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AYREON: Guest Singers Announced

AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist Arjen Lucassen (ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE),are currently recording their sixth studio album, tentatively due in early 2004 through Transmission Records. Among the guest vocalists set to appear on the album are the following: Devon Graves (DEAD SOUL TRIBE) Magnus...

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IN BATTLE To Record New Album In March

Sundsvall, Sweden-based death metallers IN BATTLE have resurfaced with a new lineup and material for a new album, tentatively due in early 2004 through an as-yet-undetermined label. Joining original members John Frölén (guitar) and John Odhinn Sandin (vocals) in the new formation are Hasse Karlsson...

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LAKE OF TEARS Sign With NOISE RECORDS

Sweden's LAKE OF TEARS have officially signed with Noise Records. "We are proud to announce that successful band LAKE OF TEARS has signed with Noise," the label said in a statement. "The original line-up has come together again to prove that they're still one of the most impressive bands in the mode...

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LAKE OF TEARS Finalize New Record Deal

Sweden's LAKE OF TEARS are in the process of finalizing a new record deal with an as-yet-undisclosed label. "This is with a lot of mixed emotions," guitarist/vocalist Daniel Brennare said of the signing process. "These guys [at the new record company] seem really good, honest and supportive so we're...

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MASTERPLAN Vocalist To Release New Solo Album

Vocalist extraordinaire Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, VAGABOND) is hard at work on his third solo album, "Out To Every Nation", tentatively due in early 2004 through AFM Records. Joining Lande (silly video) in the recording lineup for the new effort are bassist Magnus Rosèn (HAMMERFAL...

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THE CROWN Drummer Clears The Air About Singer's Departure…Sort Of

THE CROWN drummer Janne Saarenpää has issued a statement via the group's web site attempting to clarify the band's comments to Sweden's Close-Up magazine about their split with vocalist Tomas Lindberg (ex-AT THE GATES). In the article, portions of which were translated by and republished exclusively...

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THE CROWN Slam Former Singer TOMAS LINDBERG: 'No One Could Deal With Him When He Was Drunk'

Swedish thrashers THE CROWN have slammed former singer Tomas Lindberg over his departure from the group, blaming his split with the band on his excessive alcohol consumption while on tour. Speaking to Sweden's biggest metal magazine Close-Up, bassist Magnus Olsfelt said, "The primary reason [for the...

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HAMMERFALL: 'One Crimson Night' Track Listing Announced

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have confirmed the track listing for their upcoming live CD/DVD, "One Crimson Night", due on October 20 through Nuclear Blast. The CD/DVD will contain the entire concert from Lisebergshallen in Göteborg, Sweden on February 20, 2003, while the DVD will also includ...

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LAKE OF TEARS Officially Reform, Negotiate New Record Deal

LAKE OF TEARS guitarist/vocalist Daniel Brennare, bassist Mikael Larsson and drummer Johan Oudhuis have officially reformed the band after jamming together at several "test" rehearsals which were "very fun ...really rusty, but really fun and special," according to Daniel. The band are currently nego...

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LAKE OF TEARS: Playing Together Again

LAKE OF TEARS guitarist/vocalist Daniel Brennare has posted the following message to the band's official forum: "I, [bassist] Mikael [Larsson] and [drummer] Johan [Oudhuis] have discussed playing together again and we will probably try it out in next week (if we can get our things together). It's be...

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THE DUSKFALL To Enter Studio In August

Luleå, Sweden-based THE DUSKFALL will enter Dug-Out studios in Uppsala, Sweden on August 18 to begin recording their sophomore album, due in November through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The band are "still rehearsing and working on the new material and now 7 songs are completed," reads a post on t...

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HELLTRAIN Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Swedish "death-rockers" HELLTRAIN have signed with Nuclear Blast Records. The band, whose lineup includes Pierre Törnkvist (vocals, guitar),Oskar Karlsson (drums, guitars),and Patrik Törnkvist (guitars, organ, piano, bass),are at Dugout Studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (M...

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Over 100 Arrested At Sweden's HULTSFRED Festival

Over 100 people were arrested in Hultsfred, Sweden, Saturday (June 14) when a group of 500 festival goers began a "Conga" through the festival camping area, according to NME.com. STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE were among the acts that appeared at the three-da...

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THE DUSKFALL Begin Work On New Material

Luleå, Sweden-based THE DUSKFALL are presently working on the material for their sophomore album, to be recorded in August/September 2003. "The new songs will keep the 'DUSKFALL sound' but still add speed, aggression and technicality to their core," according to a posting on the band's official web...

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THE CROWN Set Tentative Track Listing For New CD

Swedish thrashers THE CROWN, recently rejoined by original vocalist Johan Lindstrand, have set the tentative track listing for their forthcoming album, tentatively due in early September through Metal Blade Records. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to last year's "Crowned In Terror", which will be reco...