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Black Tusk Posts "In Days Of Woe" Video

Savannah, GA's Black Tusk will release new EP "Tend No Wounds" on July 23rd via Relapse Records. The EP was recorded with producer Phillip Cope (Kylesa, Baroness) at the Jam Room in Columbia, SC. The artwork was created by Brian Mercer (Eyehategod, Lamb of God, Zoroaster).

Today the band has teamed up with Invisible Oranges and Brooklyn Vegan for a premiere of the video for "In Days of Woe." Check it out here or in the player below.

Black Tusk has also announced a handful of regional tour dates for this summer. They start July 24th in Augusta, GA and run through July 27th in Memphis, TN. Dates are available after the jump.

1. A Cold Embrace
2. Enemy of Reason
3. The Weak and the Wise
4. Internal/Eternal
5. Truth Untold
6. In Days of Woe More...

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Withem Inks Deal With Sensory Records

Sensory Records welcomes Norwegian progressive metal quintet Withem to the label’s roster, as the up-and-coming act prepares to release a debut full-length late this Summer. Sensory Records comments:

"Inspired by the likes of Symphony X, Pagan’s Mind, Dream Theater and Circus Maximus, Withem formed in 2011, their music offering varied sonic landscapes for the listener to explore, whether with its elaborate interplay between all musicians or with straightforward power metal anthems.

"With a solid online fanbase and several stellar live performances in Oslo and beyond already under their belts, the band has completed their debut album which caught the ear of the prog aficianados at Sensory/The Laser’s Edge, who immediately brought the band on board for the release of the new opus. More...

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Chimaira Releases New Music Video

Chimaira has debuted a brand new music video for the single "No Mercy" today. Vocalist Mark Hunter weighs in on the video:

"We are pumped to present the first official video for our new album 'Crown of Phantoms.' Directed by Cleveland native Patrick Finegan, 'No Mercy' is a ferocious, twisted, cerebral ride through hell and back. Enjoy the trip!"

"Crown of Phantoms" is due out July 30th, 2013. The album's track listing is:

1. The Machine
2. No Mercy
3. All That's Left Is Blood (streaming here)
4. I Despise
5. Plastic Wonderland
6. The Transmigration
7. Crown Of Phantoms
8. Spineless
9. Kings Of The Shadow World
10. Wrapped In Violence
11. Love Soaked Death More...

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Signum Regis Signs With Ulterium Records

Ulterium Records is proud to announce the signing of melodic metal band Signum Regis. The label comments:

"With their two previous albums 'The Eyes Of Power' (2010) and 'Signum Regis' (2008) they established themselves as highly respected band in the scene, especially with the diverse concept album 'The Eyes Of Power' that received great reviews from around the world. The singer on these two albums was no other than Göran Edman, known for his work with Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum and many more.

"Signum Regis are currently putting the finishing touches to their third album entitled 'Exodus,' a concept album that will be released later this year. The difference between this album and the previous albums is that Signum Regis won't be fronted by one singer, but each track will feature different singers.

"Confirmed so far are Matt Smith [Theocracy], Michael Vescera [Obsession, Animetal USA, ex. Yngwie Malmsteen], Thomas Winkler [Gloryhammer, Emerald] and Göran Edman [ex. Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum]. More singers will be announced later on, as well as release dates, artwork etc."

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Kreator Reveals "Dying Alive" Track Listing

German thrash titans Kreator have announced the track listing for the band's upcoming live DVD/Blu Ray "Dying Alive," which will be released August 30th, 2013 via Nuclear Blast.

BluRay/DVD:
01. Intro: Mars Mantra
02. Phantom Antichrist
03. From Flood To Fire
04. Enemy Of God
05. Phobia
06. Hordes Of Chaos
07. Civilization Collapse
08. Voices Of The Dead
09. Extreme Aggression
10. People Of The Lie
11. Death To The World
12. Endless Pain
13. Pleasure To Kill
14. Intro 2 - The Patriarch
15. Violent Revolution
16. United in Hate
17. Betrayer
18. Flag Of Hate
19. Tormentor
20. Outro/Credits

Bonus:
21. Behind The Dying (Documentary)
22. Phantom Antichrist Backstage Video
23. Phantom Antichrist Music Video
24. Civilization Collapse Music Video

CD 1
01. Intro: Mars Mantra
02. Phantom Antichrist
03. From Flood To Fire
04. Enemy Of God?
05. Phobia
06. Hordes Of Chaos
07. Civilization Collapse
08. Voices Of The Dead
09. Extreme Aggression
10. People Of The Lie
11. Death To The World
12. Coma Of Souls (Intro)
12. Endless Pain
13. Pleasure To Kill More...

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Aborym Posts "Dirty" Music Video

Aborym has released a video clip for the title track off new album, "Dirty." The video deals with a "distressing and confusional situation, blurring the borderline between nightmares, memories and drug inducted hallucinations," according to director Alberto Falcone. Check it out below. Alberto Falcone also comments:

"At the first listening of 'Dirty' by Aborym, I got projected in a dark world, where I could see the worst of every human. My aim was to tell a distressing and confusional situation, blurring the borderline between nightmares, memories and drug inducted hallucinations.

"The Pub where the story is set becomes populated by different apathetic idiot savants, each and every of them isolated in their own desperation. The few interactions that exist between them turn tragically. And then there's Luna, who stands still and feels passively all that happens and surrounds her. It was a terrific experience to shoot this video and meet the band members of Aborym, especially because I'm a faithful fan since the release of Kali Yuga Bizzare." More...

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Eschatos Streaming "Hierophanies" Album

Latvian black metal band Eschatos released the "Hierophanies" album earlier this year, and now the full release is available for streaming online. Although formed only in 2012, the band unifies members form Latvian black metal teams Ocularis Infernum, Grondh, and Velna Krusti.

Get your daily dose of blackened mayhem in the widget below, or head over to Bandcamp here and name your own price for a digital copy. The track listing is:

1. Into Coherent Void 02:54
2. One That Divides The Time 06:35
3. Crusaders of Sodom 10:49
4. Hierophanies 01:38
5. Erset La Tari 09:09 More...

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Whitechapel Posts Tour Video

Whitechapel's has posted a brand new video update that offers a personal look into the band's lives on the road during the Asking Alexandria tour. Check it out below.

Fans can also subscribe to vocalist Phil Bozeman's channel, which focuses on gaming as well as responses to questions from fans, at this location and to guitarist Alex Wade's official YouTube channel here, which focuses on song play throughs, gear demos, and a home studio tour.

Whitechapel recently finished up a U.S. tour with Asking Alexandria in support of both most recent self-titled full-length album, and the re-issue of debut album "The Somatic Defilement." The band is currently enjoying some time at home before embarking on a European run that will see Whitechapel performing at Germany's Summerbreeze Outdoor Festival and Wacken Festival, UK's Bloodstock, and the Czech Republic's Brutal Assault Festival. More...

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Astral Display Releases "Ignorance" Video

Astral Display has released a music video off the band's latest album "Prometheus." Check out the "Ignorance" clip below, and the album's full track listing is:

1. Prometheus
2. Standing on Precipice (streaming here)
3. Voice Inside
4. Energetic Human Body
5. Power Within
6. People and Events
7. Ignorance
8. Out of Memory More...

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Ephemeros Signs With Seventh Rule

Portland, Oregon funeral doom ensemble Ephemeros is pleased to announce its unholy union with Seventh Rule Recordings for the impending unleashing of debut full-length, "All Hail Corrosion." The following press release was issued about the band:

"Formed in 2010, Ephemeros features members of Nux Vomica, Graves At Sea, Elitist, and Bastard Feast. Their All Hail Corrosion offering was tracked and mixed by Fester (Atriarch, Stoneburner) at Haywire Studios, mastered by Brad Boatright (Sleep, From Ashes Rise, Nails) at Audiosiege Engineering and offers up three diseased tracks in forty dismal minutes. Slow, depressive harmonies are punctuated by growled and chanted vocal tirades centered around the decay of humanity. Both physically and emotionally traumatic, Ephemeros will appeal to the black-souled fans of Mournful Congregation, Loss, and Asunder."

The track listing is: More...

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Vesperia Streaming Song From New Album

Canadian act Vesperia has checked in with the following update about streaming a song off the band's upcoming new album:

"You’ve been waiting patiently for almost a year since we announced that we began work on our new album An Olden Tale. NOW, here is the first single from that album! A song we like to call The Swordsman! And Canadians! Keep an eye out for some tour dates!"

The album's track listing is:

1. 1000 Years Ago
2. With Omens of Sorrow
3. Swordsman
4. Forsaken Shores
5. Huntress
6. To Times End We Ride
7. Bring Me Triumph
8. An Olden Tale
9. Home For A Rest (Spirit of the West cover)

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Rocksmith 2014 Edition Revealed At E3

A new edition of Rocksmith - the game that lets you plug in a real electric guitar to help you learn how to play - was featured at this year's E3 convention. In fact, Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell was at Ubisoft's E3 booth showing off the all new Rocksmith 2014 Edition. The game will feature the Alice In Chains song "Stone" among many others.

Here's the Rocksmith 2014 trailer:

Session Mode is a new mode that was shown at E3. Exclusively in the all-new Rocksmith 2014 Edition, Session Mode allows you to jam with a customizable band that actively and dynamically responds to your playing.

Here's a video explaining Session Mode:

Rocksmith 2014 is due out this October 2013, sporting a new look, more flexible practice tools, new techniques and tunings, over 50 new hit songs, and much more. Rocksmith 2014 Edition will be available on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and for the first time, Mac, and is backward compatible with your library from the original Rocksmith.

Here's the list of songs revealed for Rocksmith 2014 so far:

Aerosmith - Walk This Way
Alice In Chains - Stone
Bob Dylan - Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door
B'z - Ultra Soul
Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
The Smashing Pumpkins - The Chimera

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James LaBrie Reveals First Song From New Album

Dream Theater’s Jame LaBrie is back with a powerful new studio album effort entitled "Impermanent Resonance," to be released on July 29th, 2013 in Europe and August 6th, 2013 in North America via InsideOutMusic.

The new album’s dynamic opening track, “Agony”, is now available for streaming at Metalhammer.co.uk or in the player below. James LaBrie comments about “Agony” as follows:

"I am completely over the top with 'Impermanent Resonance' and here is its first single, ‘Agony’. I am more than sure that you will be banging your head and your blood will be coursing through you like jet fuel. As far as I am concerned this is only a teaser to 11 other tracks that will take you for a dynamic and emotional ride. Crank this song and Raaaaaaaawk!”

Matt Guillory, LaBrie’s songwriting partner for over a dozen years now and keyboardist / background vocalist on “Impermanent Resonance” also adds: More...

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Pinkish Black Streaming "Razed To The Ground"

Fort Worth-based duo Pinkish Black is finally ready to announce the details for upcoming album and Century Media debut, "Razed to the Ground."

Due out September 17th in North America, "Razed to the Ground" was self-produced by Pinkish Black's own Jon Teague and Daron Beck, mastered by James Plotkin, and recorded at The Echo Lab with Matt Barnhart handling engineer duties.

For a preview of "Razed to the Ground," head over to NPR.org for the premiere of the album's title right here (you have to scroll down past the Kanye West bullshit).

The album's track listing is as follows: More...

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Mumakil Streaming "War Therapist"

Now just days from release, Mumakil's jackhammering third LP "Flies Will Starve" will hit the streets first thing next week via Relapse, out on June 25th in North America, preceded by release June 21st in Germany/Benelux/Finland and June 24th in the UK and abroad.

In an ongoing torrent of brutalizing propaganda, today the Swiss foursome shove another dose of ripping blastbeat treatment down your throats with the album’s third anthem “War Therapist." You can no schedule an appointment with your “War Therapist” via CVLT Nation here.

The previously posted "Death From Below" video is still available over at this location. You can also catch the band live:

6/21/2013 Fête de la musique 2013, stage Post Tenebras Rock - Geneva, Switzerland
6/28/2013 Moloko - Geneva, Switzerland *Flies Will Starve release party
7/05/2013 Obscene Extreme Festival 15 - Trutnov, Czech Republic
8/11/2013 Sylak Open Air Fest @ Stade Regis Perrin - St Maurice de Gourdans, France
8/30/2013 La Neuville @ Festival des arts bourrins 2013 - Chant d'Oisel, France

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DGM Posts "Trust" Music Video

Italian power/progressive act DGM posted a new music video for the song "Trust." The song is the second music video for the band's latest LP "Momentum." The album is available now via Scarlet Records. The previous video for "Reason" can be viewed over here.

"Trust" was was filmed at Domination Studios by Matteo Ermeti. Check it out here:

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Power Theory Announces New Bassist

Lineup changes continue for Pennsylvania metal act Power Theory, as the band announced that bassist Drew Foster would be departing the band due to the constraints and commitments of his job. Foster will continue to fill in for live shows when if there was a need and he would continue to work on the side project with guitarist BB Ballinger. The new bassist is Alan D'Angelo (Ex-Sleepy Hollow/Livesay).

The band's announcement reads as follows: "We are...very pleased to announce Alan D`Angelo (Livesay, ex-Sleepy Hollow) will be taking over duties as Power Theory bassist for Warriors of Metal IV - Open Air and the fall 'Metal Masters Tour' with Vicious Rumors, Leather Wolf, Seven Witches, and Power Theory's support role starting 10/03/13 in our home town, Philadelphia, and the forthcoming 'Driven By Fear' final recording sessions. Alan is a kick ass bass player and has great stage presence."

The band was forced to cancel its upcoming appearance in Delaware this weekend: "Unfortunately, we will have to cancel our 6/22/13 date with label mates Widow and good friends Infernal Opera at Mojo 13 in Wilmington, Delaware to prepare with Alan for our Warriors of Metal IV set in Ohio, on 6/29/13, but will attend to support the bands, and rest assured we will be in top form for our scheduled set at WOM IV."

Power Theory recently hired new vocalist Jeff Rose last month.

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Tungsten Axe To Release "Swedish Iron" Debut LP

Swedish traditional metal act Tungsten Axe will release the debut LP "Swedish Iron" on June 28th via Iron Shield Records with distribution through Pure Steel Records. The band was founded in 2009 and released a self-titled demo in 2011. However, one day eight tracks were added to the Tungsten Axe songbook and the visions of a full length started to take form.

A friend of the band who is heavily into analogue recording technique offered studio time and on November 16, 2012 the band recorded what would become "Swedish Iron." The 4-track promo demo with outtakes from the recording session was sent out to appropriate labels and bookers. The album was intended as a vinyl LP as the first priority, but strong support from Iron Shield Records came with an offer to release it as a CD, which fueled the band. According to the press release the album is a "rough, honest and unedited live recording with only vocals, guitar solos and sound effects added on."

The track listing for "Swedish Iron" is:

1. Prelude
2. Star of Mount Paekdu
3. Heavy Metal
4. Divided
5. Devil's Children
6. Swedish Iron
7. The Steel is Sacred
8. Elna K. Eriksson
9. Times More...

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Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For Rock Opera Game

Members of MaYaN, Epica, HDK and DragonForce will partake in a new rock opera video game entitled "Karmaflow." A crowdfunding campaign for the release has been established with various per packages over at this location. The soundtrack to the game will feature a band and orchestra featuring the likes of vocalist Marc Hudson (Dragonforce), vocalist Henning Basse (MaYaN/Epysode/L.M.O.), guitarist Sander Gommans (HDK/Ex-After Forever) and drummer Arien van Weesenbeck (Epica/MaYaN) and the Metropole Orchestra.

About the game: "Karmaflow is a third person puzzle/platform adventure, and the world's first rock opera video game! The game is aimed at immersion and experience, and brings a new take on the genre of "rock opera". We are pursuing to bring you a never seen (and heard) before experience through the medium of video game. In a rich fantasy setting, you take on the role of the Karmakeeper, who is responsible for maintaining the balance in different worlds. You will travel to these worlds and have to save the Guardian Spirits that live there, by finding and unlocking the long lost Karmaflows. Through puzzling, platforming and exploration, you will be treated to an extensive story told through interactive music. The Karmakeeper will gain new abilities while making his way through rich environments, and uses sources of Good Karma he can find in the world to drive out the Bad Karma that led to the Guardian Spirits' downfall." More...

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