Reunited Cynic will release a new EP entitled “Re-Traced” on May 17. The EP will feature reinterpretations of four songs from the group's critically acclaimed "Traced In Air" album, which was released in November 2008, as well as a previously unreleased song. “Re-Traced” consists of the tracks “Space”, “Evolutionary”, “King”, “Integral” as well as the new “Wheels Within Wheels”.

Century Media Records has set a June 8 North American release date for "The Obsidian Conspiracy", the long-awaited new album from Seattle metallers Nevermore.

British extreme epic power metallers Dragonforce have officially confirmed the departure of lead singer ZP Theart “due to insurmountable differences of musical opinion”. 

Iron Maiden have set “The Final Frontier” as the title of their new studio album, due late summer of this year.