Black metal representatives Black Altar proudly announce that after joining of drummer Mordrath Pariah, Les (real name: Leszek Dziegielewski), the guitarist known from Hell-Born, Damnation and ex-Behemoth (first era) officially became the next full-time member of the band.

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On April 22nd 2022, Udo Dirkschneider will put out a cover album, titled My Way. This new release contains 17 cover versions of the very songs that have influenced the musician and singer the most. All kinds of classics from music history are among them - including those that you might not expect from Udo. Full tracklist and cover artwork can be found below.

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This week, Smith/Kotzen duo will kick off its West Coast tour at the Whisky A Go-Go in West Hollywood, CA. Joining Smith and Kotzen on stage as part of their touring band will be Richie's wife, bass player Julia Lage (formerly of the Brazilian rock band Barra De Saia).

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After sharing first details in connection with the new album release Verzet, German black metal one-man band Horn now unveil official release date, cover art and track listing. The band's eight long player will see the light on May 16th 2022. Verzet will be self-released via hornlichterlischt.bandcamp.com. Next to the classic digipack CD version (lim. 500) with glued 8-page booklet there will be the standard black LP version (lim. 300) and two colored special versions in OXBLOOD and BROWN (100 each). Pre-sale will start mid-April.

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New York-based heavy metal trio Sanhedrin announce the release of their third studio album, dubbed Lights On. Due out March 4th via Metal Blade Records worldwide, it's comprised of 8 new songs. You can listen to the first streaming one in advance, "Correction", via Bandcamp.

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After releasing second full length - Street Magic - in October 2021, Springfield, MO based hard rockers Paralandra now announce a string of U.S. shows to be executed in March and April.

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German power metal crusaders Brainstorm confirmed that their long-time bassist Antonio Ieva has decided to leave the ranks due promotion at his work. He was part of the band for the last 15 years and contributed his share on several released records.

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Italian black metal formation Diĝir Gidim are recording material for their next studio album, to be entitled The Celestial Macrocosmic Scale And The Shimmering Path Of The Supreme Regulator. It will be released on Aeternitas Tenebrarum Rec. More details and info will be provided in coming weeks/months.

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To celebrate 30 years of existence, Norwegian funeral doom masters Funeral have announced a special event at Kulturkirken Jakob in Oslo on April 12. Special guests: Superlynx and former singer Toril Snyen (vocals on first album Tragedies).

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Denmark's viking folk metal outfit Heidra will release their next studio album, To Hell Or Kingdom Come, in April via Mighty Music. It was recorded in Italy and Denmark in July and August of 2021, and like Heidra's previous work The Blackening Tide, was recorded with producer Marco Mastrobuono. To play the drums on the album, the band enlisted the help of Francesco of Fleshgod Apocalypse. Check out also the first advance single, "Dusk".

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Dutch folk metal pioneers Heidevolk and drummer Joost Vellenknotscher have decide to go separate ways. Joost was the only remaining founding member in the ranks. Kevin van den Heiligenberg will took over the drums on upcoming shows.

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As part of their 'Calling On You Tour', U.S. veterans Stryper unveil s string of shows throughout this year. First part of touring begins early May in New Hampshire. More dates to be confirmed additionally.

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Swedish hard rockers The Hellacopters have launched a brand new song, ''Eyes Of Oblivion''. The latter is taken from the same-titled sophomore record, to be released on April 1 via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Twisted Tower Dire have announced a partnership with Nameless Grave Records for the release of their new compilation album, Crest Of The Martyrs Demos, due on March 3, 2022. Recorded back in 2002 at Killabrew Studios, produced by Matt Crooks and Twisted Tower Dire and mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studios. You can listen to one of the songs, "Some Other Time, Some Other Place", via Bandcamp widget.

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Frontman of the Argentinian metal act A.N.I.M.A.L., Andrés Giménez, revealed via his private social media that the band's former drummer (1994-1998 and 2004-2006) Martín Carrizo has passed away.

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