Guitar virtuoso Gus G. (Firewind) has already revealed a new song off his debut solo album, but it is only today that he shares the cover artwork for I Am The Fire as well as the tracklist and detailed guest appearances. The cover artwork, which can be seen below, was designed by Gustavo Sazes (Arch Enemy, Kamelot, Dream Evil). What do you think about it?

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As many of you already know, Pain Of Salvation's singer Daniel Gildenlöw is going through some serious health problems. Luckily, it seems that the worst is over, as Daniel himelf posted a statement on the band's official Facebook page updating on what is going on.

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US mathcore masters The Dillinger Escape Plan are pleased to announce a headlining North American tour, to be executed in April, 2014. Joining them on the road, as direct support, will be Shining (NOR), Trash Talk and Retox. Check out the confirmed list of tour dates under the official flyer.

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Event:	The Dillinger Escape Plan: North American Tour 2014

Entombed has apparently split into two separate bands. Back To The Front, the new album that was recorded last year by four members of the most recent lineup of the legendary Swedish metal act, LG Petrov, Nico Elgstrand, Olle Dahlstedt and Victor Brand, and recorded with Roberto Laghi, will come out under the name Entombed A.D.. Furthermore, it was announced that frontman LG Petrov will only perform with Entombed A.D. and not take part of any upcoming shows announced under the name Entombed. Back To The Front is now being scheduled for a spring release after several delays.

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Slayer will take a break from writing and recording their next album to hit the road in May for a handful of dates in the US. Joining Slayer as special guests for these shows are Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus, marking the first time Slayer and Suicidal Tendencies have toured together since the 1990 European Clash Of The Titans tour. Gary Holt continues to fill in for Slayer's fallen guitarist Jeff Hanneman and will do double-duty as guitarist in his primary band Exodus.

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Recently, the legends Carcass recorded four songs, "Unfit For Human Consumption", "The Cadaver Pouch Conveyor System", "Captive Bolt Pistol" and "Carneous Cacoffiny", at the legendary BBC Maida Vale Studios in London, England. The session aired on BBC Radio 1's Rock Show with Daniel P. Carter and you can now listen to the session online for one week only at this location.

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As progressive death metal rising star Lascaille's Shroud's second album Interval 02: Parallel Infinities - The Abscinded Universe is upon us (it will be released on January 28th via Masters Of Metal Records), mastermind Brett Windnagle just unveiled a new track off the album: the 20-minutes-long "War: A Congregation Of Non​-​Existence", which you can listen to here on Bandcamp.

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Glam superstars Steel Panther are about to release their fourth album, All You Can Eat, due to hit the stores on April 1st via Republic Records. To tease the audience, the band has already released two videos. The first one, "Party Like Tomorrow Is The End Of The World", can be seen here (explicit). The second one has now been unveiled and is for the track "The Burden Of Being Wonderful". You can enjoy it here or below.

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Having finally completed an extensive tour in support of their latest album, ETHS recently recorded an EP with their new vocalist Rachel Aspe. On March 14th, ETHS will unleash the Ex Umbra In Solem EP. It is an opportunity to hear Rachel Aspe in a brand new song, live recordings and also re-recorded songs from their last album III.

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Epic Norwegian thrash metallers Nocturnal Breed will release a new album entitled Napalm Nights on March 11th in Europe and March 18th in North America via Agonia Records. "Speedkrieg", the second song to be revealed off the release, is available now for streaming below.

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The Internet is abuzz because the titans At The Gates just released a mysterious teaser video and it seems like a big announcement is to come. The video doesn't have a description or many clues except for "2014" and what appears to be lyrics, leading many to believe the Swedes have a new album planned. Could it be a new album or perhaps a new tour? At The Gates could follow the footsteps of Carcass, who recently released their first album in 17 years.

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After sharing their new video for the track "Experience Your Flesh", Benighted today debut another hellish tune called "Collection Of Dead Portraits" from the impending offering Carnivore Sublime. If you want to hear what the French grindocre/ death metallers conjured up after Asylum Cave, just click play on the Soundcloud player below. Tell us if you are pleased with it.

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UK funeral doomsters Pantheïst have announced that they signed a deal with German based label Eternal Sound Records for the release of their next album, which is dropping in 2015. Finally, the follow-up to the self-titled 2011 album seems somewhat closer.

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Things could get messy for Machine Head. As it turns out, Adam Duce's exit from the band wasn't that amicable after all. According to Courthouse News, the former bassist has filed a lawsuit against the band and their manager in Federal Court. He seeks damages for trademark infringement, breach of partnership agreement and defamation, among other things. Ouch!

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This past December, Finnish melodic death metal band Insomnium spent the holiday season in the studio recording their 6th full-length album. In order to achieve the best production in the band's history, Insomnium decided to record drums at SF Sound (with Kimmo Perkkiö), located in the group's former hometown (Joensuu), while recording the remaining instruments at studio Korkeakoski (Kotka) with Teemu Aalto. André Alvinzi (Fascination Street Studios) will now mix the album so that it will see a spring 2014 release.

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