10 songs you should hear now!
TESTAMENT, MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
The Oakland thrash legends return with new album The Formation Of Damnation - and this tune perfectly showcases the chugging, galloping power of the old metal cronies. Bowl of Shreddies anyone?
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OPEN HAND, UNTILTED
The Californian melodic rockers give fans a taster of new material - as they begin work on their follow-up to the 2005 gem You And Me. Enter into a world of delicate plinky plonks and sunshine dreaming for your spring time evenings.
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CENTURY, BLACK OCEAN
Pennsylvanian metallers Century are one of the latest signings to famed heavy label Prosthetic Records. The title-track of their new release is a brutal onslaught on your senses - prepare for aural annihilation!
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JUDAS PRIEST, NOSTRADAMUS
The UK's most leather-bound metal kings preview their upcoming new album with the spine-tingling title-track ahead of the full-length June release. Strings, bellowing melodies and fist-clenching riffery - it's a bloody belter!
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SHAPED BY FATE, They Told Me You Were Dead
This week's Introducing stars stage an attack on your senses with their latest video. From high kicks and burly roars to satanic crows and zombie eyes - it must been seen to be believed.
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VARIOUS ARTISTS, LEAVE IT ALONE
Current and ex-members of Shadows Fall, Megadeth, Judas Priest and more join forces for a Dimebag Darrell tribute track - with all proceeds going to the Little Kids Rock foundation. A fitting metal tune in honour of the late Pantera guitarist.
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FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS, WOAH OH ME VS EVERYONE
Dallas' rising emo superstars let loose with a hip-shaking ditty from new album Underdog Alma Mater. Fans of Fall Out Boy, You Me At Six and Hellogoodbye should rush to add this to their favourites.
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MINDLESS SELF INDULGENCE, NEVER WANTED TO DANCE
New York industrial/punk/rock/techno/metal masters stream their new album If online - with the usual elephant-sized doses of 'What the fuck?'. Get your white gloves on and your hair gel at the ready!
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OPETH, THE LOTUS EATER
Prior to the June 1 release of new album Watershed, the epic Swedish metallers give fans a taster of what's to come. Churning instrumental brilliance and soaring melodic dream-weaving aplenty - it will not disappoint!
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PENDULUM, Propane Nightmares
The UK drum 'n' bass titans are set to play Milton Keynes with Linkin Park as part of the upcoming Projekt Revolution bill. Reach for the lasers with this, their new single, and check out the video too!
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