Paradise Lost Announce 25th Anniversary UK Tour

British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost have announced a 4-date “Tragic Illusion UK Tour” to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Support on the road will come from Italian gothic rockers Lacuna Coil. Check out the list of tour dates just below the official tour flyer.

Paradise Lost – Tragic Illusion UK Tour 2013:

30.10.2013 – Wolverhampton, Wulfrun Hall  31.10.2013 – Glasgow, ABC  01.11.2013 – Manchester, The Ritz  03.11.2013 – London, Roundhouse

(via Metal Storm)

FUCK THE FACTS Premier Track From Upcoming Amer EP

Canadian grinders FUCK THE FACTS have posted a new song and video, for the track ‘L’enclume et le marteau’, from their upcoming Amer EP. Animation for the video was created by Phil Osborne.

Amer was recorded and mixed at the band’s Apartment 2 Recording studio in Ottawa by Fuck The Facts guitarist Topon Das, and mastered by Scott Hull (PIG DESTROYER, AGORAPHOBIC NOSEBLEED) at Visceral Sound.

The Amer EP artwork was created by Fuck The Facts vocalist Mel Mongeon.

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Trailer For ‘In The Light Of Darkness’ Video By ZUUL FX

A trailer for “In The Light Of Darkness“, the new video from French death metallers ZUUL FX, can be seen above. The full clip, which features a guest appearance by Rachel Aspe from ETHS, will make its online debut on May 28.

“In The Light Of Darkness” comes off ZUUL FX‘s latest album, “Unleashed“, which was released last November via Verycords.

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THE SAFETY FIRE Reveals The Vest Choir In Final Studio Diary

London, UK-based progressive metallers THE SAFETY FIRE entered the studio in mid-March to record their sophomore album and follow-up to their debut, Grind The Ocean. The new album is being produced again by the band’s own Derya “Dez” Nagle (guitar), who previously worked with Frank Turner (MONGOL HORDE), RISE TO REMAIN, and THE HAARP MACHINE.

The band has revealed the fourth and final episode in a series of studio diaries documenting the recording process for the new album, and it shows the band enlisting the help of what has been dubbed the Vest Choir.

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ANVIL With Entire ‘Hope In Hell’ Album Available For Streaming

“Hope In Hell“, the new album from Canadian metal legends ANVIL, can be streamed in its entirety using the SoundCloud widget at blabbermouth.com.

Due on May 27 in Europe and May 24 in Germany on SPV/Steamhammer, the follow-up to 2011′s “Juggernaut Of Justice” will be available in four different formats: as a limited-edition digipak including two bonus tracks, as a jewel case CD, double gatefold colored vinyl LP and as a digital download.

These are the first cuts featuring ANVIL‘s new bassist Sal Italiano, who joined the band a year ago.

“Hope In Hell” track listing:

01. Hope In Hell 02. Eat Your Words 03. Through With You 04. The Fight Is Never Won 05. Pay The Toll 06. Flying 07. Call Of Duty 08. Badass Rock N Roll 09. Time Shows No Mercy 10. Mankind Machine 11. Shut The Fuck Up 12. Hard Wired (bonus track) 13. Fire At Will (bonus track)

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HATEBREED With ‘Honor Never Dies’ Video Debuts

Connecticut-based hardcore giants HATEBREED recently shot the official music video for ‘Honor Never Dies’, one of the most crushing tracks off the band’s new album, The Divinity Of Purpose, which was released earlier this year.

Hatebreed is Jamey Jasta (vocals), Chris Beattie (bass), Wayne Lozinak (guitar), Frank Novinec (guitar) and Matthew Byrne (drums).

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Sterbhaus Release New Video

Swedish metallers Sterbhaus have just released a brand new video for their song “Frogboiler“, taken from their newest album Angels For Breakfast …And God For Lunch. The video was written, directed and produced by Marcus Hammarström, filmed and edited by Brightbear Productions.

The band will be performing soon at Extremefest 2013 which boasts names such as Behemoth, Kataklysm, Legion Of The Damned, Thyrfing, Grave, Tankard, Enslaved and Vader.

(via Metal Storm)

‘Your Voice’ Video Released By DREAMSHADE

“Your Voice“, the new video from Swiss modern melodic death metallers DREAMSHADE, can be seen above. The song comes off the band’s sophomore album, “The Gift Of Life“, which was released on January 25 via Spinefarm.

The CD was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen.

DREAMSHADE‘s debut album, “What Silence Hides“, came out in March 2011.

DREAMSHADE is:

Kevin Calì – Vocals Fernando “Fella” Di Cicco – Guitar, Vocals Rocco Ghielmini – Guitar Ivan Moccia – Bass Serafino “Sera” Chiommino – Drums

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Satyricon Finishing New Album Recordings

As previously reported, Satyricon have been recording their new opus and successor to The Age Of Nero released back in 2008. Recently, the group’s mastermind Sigurd “Satyr” Wongraven has revealed that the recording process is nearing completion.

Satyricon will also perform with the Norwegian National Opera Chorus on September 8th at Den Norske Opera & Ballett in Oslo, Norway as part of the Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival.

(via Metal Storm)