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Local hardcore outfit Confession will hit the road this May for the ‘This Is A War’ tour. Having already played Soundwave this year, the band will travel across the country to coincide with the release of new single ‘This Is A War.’ The single is set for release via iTunes on April 26, with 100% of the proceeds going to the Australian Cancer Research Fund. Confession "This Is A War" Tour:

San Francisco based metallers Deafheaven have unveiled a studio video, which captures the band recording their sophomore album.The group are putting the final touches on new full-length, ‘Sunbather’, which is a follow-up to 2011’s ‘Roads to Judah.’"While the new material is more developed, we've strayed from what was previously a more melancholic approach," vocalist George Clarke said previously.

Washington metal outfit Darkest Hour have recruited former Periphery drummer Travis Orbin.

Misery Signals are tracking guitars for their new album.

Red Fang are in the recording studio preparing their third studio album.

Yuck have announced that vocalist and guitarist Daniel Blumberg has decided to leave the band ahead of the recording of their new album. The band announced Blumberg's departure through the following post on their Facebook page: "What's up! Lots of new things have been happening in Yuck world. We’re getting ready to go to New York this week to record our 2nd album! Unfortunately, Daniel won't be joining us as he's decided to focus on other things. However, new music, new tour dates, and bigger afros will be coming very soon. So get ready. GET. READY."

HIM have posted the new music video for their song "Tears On Tape" online. The song is taken from the band's new album of the same name, which is set to be released on April 30 through Razor & Tie Records.

Portugal. The Man have posted a new song from their forthcoming new album online. The song "Purple Yellow Red and Blue", which features guest vocals by Danielle and Este Haim of the band Haim, is taken from the band's new album "Evil Friends", which will be released on June 4 through Atlantic Records.

Frank Turner has posted the new music video for his song "Plain Sailing Weather". The song is taken from Turner's forthcoming new album "Tape Deck Heart", which is set to be released on April 30 through Epitaph Records.

Octaves have launched a stream of their new album "Which Way The Wind Blows" online with Noisecreep. The album is available now through Bridge Nine Records.

Melbourne metallers Boris the Blade have posted a brief YouTube video, with the band planning to release a new track soon.