Unleash The Archers premiered their fourth full-length Apex earlier this summer, and now the track “Awakening” has an official playthrough video featuring not just one instrument, but the entire band. You can see it via the official Napalm Records YouTube Channel. This is the third Apex-related clip, as videos for the tracks “Cleanse the Bloodlines” and “The Matriach” have already been released. Unleash The Archers is headed out on an extensive European and UK tour this fall, and all the dates are available at: https://facebook.com/UnleashTheArchers.

Early 2017 saw the arrival of Hammerfall in North America, returning for the first time in quite a long while for a tour alongside Delain. Now, it’s already guaranteed that the US and Canada will get to see the Swedish Heavy Metallers again in the not-too-far-off future, as an extensive run of dates has been set for 2018. Hammerfall hold the headline slot, but taking the ride along with them as special guests will be the classic thrashers Flotsam & Jetsam. The band has expressed their excitement on the upcoming tour, and here’s a bit of what they have to say: “We’ll do everything in our power to make this tour even better than last time, but we need your help to do it. Together, we can prove once and for all that heavy metal really is stronger than all!”

More on Hammerfall: https://facebook.com/hammerfall.

The Haunted’s latest record is their ninth studio full-length, and Strength In Numbers is officially out on Century Media Records today. Produced by Russ Russell (Napalm Death, Dimmu Borgir), the album’s first single “Brute Force” was released in music video form a few months back, and can be found on the label’s official YouTube channel here. The Swedish thrashers also have another video, for the track “Spark” and the most recent of clips is for the track “Preachers Of Death”. The Haunted is headed out on a European tour at the end of the month, with further dates for the fall yet to be announced. For more on Strength In Numbers and to keep up with the latest on The Haunted, head to: http://the-haunted.com.

Chicago Metallers Mordatorium have just released a new record, consisting of original material in the vein of the classic Death Metal that inspires them. Formed in 2007, Mordatorium has been through some changes over the course of their past releases, but locked in a new lineup late last year in light of Obsessed With Death. The full album is available for purchase, downloads, and streaming at: https://mordatorium.bandcamp.com/album/obsessed-with-death. More info on the band can be found in the same place, as well as on their official Facebook page: https://facebook.com/Mordatorium/.

Thy Art Is Murder have just unleashed their fourth studio album as Dear Desolation is officially out today. The band released several clips leading up to the official unveiling of the record, including a music video for the singles “Slaves Beyond Death” and “The Son of Misery”, plus a guitar play-through of the latter. Now, this week, another new music video has come out alongside the release – “Puppet Master”, which you can find via Thy Art Is Murder’s YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/TU9K-dIPNjY. The band will be on the road in the US later this month with Decapitated, before heading out on a European trek with After the Burial, Oceano, and Justice for the Damned in the fall. All the details at: https://www.facebook.com/thyartismurder/.

Trailer by trailer, the latest work from Paradise Lost has been teased leading up to its September 1st release, and this week is no different, as the fourth in the making-of series is out this week. Featuring Producer Jaime Gomez Arellano, Making Medusa can be found via Nuclear Blast Records here. All of the other trailers, plus new lyric and music videos of tracks off Medusa are also available on the label’s YouTube Channel, including the latest short film-style clip for the song “Blood and Chaos”. Visit: http://www.paradiselost.co.uk for more info on the upcoming album, plus a list of Paradise Lost’s upcoming tour dates with Pallbearer and Sinistro.

Moonspell is adding a historical touch to their discography as they prepare for the release of 1755 on Napalm this fall. Bringing their heritage to the forefront, the Portuguese band is creating a work based on the story of the Great Lisbon Earthquake which took place in the title year, entirely in their native language. Album details, including the 10-track listing and cover art (seen above) have now been revealed. 1755 will be out on November 3rd, and will be available for pre-orders soon. Moonspell also has several album release shows on the horizon, and you can see all the info at: https://www.facebook.com/moonspellband.

Toronto-based record label Artoffact Records has just announced the worldwide deal signing of Vancouver up-and-comers Dead Quiet. The Heavy Metallers made their debut with a self-titled record in 2015, and now the signing with Artoffact is sure to bring another album for the band, which is already in the works with details to be revealed sometime in the near future. On the signing, Artoffact owner Jacek Kozlowski says, “I’ve always been a metalhead, and when I first heard Dead Quiet’s debut, it floored me. It’s a massive honor to be working with the band, and I’m proud to welcome them to the Artoffact roster.” Dead Quiet is currently on the road across Canada, and you can find more on the band via their official Facebook page.