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WOLF: Sweden Rock Performance Available For Streaming

WOLF's performance at this year's Sweden Rock Festival — which took place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden — is available for streaming on the Swedish national radio (Sveriges Radio) web site at this location (scroll down and click on the speaker next to "P3 Live med Wolf"). Commented the band: "The s...

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WOLF Announces New Bassist

Swedish metallers WOLF have announced the addition of bassist Anders "Tornado" Modd to the group's ranks. Commented Johannes Axeman Losbäck: "Anders was the first and only choice for WOLF, since he's such a professional and talented bassplayer, and we're happy that he wanted to be a part of the meta...

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Exclusive: CARCASS Frontman Discusses Reunion, Upcoming Reissues

Reactivated British extreme legends CARCASS recently announced that they will perform at next year's installment of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. The group has also revealed plans to make a number of other festival appearances during 200...

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IN FLAMES Frontman Talks About Being Part of 'Guitar Hero III'; Video Available

A two-minute video clip of IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén talking about his band's inclusion on Activision, Inc.'s highly anticipated video game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock with the track "Take This Life" can be viewed below. Commented Fridén: "We played Guitar Hero II a lot on our tour bus,...

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ENGEL: 'Absolute Design' Release Dates Announced

ENGEL, the Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA),vocalist Mangan Klavborn, and bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-EVERGREY),will release its debut album, "Absolu...

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KONKHRA: Two New 'Final Mixes' Posted Online

Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA recently finished re-recording their long-awaited new album, "Nothing Is Sacred", after encountering technical difficulties which forced them to scrap some of the previously completed early tracks. Two songs from the CD — "Religion is a Whore" and "Hail to the King"...

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PLANET STORM: 'Alone' EP Preview Available

PLANET STORM, the new project formed by the guitar duo of Ronny Blylod (DESTYNATION) and Johannes Forsberg (AMETHYST),has posted audio clips from its upcoming EP, "Alone", on the group's MySpace page. Commented the band: "It's not the final product, it's just a preview of what is coming. There's st...

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IN FLAMES: Pro-Shot WACKEN Footage, Video Interview Available

Professionally filmed video footage of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES performing the song "Come Clarity" at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which took place in early August in Wacken, Germany, has been posted online. The six-minute clip, which includes a short interview with the band's singer And...

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ANGEL BLAKE: 10 New Songs Ready To Be Recorded

ANGEL BLAKE guitarist Marko Tervonen (ex-THE CROWN) has issued the following update: "I'm at this moment working on the final song for the yet-untitled album Nr. 2 "10 songs, ladies and gentlemen, 10 songs are planned to be recorded as soon as everything is 100% done with lyrics, titles and some bit...

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KATATONIA Guitarist: 'We're Not An Energetic Power Metal Band'

In the Halloween issue of Metal Maniacs, KATATONIA guitarist Anders Nyström discusses the band's "Live Consternation" release and the perception of vocalist Jonas Renske as a "reluctant frontman." Excerpts follow. Metal Maniacs: Was there a point where you guys said, "Screw it, we got to get KATATON...

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KONKHRA: We Hope That Fans Of The Fast New-School Death Metal Will Give Us A Chance

Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA recently finished re-recording their long-awaited new album, "Nothing Is Sacred", after encountering technical difficulties which forced them to scrap some of the previously completed early tracks. Two songs from the CD — "Religion is a Whore" and "Hail to the King"...

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CRASHDIET's Record Label Says Band Is 'Intact', Tour Will Go Ahead As Scheduled

CRASHDIET's previously announced Scandinavian tour will go ahead as scheduled despite reports that the group's lead singer, H. Olliver Twisted, quit the band yesterday, the group's record label said on Friday. When asked if H. Olliver Twisted will take part in the upcoming trek, Anders Johansson, He...

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ENGEL Added To DIMMU BORGIR, ATREYU European Tours

ENGEL, the Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA),vocalist Mangan Klavborn, and bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-EVERGREY),has been added to two European tours...

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ANNIHILATOR To Be Rejoined By Bassist RUSS BERGQUIST For Japanese Dates

Ex-ANNIHILATOR bassist Russ Bergquist will rejoin his former bandmates for their appearance at the Thrash Domination 07 festival on September 22-23 at Club Citta in Tokyo, Japan. Also scheduled to appear are NEVERMORE, DESTRUCTION and NUCLEAR ASSAULT. As previously reported, ANNIHILATOR will support...

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HATESPHERE Parts Ways With Singer, Cancels European Tour With DIMMU BORGIR

Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have issued the following update: "As a result of personal issues, HATESPHERE and vocalist Jacob Bredahl have parted ways. This has been in the air for a little while now and is without doubt, the best decision for the band. Having to tour with a person who's not able to...