Firewind's mastermind Kostas "Gus G." Karamitroudis has been focusing on his solo career lately and announced an initial batch of European tour dates in order to promote his first solo album I Am The Fire. The touring campaign sees Gus G. kick off with some shows in his native Greece and in Cyprus, teaming up with guitar legend and former Scorpions member Uli Jon Roth as well as Jørn Lande and Mats Levén. Furthermore, Gus G. has also confirmed co-headline dates together with guitar virtuoso and former Megadeth member Marty Friedman as part of the Guitar Universe 2 tour.

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As you might remember, Newsted was recently booted from Australia's Soundwave Sidewaves with Megadeth. Soundwave says it was at Megadeth's request but Dave Mustaine and their tour manager say that didn't happen. Regardless, Newsted will still perform at the Sidewaves but with Testament instead. So, you're going to kick me out, I'll still go to Australia with Testament. Take that!

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Estonian metallers Celestial Crown are returning this year with their 4th album titled Ascending. The album will be available on March 3rd via iTunes, Amazon and digital downloads and later this Spring on CD via Divenia Records. Listen to the single "Under Serene Sky" over here and prepare for Ascending.

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With just a couple of weeks until the release of Sweven, Morbus Chron's upcoming new album, the death metallers have shared the new song "It Stretches In The Hollow". It serves as a teaser for what's to come. The track is available for streaming on the player below. Enjoy!

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After the departure of Johannes Stoltenburg, Germans Downfall Of Gaia are pleased to announce his replacement behind the drums - Michael Kadnar. Michael was touring alongside Downfall Of Gaia with his other band Black Table, last year across the United States. Check out the official statements of the band and Michael below.

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US group Korn have released a new video for the song "Spike In My Veins" starring Miley Cyrus, Kanye West and Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, and more. You will understand when you see it. The track appears on their latest album The Paradigm Shift. As for the video, you can watch it below and tell us your thoughts about it.

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Black metal war machine Inquisition are currently touring in Europe in support of Behemoth and Cradle Of Filth on their co-headlining tour but their appearance at the show in Vienna, Austria has been cancelled. The venue promoter has banned them and the band was informed they cannot perform there. What?!

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Heavy metal warriors Christian Mistress have announced a special performance at this year's SXSW alongside a series of West Coast tour dates. After a brief hiatus, these dates mark the band's first proper North American tour dates in support of their second album Possession. The band will be testing out some new riffage on the road as Christian Mistress will be entering the studio this May to record a third album.

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The brand new Dephosphorus album is here and it is streaming in full right now. Officially, Ravenous Solemnity will be available on February 10th via Handshake Inc. (American vinyl), 7 Degrees (European vinyl), and digitally via Bandcamp but you can enjoy it in advance at this location. What do you make of it?

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UK extreme metallers Dragged Into Sunlight have recently announced plans to embark on their first-ever headlining tour across Europe in April/May. The band has previously accumulated mileage across Europe on tours alongside Weedeater, Saviours and Black Cobra in addition to appearing at several notable festivals (SWR, Incubate, Roadburn). The full dates for the tour can be found listed below and you can also watch the tour trailer video here.

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Twisted Sister will play a rare special warmup show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the band's 1984 album Stay Hungry on May 17th at the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey with special guests Stephen Pearcy of Ratt and Killcode.

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UK death/doom band My Silent Wake have just signed a record/management deal with House of Ashes in Italy. My Silent Wake are working on their next album to be released next year. Recent additions to the band are the drummer Gareth Arlett (also of Amputated) and a reunion with Kate Hamilton who has switched from bass to keys.

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Italian technical death metallers Gory Blister have inked a deal with Sliptrick Records for the release of their fifth studio album. Tentatively due this spring, the record will be mastered by Q Point in Hilversum, The Netherlands. According to a press release, Gory Blister's new songs feature the band's classic style, but with a darker and more refined sound.

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German power metal legends Gamma Ray just released a short video in which they confirmed that the upcoming album Empire Of The Undead will be released on March 28th via earMUSIC. Moreover, the video also shows what will be the cover artwork for the album. Take a look at the album art and watch the trailer video below.

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Lacuna Coil's new album is right around the corner and today you can listen to their new song "Nothing Stands In Our Way". This track is taken from Broken Crown Halo, their new studio album out in March 31st in Europe/Australia and April 1st In North America through Century Media Records. Just hit play on the Soundcloud player below.

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