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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Vanden Plas have finally revealed more about their new album that will follow The Seraphic Clockwork. The prog/power metallers have been preparing the new opus and now shared the cover artwork that will grace it. You can check it out below. The album title seems to read Chronicles Of The Immortals: Netherworld (Path 1). You can expect to grab it on February 14th, 2014. The wait is almost over.

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The progressive black metallers Aenaon will release their highly anticipated second album entitled Extance on January 20th, 2014 via Code666/ Aural Music. The Greeks have announced already the tracklist, cover art and already posted a video teaser promising a bizarre upcoming album. Listen to it below.

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German metallers Axel Rudi Pell have released the first snippet of a new song called "Long Way To Go", which is taken from their forthcoming new album Into The Storm. This serves as the first taste of new music from the follow-up to Circle Of The Oath. Enjoy!

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Now that was quick. Feared mastermind Ola Englund has uploaded the band's latest effort titled Vinter on YouTube for all to hear and the album can be streamed below. The band's newest effort was released yesterday and is available via their official website and iTunes. The album was produced and mixed by Jocke Skog, who has also taken care of bass duties. What do you think about the album and its being released so promptly after Furor Incarnatus?

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Jack Starr and the boys have been busy and announced the impending release of an all new original Burning Starr album scheduled for 2014 entitled Stand Your Ground. The band will also be back in Europe in 2014 playing festivals and clubs in a full tour.

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The last Animals As Leaders album was Weightless in 2011, so it's about time for a new one, right? Well, things are underway because the band has shared a pic of drummer Matt Garstka tracking drums at Swing House Studios. Animals As Leaders also shared a photo from the studio on their Instagram. Do you think the Americans can outdo themselves again?

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While their fans are eagerly awaiting their new album, Greek extreme symphonic metal band Septicflesh has revealed today the brand new cover and the tracklist of their upcoming reissue of 1998's A Fallen Temple. The cover was designed by Seth Siro Anton and the album will be released on January 17th (January 21st in North America) via Season Of Mist. This remastered re-release includes four rare bonus tracks.

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A cappella power metal masters Van Canto just unveiled the details of what will be their 5th album, Dawn Of The Brave. The album will be released on February 7th, 2014 via Napalm Records. Here you can have a look at the album cover and tracklist. For now, there are no music samples available.

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Well, it seems that we can expect an early treat for 2014, this time from the Greek prog black metallers Hail Spirit Noir whose debut album Pneuma was released in 2012. Titled OI MAGOI and featuring 7 tracks, the release date for this "black, filthy and psychedelic" trip is set for January 20th, 2014, through Code666 Records. The band has also revealed the artwork and you can see it below.

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Start your week in the best possible way by listening to Russian/Ukrainian doom/folk metallers Kauan which are streaming their long-awaited fifth album Pirut (translated as "Devils") through their label Blood Music's Bandcamp here. The album may be the first one to ever be delayed by a meteor strike, as the band was under attack in their hometown of Chelyabinsk during the mixing of the album.

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The Italian metallers Ecnephias are on a creative roll. After releasing a new album this year called Necrogod, a new opus is already in the works and will be released next year. The new album will be titled Ecnephias and will also feature the homonymous title track, which has the definitive seal of their new style.

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A new band is born. Drummer Mikkey Dee (Motörhead), guitarist John Norum (Europe), singer Åge Sten Nilsen (Wig Wam), bassist Hal Patino (King Diamond) and keyboardist Mic Michaeli (Europe) have joined forces in a new band called Nordic Beast. Nordic Beast will play its first concert on January 31st, 2014 at Rockefeller Music Hall in Oslo, Norway.

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