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OPETH 'Heritage' Special-Edition CD+DVD Including Exclusive Coin

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will release their new album, "Heritage", on September 20 (one day earlier internationally) via Roadrunner Records. The CD was produced by the band's mainman, Mikael kerfeldt, and was recorded earlier this year at Atlantis studios (formerly Metronome studios) in S...
July 19, 2011
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OPETH Mainman Talks 'Heritage' In New Video Interview

Holland's FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael kerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can now watch the chat in five parts below. OPETH's new album, "Heritage", will be released on September 20 via Roadrunner Records. The CD was produced by Mikael...
July 17, 2011
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Ex-DARK FUNERAL Singer Joins WITCHERY

Some of you might be surprised to see a new face at the Hultsfred festival tonight when WITCHERY enter the stage to declare "Witchkrieg" over Sweden. Commented WITHCERY guitarist Patrik Jensen (also in THE HAUNTED): "We are saddened to announce the departure of Legion (ex-MARDUK, DEVIAN),singer of...
July 15, 2011
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LEPROUS: New Song Available For Streaming

"Restless", a brand new song from the Norwegian progressive/avant-garde metal band LEPROUS, can be streamed on the group's Facebook page (note: you must "like" the band in order to hear the track). The cut comes off the group's new album, "Bilateral", which was skillfully mixed and mastered by Jens...
July 14, 2011
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OPETH At U.K.'s SONISPHERE Festival: Video Interview, Performance Footage Available

Onslaught Radio conducted an interview with bassist Martin Mendez of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH at the U.K. installment of the Sonisphere festival, which was held July 8-10, 2011 at Knebworth House. You can now watch the chat below. Also available is professionally filmed performance footag...
July 11, 2011
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KREATOR Taps Producer JENS BOGREN For Next Album

Aftonbladet journalist Mattias Kling conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza of German thrashers KREATOR at this year's edition of the Getaway Rock festival, which is being held July 7-9, 2011 in Gvle, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. When asked about when fans can exp...
July 8, 2011
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EPICA's MARK JANSEN Talks MAYAN Project In New Video Interview

FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with Mark Jansen of EPICA and MAYAN. You can now watch the chat in three parts below. "Quarterpast", the debut album from MAYAN, was released on May 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded and mixed by Sascha Paeth (EPICA, KAMELOT). "Quarterpast"...
July 8, 2011
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OPETH Frontman Says New Album Sounds Unlike Any Other Band He Has Ever Heard

Radio Metal conducted an interview with vocalist/guitarist Mikael kerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH at this year's Hellfest, which was held June 17-19, 2011 in Clisson, France. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On OPETH's new album, "Heritage": "I never heard music like...
July 8, 2011
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KATATONIA To Perform Entire 'Last Fair Deal' Album At North American Headlining Shows

Sweden's KATATONIA has issued the following update: "Yes, that's right, folks! You might remember we pulled off the 'Last Fair Day Gone Night' tour in Europe earlier this spring to celebrate our 20th anniversary? Well, since the year ain't over yet, we figured we'd give you a special treat and exten...
July 7, 2011
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OPETH: SONISPHERE Festival Performance To Be Streamed Online

OPETH's live set at the Sonisphere festival in Knebworth, United Kingdom on Sunday, July 10 will be streamed live at Roadrunner U.K.'s web site, beginning at approximately 5:50 p.m. GMT (that's 11:50 a.m. EST/8:50 a.m. PST). If you want to watch the performance, just click here on Sunday morning. OP...
July 7, 2011
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OPETH: Behind The Scenes Of GUITAR WORLD Magazine Photo Shoot

Vocalist/guitarist Mikael kerfeldt guitarist Fredrik kesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH spent some time at the Guitar World magazine headquarters in New York City on June 13 for a video lesson and photo shoot. Check out some of the behind-the-scenes action in the video below, and look for...
July 5, 2011
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MAYAN Films First Video; Photos Available

MAYAN, the new band featuring EPICA guitarist/songwriter Mark Jansen alongside Jack Driessen (ex-AFTER FOREVER) and Frank Schiphorst, filmed its first-ever music video on Sunday, July 3. Photos from the video shoot can be seen below. "Quarterpast", the debut album from MAYAN, was released on May 20...
July 4, 2011
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OPETH Drummer Interviewed By South Africa's VOICE OF ROCK RADIO (Audio)

South Africa's Voice Of Rock Radio conducted an interview with drummer Martin "Axe" Axenrot of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH at this year's Hellfest, which was held June 17-19, 2011 in Clisson, France. You can now listen to the entire interview using the SoundCloud player below. According to N...
July 3, 2011
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MAYAN Filming First Video

MAYAN, the new band featuring EPICA guitarist/songwriter Mark Jansen alongside Jack Driessen (ex-AFTER FOREVER) and Frank Schiphorst, is filming its first-ever music video today (Sunday, July 3). More information will be made available soon. "Quarterpast", the debut album from MAYAN, was released on...
July 3, 2011
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LEPROUS: New Album Artwork Unveiled

LEPROUS, the Norwegian progressive/avant-garde metal band that recently signed a worldwide deal with InsideOut Music, has chosen surrealistic American artist Jeff Jordan to create the artwork for the group's upcoming album, "Bilateral". Commented vocalist/keyboardist Einar Solberg: "We are proud to...
June 29, 2011