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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE And SEPTICFLESH Announce North American Tour

Two titans of symphonic death metal will join forces this Summer, for the most momentous event of the season: the Conquers of the World Festival 2014!

Emperor Announces New Shows

Norwegian black metal icons EMPEROR have announced two exclusive shows in Japan.

Denver Black Sky Announces Festival line-Up

Denver Black Sky festival has announced the 2014 line-up.

Mastodon Debut New Song

Mastodon has unveiled a brand new song "High Road" from their forthcoming album, ONCE MORE 'ROUND THE SUN

Black Star Riders Announce Additional Dates

Hard rock supergroup BLACK STAR RIDERS have added eight additional headlining shows throughout the Midwest & East Coast on their first run of the U.S. this spring in support of their debut album, All Hell Breaks Loose.

Mutilation Rites To Release Harbinger This Summer

In conjunction with their appearance at this year's Maryland Deathfest, self-proclaimed "filthy black metal" quartet MUTILATION RITES will embark on a brief east coast/midwest tour

Accept Announces Blind Rage Tour

German metal legends ACCEPT have announced the European dates for their Blind Rage Tour 2014

Liv Kristine Working On New Solo Album

LEAVES' EYES Front Woman LIV KRISTINE is currently working on her new solo album!

Malcolm Young To Take Break From AC/DC

AC/DC has just released a short statement on the status of the band.

Brian Johnson Says AC/DC Still Planning Another Album

Brian Johnson has dismissed yesterday's rumors that AC/DC is being forced into retirement due to a recent stroke by Malcolm Young.

ORIGIN signs with Agonia Records for Europe

Technical death metal masters, ORIGIN, have inked a European record deal with Agonia Records.

AC/DC To Retire Due To Malcolm Young Suffering From A Stroke

"About 3 weeks ago, founding member, rhythm guitarist, co-producer and co-songwriter Malcolm Young had a stroke, which left a blood clot on his brain."