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FUNERAL Signs With TABU RECORDINGS
Norwegian cult doom band FUNERAL has inked a deal with Tabu Recordings. Following a three-year hiatus and a personnel reshuffle caused by bassist Einar Frederiksen's untimely passing in 2002, FUNERAL continue the doom-spreading crusade that once earned them the label of "most depressing band in the...October 25, 2006
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GLENN HUGHES: London Show Postponed
Due to "unforeseen circumstances," GLENN HUGHES' (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) Classic Rock-sponsored Shepherd's Bush Empire show in London, England on October 29 will now take place in March 2007. Information for the rescheduled date will follow as soon as the available date is confirmed within the...October 24, 2006
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KATATONIA Vocalist Talks About Touring North America For First Time
Many of us can think of a fair number of "good" heavy music bands, but when the term "great" is uttered, only a few come to mind. Many would agree that bands like OPETH, TOOL, and MASTODON fall into the latter category. Unless you've missed out on the raw emotion, beautiful heaviness, doom-laden atm...October 23, 2006
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Former NOCTURNAL RITES Singer Joins PLANET STORM Project
PLANET STORM, the brand-new project formed by the guitar duo of Ronny Blylod (DESTYNATION) and Johannes Forsberg (AMETHYST),as announced the addition of vocalist Anders Zackrisson (ex-NOCTURNAL RITES, GOTHAM CITY) to the group's ranks. "Anders will participate on numerous tracks, both with lead and...October 22, 2006
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NOMINON Announces New Bassist
Swedish death metallers NOMINON have announced the addition of bassist Anders Malmström (IMMEMOREAL, PROPHANITY) to the group's ranks. "After completely shocking the other members by learning eight songs in just a weekend, [there] were no discussions at all, besides that Anders definitely is the rig...October 16, 2006
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COLDWORKER: First 2,000 Copies Of Debut CD To Include 'Faulty Cover'
Drummer Anders Jakobson (ex-NASUM) of the Örebro, Sweden-based band COLDWORKER has issued the following update regarding the band's upcoming debut album, "The Contaminated Void": "News from [Relapse Records in] America [is] that there has been a major fuck up by the printers regarding the exclusive...October 13, 2006
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Guitarist ROLF MUNKES To Join Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN On Russian Tour
German guitarist Rolf Munkes (RAZORBACK, ex-MAJESTY, VANIZE) will join former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin for three shows in Russia next month. The dates are as follows: Nov. 07 – Moscow, RUS - Kremlin Palace Nov. 09 - St. Petersburg, RUS - New Ice-Hall Nov. 11 - Moscow, RUS - Luzhniki Arena Mu...October 12, 2006
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GLENN HUGHES Announces New Band For European Tour
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has issued the following update: "I just wanted you all to know that I am very excited about taking my brand new band out on tour. Joining me this tour will be Jeff Kollman on guitar, Mark Mondesir on drums and Anders Olinder on ke...October 11, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Finnish Dates Announced
Legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN has lined up the following dates in Finland: Dec. 13 - Helsinki, FIN - Icehall Dec. 14 - Tampere, FIN - Tullikamarinaukio 2 Dec. 15 - Oulu, FIN - Teatria Dec. 16 - Jyvaskyla, FIN - Arena According to a posting on Malmsteen's web site, two of Yngwie's earl...October 11, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Early Videos To Be Re-Released On DVD
According to a posting on legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen's official web site, two of Yngwie's earliest live concert videos — "Trial By Fire: Live in Leningrad" and "Live '85" — will soon be re-released on DVD by Universal. Malmsteen's 1989 release, "Trial By Fire: Live in Leningrad", w...October 10, 2006
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BLOOD RED THRONE To Record New Album In December
Norwegian death metal act BLOOD RED THRONE is hard at work on material for its fourth studio album. The band will make a pre-production recording of the new songs at the end of October to try out a new studio in hopes of recording the new album sometime in December. The new CD will mark ...October 5, 2006
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CELLOUT: Promotional CD Posted Online
Unsigned Swedish band CELLOUT has uploaded four tracks from its new promotional CD, "World in My Eyes", to its MySpace page. In January 2006, CELLOUT landed the support slot for ILL NINO's one three dates in Sweden. They also supported CLAWFINGER and MNEMIC earlier in the year. CELLOUT is: Percy Mej...October 3, 2006
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DIMENSION ZERO To Record New Album In January
According to a posting on the IN FLAMES fan site www.inflamez.com, DIMENSION ZERO — the Swedish band featuring IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strömblad (on bass),ex-MARDUK vocalist Jocke Göthberg, LUCIFERION/DIABOLIQUE drummer Hasse Nilsson, and PATHOS guitarist Daniel Antonsson — is currently writing...October 2, 2006
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IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL, SOIL: North American Tour Dates Announced
IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL and SOIL will be teaming up for a North American tour in December. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Dec. 05 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa Dec. 06 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory Dec. 07 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre Dec. 08 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland ...September 25, 2006
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LORD BELIAL Guitarist Explains Departure
Guitarist Hjalmar Nielsen of Sweden's LORD BELIAL has issued the following statement regarding his decision to leave the band: "I want to start with a big THANK YOU to THOMAS, MICKE and ANDERS for this great time with LORD BELIAL that I've had for the past three years. You let me jump on to a ...September 19, 2006