The Algorithm will release a new album called OCTOPUS4, it has been announced. Set for release on June 2nd, 2014, OCTOPUS4 follows the groundbreaking debut Polymorphic Code. The new opus "marks the next evolutionary stage in The Algorithm's sound with 12 tracks plunging even further into the unexpected, unthinkable and unbelievable."

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After the drama with Joseph Michael and subsequent split with their former vocalist, heavy metallers White Wizzard are streaming online their new single "Marathon Of Dreams" with the group's mastermind Jon Leon now taking over vocal duties as well. You can listen to their new song at Bandcamp.

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US power metallers Judicator will return with album number three this fall. The album, the band's first with a full line-up, will be named At The Expense Of Humanity and will be released both via physical release and free download on Bandcamp. The release date is set for September 5th, and the band will soon launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund the physical release. Here below you have the album tracklist and cover artwork.

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French symphonic metallers Whyzdom have just released a new video. It is for the song "Dancing With Lucifer" from the band's latest album Blind? but featuring new singer Marie Rouyer, who replaced Elvyne Lorien. The band has been recording a new album and you can probably expect to know more about that soon. For now, you can watch this new video here.

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After this week's changes, Arch Enemy fans must be really curious about the band's new material and also the new vocalist Alissa White-Gluz (ex-The Agonist). If you want to hear how she fits in with the band, check out their new song "War Eternal" and the video to go with it right now. What do you think about this first song?

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Danish prog power metallers Evil Masquerade will be releasing new album next month, on April 22nd. The album will be entitled The Digital Crucifix, and was mixed by Tommy Hansen (Jorn, Helloween) and composed/produced by Henrik Flyman. Do not hesitate and check out also the new album's tracklist and cover artwork below.

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The successor to Grave Digger's Clash Of The Gods will be called Return Of The Reaper, it has been revealed. The 17th album of the German metallers is, according to mastermind Chris Boltendahl, a strong focus back to the all time classic albums of Heavy Metal Breakdown (1984), Witch Hunter (1985) and The Reaper (1993). The album cover was created by Gyula (Hjules Illustration and Design), who has been doing all Grave Digger album artworks since The Last Supper. See the final result below where you also find the album release dates.

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On the 28th of March in Europe and the 8th of April in North America, the new Trollfest album, Kaptein Kaos, will be released via NoiseArt Records. After releasing the single "Ave Maria", the folk metal band is now sharing the official video for the title track of the album, "Kaptein Kaos". Enjoy it here below.

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While fans eagerly wait for their new album, Opeth are working on a book, the Official Illustrated History of Opeth. To celebrate their 25th anniversary, the Swedish band teamed up with book publisher Rocket 88 to work on the official Opeth book. In this book, the band will tell you their full story for the first time - the good, the bad, the ugly - in their own words, with a little help from former members, label bosses, management, producers, and anyone else that's been there for the key moments in the band's illustrious career.

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As previously announced, the new Epica single, "The Essence Of Silence", has been released, and with it a lyric video you can now enjoy below. The album, The Quantum Enigma, is set to be released on May 2nd in Europe and May 6th in North America (pushed forward a few days) via Nuclear Blast Records, find more details here.

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Who wants to listen to the entire new Animals As Leaders' album The Joy Of Motion? Wait no more. The instrumental trio has released an online stream of the entire record and all you have to do is click play below or here and enjoy it! After Animals As Leaders and Weightless, what do you think about the newest release?

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After a fundraising campaign for their new album which collected more than 60.000 dollars, Obituary finally shared more information about the new record. The new yet-untitled album should be out this summer, probably in mid-July. The band spent the last weeks in the studio recording drums and vocals. You can also check out some of their upcoming shows below for this summer.

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"Scent Of Winter", the new official music video from Italians Macbeth, is now available for viewing below. The song for this video is taken from the group's latest effort, Neo-Gothic Propaganda, released on February 24th via Dragonheart Records.

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British melodic technical metal band Subversion comes back swinging from a short hiatus with a new sound, new label, and a taste for blood. Rogue Records America is proud to announce the signing of Subversion for a two album deal for publishing and distribution, which includes a bundle with the new album and the band's previous EP. The band is currently working on the follow-up to their 2011 debut Least We Forget.

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In case you didn't know, Metallica debuted a new song this past weekend in Bogotá, Columbia. The eight-minute song is called "Lords Of Summer" and now you can listen to a garage demo version of the track right here. The band just posted the demo on their official YouTube channel and now you can enjoy it.

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