Danish heavy metallers Pretty Maids are currently recording Louder Than Ever, an album of re-recorded classics and new songs featuring a special bonus DVD as well planned for a spring 2014 release. The band also released the album Motherland earlier this year but is already moving on to the next step.

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The successor to the album Pain Is A Warning (2011) is in its recording stages as Today Is The Day recently announced. This will be the tenth album of the American veteran band and it will be heavy. Be prepared!

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Guitar virtuoso Gus G., known for his work as member of Ozzy Osbourne's band and as leader of his own group Firewind, has announced the signing of a new solo-artist contract with longtime international partners Century Media Records in order to co-operate on his debut solo release entitled I Am The Fire for the spring of 2014. Firewind has a deal with Century Media, so why not? Look out for the album to street by the end of March 2014 via Century Media Records.

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Canadian blackened doom merchants, Culted, are pleased to unveil the details of their second full-length album and first release in over four years - Oblique To All Paths. A stunningly haunting and grim piece of sprawling doom metal, Oblique To All Paths is the perfect soundtrack to a desolate, barren winter. Also available for viewing below is an album trailer, featuring a short clip of new music.

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After releasing new album - Hesitation Marks - this September, Nine Inch Nails recently unveiled a set of headlining tour dates across the Europe, where they will be performing in support of their latest output. Throughout the whole tour, Nine Inch Nails will be accompanied by Cold Cave. So, do not hesitate and check out the list of tour dates by this industrial machine below the official flyer.

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This is news week for Van Canto. Just two days ago, they unveiled the cover artwork and tracklist of their upcoming album Dawn Of The Brave, to be released next 7th of February via Napalm Records, and today are giving fans the chance to listen to snippets of the songs right here. Does it sound promising? The a cappella metallers are returning with the successor to Break The Silence.

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Lingua Mortis Orchestra have shot a video for the opening track of their debut album LMO and now revealed it. The video follows a concept of the burning of witches in Gelnhausen in 1599 and is based on a true story. The clip was shot on location in Gelnhausen in late September with about 300 participants. You can now watch it right here.

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Currently touring in Europe, the Finns Amorphis will perform a special show at the Olavinlinna Castle on July 13th, 2014 as part of the Savonlinna Opera Festival held in Savonlinna, Finland. The program for the Amorphis concert will include songs from their most recent album Circle and from the Eclipse album retelling the story of Kullervo.

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There is probably some nostalgia now looking back at Finnish metallers Demilich, who disbanded back in 2006 and released their first and last full-length album Nespithe in 1993. Now Svart Records is releasing a compilation of their recordings. The set comes with cover art by Turkka G. Rantanen, and a fold-out A2/B2 size poster with art by David Mikkelsen. The box set comes in 2CD and 3LP forms and is called The 20th Anniversary Of Emptiness, available through Svart Records on January 17th, 2014.

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Due to problems with a nerve in the spine, drummer Lars Broddesson of Swedish black metallers Marduk will be unable to join his bandmates on their upcoming European tour with Grave, Death Wolf and Valkyrja. Filling in for him will be Fredrik Widigs. On this tour, the band is performing the albums Those Of The Unlight and Panzer Division Marduk.

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Lillian Axe and CME Records have announced the release of a limited edition Lillian Axe box set entitled Convergence. This box set will contain all of Lillian Axe's releases from their debut Lillian Axe up to the 2012 release The Days Before Tomorrow along with a bonus CD containing unreleased Lillian Axe material. It will be a treat for the fans.

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American grinders Murder Construct premiere a brand new official music video "The Next Life", which is now available for viewing below. The song for this videoclip is taken from the group's well-acclaimed debut album, Results, released back in August, 2012 via Relapse Records.

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Amaranthe have shared today their brand new video for the track "Invincible". The video was directed by Patric Ullaeus and shot on location in Hollywood, Las Vegas, the Nevada desert and the Grand Canyon, among other locations. The group says it's their most ambitious clip to date. Do you agree? Watch the video right here.

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Swedish gothic metal masters Lake Of Tears will finally fulfill the wishes of many fans and release their first live album ever. Entitled By The Black Sea, this set will be released on January 31st, 2014 via AFM Records and will contain the recordings of a full concert in Bucharest (2013), encompassing 16 songs. It will be available as a DVD/CD set.

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Anthrax might be working on their new album, but guitarist Scott Ian has other projects on his hands (or fingers) as well. The co-founder of the thrash metal band sold his memoir, I'm The Man, to Ben Schafer at Perseus' Da Capo Press and the book will offer a complete history of the group. The book is scheduled for a fall 2014 release.

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