Belgian death metallers Aborted have revealed a(n absolutely sickening) gory trailer for new album 'Global Flatline'.

Recorded with Jacob Hansen and featuring guest vocals from Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder, Keijo Niinimaa of Rotten Sound, Julien Truchan of Benighted and Jason Netherton of Misery Index, the album will be released on January 23 via Century Media. And if this video is anything to go by, it'll be frightening, repulsive, violent, blood-splattered and horrifying. Exactly what you want from an Aborted album, basically.

The title track will be available as a digital single from Monday.

Bassist Tobias Cristiansson of Swedish death metal veterans DISMEMBER has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

"After 23 years, DISMEMBER have now decided to quit. We wish to thank all our fans for your support."

DISMEMBER played its first concert since 2008 as the headliners of Death Feast Open Air festival on June 23, 2011 in Hünxe, Germany. They were added to the event as the replacement for GORGUTS, which was forced to cancel all of its previously announced summer festival appearances.

Check out photos of the concert at Metalchroniques.fr.

Prior to the show, DISMEMBER stated, "This will be our only show in 2011, and our first ...

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On the night of the 9th September, Jonas Bergqvist a.k.a. 'B', founding member, main composer, and guitarist of Lifelover, died unexpectedly. The cause of his death is still unclear and has yet to be established.

The message of Jonas's passing came as a surprise to the Prophecy team. Hence, we lack the appropriate words for this tragic event. To us, Jonas wasn't just a very creative artist, but also a pleasant and enthusiastic person. It is for certain that we won't be the only ones missing his character, his passion, and his unique musical language. In the face of this tragic loss, we would very much like to extend our heartfelt condolence towards Jonas's family, his friends, and the remaining musicians of Lifelover.

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**UPDATE**: According to Classic Rock magazine, Tony Iommi's management has strongly denied the authenticity of this story, claiming that the guitarist hasn't spoken to Birmingham Mail for two months. ***

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed to The Birmingham Mail that the band's original lineup has reunited and is rehearsing for a tour and new studio album.

Iommi and singer Ozzy Osbourne wrote n ...

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Brendan Crabb of Australia's Loud recently conducted an interview with drummer Mario Duplantier of French progressive metallers GOJIRA. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below.

On GOJIRA's forthcoming four-song EP, the proceeds from which will benefit Sea Shepherd, an anti-whaling organization ,and featuring guest appearances by Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD), Fredrik Thordendal (MESHUGGAH), Randy Blythe (LAMB OF GOD), Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES) and Max Cavalera (SOULFLY, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, SEPULTURA):

"The music is ready, but we're waiting on [a] vocalist. We want t ...

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Denmark's ANUBIS GATE will release its new, self-titled album on September 13 via Nightmare Records.

The track listing for the CD is as follows:

01. Hold Back Tomorrow
02. The Re-Formation Show
03. Facing Dawn
04. World In A Dome
05. Desiderio Omnibus
06. Oh My Precious Life
07. Golden Days
08. Telltale Eyes
09. River
10. Circumstanced

According to a press release, "Anubis Gate" is "the most beautiful album the band has yet emerged with. The songwriting stands stronger than ever. This time emphasized by the fact that Henrik Fevre, who was largely responsible for writing the vocals on the previous albums, gets to si ...

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San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD will release their new album, "Unto The Locust", on September 27 via longtime label Roadrunner Records. The CD was recorded at JingleTown Studios in Oakland, with frontman Robb Flynn producing. The mixing duties were handled by Flynn and Juan Urteaga (EXODUS, SADUS, TESTAMENT, NIGHT RANGER, VICIOUS RUMORS, HEATHEN, VILE, CATTLE DECAPITATION). (Note: Due to the recent passing of his ex-wife and manager, Colin Richardson [BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, SLIPKNOT, FEAR FACTORY, TRIVIUM] was unable to oversee the mix.)

"Unto The Locust" standard CD track listing:

01. I Am Hell (Sonata In C#)
I) Sangre Sani
II) I Am Hell
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Although "Dystopia", ICED EARTH's 10th studio offering, is not a concept album, founder Jon Schaffer admits there are unifying themes to several of the songs — and even an appearance by band mascot "Set Abominae."

"I've always been fascinated by the darker side of life," Schaffer said during a break from master tracking ICED EARTH's forthcoming CD. "Movies like 'Metropolis', 'Brazil', and 'The Matrix' resonate with me. The same for albums like '2112', 'The Wall', and, of course, 'Operation: Mindcrime'. Their images of a soulless, repressive society stuck with me over the years. It must be the sci-fi fan in me."

In much the same way "Horror Show" (ICED EARTH's tribute ...

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"The Devil's Orchard", a brand new song from Swedish progressive metallers OPETH, received its world premiere earlier tonight (Tuesday, July 26) on this week's edition of Triple J's "The Racket" radio show, which airs in Australia. You can now listen to the program at this location. (Note: The OPETH track starts around the 37-minute mark.) Check out the show's entire playlist here.

"The De ...

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Candlelight Records today confirms October 4th as the North American release date for ABSU’s new album titled Abzu. As previously announced, the album is part two of a planned trilogy of recordings from the Dallas-based mythological occult metal band. Mixed by J.T. Longoria (King Diamond/Solitude Aeternus), the album features the original works of Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Watain, Behemoth, Destroyer 666, Vader).

Check out the album cover at this location:

http://www.earsplitcompound.com/site/?p=2974

Recorded at Nomad Recording Studios in Carrollton, Texas, Abzu finds drummer/vocalist Pros ...

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