Chicago deathcore heavyweights OCEANO are among the acts confirmed for the 14th Annual New England Metal And Hardcore Festival, which will take place the weekend of April 20th - 22nd, 2012.

Earache Records has revealed that Oceano's show at the festival will be the band's last before going on hiatus.

Says the band: "Just to clear everything up, Oceano is NOT looking for a new singer. New England Metal And Hardcore Festival will be one of the last Oceano shows ever, and yes, Adam (Warren, vocals) will be there. Thanks for all of your support."

The 14th edition of the festival will also present a host of other festival vets and up-and-comers:

The lineup for for Friday, April 20th includes: THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, THE ACACIA STRAIN, OCEANO, ALL SHALL PERISH, NILE, SKELETONWITCH, LIONHEART, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, FIRST BLOOD, MOLOTOV SOLUTION, THE CONTORTIONIST, REIGN SUPREME, CONDUCTING FROM THE GRAVE, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY, INCENDIARY, PALEHORSE, HOUR OF PENANCE, LEGION and RELENTLESS.

For Saturday, April 21st, a very special headliner we will be announced on January 2nd. The other bands confirmed for Saturday are: OVERKILL, IWRESTLEDABEARONCE, PROTEST THE HERO, PERIPHERY, BANE, SHIPWRECK, CRUEL HAND, ABORTED, BLACKGUARD, THE MONGOLOIDS, BELGARDOR, SYSTEM DIVIDE, NAYSAYER, THE GREENERY, DIAMOND PLATE, ROTTING OUT, EXPIRE, ELITIST, TRUMP THE HARLOT, MANNERS and MALEFICE.

Bands scheduled for Sunday, April 22nd are: KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, EVERY TIME I DIE, VANNA, FOR TODAY, CHELSEA GRIN, SLEEPING GIANT, STICK TO YOUR GUNS, ATTILA, ON BROKEN WINGS, MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE, FOR THE FALLEN DREAMS, TEXAS IN JULY, UPON A BURNING BODY, VOLUMES, LIKE MOTHS TO FLAMES, HUNDREDTH, NO BRAGGING RIGHTS, COUNTERPARTS and GIDEON.

"This year's lineup came together very well and we are very proud of it," said festival organizer Scott Lee. "New England Metal And Hardcore Festival is a fan driven festival and the bands we have put together are a good representation of that" adds John Peters - MassConcerts owner and festival co-founder.

Tickets for the festival will go on sale Friday, December 16th at 10 AM. Ticket prices are: $40 (Friday), $45 (Saturday), and $40 (Sunday) or $115 (three-day pass).

Further details here.