Recent developments in traditional doom metal include the release of an AI-generated rock opera by the formerly anonymous figure from Black Sabbath's iconic album cover, and the German band Mirror Of Deception unveiling a music video for 'Meander' from their new album 'Transience'. Meanwhile, Black Sabbath-related news continues with new audiophile editions of their seminal albums and reflections on the band's legacy by members and collaborators.

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