, their impending release. The death metallers now give you "All Things Dead" via the lyric video below. The track comes off their upcoming album, out on July 8th, 2014 in North America via Nuclear Blast (and on Agonia Records on July 4th in Europe). Enjoy!

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The Swedes King Of Asgard return this year with Karg, their third album and successor of ...To North. It will be released the 22nd of July, 2014 via Metal Blade Records and as of now you can stream the first single "The Runes Of Hel," available below. Is the album opener a good start?

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Anathema fans had to wait two years to hear new music from the British group but here it is folks. The first song off their new album Distant Satellites is the single "The Lost Song Part 3" and you can now give it a spin. Was it what you were expecting after Weather Systems? Tell us your impressions of the brand new track and enjoy!

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Progressive folk metallers Orphaned Land, now without guitarist and one of the band's founding members Yossi "Sassi" Saharon, will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their masterpiece Mabool this year. Released in 2004, Mabool is a fan favourite and will also be re-released as a remastered 10th anniversary limited edition including a 5-track, 27 minute acoustic live show as bonus CD. This limited edition will be available all across Europe in August. As for the dates of the tour, check them out below.

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Very sad news arrive from Japanese group Moi Dix Mois. The band announced on their website that guitarist/vocalist K has died suddenly. They have therefore cancelled their upcoming concert on May 24th at duo MUSIC EXCHANGE in Shibuya. Right now there's no detailed information on his death. So far, all that is known is that K's family has informed the band members about his death and he was found dead at home. The band's guitarist and leader Mana commented on his blog: "This is so sudden and shocking, I can't find words for it."

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Doom metal conjurors and recent Neurot Recordings signees, Yob are pleased to unveil the first taste of their forthcoming new album. Titled Clearing The Path To Ascend, the trio's latest audio exploration was recorded at Gung Ho Studio in Eugene, notorious for its reserve of vintage equipment, alongside longtime collaborator Billy Barnett, who mastered Yob's Atma, The Great Cessation, The Unreal Never Lived and The Illusion Of Motion. Check out the teaser below. Did it manage to whet your appetite?

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Tokyo-based group Boris have posted online a new music video for the song "Vanilla." You can now watch it below. This brand new song comes from the band's upcoming full-length album Noise, which will be available on June 17th via Sargent House (except Japan).

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Brutal death metallers Devourment have announced a major lineup change. After nearly 10 and 20 years, respectively, Eric Park and Mike Majewski have decided to leave the group to pursue other things. The band's co-founder Brad Fincher has reclaimed the drum throne, and frontman Ruben Rosas has come back, sans guitar, to once again provide guttural filth on the mic. Also, bassist Chris Andrews has taken over the role of guitarist.

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Every Time I Die return with a new album this year and it will be called From Parts Unknown. Due out on July 1st via Epitaph, the band recorded it with Kurt Ballou. For a first taste of what they have to offer next, check out the video for "Thirst" right here. Below you also find the new album details.

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If you enjoy death metal, you might want to check out Vanhelgd's new album Relics Of Sulphur Salvation. The Swedes are currently streaming their entire new opus online over here or here ahead of its official release happening next week.

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Today you get to listen to Judas Priest's second single off Redeemer Of Souls, their long-awaited new album which follows Nostradamus. The band already released a snippet of the song "March Of The Damned" but now you can enjoy it in full. Just click play on the YouTube clip available below which also features an introduction from guitarist Glenn Tipton. Are you pleased with the song?

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