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There will always be a fine line between extreme technical virtuosity and soulless showboating, but the death metal scene continues to provide plenty of evidence that insane chops are still a desirable commodity. SOREPTION have a fearsome reputation, and rightly so. Death metal will never suffer fro...

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Three GHOST Singles Certified Gold In U.S.

Three GHOST singles were certified gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) on June 7 for accumulating 500,000 certified units. The songs in question are "Cirice" (from GHOST's third album, 2015's "Meliora"),"Dance Macabre" (from 2018's "Prequelle") and "Square Hammer" (from 201...

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AMON AMARTH: Making Of 'The Great Heathen Army' Album Part One (Video)

The first in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "The Great Heathen Army", the twelfth studio album from Swedish melodic death metallers AMON AMARTH, can be seen below. The LP will arrive on August 5 via Metal Blade. Earlier this month, AMON AMARTH released a...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist RUDOLF SCHENKER: We Wanted To 'Make Bridges With Our Music'

In a new interview with Headliner Chicago, SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker spoke about the band's enduring commercial success. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I think that we, because we're coming from Germany, have a complete different view [of] rock and roll. We weren't born in...

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Watch: MANOWAR Plays 'Secret' Show In Germany As THE LORDS OF STEEL

MANOWAR played the first of two "secret" warm-up shows on Saturday, June 4 at Jovel Music Hall in Münster, Germany. Bassist/leader Joey DeMaio and his bandmates were billed as THE LORDS OF STEEL (performing "the music of MANOWAR") for the gig, which marked MANOWAR's debut live appearance with new dr...

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Sweden's EUROPE Honored With Special Monument In Band's Original Hometown: Video, Photos

The Swedish municipality Upplands Väsby, where several members of EUROPE grew up, unveiled a monument in the band's honor earlier today (Saturday, June 4) at Blå Parken (Blue Park). All five members of EUROPE attended the ceremony, which is part of Upplands Väsby's 70th-anniversary celebrations. Aft...

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MANOWAR Announces New Drummer DAVE CHEDRICK

Drummer Anders Johannson has announced that he will be unable to join MANOWAR on the band's upcoming "Crushing The Enemies Of Metal Anniversary Tour '22/'23" due to "family commitments." He will be replaced on the trek by Dave Chedrick, who has previously played with RAVEN and KILL RITUAL, among oth...

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LED ZEPPELIN Was Asked To Do ABBA-Style Avatar Show, Says JIMMY PAGE

The surviving members of LED ZEPPELIN were approached with the idea of staging an ABBA-style digital avatar show, guitarist Jimmy Page has revealed. At the annual Welsh literature event the Hay Festival on Thursday (June 2), Page said that he and his bandmates were asked to do "that sort of thi...

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THE HALO EFFECT Feat. Former IN FLAMES Members: 'The Needless End' Single Available

THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former members of the Swedish metal band IN FLAMES — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals) — has released its fourth single, "The Needless End". "The Needless End", al...

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AMON AMARTH Announces 'The Great Heathen Army' Album, Shares 'Get In The Ring' Music Video

Swedish melodic death metallers AMON AMARTH will release their twelfth studio album, "The Great Heathen Army", on August 5 via Metal Blade. Today's announcement is highlighted by the release of brand new track and accompanying music video, "Get In The Ring", which was written for AEW pro-wrestling s...

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JOHAN LÄNGQUIST Talks Next CANDLEMASS Studio Album: 'There Are A Lot Of Great Songs Here'

By David E. Gehlke Johan Längquist's 2018 proper enlistment with legendary Swedish doom metallers CANDLEMASS closed the loop on a circuitous journey for both parties. Längquist performed session vocals on CANDLEMASS's landmark 1986 "Epicus Doomicus Metallicus" debut but immediately pursued other car...

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Acclaimed Hard Rock Drummer HEMPO HILDÉN Dead At 69

Acclaimed Finnish-Swedish rock drummer Henrik "Hempo" Hildén has died at the age of 69. Born in Tampere, Finland, Hildén, who has played with John Norum, Don Dokken and Glenn Hughes, among others, moved to the Swedish town Karlskrona in the 1990s, where he remained until his death. He was considered...

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DAVID COVERDALE Says WHITESNAKE's 'Is This Love' Was Originally Written For TINA TURNER

WHITESNAKE has revisited its multi-platinum career by remixing some of its biggest hits for a new collection, "Greatest Hits", which was made available on May 6 on digital and streaming services. WHITESNAKE founder and lead singer David Coverdale had 16 tracks remixed and remastered for this collect...

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Watch: IGGY POP Receives Prestigious Swedish Award POLAR MUSIC PRIZE

On Tuesday (May 24),legendary rocker Iggy Pop was presented with the 2022 Polar Music Prize at a ceremony in Stockholm. The Polar Music Prize was founded in 1989 by Stig "Stikkan" Anderson, the manager and music publisher of ABBA. A well-known lyricist, he also was the co-writer on many of their ea...

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SKID ROW Releases Music Video For New Single 'The Gang's All Here'

SKID ROW has released the music video for its latest single, "The Gang's All Here". The song is the title track of the band's new studio album, which will be released on October 14 via earMUSIC. "By the fans, for the fans!" is the mantra for this video, as SKID ROW called upon its loyal and dedicate...