Recent developments in avant-garde metal include HYPNO5E's announcement of their new album 'Trame Noire,' Stephen O’Malley releasing a new album with a preview track, and Gojira naming Luigi Paraventi as temporary drummer following Mario Duplantier's exit from their U.S. tour due to visa issues. Meanwhile, Imperial Triumphant are touring, Ulver released a new music video for 'Hollywood Babylon,' and Altarage shared a first single from their upcoming album.

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