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 The gothic-doom metal band Paradise Lost and Metal Hammer have teamed-up to premiere of the new lyric video of the song "Solitude remains" taken from the "Tragic Illusion 25 (in Antiques) 'forthcoming album.
   The album will be released on October 21 in Europe and digitally on 5 November in North America. All songs found in this compilation are previously released rare, except new track "Solitude remains" and just recorded "Gothic 2013" and "2013 Our Savior."

                                                                     Paradise Lost

Tragic Illusion 25 (The Rarities) track-listing:

1. Loneliness Remains* - new unreleased, 2013
2. Never Take Me Alive (Spear of Destiny cover) - Tragic Idol Ltd Edition bonus track, 2012
3. Ending Through Changes, Tragic Idol - Japan bonus track, 2012
4. The Last Fallen Saviour - Tragic Idol recording session, only appeared on a Decibel 7" flexi, 2012
5. Last Regret (Lost in Prague Orchestra Mix) - Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us ltd edition bonus track, 2009
6. Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us (Lost in Prague Orchestra Mix) - Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us Ltd Edition bonus track, 2009
7. Cardinal Zero - Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us Ltd Edition bonus track, 2009
8. Back On Disaster - Faith Divides Us - Death Unites Us Japan bonus track (2009) - song recorded during the "In Requiem" album sessions, 2007
9. Sons Of Perdition - In Requiem Japan bonus track, 2007
10. Godless - The Enemy Single B-Side, 2007
11. Missing (Everything But the Girl Cover) - In Requiem Ltd Edition bonus track, 2007
12. Silent In Heart - In Requiem Ltd Edition bonus track, 2007
13. Gothic 2013* - new version, track originally appeared on Gothic, 1991
14. Our Saviour 2013* - new version, track originally appeared on Lost Paradise, 1990

*=tracks that also appear on the limited 10"

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The organizers of the Bloodstock festival have confirmed that Megadeth have been added to the 2014 bill .
Megadeth's Dave Mustaine commented: "2014 is the 20th Anniversary for 'Youthanasia', and we are celebrating that by headlining the Bloodstock Festival in the glorious UK. Every year Megadeth and our UK fans get closer and celebrate another year of metal greatness together. This is the beginning of 2014...the best is yet to come."
Also appearing at Bloodstock 2014, which will be held at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 7th-10th August 2014, are Down, Saxon, Flotsam And Jetsam and Decapitated with many more still to be announced.

                                                                  Megadeth

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Heaven's Basement have unveiled a new video for latest single 'I Am Electric' ahead of their UK tour with Black Veil Brides. Capturing the excitement of their  energy live sets, the new clip incorporates both on and off stage moments from summer highlights such as Download and Reading & Leeds festivals.

                                                           Heaven's Basement

Catch Heaven's Basement supporting Black Veil Brides at the following shows:

Sat 14 Dec London, The Roundhouse
Sun 15 Dec Bristol, Academy
Tue 17 Dec Wolverhampton, Wulfrun
Wed 18 Dec Glasgow, Barrowlands
Thu 19 Dec Manchester, Academy
Fri 20 Dec Nottingham, Rock City


Red Bull Records will reissue the band's rapturously received debut 'Filthy Empire' on November 25th with bonus tracks including live recordings from their sold out show at London's 100 Club earlier this year, as well as live footage from their electric set at the 2013 Download Festival.

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  Vixen's guitarist Jan Kuehnemund died on 10 October at the age 51 after the battle with cancer.
Jan was born on 18 November 1961 in Minnesota and formed Vixen in 1980. The band became part of the LA Rock scene in the 80's and were hailed as "the female Bon Jovi". After signing to EMI, the albums 'Vixen' and 'Rev It Up' ensured significant coverage on MTV and several hit singles.
Jan's fantastic heavy guitar playing was a key to their success and popularity. These girls looked and sounded great and earned their place in Metal history.

                                                  Vixen's guitarist  Jan Kuehnemund


After the original line up disbanded in the early 90's, there were reunions in 1997 and 2001 with line-up changes, followed by an appearance by the original four on VH1's "Bands Reunited" in 2004.
Vixen toured the world and were also in demand for support slots for Ozzy Osbourne, Deep Purple, KISS and the Scorpions.
Jan had arranged to reunite the original band members once more in 2013, but her cancer diagnosis stopped any official announcement. Unfortunately this final reunion could not happen, and nine months after diagnosis she passed away.

                                                                     Vixen

Rest in Peace Jan !

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Leaves' Eyes have announced the UK leg of their world tour. They will play five UK shows with Pythia and Atrocity in support
The European Symphonic Metal band will release their new album 'Symphonies of the Night' on Napalm Records on November 18, 2013 in the UK. Expect this album to be the heaviest and most epic Leaves' Eyes experience to date: it will haunt you, even in your dreams.

                                                            Leaves' Eyes tour dates

The UK dates are:

15.01.14 UK - Bogiez, Cardiff 
16.01.14 UK - Nottingham, Basement 
17.01.14 UK - Manchester, Sound Control
18.01.14 UK - Birmingham, Temple
19.01.14 UK - London, Garage


'Symphonies of the Night' is available for pre-order now with the following tracklist:
1. Hell to the Heavens
2. Fading Earth
3. Maid of Lorraine
4. Galswintha
5. Symphony of the Night
6. Saint Cecelia
7. Hymn to the Lone Sands
8. Angel and the Ghost
9. Éléonore de Provence
10. Nightshade
11. Ophelia
12. Eileen's Ardency (Bonus Track)*
13. One Caress (Bonus Track)**

* feat. Carmen Elise Espenæs (MIDNATTSOL, SAVN)
** DEPECHE MODE Cover

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Theocracy : THEOCRACY reissue details revealed :
Press Release / self-titled debut album by Athens, Georgia- based melodic metal band theocracy will be reissued in Ulterium Records on November 15 in Europe and 19 November in North America.
THEOCRACY drummer Shawn Benson recorded drums on all the tracks , and nothing is overwritten. Matt Smith again completely mixed the album with the absorption handled by Mika Jussila (STRATOVARIUS, NIGHTWISH, EDGUY). The album debuted theocracy was originally released in Records Metal Ages in 2003, and is now very rare and hard to find.

Theocracy track-listing:
1. “Prelude”
2. “Ichthus”
3. “The Serpent's Kiss”
4. “Mountain”
5. “Theocracy”
6. “The Healing Hand”
7. “Sinner”
8. “New Jerusalem”
9. “The Victory Dance”
10. “Twist of Fate”

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Bride: Skin For Skin , re- issued Retroactively Records:
Press Release / Originally released in 2006 by founding members BRIDE Dale and Troy Thompson: Skin for skin has recorded new songs that fans once again raising groups , high-voltage electrical charge. Not since the release of the legendary Snakes in the Playground BRIDE CD had so long awaited .
Vocals Dale brought chills up the spine . Troy invented some of the most memorable and groove oriented metal licks his career . Lawrence Bishop on bass drove the bottom as M1 Tank - stealing this version with bass thunder throughout. Contribution to the ultra weight Leather skin is Show No Mercy Live and die -era guitar virtuoso Steve Osborne (RIP).
Essential CD for all fans bride , Leather Leather made ​​it known that they are back at full throttle and all metal ! The 2013 Retroactive Records reissue is packaged in a 4 panel full color digipack , featuring fully remastered album from scratch with J Powell at Steinhaus and two exclusive bonus tracks found only on this album !

Skin For Skin track-listing:
1. “The Calm”
2. “Skin For Skin”
3. “End Of Days”
4. “Take The Medication”
5. “Inside Ourselves”
6. “Hard To Kick”
7. “Fuel And Fire”
8. “Breathless”
9. “Prodigious Savant”
10. “Bang Goodbye”
11. “Rise Above”
12. “The Government”
13. “Super Ego Star”
14. “Hang On”
15. “I Want To Know You” (bonus tracks)
16. “Kid” (bonus track)

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Signum Regis: Exodus details revealed :
Press Release / Third SIGNUM REGIS album , Exodus, set for release on November 15 in Europe and December 3 in North America Records Ulterium.
Exodus features guest vocals by Lance King (ex. Pyramaze, the balance of power ), Michael Vescera (Obsession, Animetal USA), Matt Smith ( theocracy ), Daísa Munhoz (Vandroya, Soulspell), Eli Prinsen (Sacred Warrior, The victim ) Samuel Nyman (Manimal), Thomas L. Winkler (Gloryhammer, Emerald), Göran Edman (ex. Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum) and Mayo Petranin (Castaway). The album was mastered by Tommy Hansen (Helloween, Jorn, Circus Maximus) and the product was created by Felipe Machado Franco (Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire).
Exodus is a historical concept album for the Israelites who were slaves in ancient Egypt.

Exodus track-listing:
1. "On The Nile"
2. "Enslaved"
3. "Promised Land"
4. "Let's go!"
5. "Wrath Of Pharaoh"
6. "The Ten Plagues"
7. "Last Days in Egypt ''
8. "Exodus"
9. "Song Of Deliverance"
10. "Sole Survivor"
11. "Mountain of God" (CD bonus track)

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Sleeping Romance signs Ulterium Records:
Press Release / Ulterium Records are proud to announce the signing of the symphonic metal band SLEEPING ROMANCE label . Their debut album clearances will be released on November 1 in Europe and Dec. 03 in North America.
Fronted by emotional vocals Federica Lanna and epic songwriting of guitarist Federico Truzzi SLEEPING ROMANCE create something really exciting that together should appeal to fans of the scene .
Enlightenment is mastered by Roberto Priori [Los Angeles, Danger Zone, Vision Divine] and artwork was created by Felipe Machado Franco [Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire , Iced Earth].

Enlighten track-listing;
1. “Hybrid Overture”
2. “Enlighten”
3. “The Promise Inside”
4. “Soul Reborn”
5. “Free Me”
6. “December Flower”
7. “Finding My Way”
8. “Passion Lost”
9. “Devil's Cave”
10. “Aeternum”


SLEEPING ROMANCE will tour Europe together with THEOCRACY in November. These are the confirmed dates so far:

November 2nd: Brainstorm Festival - Apeldoorn, Netherlands
November 9th: Blast of Eternity - Neckarsulm, Germany
November 11th: Call for Eternity - Collosseum, Kosice, Slovakia
November 12th: Melodka - Brno, Czech Republic
November 13th: Club Hoodoo - Prague, Czech Republic

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My Silent Wake & Pylon  announced a new division of the issue:
Press Release / QUAM Libet Records ( Switzerland) and Roxx Records (Los Angeles), are excited to announce a new joint venture brand new split album release featuring British death / doom metal band MY SILENT WAKE and Swiss PYLON doom metal band ! Roxx Records will provide distribution for North America, while QUAM Libet Records will handle distribution throughout Europe and Asia.

The album titled Empyrean Rose will be released in the fall of 2013 and is planned to contain a total of 11 songs. Five brand new and previously unreleased tracks from SILENT MY WAKE and six brand new and unreleased tracks from PYLON . This album will be released digitally in all markets and in strictly Limited Edition ONE TIME only once Digi- pack pressing 500 tracks divided between two labels !

MY SILENT WAKE track-listing:
1.”Tower Walk”
2.”Tearing Worlds Apart”
3. “Mirrored”
4. “NDE Part 2”
5. “Welcome To The Village”

PYLON track-listing:
6. “Doomstone 2013” (with Jordan Cutajar on lead vocals)
7. “Droid” (CANDLEMASS Cover)
8. “By Loving Forces” (previously unreleased)
9. “Falling In To The Sun” (2013 remix)
10. “Golden Voice” (2013 remix featuring Matt Brand on lead vocals)
11. “Post Tenebras Lux” (previously unreleased)

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