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Het laatste nieuws uit het metalen wereldje, grotendeels verzameld door Richard V., Richard G., Nima, Neithan, Ramon en Horst. Elke dinsdag vind je hier een nieuw weekoverzicht. Wil jij het meteen weten dat er nieuw nieuws is? Volg ons dan via http://twitter.com/lordsofmetal

Het nieuws van vorige week : (08 mei 2012)

Members of QUEEN have vowed never to perform live alongside a Freddie Mercury hologram. Holographic images on stage is the latest hype in reviving passed musicians, but Brain May and Roger Taylor are nowhere near tempted to give their fans this surrogate of their iconic frontman.

The band everyone loves to hate (click Union Jack for ENG version) comments on fans' YouTube in another attempt to smash their negative reputation. Nickelback have taken another crack at trying to escape the label of world’s most hated band in a light-hearted YouTube clip where they comment on messages left on their music videos. It’s another charm offensive on the part of the Canadian four-piece after Black Keys drumer Patrick Carney (who?) recently said: "Rock’n'roll is dying because people became okay with Nickelback being the biggest band in the world." This time, responding to a fan who asks: "How the f--k can you be so epic?" frontman Kroeger responds: "We work on our epicness. We went to epic school. We graduated with honours. Ryan has his masters in epicness." If inclined, you can check it out here.

DEVILDRIVER have been forced to cancel their previously announced Australian tour with SIX FEET UNDER and DARKEST HOUR. Commented DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara: "I've NEVER cancelled a tour before. EVER... "I have pneumonia and I'm restricted from flying for at least two weeks. So, unfortunately, we have to cancel our Australian tour.

OTHERWISE will release their debut album, "True Love Never Dies", on May 8 via Century Media Records.

REVERENCE will release its debut album, "When Darkness Calls", laer in the year via Razar Ice Records.

STONE SOUR will release its fourth album in October via Roadrunner Records. The band has yet to reveal the title of the new CD, which is being recorded at Sound Farm Studios just outside of their native Des Moines, Iowa with producer David Bottrill (TOOL, MUSE, STAIND).

Dutch death-thrash metal act IZEGRIM have announced their tour in support of ONSLAUGHT this fall. The tour takes them through a major part of Europe from September 27 to October 7 this year. Also supporting will be CRIPPER, that will soon release their third studio album, entitled 'Antagonist'. The dates are as follows:
Sept 27 Dynamo - Eindhoven (NL)
Sept 28 Gaswerk - Winterthus (CH)
Sept 29 Carlito's Way - Retorbido (IT)
Sept 30 Channel Zero - Ljublijana (SLO)
Oct 1 U Ocka - Bratislava (SK)
Oct 2 Exitus Chlemnice - Prague (CZ)
Oct 3 Zum Schweinebrmann - Braunschweig (GER)
Oct 4 Turock - Essen (GER)
Oct 5 Hell Inside Festival - Wrzburg (GER)
Oct 6 Evening Of Metal - Saint Dizier (FR)
Oct 7 Lucky - Rijssen (NL)

MEGADETH, FEAR FACTORY, W.A.S.P., KREATOR, BLIND GUARDIAN, HYPOCRISY, SYMPHONY X, BEHEMOTH, VADER, IN EXTREMO, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL, ENSIFERUM and DEATH ANGEL are amongst the confirmed acts for this year's Metalfest Open Air festival in Zadar, Croatia. The festival will be held from June 2 to June 5.

"Silver Candy", the new video from transgender singer Mina Caputo — once known as Keith Caputo, the front-person (for the lack of a more defining description) for the popular rock band LIFE OF AGONY — can be seen here.

COFFIN TEXTS will release their new album, "The Tomb Of Infinite Ritual", this summer via Dark Descent Records. The vinyl version will be released through Blood Harvest Records and the digital version on iTunes via Apparition Musick.

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has composed two instrumental tracks for this Wednesday's episode ("Dune And Gloom") of the CBS-TV show "CSI". Ironically, a big part of the hits Aerosmith was not written by Perry, but by extern writers, like Desmond Child.

ATTIKA 7 will release its debut album, "Blood Of My Enemies", on July 31 via THC: Music/Rocket Science Ventures. Tattoos obligatory.

FORTÉ was founded in Oklahoma City in 1987 and in those early stages they band played an abundant amount of shows quickly establishing themselves within the flourishing underground metal scene by opening for bands like PANTERA, DREAM THEATER, FATES WARNING, WATCHTOWER, OVERKILL, SAVATAGE and TROUBLE. After signing to Germany's Massacre Records, the band released four critically acclaimed albums throughout the '90s, with their last, "Rise Above", coming in 1999. Now 12 years later, FORTÉ has returned with a vengeance on their new album, "Unholy War". Due on June 12 via Tribunal Records, the CD has everything fans have come to expect from the band: soaring vocals, razor-sharp riffs and a battering ram for a rhythm section. Ten tracks of traditional U.S. thrashing power metal that will not disappoint the fans. The cover illustration was created by Steven R. Cobb (SOLITUDE, KILLWHITNEYDEAD).

SOIL will release their first-ever DVD, entitled "Re-LIVE-Ing The Scars", on May 8 via Bieler Bros. Records. The two-disc set, which was recorded live on October 14, 2011 at Electric Ballroom in London, England, will contain an audio CD version of the same concert. Also included is over one hour of backstage and behind-the-scenes bonus footage and photos.

TREPALIUM have posted their cover version of PANTERA's classic "I'm Broken" via YouTube. The track is featured on the band's highly anticipated new album, "H.N.P.", which is set for release on June 8 through Klonosphere/Season Of Mist.

Liv Kristine (LEAVES' EYES, ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) last year entered Mastersound Studio in Steinheim, Germany — the facility owned by her husband, Alexander Krull (ATROCITY, LEAVES' EYES) — to begin recording her fourth solo album, entitled "Libertine". She collaborated on the effort with Dutch musician J.B. van der Wal (ABORTED, DR. DOOM), who recently joined LEAVES' EYES and ATROCITY as the two bands' new bassist.

FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS will release its new album, "Wasted Youth", on July 17 via Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie.

Tommy Vitaly, the guitar player for the Italian power metal band SEVENGATES, will release his second album, "Hanging Rock", on May 3 via IceWarrior Records/Rock It Up Records.

DEVIOUS will release their new EP, "Wolfhagen", on May 11 as a limited edition, hand numbered metal case. On that very night, the band will present the new effort live on stage at Metropool in Hengelo, The Netherlands. Also set to appear are DEATH SQUAD and DECEIVING FAITH. The bass tracks on the new EP were laid down by Alwin Zuur (ASPHYX) following the departure of Daniël Centiago. A session touring bass player has since been recruited in the shape of Niels Achtereekte (VITAMIN 14, ex-NEXT WASTE DIMENSION, ex-PRE MORTEM).

DEADBEAT’s new videoclip 'I love you bro, no homo' just has been unleashed. Check this typical slab of Dutch humour on this location. http://www.deadbeat.nl http://www.facebook.com/deadbeatpartycore

RONNIE JAMES DIO's stellar musical career was matched by very few, and what turned out to be the last-ever studio album released by his solo band, DIO, will be issued as a picture disc on June 5th. Master Of The Moon will be released via the Niji Entertainment Group, and is the first time the album has been issued as a picture disc in North America. Featuring the stellar line-up of Ronnie James Dio - vocals, Craig Goldy - guitar/keyboards, Jeff Pilson - bass, Scott Warren - keyboards, and Simon Wright - drums, Master Of The Moon features such Dio classics as 'One More for the Road' and the title track. Also included is 'The Eyes', which the late singer once noted was one of his all-time favorite tracks recorded by the Dio band. The tenth Dio studio album overall, Master Of The Moon was the perfect way to close the solo career of one of hard rock/heavy metal's all-time great vocalists. Featuring artwork by horror/science fiction artist Marc Sasso, this striking picture disc is a must-have for Dio collectors. And soon, fans will get the opportunity to rediscover and experience this classic album like they never have before. Tracklisting: 'One More For The Road' 'Master Of The Moon' 'The End Of The World' 'Shivers' 'The Man Who Would Be King' 'The Eyes' 'Living The Lie' 'I Am' 'Death By Love' 'In Dreams'. http://www.ronniejamesdio.com

BILLY IDOL is hitting the road this summer for a series of European shows. Billy and his band - Steve Stevens (lead guitar), Billy Morrison (rhythm guitar), Stephen McGrath (bass), Jeremy Colson (drums) and Derek Sherinian (keyboards) will perform at the following shows: June 26 - Arena - Moscow, Russia. 29 - Peace and Love Festival - Borlange, Sweden. 30 - Kollen Festival - Oslo, Norway. July 2 - Musikhuset Posten - Odense, Denmark. 4 - Tollwood Festival - Munich, Germany. 6 - Moon and Stars Festival - Locarno, Switzerland. 7 - Villa Contarini - Padova, Italy. 8 - Porsche Arena - Stuttgart, Germany. 10 - Stadtpark - Hamburg, Germany. 11 - Zitadelle - Berlin, Germany. 13 - Glam Rock Festival - Linz, Austria. 14 - Forestglade Festival - Weisen, Austria. 17 - Rock Star - Bilbao, Spain. 19 - Sala La Riviera - Madrid, Spain. 20 - Mares Vivas Festival - Oporto, Portugal. 21 - Bikers Festival - Faro, Portugal.

7273 guitarists jammed together on Tuesday in the south eastern city of Wroclaw, Poland, notching up a new world record with a TRIBUTE TO JIMI HENDRIX. The eccentric annual event was held on Wroclaw's Main Market Square, with the late rock legend's brother Leon Hendrix leading the musicians this year. As tradition dictates, the guitarists played 'Hey Joe', one of Hendrix' best-loved, but least challenging numbers. All participants were registered and given IDs, with organisers approving electric, acoustic, classical and bass guitars. The bid to create the world's largest ensemble performance on guitar dates back to 2003, when 588 musicians riffed together on Wroclaw's Main Market Square. The record had been unbroken since 2009, when 6346 enthusiasts descended on central Wroclaw for the event.

KILL DEVIL HILL have added the song 'Up In Flames' to their Facebook band page. Go to www.facebook.com/KillDevilHillMusic to check it out.

HELLYEAH will release their third album, Band Of Brothers, on July 17th. Band Of Brothers tracklisting: 'War In Me' 'Band Of brothers' 'Rage/Burn' 'Drink Drank Drunk' 'Bigger God' 'Between You And Nowhere' 'Call It' 'Why Does It Always' 'WM Free' 'Dig Myself A Hole' 'What It Takes To Be Me'

AEROSMITH will be venturing to India to play as a part of the first edition of a major music festival to be held in Pune. An insider from the organising team reveals: "India is about to experience a music festival like never before, and with acts like Aerosmith banging it in, they can only imagine what is in store." The music fest which is a joint venture by actor Arjun Rampal and entrepreneur Shailendra Singh, is said to be a three-day long "glocal" festival slated to be held in Pune from November 23 - 25. "This is going to be a huge musical gala to look forward to. It will be driven by culture, tradition and soul...," says a spokesperson from the organising team, adding, "And, of course, there are a host of A-list artistes and bands from across the globe who're going to be a part of the event!"
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THE UNDIVINE will release their new album, ‘Delusional Noise’, on May 18 via Inverse Records. http://www.theundivine.com

KREATOR will release its new album, ‘Phantom Antichrist’, on June 1 in via Nuclear Blast Records. The video for the title track can be viewed at this location. In other news, the band’s official biography ‘Violent Evolution’, which was written by German author Hilmar Bender and originally published in 2011 through UBooks Verlag, is finally being translated into English. The English version will be available next year. http://kreator-terrorzone.de/

DARK TRANQUILLITY has release a collection of early recordings gathered from the legendary ‘Trail Of Life’ demo, the highly rare ‘A Moonclad Reflection’ seven-inch single and songs from the long-out-of-print W.A.R. compilation as well as other unreleased gems, entitled ‘Yesterworlds’, via Floga Records. The effort is available only on vinyl. http://www.darktranquillity.com

Original KISS drummer PETER CRISS will publish his memoir, ‘Makeup To Breakup: My Life In And Out Of Kiss’, on October 23 via the Simon & Schuster imprint Scribner. http://www.petercriss.net

DEATH ANGEL will make its 1987 debut album, ‘The Ultra-Violence’, available as a 25th-anniversary reissue after more than 10 years of being out of print. In other news, the band will release the ‘A Thrashumentary’ DVD later this year. To coincide with this release the band will be performing the full album in its entirety this summer on tour in Europe. The DVD is a combination live video and documentary. http://deathangel.us/

SONATA ARCTICA will release its new album, ‘Stones Grow Her Name’, on May 18 via Nuclear Blast Records. A teaser for the album can be viewed at this location. http://www.sonataarctica.info

MARILYN MANSON’s new album, ‘Born Villain’, which was release on April 30 via Cooking Vinyl Records and Manson's own label Hell, Etc. Is available for streaming in its entirety at this location. http://marilynmanson.com/

SLASH will release his new solo album, ‘Apocalyptic Love’, on May 22 via his own label Dik Hayd International distributed through EMI. http://www.slashonline.com

DEW-SCENTED will release their new album, ‘Icarus’, in July via Nuclear Blast Records. http://www.dew-scented.net

FATES WARNING will release a reissue of their classic 1994 album, ‘Inside Out’, on June 4 via Metal Blade Records. This re-release comes as a double CD plus bonus-DVD. It contains the classic original album as well as live tracks from a German show FATES WARNING played in Düsseldorf in 1995 and unreleased demo takes. The bonus-DVD contains an assortment of live clips, from 1993-1995. http://www.fateswarning.com

HELLYEAH will release its third album, ‘Band Of Brothers’, on June 5 via Eleven Seven Music. http://www.hellyeahband.com

OVERTORTURE have signed a deal with Apostasy Records. The band is currently recording its debut album for a late 2012 release. http://www.overtorture.se

KING OF ASGARD have finished recording their second album, ‘…To North’, for a tentative July release. http://www.kingofasgard.com

BILOCATE will release their new album, ‘Summoning The Bygones’, on June 11 via Code666 Records. http://www.bilocate.net

DRIVER — the reunited 80s band featuring vocalist Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, JOSHUA, WARRIOR, AVANTASIA, AXEL RUDI PELL) and guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, JUDAS PRIEST, SEBASTIAN BACH, ROB ROCK, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, HELLOWEEN) — have completed work on their new album, ‘Countdown’, to be released later in the year via Metal Heaven Records. http://www.driverband.net

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has announced the addition of bassist Max Lavelle (BURN IN SILENCE, GORATORY, DESPISED ICON) to the group's ranks. He replaces long-time bassist Ryan Williams who decided to step down from his full-time position in the band earlier this year to pursue a career in recording. http://www.myspace.com/blackdahliamurder

WHITECHAPEL will release their self-titled new album on June 19 via Metal Blade Records. The first single from the album, ‘Hate Creation’, is available for streaming at this location. http://www.myspace.com/whitechapel

MORGOTH will release their first-ever live album and DVD, ‘Cursed To Live’, on June 25 via Century Media Records. ‘Cursed To Live’ is the documentation of the band's ongoing 20th-anniversary celebration of the all-time classic 1991 album ‘Cursed’. It will be released on CD, a limited DVD+2CD as well as a limited deluxe 2-LP. The live show featured on the album was recorded at the band's triumphant show headlining Way Of Darkness festival 2011. http://www.morgoth-band.org

ATTACKER have announced the addition of bassist Jon Hanemann to the group's ranks. Hanemann replaces outgoing original bassist Lou Ciarlo, who decided to step aside due to other musical commitments and his lack of real interest in continuing in the metal world. http://www.myspace.com/attackerband

KILL DEVIL HILL — the band featuring Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) on drums, Rex Brown (PANTERA, DOWN) on bass, Mark Zavon (RATT, W.A.S.P., 40 CYCLE HUM) on guitar and Jason "Dewey" Bragg (PISSING RAZORS) on vocals — will release its self-titled debut album on May 28 via Steamhammer/SPV.The song ‘Time & Time Again’ can be streamed at this location. Another new song, ‘Voodoo Doll’, can be streamed at this location. The band has set the following European tours for September:
Sep. 21 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle
Sep. 22 - Berlin, Germany - C-Club
Sep. 23 - München, Germany - Backstage
Sep. 25 - London, UK - Garage
Sep. 26 - Paris, France - Divan Du Monde
Sep. 28 - Köln, Germany - Luxor
Sep. 29 - Bochum, Germany - Zeche
Sep. 30 - Amsterdam, Holland - Melkweg
http://www.killdevilhillmusic.com

SAGA, who reunited again with their original singer Michael Sadler, will release their new album, ‘20/20’, on July 6, followed by a tour in the fall. The album will be available on standard CD and special edition, a premium CD+DVD digipak edition. http://www.sagaontour.ca

DISAFFECTED, will release their second full-length album, ‘Rebirth’, on May 25 via Massacre Records. The song ‘C.ult O.f M.y A.shes’ can be streamed at this location. http://www.myspace.com/disaffectedmetal

SPIRALARMS, the band featuring Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN, ex-MANMADEGOD) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on vocals, Chris "Cornbread" Lombardo on bass, Brad Barth on keyboards, Anthony Traslavina on rhythm guitar and Ron Redeen on drums, will release its new album, ‘Freedom’, in June. http://www.spiralarms.com

ARJEN LUCASSEN’s new concept solo album, ‘Lost In The New Real’, which was released on April 23 via InsideOut Music, has entered the official chart in his home country the Netherlands at position No. 16 and the Dutch alternative chart at #No. 2. http://www.arjenlucassen.com

KATATONIA is currently recording its ninth album, a September 3 release via Peaceville Records. http://katatonia.com/

DE PROFUNDIS will release their new album, ‘The Emptiness Within’, on May 11 via Kolony Records. http://www.deprofundistheband.com

THE UNDIVINE will release their new album, ‘Delusional Noise’, on May 18 via Inverse Records. http://www.theundivine.com

GOJIRA will release their new album, ‘L'Enfant Sauvage’, on June 26 via Roadrunner Records. The band will also release a new DVD/Blu-ray, ‘The Flesh Alive’, on June 4 via Mascot Records. The three-disc set will chronicle the making of the band's 2008 album, ‘The Way Of All Flesh’, and the touring activity that followed the CD's release. http://www.gojira-music.com

ELVENKING have parted ways with bassist Gorlan and have replaced him with Jakob. In other news, the band is currently recording its new album for a mid-2012 release via AFM Records. http://www.elvenking.net

TIAMAT is currently recording its tenth studio album, ‘The Scarred People’, for an October release via Napalm Records. http://www.myspace.com/tiamat

SERPENTINE PATH – the band featuring current and former members of ELECTRIC WIZARD, RAMESSES and UNEARTHLY TRANCE – have signed a deal with – Relapse Records. The band has completed work on its self-titled full-length debut for a fall release. http://serpentinepath.blogspot.com/

LYNYRD SKYNYRD will release its new album, ‘Last Of A Dying Breed’, on August 21 via Loud & Proud Records. http://www.lynyrdskynyrd.com

BONDED BY BLOOD will release their new album, ‘The Aftermath’, on July 2 via Earache Records. The song ‘Restless Mind’ is available for free download at this location (e-mail sign-up required). http://www.myspace.com/bondedbyblood

FIREWIND will release their new album, ‘Few Against Many’, in Europe on May 21 via Century Media Records. The video for the song ‘Wall Of Sound’ can be viewed at this location. http://www.firewind.gr

PURIFIED IN BLOOD will release their new album, ‘Flight Of A Dying Sun’, in Europe on June 15 via Indie Recordings. http://www.myspace.com/purifiedinblood

In celebration of their fifteenth anniversary CHILDREN OF BODOM will release a very special CD+DVD, ‘Holiday At Lake Bodom (15 Years Of Wasted Youth)’, on May 21. http://www.cobhc.com

DELAIN will release their third album, ‘We Are The Others’, on June 1 via Roadrunner Records. http://site.delain.nl/

A two-camera fan-filmed video mix of French progressive metallers Gojira performing the title track of their forthcoming fifth album, ‘L'Enfant Sauvage’, on April 30 at Rockstore in Montpellier, France can be seen here. Due on June 26 via Roadrunner Records, ‘L'Enfant Sauvage’ (which translates to "The Wild Child") features 11 tracks. The CD was recorded at Spin Recording Studios in Long Island City, New York with co-producer Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God).

Sabaton recently parted ways with guitarists Oskar Montelius and Rikard Sundén, drummer Daniel Mulback and keyboardist Daniel Mÿhr. The band's new touring lineup is as follows:
Joakim Brodén – Vocals
Pär Sundström - Bass
Chris Rörland (Nocturnal Rites) – Guitar
Thobbe Englund (Winterlong, Raubtier) – Guitar
Robban Bäck (Baltimoore, Prey) - Drums
Sabaton's new album, ‘Carolus Rex’, will be released in Europe on May 25 via Nuclear Blast Records. The lyrics for the CD, which will be made available in both English and Swedish, deal with the Swedish Empire (referring to the Kingdom of Sweden between 1561 and 1721).

Shadows Fall new album, ‘Fire From The Sky’, is scheduled for a May 15 release via Razor & Tie. Recorded at Zing Studios in late 2011, the CD reunites Shadows Fall with longtime friend, producer/engineer and Killswitch Engage/Times Of Grace guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz (The Devil Wears Prada, All That Remains). The album was mixed by Brian Virtue.

A 41-second teaser for ‘Yellow & Green’, the new album from the Savannah, Georgia-based quartet Baroness, can be seen here. Due on on July 17 via Relapse Records, ‘Yellow & Gree’ reunites Baroness with ‘Blue Record’ producer John Congleton (Explosions In The Sky, St. Vincent, Xiu Xiu) following both the band's busiest period (multiple worldwide tours including stops at Coachella, Bonnaroo and Soundwave) and most luxurious year, having taken nearly all of 2011 off to freely write and demo for the 2CD/LP album.

The Murder Of My Sweet will release its second album, ‘Bye Bye Lullaby’, on May 25 via AFM Records. The follow-up to 2010's ‘Divanity’ will include 13 brand new tracks.

The Darkness will release their third studio album, ‘Hot Cakes’, on August 21 via Wind-Up (North and South America) and PIAS (U.K. and rest of the world).

The first in a series of video clips featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the rehearsal sessions for Unisonic's upcoming tour can be seen here. Unisonic is the band featuring Former HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist Kai Hansen (Gamma Ray, ex-Helloween) alongside guitarist Mandy Meyer (Asia, Gotthard and Krokus), bassist Dennis Ward and drummer Kosta Zafiriou (both of Germany's Pink Cream 69). The group's self-titled debut studio album will be released in North America on May 22 via Eagle Rock imprint Armoury Records. ‘Unisonic’ was recorded at ICP Studios in Brussels, Belgium. The CD — which features 11 tracks, plus a bonus live version of Helloween classic ‘I Want Out’ — marks the first full-length musical union between Kiske and Hansen in 23 years!

Averse Safira have officially called it quits.

‘Dark Fate Of Atlantis’, the new video from the Italian "cinematic" metal band Luca Turilli's Rhapsody, can be seen here. The clip was filmed in Stockholm, Sweden by Swedish director Owe Lingvall of Dreamday Media (The Rasmus, Kamelot's ‘The Great Pandemonium’). ‘Dark Fate Of Atlantis’ comes off Luca Turilli's Rhapsody's new album, ‘Ascending To Infinity’, which will be released on June 22 via Nuclear Blast. The song was edited and made shorter for the video while on the CD it will appear in its original version of 6 minutes and 29 seconds.

Mnemic's fifth album, ‘Mnemesis’ will be released in Europe on June 8 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded at Antfarm studios in Aabyhøj, Denmark with longtime producer Tue Madsen (The Haunted, Himsa, Sick Of It All).

‘Nine’, the third album Circus Maximus, will be released on June 5 in North America (four days earlier in Europe) via Frontiers Records.

Godsmack will unleash its first-ever live album, ‘Live & Inspired’, on May 15 via Universal Republic Records.

Norwegian black metal pioneers Aeternus will do a special show at H&H Metalfest Pt. IX, May 18th and 19th at the Azijnfabriek in Roermond (The Netherlands). For this time only, the band will play songs from the first two albums before contuining with their new material. Among the other bands to be seen for the last time at the Azijnfabriek are Bömbers (the Norwegian Motörhead tribute band with Immortal’s Abbath and The Batallion’s Stud Bronson), Grave, Aura Noir (with the official release party of their new album ‘Out To Die’ and more. A trailer for the entire fest can be seen here.

Rob Doherty, the former Into Eternity guitarist who most recently fronted his own band called Final Darkness, has died. No further details are currently available.

DEEP PURPLE's Ian Gillan and BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi took everybody by surprise in 2011 by releasing a charity single: Out Of My Mind, renewing the collaboration that led the pair recording an album in 1984 Born Again under the moniker Black Sabbath. For the occasion, the two rock legends called a few friends, asking for some "help". None other than Jason Newsted (ex-METALLICA), Jon Lord (ex-Deep Purple) and Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN) completed the supergroup. The new WHOCARES tracklist is being finalized at this very moment. Among the tracks: the two original WhoCares' songs, Deep Purple's unreleased studio jam 'Dick Pimple', a song from REPO DEPO (a band Ian Gillan formed before the Deep Purple reunion which never released any song official before this CD), two unreleased songs from Tony Iommi featuring Glenn Hughes, obscure collaborations, B-sides lost on 7" vinyl, exclusive live versions recorded live on radio. WhoCares will be released on June 22nd on earMUSIC.

BONDED BY BLOOD are offering fans a free download of a brand new track, titled 'Restless Mind'. The new track is taken from the band's new album, The Aftermath, which is due to be released on July 2nd in Europe and July 3rd in North America. Bonded By Blood frontman Mauro Gonzalez comments:"We chose 'Restless Mind' as the first single because it showcases a few different elements of the new album. The lyrics are basically about the troubles we go through in modern society, such as insomnia due to stress of high expectations." Download 'Restless Mind' for free now (e-mail address required) at www.earache.com.

MOTÖRHEAD's ‘The World Is Ours Vol 2’ will be released to tie in with the band's annual UK tour in November. In celebration of their 35 years on the road, Vol 1 contained some of the finest moments from the tour, including the entire performance from Chile's Teatro Caupolican.

SACRED OATH will release a best of compilation album celebrating their 25-year history, exclusively with iTunes on May 15th. The CD digipack will be made available worldwide on their Angel Thorne Music label through Super D distribution two weeks later on May 29th. Sacred Oath is also selling a limited number of signed copies directly through their websites.

L.A. GUNS will release their new album, Hollywood Forever, on June 5th via Deadline/Cleopatra Records. The band have uploaded an album teaser, featuring a preview of the upcoming video for the track 'You Better Not Love Me'.

DEF LEPPARD/ex-DIO guitarist VIVIAN CAMPBELL has revealed the following news via his Facebook page: "I met up with the original Dio band guys, (drummer) Vinny Appice, (bassist) Jimmy Bain and (keyboardist) Claude Schnell again last night. Now that I've brushed-up on how to play those solos again, we're planning to jam some more and plan to do some gigs, too. We found a great singer who can really do justice to RONNIE's (JAMES DIO) parts."

DORO has just revealed some details on the upcoming EP Raise Your Fist In The Air, which will be released August 3rd via Nuclear Blast. The EP will contain the following songs and will be issued on CD, vinyl and as digital download: Raise Your Fist In The Air tracklisting: 'Raise Your Fist In The Air' 'Victory' 'Engel' 'LeVe Ton Poing Vers Le Ciel'.

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