Japanese power metallers Galneryus have released the trailer for their upcoming DVD entitled Phoenix Living In The Rising Sun, which can be viewed below. The DVD will be released on March 28th and the main performance was recorded at Shibuya AX last year.

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"Bloody Knuckles". a brand-new song from US stoner trio High On Fire can now be streamed on Spin.

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Danny Carey, the drummer of US progressive metal act Tool, has stated in a recent interview with his drum sponsors Vic Firth that the band plans to start the tracking for their new album in June/July. He speculates that recording, mixing and mastering could take around four months and so the record could be ready at the end of the year.

This album would mark Tool's first release in six years, since 2006's 10,000 Days. You can watch the full video interview with Danny Carey at this location.

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Source:	vicfirth.com
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Legendary German thrashers Kreator have unveiled the exclusive new artwork for the special edition, two-disc digipak version including a bonus DVD of their forthcoming new album Phantom Antichrist, which is scheduled for release on June 1st in Europe and June 5th in North America through Nuclear Blast Records. More album details were previously reported here and here.

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US metalcore outfit As I Lay Dying are currently writing new material for the follow-up to 2010's album The Powerless Rise.

The following statement was issued by their label: "As I Lay Dying are currently writing their fifth album and are preparing to enter the studio this April. The producer, title, art and all other details will be released over the next few months. Fans can expect to hear new material this summer as the band performs as part of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival."

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US rockers Mötley Crüe have announced an extensive North American tour with KISS this summer. "The Tour", as it's called, takes place from July to September. Tickets for the tour will go on sale beginning Friday, March 23rd at http://www.ticketmaster.com and http://www.livenation.com. Both bands will have fan club pre-sales beginning today, March 21st at 10am. This is the first time Kiss and Mötley Crüe will share a stage since 1982.

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Source:	motley.com
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Event:	Kiss + Mötley Crüe: North America Tour 2012

Danish modern metallers Mnemic will be teaming up with their fellow countrymen Raunchy to kick off the Electric March Over Europe tour in May. This will be the first of many tours to come related to the release of their new album Mnemesis, that will hit stores in the summer via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Source:	nuclearblast.de
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Event:	Mnemic: Electric March Over Europe Tour 2012

German power metallers Crystallion have parted ways with their keyboardist Manuel Schallinger. The band posted the following statement on their MySpace: "After almost ten years in the band, Manuel has decided to leave Crystallion for professional reasons. We wish Manuel all the best for his future projects. For the time being, the band will continue without keyboards. All gigs will be played as scheduled."

No updates are available yet on the band's upcoming album.

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Source:	myspace.com
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Canadian thrash metallers Titans Eve have revealed the cover artwork for the band's new album titled Life Apocalypse, which can be viewed below. The band plans to release the new album this spring/summer.

The band posted the following on their MySpace page: "Here is the art provided by Bjoern Goosses of Killustrations designs. This man is a mastermind and highly recommended by us. Just something to look at until your hear the killer recordings! Stay tuned everyone, it's gonna be epic!"

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"I Am Colossus", a brand-new track from Swedish technical thrash metallers Meshuggah can now be streamed and downloaded on Scion A/V.

A limited edition 7" will be available in black, clear, yellow, and white vinyl, and given away for free on Meshuggah's upcoming tour, The Ophidian Trek, courtesy of Scion A/V.

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Source:	scionav.com
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Polish technical death metallers Decapitated have premiered their new music video for the song "Pest" exclusively at this location. The video was shot on February 10th with Grupa 13 in charge of production and it was directed by Dariusz Szermanowicz. "Pest" comes off the band's latest output Carnival Is Forever, released last year via Nuclear Blast.

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We all knew it was just a matter of time before Gaahl returned. He and King released the following God Seed update: "God Seed have been working on their first studio album for several months at various locations in Norway. Ten songs have been recorded which will show the band from a different side, but well-rooted in what Gaahl and King are known for in the past."

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NWOBHM pioneers Iron Maiden have released a trailer for the 88-minute "Behind The Beast Documentary", to be featured on their upcoming DVD titled En Vivo!, which will be released on March 26th (March 27th Canada and USA (via UMe)). More details about this release were previously reported here.

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Source:	ironmaiden.com
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US melodic thrashers God Forbid have released a new video for the song "Where We Come From", which comes off their upcoming new album Equilibrium, set for release on March 26th via Victory Records.

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UK hard-rockers The Cult have announced a UK tour together with The Mission and Killing Joke as support acts. Tour dates are scheduled for September this year.

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Source:	thecult.us
Band profile:	The Cult
Event:	The Cult: UK Tour 2012