The Finns do it again, this time with metal stamps! A music-themed stamp sheet is set to be released in September designed by graphic artist Klaus Welp when the Finnish postal service, Posti, issues several new series of stamps. The rock and metal stamps were created to honor six Finnish bands that have achieved international success and they look pretty neat. The bands featured in the stamps are Hanoi Rocks, The Rasmus, HIM, Apocalyptica, Children Of Bodom and Nightwish.

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Periphery are about to embark on the second leg of their North American tour dates in support of the Juggernaut albums and have premiered a new clip for "The Bad Thing". Jeff Holcomb directed the clip, which features a montage of live footage from the Washington D.C.-based outfit early 2015 tour. Enjoy!

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Italians Kingcrow have been working hard on a new album to follow 2013's In Crescendo. Previously, the band revealed that it would be called Eidos but now we know more about it. The progressive metallers return this year with a new conceptual album about choices, consequences, dealing with regret and disillusion. After their album Phlegethon dealt with childhood, and In Crescendo about the end of youth, Eidos can be considered the third part of a trilogy about the path of life. The album will be released worldwide on June 23rd through Sensory Records (Laser's Edge).

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In case you didn't know yet, the Swedes Ereb Altor are releasing a new album this year. The follow-up to Fire Meets Ice is called Nattramn, which will be unleashed on the 24th of April via Cyclone Empire. If you are curious about what the band came up with this time, check out their new video for the epic 5-minute song "Midsommarblot" right here. Furthermore, you can see the artwork that will grace the record.

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The first song from Helloween's new album is here! The power metal heavyweights released digitally today their first single from the upcoming record My God-Given Right. In one week, on April 24th, the 7inch will follow. You can also hear the new track and enjoy the brand new lyric video for "Battle's Won" here right now.

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Apocalyptica have decided to stream their entire new album Shadowmaker online. It sees its official release today in Europe and Australia and a few days later in other territories via Eleven Seven Music. The cello masters from Helsinki, Finland haven't released a new album since 2010's 7th Symphony. Below you find all the 12 new tracks, including the two bonus tracks. Give Shadowmaker a spin and enjoy it while you can.

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Machine Head are taking their "Evening With" tour to Europe this Fall. The tickets are on sale now with VIP packages coming soon. The American metallers are touring in support of their latest musical creation Bloodstone & Diamonds. The trek includes shows in Russia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Italy, Switzerland, Latvia, Romania, Greece, and more. Check out all the dates below to see if they are playing anywhere near you.

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Kroda have a new album coming up. The black metallers hailing from the Ukraine have recently premiered the new track "Black Carpathian Spines" online as a taste of the impending new sounds. You can immerse yourself in it through the clip below. This track will appear on the opus GinnungaGap-GinnungaGaldr-GinnungaKaos which will be available soon through Purity Through Fire.

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Are you ready for some thrash? Today, it comes courtesy of Slayer, which are dropping a new album tentatively scheduled for release in August via their new label Nuclear Blast Records. The American thrash metal titans will release the new song, "When The Stillness Comes," this weekend on a picture-disc for Record Store Day, but you can stream the eerie new track below! Dive in now.

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One of the anticipated albums this year in the progressive power metal spectrum is Pyramaze's upcoming Disciples Of The Sun. Until now, the band had only released a small teaser of the album but that is about to change. As of now, you can enjoy the new tune and first single "Fearless" below. The band has a new singer, Terje Harøy, and you can see how he fits in the band's sound as well.

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Cain's Offering fans, stop what you are doing! Here is a brand new song from the power metal group some six years after their debut. The Finns are finally releasing a new album, as you probably know, and it's called Stormcrow. The first song you get to hear is called "I Will Build You A Rome" from the upcoming album. Just check out the lyric video available below. Enjoy and let us know what you think!

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High On Fire chose today to reveal the details about their awaited new album. The power trio will release Luminiferous, on June 23rd via eOne Music, which was recorded at Salem, Massachusetts' GodCity Studios with producer Kurt Ballou, and follows De Vermis Mysteriis. While there is still no heavy riffs to enjoy as of now, you can take a look at the album cover and tracklist below, and other details as well.

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Things have been pretty quiet on Nevermore's camp. It's only natural after guitar virtuoso Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams left the band back in 2011, leaving singer Warrel Dane and bassist Jim Sheppard to themselves. Since then, Jeff Loomis has been busy with other projects including his solo work, Conquering Dystopia and now Arch Enemy. Drummer Van Williams has dedicated his time to Ashes Of Ares and Ghost Ship Octavius while Warrel Dane and Jim Sheppard returned with Sanctuary. But now the vocalist claims that he has lyrics for a new Nevermore album, which he hopes to release within the next two years. It's possible but we will have to wait and see.

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Slovakia's Signum Regis have new music to offer. The prog/power metallers will release a new EP called Through The Storm on May 8th in Europe and on May 12th in North America via Ulterium Records. For now, they have shared a lyric video for the new track "My Guide In The Night" which you can enjoy fully below. This is just the beginning as the band will release a full-length album later this year.

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A few days from now, Shining's newest creation IX - Everyone, Everything, Everywhere, Ends will be released unto the masses via Season Of Mist. Luckily for you, the album is already streaming in full and in advance online. As of now, you can listen to the entire piece here or over here, among other options. So, make the best of it. Is it quality stuff? Go hear it!

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