Voyager and Monolith are set to release a new 12″ split through Science Of Silence on June 08th. The outing will be limited to a pressing of 500 copies (a digital version will also be released) with each 12″ version coming with a free digital download of the effort as well.

The track listing for it runs as follows:

01 – Monolith – “The Blinding Light”
02 – Monolith – “Shipwreck”
03 – Voyager – “Backbreaker”
04 – Voyager – “Cold”
05 – Voyager – “There Is No Hope”
06 – Voyager – “Stasis” (digital only bonus track)

To Speak Of Wolves have made their new video for their track “Darkness Often Yields The Brightest Light” available online via Noisecreep, it can be found below. The song serves as the first single from the groups new album “Myself < Letting Go“, which hits stores tomorrow, May 18th, via Solid State.

Avenged Sevenfold have set “Nightmare” as the title to their new album which is on course for a July 27th release date through Warner. The title track will serve as the first single from the effort and will be available for purchase through digital retailers tomorrow, May 18th.

Mychildren Mybride are currently streaming their new single “Terra Firma” online over at their Myspace. The song serves as the first single from the bands new album “Lost Boy“, which will hit stores on June 08th through Solid State. As previously reported, a video was recently filmed for the track and is set to debut online in the coming weeks.

iwrestledabearonce have made their new video for their track “See You In Shell” available online via www.vanswarpedtour.com, you can check it out below:

Destroy The Runner have gone on an indefinite hiatus, their official statement on the matter can be found below:

“To all of our fans that have become friends, we wish to thank you for your support and dedication to us, as a band and as individuals. Without you, Destroy the Runner would not have been able to have had the opportunities allowed to us along the way. We all posses an insurmountable gratitude for any and every one that has given our music a chance.

There is an even greater gratitude we posses towards anyone who has helped us in any way on the road, or at home. We have been fortunate enough to have met some of the most incredible people on our journeys, and we thank all of you for imparting your fervor on us. We hope to see you all again one day. You have aided in our personal struggles and decisions as well. So, as words could never truly express our sentiments, thank you.

It is with this in mind that we wish to inform you that our time has run its course. We unfortunately must embrace an indefinite hiatus. We have sought to maintain musical integrity and honesty within all facets of our functioning, and, unfortunately, are not able to do so at this point in time. We have grown busier as the pains of real life and financial responsibilities keep us from a full time emersion into our passion for music.

This has allowed compromise to enter the creative process. As soon as we could perceive this, we understood that it was time to give up the ghost, as compromise is the last thing we ever wish to entertain. This is the harsh face of reality. Please be assured that past and present band members will forever remain lifelong friends. We have bonded in a way that cannot be described. We can each personally call every member, past and present, a brother.

With that being said, music will never fall far from any one of our lives. There are several side projects already underway and hopefully each and every one will reach your hearts and ears as Destroy the Runner has. Keep on the lookout for a softer, more experimental project with Nick, Duane, Marc, Jeremiah and several others called Other Mountains. Also check out Chapter 14 with Chad and Tanner.

And for the super heavy fans, be on the lookout for a very heavy, experimental band with Nick, Duane (vocals), Kyle (from Thieves and Liars), and our guitar tech Jason that is yet to be named. It would not be far fetched if several other projects came out of Destroy the Runner. We will keep you informed on any music created or shows performed by any of these side projects.

Once again, thank you so much for your patronage. And I hope music will continue to affect your lives for the constant improvement as much as it has ours.”

After an initial bout of rumors and speculation proved to be false, Ronnie James Dio (Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, etc.) has in fact now passed away. He passed this morning, May 16th, at 7:45am, reportedly due to stomach cancer. The news was confirmed by his wife Wendy Dio, who posted the following statement on www.ronniejamesdio.com:

“Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45am 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away. Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us. Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss. Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever.

- Wendy Dio“