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SONIC SYNDICATE Launches MySpace Listening Party

Sweden's newest melodic metal force SONIC SYNDICATE has launched an exclusive week-long pre-listening party of the band's Nuclear Blast debut, "Only Inhuman". The album may be streamed in its entirety from the group's MySpace page. All those that listen to the album and pick their favorite song can...

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Ex-SOILWORK Guitarist Completes Work On 'Nuclear Blast All-Stars' Project

Former SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers, who currently works as a songwriter/producer in California, has just returned from his native Sweden where he finished mixing and mastering a project that he has been working on for over a year. The CD, which will most likely be released under the "Nuclear Bl...

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ENGEL Signs With SPV/STEAMHAMMER RECORDS

Steamhammer/SPV has announced the worldwide signing of 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 Håkanss...

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THERION Parts Ways With Singer MATS LEVÉN, Announces Replacement

Swedish metallers THERION have issued the following update: "From Wacken Open Air [in early August] and onwards, Mats Levén (KRUX) will no longer be singing with the band. It was a decision taken by the whole band in discussion with Mats. This change of lineup is on friendly terms and the remaining...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Talks Gear; Video Available

A three-and-a-half-minute video clip of ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters discussing his gear backstage in Helsinki, Finland earlier tonight (Tuesday, May 8) has been posted at YouTube. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar Alex Landenburg - Drums Jeff Waters -...

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NECROPHOBIC: 'Hrimthursum' Available On Gatefold Vinyl

NECROPHOBIC's latest album, "Hrimthursum", is available through Germany's War Anthem Records on special gatefold vinyl LP with a poster. More information is available at this location. The follow-up to 2002's "Bloodhymns", "Hrimthursum" was recorded at the House of Voodoo Studio with engineers Ander...

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KONKHRA To Re-Record New Album Tracks

Guitarist/vocalist Anders Lundemark of the Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA revealed yesterday that the band has encountered technical difficulties in completing its long-awaited new album. According to Anders, "the harddrive with our new record on is fucked. Apparently the backup disk has rewritten...

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TIAMAT Bassist Discusses Upcoming Album

Catalina Iancu of Romania recently conducted an interview with TIAMAT bassist Anders Iwers. It follows in its entirety: Q: TIAMAT is preparing a new album. How is it going? Anders Iwers: We're still working. We recorded a few songs. We didn't decide anything yet, but we have a label, though I can't...

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KONKHRA's Studio Nightmare

Guitarist/vocalist Anders Lundemark of the Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA has issued the following update: "'Studio Nightmage' nust be an appropiate title for the little story I'm about to vomit: The harddrive with our new record on is fucked. Apparently the backup disk has rewritten every file un...

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KONKHRA Frontman: 'We Are Faster Than We Have Ever Been'

Guitarist/vocalist Anders Lundemark of the Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA has issued the following update: "Today I'm calling Tue [Madsen, producer] about mixing the first half of the [new KONKHRA] record next week. We are leaving for the states on May 17th, and what's pimary on the agenda is gett...

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BLOOD RED THRONE To Release New Album In June

Norwegian death metallers BLOOD RED THRONE have completed work on their new album, due on June 25 via Earache Records. Tchort of BLOOD RED THRONE states: "Yet another tough birth is over and the BLOOD RED THRONE crew is proud to announce its newest album is born! People familiar with the band and it...

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ANNIHILATOR Guitarist Checks In From European Tour

Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR are currently on the road in Europe with TRIVIUM, GOJIRA and SANCTITY. The group's guitarist Jeff Waters has checked in with the following update: "Great crowds and a lot of metal. The TRIVIUM guys have been extremely cool to us and the other bands... Nice guys and the...

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PLANET STORM: New EP Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

PLANET STORM, the new project formed by the guitar duo of Ronny Blylod (DESTYNATION) and Johannes Forsberg (AMETHYST),has revealed the cover art and track listing for its upcoming EP, "Alone". "Alone" EP track listing: 01. Beyond The Horizon 02. Alone 03. Universe 04. Alone (acoustic) (bonus track)...

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Fiction

Listening to DARK TRANQUILLITY's "Fiction", it was almost as if the Swedish melodic death metal institution was sending a message to the hordes of imitators: "Who are you trying to kid, this is the Gothenburg sound!" And "Fiction" is right up there with DARK TRANQUILLITY's strongest material. The ba...

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ANNIHILATOR: Live Videos From Dublin Posted Online

Fan-filmed video clips of Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR performing in Dublin, Ireland on their current European tour with TRIVIUM have been posted on YouTube. Check out the footage: "The Fun Palace" (filmed on April 8): Video "Alice in Hell" (filmed on April 9): Video ANNIHILATOR's current touring...