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The Ocean to release new studio album “Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic” on September 25th 2020

Submitted by thanos on Wed, 07/01/2020 - 15:31

On September 25th, 2020, The Ocean will release their 8th full-length, “Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic”, via Metal Blade Records (CD / digital) and the band’s own Pelagic Records (vinyl).

In 2018, The Ocean released “Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic” - the first half of a sprawling but superbly cohesive paleontology concept album. Now, the group is ready to release the eagerly-awaited concluding parts of the Phanerozoic journey.

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Amaranthe to release new studio album “Manifest” on October 2nd 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 13:40

In these difficult times we’re all in need of uplifting, in need of an escape from the four walls we’ve been locked up in - to be transported into a new dimension. With today’s triumphant return of Amaranthe our calls have been answered!

The Swedish modern metal force are proud to announce their new album “Manifest”. With this new album, Amaranthe set their mark with a vibrant, epic masterpiece to be released on October 2nd, 2020, via Nuclear Blast.

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Sepultura welcomes Danko Jones to this week’s SepulQuarta session

Submitted by newseditor on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 04:15

In next week’s Sepulquarta session Sepultura will welcome the great Danko Jones for a Q&A session and a performance of “Sepulnation”.

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Cult Of Lilith to release debut full-length album “Mara” on September 4th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 17:23

On September 4th, 2020, Iceland’s Cult Of Lilith will release their debut full-length, “Mara”, via Metal Blade Records.

A frantic collision of death metal, prog, complex classical structures and more, “Mara” is a restless, constantly shifting collection that is as imaginative as it is compulsive.

Listen to the new single, “Cosmic Maelstrom”, below.

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Fit For A King to release new studio album “The Path” on September 18th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 16:20

Metalcore heavyweights Fit For A King are thrilled to announce their sixth album “The Path” will be released on September 18th, 2020, via Solid State Records.

Bigger, bolder and overwhelmingly epic in scope, “The Path” leans harder on the “metal” side of their sound, with shredding guitar solos, while doubling down on the massive catchy choruses that propelled their fiercest fan-favorite anthems.

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Sepultura welcomes Tony Bellotto and Shavo Odadjian to this week’s SepulQuarta session

Submitted by newseditor on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 18:31

Another round of heavy metal elite guests are set to join Sepultura for their weekly Sepulquarta sessions - this Wednesday Tony Bellotto (Titãs) and Shavo Odadjian (System Of A Down) will join Andreas Kisser and Paulo Xisto in their weekly fan Q&A. On top of that, the metal heavyweights will all perform live quarantine versions of “Biotech is Godzilla” and “Polícia”.

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Code Orange announce “Under the Skin” livestream event on July 30th 2020

Submitted by newseditor on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 14:17

Grammy-nominated band Code Orange have announced “Under the Skin”, a brand-new livestream event, which follows their groundbreaking empty venue record release show livestream, “Last Ones Left: In Fear of the End”.

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Sepultura welcomes Phil Rind to this week’s SepulQuarta session

Submitted by newseditor on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 15:12

On this week’s Sepulquarta session Sepultura welcomes Phil Rind (Sacred Reich), who will take part in the Q&A session and perform “Inner Self” together with the band.

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Trivium announces live streaming concert on July 10th 2020 from Full Sail University

Submitted by newseditor on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 18:14

On Friday, July 10th at 9pm BST, Trivium, the kings of streaming who have been embracing the art of the livestream for years, will play their first live show since the April 2020 release of their new album “What The Dead Men Say”.

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Suicide Silence reveals the final batch of Virtual World Tour Dates

Submitted by newseditor on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 14:21

Suicide Silence revealed the final dates of their “Virtual World Tour” that includes unique sets, exclusive merchandise & custom experiences in each market.

Each show will include:
• 90 min multi-camera live stream
• Full live-production with pro audio/video & light show
• Skits & exclusive media content
• Fully-integrated chatroom w/ opportunity to request songs
• Video Q&A
• Exclusive sneak peek into our upcoming "Live Life Hard" DVD
• Exclusive tour merchandise