The Swedes Amaranthe are going through a line-up change. The band just announced that Andreas Solveström has chosen to step down as the growl vocalist in Amaranthe. His reasons are personal and the split is amicable and friendly, and not the result of any hard feelings. And since the band is not planning to slow down, they have welcomed a new member: Henrik Englund Wilhelmsson (Scarpoint), who filled in for Andy on their latest European and American tour.

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French act Celeste have released the epic "Laissé pour compte comme un bâtard" ("Outcast as a bastard") from the band's upcoming album Animale(s), due out November 22nd through Denovali Records. Embrace the bleak and grim reality of youth below.

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After a long period of silence, finally Blind Guardian's frontman Hansi Kürsch shared a long update, containing some of his thoughts about the upcoming show at the Out & Loud Festival in Geiselwind, Germany and many news concerning the progress of the upcoming album. He also talks a bit about new songs which should be fast, epic and heavy.

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Short but great news are coming from the Van Canto camp. The band, which some months ago renewed the deal with Napalm Records and announced a new album, now revealed the title of their forthcoming release that will be named Dawn Of The Brave and will feature 12 songs.

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Now that the singer situation is resolved, after Floor Jansen joined the band permanently, Nightwish have released the first full video clip out of their upcoming live release Showtime, Storytime, which hits stores via Nuclear Blast on November 29th. The band chose to release a clip of the song "Storytime" from the latest Imaginaerum opus.

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Tankard's obsession with beer is well-known and that is not going away on their new album, which is already in the works. They are going to call it R.I.B. (Rest In Beer) of all things. The veteran thrashers have a release date planned for summer 2014 via Nuclear Blast.

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Black Sabbath's 2013 tour, which kicked off earlier this year in Australia, will now be seen by fans around the world via their forthcoming Live... Gathered In Their Masses live DVD (Vertigo/Republic). The British legends have also unveiled a performance clip of the song "Loner" featuring footage from the new DVD and behind the scenes material, and you can see the band in action right here.

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British gothic metallers Paradise Lost have premiered a lyric video of the band's new track "Loneliness Remains", taken from their upcoming compilation Tragic Illusion 25 (The Rarities). The album will be released on October 21st in Europe (digitally on November 5th in North America) on Century Media. All tracks found on this compilation are previously released rarities, except for this new track "Loneliness Remains" and newly recorded "Gothic 2013" and "Our Saviour 2013". This is also their first new song since they released Tragic Idol last year. Enjoy!

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American heavy metal band Iced Earth will be returning to Australia next March with one show in New Zealand as well as part of their Plagues Of Babylon world tour. The band's brand new album Plagues Of Babylon will be available in January next year. Joining Iced Earth on tour will be Melbourne thrash metallers Elm Street, who will play songs from their debut album Barbed Wire Metal.

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Proggers The Flower Kings will release a new album in a couple of weeks called Desolation Rose and the first full track and lyric video from the album is finally here. Prepare your body and listen to "Desolation Road" right here. Inside Out Music will release the Swedes' new album on October 28th.

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Americans Revocation are presenting a new official music video for the track "Fracked", taken from their latest self-titled album, released on August 6th, 2013 through Relapse Records. The videoclip is now available for streaming through the YouTube player below. Check it out, it's quite a blast.

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Death metallers Kataklysm promised that their new video would be the most brutal yet. The video is for the new track "Elevate", it was filmed in Serbia back in August and was produced by director Ivan Colic from iCode Productions (Ex Deo, Soilwork, Moonspell, Alestorm, Kamelot). Ivan Colic previously worked with Kataklysm frontman Maurizio Iacono on the "Push The Venom" video. Needless to say, this is also a chance to hear another song from the forthcoming Waiting For The End To Come.

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US thrashers Toxic Holocaust have some good news for the American fans. The band has just confirmed a headlining US tour, scheduled for this November. A half-month trek will be performed in support of their impending new product Chemistry Of Consciousness, to be released on October 29th via Relapse Records. Check out the complete list of tour dates below.

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Event:	Toxic Holocaust: US Tour 2013

Here we go again. BBC News is reporting that Burzum's Varg "Count Grishnakh" Vikernes's trial in France has been postponed to June 2014 after his lawyer requested more time to read documents and prepare his defense today. He is facing charges of inciting racial hatred and exalting war crimes on the Internet this time. On his blog, where he posts frequently, Vikernes confirmed that he would be in Paris for the trial on October 17th.

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After announcing their new drummer, Protest The Hero are back in business with a new the lyric video for the track "A Life Embossed" from their new offering Volition. Don't miss out on the opportunity to listen to another new song from the progressive metalcore outfit below. October 29th is right around the corner and that is when you can grab the album.

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Band profile:	Protest The Hero