ICYMI Epica have announced their ninth studio album, Aspiral, is scheduled to arrive on April 11. Inspired by Stanisław Szukalski's 1965 bronze sculpture of the same name, the album represents renewal and inspiration. Recorded at Sandlane Studios and produced by Joost...
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ICYMI: Epica unveil “Cross the Divide” video; new album arriving in April
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Venamoris unveil “Truth” video
Venamoris, the duo featuring Paula and Dave Lombardo, has released a Displaced/Replaced-directed video for their latest single, "Truth." The track is taken from their upcoming album, To Cross or To Burn, set for release on February 28 via Ipecac Recordings. "Truth"...
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After over a decade of silence, RWAKE have returned with The Return of Magik, set for release on March 14 via Relapse Records. To commemorate the announcement, RWAKE have unveiled a video for the album’s title track. Alongside the release, the band has also confirmed...
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New & Noteworthy: Releases Collector – 1/17/2025
New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of DUNES, Pigeon Pit and Grave Digger, as well as the final album from Necrodeath, among the...