Graham 'Gruhamed' Hartmann

The Smashing Pumpkins have begun writing a new album. Frontman Billy Corgan announced yesterday (March 25) that a follow-up to the Pumpkins' 2012 full-length, 'Oceania,' is in the works, much to the joy of fans worldwide.

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Ghost B.C. (aka Ghost) have just released a new music video for the single 'Year Zero' (watch below). The clip seemingly follows a coven of witches who take in a mysterious man dressed in black. Before you check out the video, however, we must inform you that the clip contains nudity, so if you're watching at work, be sure to have some hot coffee nearby to splash into your boss's eyes in case he or she comes close to your computer.

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British thrash act Evile have just unveiled the title and album art for their fourth full-length, 'Skull.' Having experienced success with their first three albums, Evile are looking to thrash their way into your ears once again with 'Skull,' which will see a release date of May 27 in Europe and June 11 in North America.

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In sad news from the world of Baroness, it has been revealed that bassist Matt Maggioni and drummer Allen Blickle have left the band. Although specific details have not been offered, and likely will not be offered by the band, the departure of Baroness' rhythm section is linked to the band's horrific bus crash last year, which left the group's members and other passengers with serious injuries.

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Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted's new metal band is called Newsted. Newsted's new metal EP is called 'Metal.' Now, Newsted are set to promote 'Metal' with a U.S. tour beginning April 19.

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As Alice in Chains' newest album, 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here,' creeps closer and closer, anticipation for the record's release has been growing towards a peak. Although 'The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here' won't see the light of day until May 28, Alice in Chains have unleashed the new single 'Stone' to help you through the wait.

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The inner workings of legendary thrash masters Slayer have been tumultuous within the past two years. Along with drummer Dave Lombardo being dismissed from Slayer's 2013 Australian tour dates, guitarist Jeff Hanneman has been recovering from a severe case of necrotising fasciitis due to a spider bite, with Exodus shredder Gary Holt having filled in for Hanneman during his absence

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American alt-rock duo Local H have been forced to cancel a number of U.S. tour dates due to a physical attack on frontman Scott Lucas, which left the musician with serious throat injuries. Following a show in Moscow, Russia, last month, Lucas was the victim of a mugging, which left the frontman with no phone, wallet, cash and passport, along with no voice after being choked unconscious.

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Between the Buried and Me have captured critical and fan acclaim with their 2012 full-length, 'The Parallax II: Future Sequence.' The 72-minute epic is perhaps the band's most cohesive record to date, and just like the band did with their 2007 album, 'Colors,' Between the Buried and Me are planning to perform 'Future Sequence' from front-to-back while on a headlining tour this fall.

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As we previously reported, alt-rock favorites My Chemical Romance announced to the world that they had broken up this past Friday (March 22). After four studio albums, six EPs, two live albums, a recent compilation of previously scrapped songs and millions of fans acquired along the way, My Chemical Romance called it a day after 12 years together.

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The 2013 Summer Slaughter tour has announced the majority of bands who will grace this year's bill. Although specific dates have not yet been confirmed, the Dillinger Escape Plan will headline this year's tour, with Animals as Leaders, Periphery and more coming along for the ride.

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Just because you're in a seriously pissed off metal band with songs that contain lyrics such as "I want to slit your throat and f--- the wound" doesn't necessarily mean you don't have a soft side. Slipknot percussionist / backup vocalist Shawn 'Clown' Crahan has a son who is also in a band, and as Clown witnessed his spawn record vocals, the mad carnival villain couldn't help but shed a prideful tear.

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