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The UK’s finest new rock band, THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, will release a 2 Disc Deluxe Edition of their self-titled debut album on October 6th to coincide with the release of their next single, “Chinese Lanterns”, on the same day.   “The Temperance Movement” was originally released in September 2013, debuting …

The third trailer for (r)Evolution, the ninth studio album by Swedish heavy metallers HAMMERFALL, is now available for viewing on the Nuclear Blast YouTube channel. Watch for a sneak preview of the band’s upcoming video for the track ‘Hector’s Hymn’:     Watch the second trailer here:   www.youtube.com/watch?v=RH0ryJuEQrQ   …

WOVENWAR has teamed up with Metal Hammer to premiere their music video for the single All Rise off the band’s debut, self-titled album that just came out this Tuesday, August 4. Head over here to view the video that was shot in L.A. with director Scott Hansen (Animals as Leaders, …

Man Overboard, in conjunction with Punktastic, Glamour Kills and Lost Tape Collective are thoroughly excited to announce the European and UK stretch of The Heart Attack Tour. The lineup features support from Hostage Calm, Front Porch Step (UK and Ireland only) and Roam. The tour begins November 1st in Belgium …

Progressive-metallers, DEVIL SOLD HIS SOUL, have just announced the details of new material, which fans have eagerly been awaiting for. They are set to release a 5-track EP, ‘Belong ╪ Betray’, which will be their first release through their new home at Basick Records and also the first new material with …

The week of Triptykon’s much anticipated return appearances to Bloodstock Festival, UK (August 8), and Jalometalli Festival, Finland, (August 9), also sees the Swiss avant-garde extreme metal act reveal a brand new video clip for the track “Aurorae”  their second album, “Melana Chasmata”.   Check out the video here:   The clip …

FOREVER PLAGUED RECORDS sets September 8th as the release date for FUNEREUS’ Return of the Old Goat. One of the best-kept secrets in black metal, since 2008, this Mexican horde have been patiently perfecting their craft – cryogenically grim and hateful black metal in the early ’90s spirit – over …

Jukka Nevalainen, drummer for the Finland-based symphonic metal act NIGHTWISH, has just announced that he’ll be sitting out on the recording sessions to the band’s new studio album and announces his replacement in the following statement, which can also be viewed on the official NIGHTWISH YouTube channel:     “How …

HELLS HEADBANGERS announces October 14th as the international release date for OCTOBER 31’s Bury the Hatchet. The band’s first album in nine years (and fourth overall), the long-awaited Bury the Hatchet sees OCTOBER 31 returning with a vengeance, firing off one mean, lean headbanger after another. Led by erstwhile DECEASED …

STARKILL have announced the release for their sophomore album “Virus of the Mind” on the following dates: USA, Canada: October 14th, 2914 Europe, Australia/NZ: October 20th, 2014   The first song, “Breaking The Madness” is now streaming on the Century Media YouTube channel. The Chicago based metallers will embark on …

Northern German melodic metal band MOB RULES are back with Steamhammer/SPV. A few days ago the group, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, signed a new deal and are returning to the record company which already released and distributed five of their previous studio albums. “For us it’s …

Extreme metal band INDESTRUCTIBLE NOISE COMMAND (I.N.C.) recently announced their signing to Ferocious Records (an affiliate of CDS Records, LLC), along with the release announcement for their upcoming album Black Hearse Serenade. Today, I.N.C. follows up with an in-studio video update. Watch the video update here:     Black Hearse …

DRAGONFORCE will release “Maximum Overload” in the US on August 19th via Metal Blade Records.  “Maximum Overload” is available for pre-order at metalblade.com/dragonforce, in CD, digital, and limited edition vinyl formats!  While there be sure to check out the band’s new video for the song “The Game”. The album also …

Serbian black metal barbarian PROVOCATOR premieres the new song “The Unholy Rape of the Holy Whore” at heavily trafficked web-portal GunShyAssassin.com. The track hails from the band’s forthcoming debut album, Antikristus, set for release on August 19th via MORIBUND RECORDS. PROVOCATOR comes from the sick & twisted mind of BLEEDING FIST founder …

Polish death metal monsters DECAPITATED have released a new track online titled ‘The Blasphemous Psalm To The Dummy God Creation’, taken from their highly anticipated forthcoming release Blood Mantra. The new track is available for streaming here:     ‘The Blasphemous Psalm To The Dummy God Creation’ will be available as a digital …

Rising instrumental superstars Polyphia are delighted to announce the lead single from their upcoming debut album, ‘Muse’. Sweet Tea, featuring Aaron Marshall of Intervals, is the first full taster of the sumptuous melodic prog on offer come September 2nd.   Have a listen here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTcIiQtLyVs   ‘Muse’ is now available to …

Gothenburg, Sweden’s Amaranthe, known for fusing melodic metal with elements of EDM, will release their third album MASSIVE ADDICTIVE via Spinefarm Records on October 20th.   MASSIVE ADDICTIVE is true to its title. The band’s signature, larger-than-life sound, comprised of kinetic riffing, pulsating beats and celestial, melodic choruses, remains intact, …

Wretched Soul is a modern sounding Death/Thrash Metal outfit formed in late 2008 in the historic city of Canterbury, Kent. Following periods of relentless gigging around the UK, the band has honed an exciting and unique sound all its own, with their potent melding of Death, Thrash and Traditional Heavy …

Following the release of their latest album ‘distant satellites’ and after announcing a series of UK tour dates for September, Anathema have released a lyric video for the album track ‘Anathema’.     Released in June ‘distant satellites, was recorded at Cederberg Studios in Oslo, with producer Christer-André Cederberg, with additional mixing by Grammy Nominated Steven Wilson, ANATHEMA also brought in the legendary services …

FEARLESS RECORDS are stoked to welcome AUGUST BURNS RED onto their roster!   “We are all extremely excited to be a part of the Fearless family. Fearless has done an amazing job building a community within the label as well as a bunch of our friends bands and careers. We can’t wait …