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The Pits Latest Featured News, Releases, Tours and more!

Featured new video single

Aeverium Safe Harbour Official Video

Aeverium have a great new sound!

Aeverium present their new singer!
Watch the new Aeverium video "Safe Harbor" with their new singer Vanessa Katakalos in their new single "Safe Harbour"! >>Read More

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Swedish metal band PRIME CREATION, featuring former MORIFADE members and $ilverdollar vocalist Esa Englund have announced the release of their new album 'Tears Of Rage' on September 27th, 2019.
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New Music Playing Now fom Ambicon Music - August 1ST 2019

INHERIT THE STARS - Fortune Favours The Brave

Circle Of Reason - Questions

Reason Define - "Innocent"

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Metal On Metal is getting ready for the annual summer travel (including Bang Your Head and Headbangers Open Air festivals), but before the events, it's time to officially introduce the last three bands that have joined Metal on Metal Records roster.  Two of them will have their new albums out at the end of this month.
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Avem are proud to release "How I Got My Wings" Official Lyric Video.
 "How I Got My Wings" is a track taken from the band's album "Meridiem" released on 29 March 2019 via Wormholedeath / The Orchard / Wormholedeath USA.
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Sunflower Dead release powerful anti-suicide song "Turn Away" (Radio Edit), tour with Scott Stapp EMP Label Group Release: 21 June 2019 >>Read More

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HAMMERFALL has shared the lyric video for “(We Make) Sweden Rock” following the world premiere on the big screens at Sweden Rock Festival prior to the band’s performance over the weekend. The track is from their forthcoming album, “Dominion” set for release on August 16th. >>Read More

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Transcending Obscurity has been online since 2005 in one avatar or the other and has grown to be one of the biggest entities in metal in Asia over the years with a roster of nearly a hundred bands worldwide. You can now find releases from the label here in the pit and the pit label store page! Welcome Transcending Obscurity Records!

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FACE WITHOUT FEAR
(Ft. Tripp Eisen of Static-X, Murderdolls, Dope)
Release New Single "Deliverance" (self released) Released 7 June 2019 >>Read More

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Danish heavy metal band Anoxia present their first single "To The Lions" from their upcoming album. The song is rather special since it is kind of a celebration to the biggest metal festival in Denmark.
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MORS SUBITA – a band getting ready to conquer the world. Scandinavic Melodic Death Metal and Modern Thrash are their basis, bands such as Soilwork and Lamb Of God are as much part of their DNA as the characteristic melodies of Finland. Now their complete works are available worldwide for the first time. >>Read More

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Austrian metal act Streambleed signed with WormHoleDeath a deal for the worldwide release of their album "Enslave The World Forever". "Enslave The World Forever" is available on digital stores worldwide >>Read More

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Marco is a professional guitarist and teacher at MMI (Modern Music Institute).
He’s been playing on stage since he was 13 years old and, besides his personal project, Marco also plays in an Italian metal band called “Oltraggio alla Corte”. He collaborates and plays with many groups and also helps them as composer and arranger. Check out
"My Name Is Lair"  the brand new song of  Marco Borghi extracted from the album “Red Phoenix” released on May 24th via Volcano Records >>Read More

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"1200 Goddamned" is the second single form Swedish high octane rock band Transport League taken from the upcoming album "A Million Volt Scream" - out Autumn 2019 on Mighty Music.
Releases Here May 31ST

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Franklin Zoo are back with their brand new single "The Chameleon".
 The new single "The Chameleon" represents a piece of what stems from an almost clean slate for the Copenhagen-based progressive rock band, Franklin Zoo.
Releases Here May 31ST

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Already available in Brazil the new album of the Dutch of sad iron – ” Chapter II – the deal “. formed in the early 1983 s, the band had 2 albums released, ” total damnation ” in 1983 and ” The Antichrist ” in 2016. The Band Returns with this new album keeping the same speed / thrash metal from the 80s >>Read More

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Reveal Sign With Wormholedeath And Announce "Overlord" Album Release Date!
Reveal, the international Tino Hevia´s band from Spain (Darksun and Nörthwind) and the famous  Swedish Youtuber Rob Lundgren, signed with WormHoleDeath a deal for the worldwide release of their best album “Overlord” . >>Read More

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After the great success of 2018’s Heart Of The Hurricane, BEYOND THE BLACK deliver a special gift for their fans worldwide, by re-releasing Heart Of The Hurricane as Black Edition with 3 bonus tracks and a Best Of CD compromising the best songs from their previous two albums. The three bonus tracks are no leftovers from some old recording session – they are consequent beacons leading into the future and all that is to come for BEYOND THE BLACK. >>Read More

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Out Of Line Records Announcement; "We would like to welcome Finnish Melodic Death/Thrash Heroes MORS SUBITA at Out Of Line Music. We start our alliance with the release of the music video for "Defeat", but additionally we can announce a 3-CD-ReRelease for the first three albums, because although they definitely raised some dust especially in their home country, today it is not easy to get them."

Formed in 2000, Mors Subita fast became known for their killer riffs and dynamic attitude and took the scene by storm releasing four demo tapes and two EPs, earning them the attention of record companies and a rapidly growing fan base.
The release of their first full-length album “Human Waste Compression (2011)” saw the band explode within the melo-death scene, and the highly-anticipated follow-up “Degeneration (2015)” saw the band reaching new heights, with both albums hitting the official charts in Finland and receiving worldwide praise throughout the metal community. Using this arsenal of melodic chaos, the band has laid waste to some of the biggest stages across Finland and forged a reputation for their heavy hitting and high energy stage show, showcasing their unparalleled skill and proving they are a force to be reckoned with.

 In 2018, Mors Subita returned with their third offering of unrelenting melodic masterpieces, loaded with the signature riffage, blistering drumming and crushing bass lines that make up their identity. This third full-length album "Into the Pitch Black (2018)" proves that this band has only just begun to push the boundaries of their musicianship and songwriting.

Now they joined Force with Out Of Line Music, who will release all three albums in a 3-CD-Box at 7th June. The video for "Defeat" is just an appetizer.

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Swedish power metal veterans FRETERNIA release their first official video for the song “Reborn”! The track is taken from the band’s new album “The Gathering” out on June 14th, 2019 >>Read More

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Midnight Bullet is 4 piece group from Finland - rock band with heavy touch spiced with some punk flavours. Every song has some thought and the lyrics has a story to tell. We try to connect people and it's great if you can recognize yourself in the song. We try to say that we're not alone in this world, don't get stuck inside your head. Sometimes the truth will hurt! Be ready to scream your voice sore and bang your head!! >> Read More

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Our First Band Feature From Our New Doom | Stoner Metal
“Lucid Afterlife is more than a music band, its part revival, part theatre, part music festival that can’t be classified as one genre, their broad sound covers rap, heavy metal, spoken word, with a touch of hip-hop vibe. It really is like going to a music festival and hearing a collaboration of genres; there’s something for everybody.” >>Read More

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New!!! We're excited to announce the launch of our Doom | Stoner Metal sub-section in The Pit!
May 1ST marks the official launch of our Doom | Stoner Metal sub-section unique to The Manamal's Pit. The sub genre of progressive metal is not one to overlook with a large assortment of bands, styles, and varietions available to alll the fans. We ourselves being fans of names like The brew, Stoned Jesus, Monster Magnet, Green Leaf, The New Roses, Audrey Horne, Year Of The Goat,and Brant Bjork just to name a few. We look forward to bringing the genre to our fans this summer with a little something for everyone!

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The Swiss heavy metal veterans EMERALD present their 8th studio album “Restless Souls”. It is an evolutionary continuation of the last release “Reckoning Day” from 2017 and showcases the band as a stable unit in its best form ever.  The boys and girl remain true to their signature sound and offer once again a wide variety of styles on the album >>Read More

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En-Stigma is a project of the bassist Vonifatios which was created in 2014 and is categorized as Galactic Progressive Metal. The basic idea was to record an album but due to financial difficulties, En-Stigma were delayed. The only song recorded was Infernal Shadows which was uploaded on youtube as a single. Things became better and in the spring of 2018 recordings for the album ''Reforming the Universe'' began and were finished in October of 2018. For this to work En-Stigma had the help of George Tzachristas (lead guitars, keys, drum programming, growls), Anastasios Nikolaou (vocals), Anastasios Seremetis (oud), Glory (vocals), Alex Seretis (vocals), Infernal Lord (vocals), Helen Tragoudara (vocals), Constantine Tsapos (guitar solo)
En Stigma On Line : https://www.facebook.com/enstigmaband/
 https://youtu.be/bUqwaR2yKSo

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April Band and Album Of The Month - Los Angeles based, US Heavy / Power metal legends STEEL PROPHET are back with their new massive sounding heavy metal album “The God Machine”, out on April 26th via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records! >>Read More

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MEGADETH: DEATH BY DESIGN 350-page graphic novel presented in 12.25"x12.25" prestige "album" format

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This year marks the 35th anniversary of the release of MEGADETH, to which the band released their ultimate greatest hits compilation, WARHEADS ON FOREHEADS, on March 22.  To further celebrate this, MEGADETH has partnered with premiere comics publisher, HEAVY METAL, to create the ultimate fan experience with a 350-page anthology of comic stories inspired by all the songs on the album. The collaboration, titled DEATH BY DESIGN, features stories written and illustrated by top talent from the comics, film, television and music world, all inspired by the songs from the album.
The project, carefully curated by DAVE MUSTAINE and HEAVY METAL, is a powerful book that gives both insight and understanding into the universe of MEGADETH and its harrowed mascot, VIC RATTLEHEAD.

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Murder In The Front Row
Releases April 20TH (4/20) 2019

Murder In The Front Row: The San Francisco Bay Area Thrash Metal Story. In the early 1980’s, a small group of dedicated Bay Area headbangers shunned the hard rock of MTV and Hollywood hairspray bands in favor of a more dangerous brand of metal that became known as thrash! From the tape trading network to the clubs to the record stores and fanzines, director Adam Dubin reveals how the scene nurtured the music and the music spawned a movement. Murder In The Front Row is told through powerful first person testimony and stunning animation and photography. The film is a social study of a group of young people defying the odds and building something essential for themselves. Featuring interviews with Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax, Exodus, Testament, Death Angel, Possessed and many more! Narrated by Brian Posehn.

Follow on socials for updates about the documentary:
https://www.facebook.com/MITFR/ https://twitter.com/murderfrontrow https://www.instagram.com/murderinthe...

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The Wait Is Over! New Rammstein Is Here! >> Read More

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Slipknot Announce New Album Release Date &Knotfest Roadshow with Volbeat, Gojira, Behemoth
The KNOTFEST Roadshow with Slipknot, Volbeat, Gojira and BEHEMOTH! kicks off across North America this summer, July 26 - September 8. Each pair of tickets purchased online for this tour comes with a digital copy of our upcoming new album, scheduled for release August 9, 2019. Pre-sale begins tomorrow for OT9 members. General on-sale this Friday, March 8 at knotfestroadshow.com

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The Pit New Singles

"Become The Enemy" from "UnHUMAN BEINGS" by CHURCH feat. Waylon Reavis  out August 16TH 2019

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"Blood Moon Fever" by Liv Sin

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Independent Spotlight

“Tribulance is a band that are masters of their craft. Intense riffs with a melodic side that can’t be matched.
Old school vibes with a modern edge. >>Read More

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September Releases

Burning Sermons
Artist: Liv Sin
Label: Despotz Records
Release Date: Sept. 6TH 2019

A Million Volt Scream
Artist: Transport League
Label: Mighty Music
Release Date: Sept. 6TH 2019

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Torn From The Pages
Artist:Stevie D. Ft. Cory Glover
Label: Mighty Music
Release Date; Sept. 6TH 2019

Evolution
Artist: Kobra and the Lotus
Label: Napalm Records
Release Date: Sept. 20Th 2019

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Tears Of Rage
Artist: Prime Creation
Label: N/A
Release Date: Sept. 27Th 2019

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October Releases

To The Loins
Artist: AnoxiA
Label: Mighty Music
Release Date: October 4TH

A New Evil
Artist: The Ferryman
Label: Frontiers Music Srl
Release Date: October 11TH 2019

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-the pit's Vintage steel series-
Album Re-Issues & Releases

Want To See More Vintage Steel?
Check Out More Vintage Metal Here!

1988 Pittsburgh Power Metal Re-Issue from Divebomb Records >>Read More

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 ...Almost 30 years later, Divebomb Records is proud to resurrect STATUE's powerful thrash with this band-approved re-release of "Comes to Life"! Remastered by Jamie King at The Basement Recording, the disc includes a thick booklet with archival ephemera and a retrospective interview with frontman Ari Anttonen.
For the fans, by the fans!
Comes To Life
Artist: STATUE
Label: Divebomb Records  DIVE180
Street Date 6/7/2019
Pre-order now!

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HEAVENWARD
A Future Worth Talking About? (Deluxe Edition)
DIVE179
Street Date 6/7/2019

Following the 1991 release of HEAVENWARD's debut album, "Within These Dreams", vocalist Stefan Kessel constructed an all-new lineup consisting of former members of the band Vallyz—guitarist Andreas Rippelmeier, Guido Gallus on drums, and bassist Marc Schulz. This formation would go on to create the group's sophomore effort, "A Future Worth Talking About?"—an eight-song outing of superb, hard-edged power metal—issued in 1992 by the Inline Music imprint, Gorgon Records (which would also go on to release material by acts such as Skeptic Sense and Myrmidion Creed).
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Preview track: "Of Things To Come"

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Divebomb Records is releasing the entire Disorder discography titled "Warmonger Lives!"
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Inaugural vinyl pressing & remastered audio of Death Metal legends INCANTATION’s Upon the Throne of Apocalypse, the original rough mix of the recording that became the infamous full-length album Mortal Throne of Nazarene. Dynamic-yet-raw, brutal-yet-atmospheric, and death-yet-doomy, Upon the Throne of Apocalypse remaster features the original artwork by Wes Benscoter (Slayer, Nile, Cattle Decapitation).

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The Pit Album Reviews

Untaken
Artist: Pectora
Label: Mighty Music
Release Date: May 3RD 2019

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Top Progressive Tracks Playing Now

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Tribulance - Raptures End
Diviner - Heaven Falls
Emerald - Digital Slavery
Skindred - Loud And Clear
Steel Prophet - The God Machine

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The final countdown begins: SLAYER announces THE FINAL CAMPAIGN, THE LAST LEG OF ITS FAREWELL WORLD TOUR.
Primus, Ministry, and Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals will support on all dates.