Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND will release their new album the third part of the "Dragonland Chronicles" trilogy on November 18 via AFM Records. Musical actor Fred Johanson will play the role of the antagonist, with all three singers from AMARANTHE Elize Ryd, Jake E and Andy Solvestrm also set to make appearances. The visual artist ...
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SABATON, AMARANTHE, NOCTURNAL RITES and IN MOURNING are the first confirmed bands for next year's edition of the Rockstad: Falun festival, set to take place August 16-18, 2012 at Lugnet Falun in Falun, Sweden. Krister Lindholm, one of the organizers of Rockstad: Falun, last year stated about the festival's origins, "Pr from SABATON and I ...
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Fedja of CraveMetal.com conducted an interview with AMARANTHE the project featuring Olof Mrck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solvestrm (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION) and Johan Andreassen (ex-ENGEL) at this year's edition of the Bloodstock Open Air festival, which was held August 12-14, ...
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Swedish power metallers DRAGONLAND have parted ways with guitarist Nicklas Magnusson and bassist Christer Pedersen. Taking over bass duties is Anders Hammer (NIGHTRAGE) and sitting behind the drums is Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION, AMARANTHE). Previous drummer Jesse Lindskog will handle second-guitar duties in the future. Commented guitarist Olof Mrck: "Many of you ...
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American metal icons RIOT will be the "special guests" on the first leg of dates on Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL's upcoming "European Outbreak 2011" tour. Support on all dates will comes from AMARANTHE. Commented HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans: "For thirty years I have been a true and devoted RIOT fan. Albums like 'Fire Down Under' ...
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Reunited Swedish heavy rockers TRANSPORT LEAGUE will enter IF Studios, the IN FLAMES-owned facility in Gothenburg, Sweden, with producer Roberto Laghi (IN FLAMES, SONIC SYNDICATE, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, LOK) on September 2 to begin recording their comeback album, tentatively titled "Boogie From Hell". Songtitles set to appear on the CD: * Swing Satanic Swing * Electric ...
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AMARANTHE the project featuring Olof Mrck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solvestrm (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION) and Johan Andreassen (ex-ENGEL) performed acoustically on the July 3 edition of the Japanese radio program Bay FM "Power Rock Today". You can now listen to the performance ...
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"Un-Slaved", the new video from ICON IN ME the Russian/Swedish/Danish modern metal band featuring HOSTILE BREED guitarist Dmitry Frans, Danish drummer Morten Lwe Srensen (SUBMISSION, THE ARCANE ORDER, SCARVE, INSTANT CARNAGE, STRANGLER, SCARVE, SOILWORK) and Swedish vocalist Tony Jelencovich (M.A.N, ex-MNEMIC, TRANSPORT LEAGUE) can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in February in Moscow. ...
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A trailer for "Un-Slaved", the new video from ICON IN ME the Russian/Swedish/Danish modern metal band featuring HOSTILE BREED guitarist Dmitry Frans, Danish drummer Morten Lwe Srensen (SUBMISSION, THE ARCANE ORDER, SCARVE, INSTANT CARNAGE, STRANGLER, SCARVE, SOILWORK) and Swedish vocalist Tony Jelencovich (M.A.N, ex-MNEMIC, TRANSPORT LEAGUE) can be viewed below. The clip was filmed in ...
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Metal-Trails.com conducted an interview with KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood on May 11, 2011 in Hamburg, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow. On the new KAMELOT album: Youngblood: "There's gonna be some new twists and turns, of course, with the vocals and stuff like that. I think ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of AMARANTHE's May 12, 2011 performance at Trdgr'n in Gothenburg, Sweden during the band's "Pandemonium Over Europe 2011" tour as the support act for KAMELOT and EVERGREY can be viewed below. AMARANTHE is the project featuring Olof Mrck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solvestrm (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), ...
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Fan-filmed video footage of KAMELOT's May 12, 2011 performance at Trdgr'n in Gothenburg, Sweden during the band's "Pandemonium Over Europe 2011" headlining tour with support from EVERGREY, AMARANTHE and SONS OF SEASONS can be viewed below. KAMELOT recently completed a South American tour with guest singer Fabio Lione of RHAPSODY OF FIRE. Lione is also ...
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More video updates from KAMELOT's "Pandemonium Over Europe 2011" headlining tour with support from EVERGREY, AMARANTHE and SONS OF SEASONS can be viewed below. The remaining members of KAMELOT have begun searching for a new singer the following the departure of the band's longtime frontman, Roy Khan. "I have a few guys in mind," said ...
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The second in a series of video updates from KAMELOT's "Pandemonium Over Europe 2011" headlining tour with support from EVERGREY, AMARANTHE and SONS OF SEASONS can be viewed below. The remaining members of KAMELOT have begun searching for a new singer the following the departure of the band's longtime frontman, Roy Khan. "I have a ...
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The first in a series of video updates from KAMELOT's "Pandemonium Over Europe 2011" headlining tour with support from EVERGREY, AMARANTHE and SONS OF SEASONS can be viewed below. The remaining members of KAMELOT have begun searching for a new singer the following the departure of the band's longtime frontman, Roy Khan. "I have a ...
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ICON IN ME — the Russian/Swedish/Danish modern metal band featuring HOSTILE BREED guitarist Dmitry Frans, Danish drummer Morten Løwe Sørensen (SUBMISSION, THE ARCANE ORDER, SCARVE, INSTANT CARNAGE, STRANGLER, SCARVE, SOILWORK) and Swedish vocalist Tony Jelencovich (M.A.N, ex-MNEMIC, TRANSPORT LEAGUE) — will release its sophomore album, "Head Break Solution", on July 12 via the Chicago, Illinois-based ...
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Norwegian singer Roy Khan (full name: Roy Sætre Khantatat) has officially announced his departure from the American melodic metal band KAMELOT. His statement on the matter follows below. "Dear fans and friends, "There have been a lot of speculations around why I am not touring with KAMELOT and I want to make a statement although ...
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American metallers KAMELOT kicked off their South American tour on Thursday, April 7 at Teatro Teletón in Santiago, Chile. Simone Simons (EPICA) and Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE) made guest appearances during the show, which marked KAMELOT's first-ever performance with singer Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE). KAMELOT's setlist was follows: 01. Rule The World 02. Ghost Opera ...
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A new demo song, "Down To The Sun", from INDRAMA, the metal band featuring French guitarist/vocalist Gwen Kerjan alongside drummer Morten Lowe Sorensen (MERCENARY, THE ARCANE ORDER, AMARANTHE), bassist Loïc Colin (SCARVE, ONE-WAY MIRROR, WATCHA) and guitarist Ben Antonio (NO RETURN), is available for streaming on the group's MySpace page.
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The self-titled debut album from AMARANTHE — the project featuring Olof Mörck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solveström (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION) and Johan Andreassen (ex-ENGEL) — is available for streaming in its entirety until April 19 on the Record Shop X ...
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American metallers KAMELOT kicked off their South American tour last Thursday night (April 7) at Teatro Teletón in Santiago, Chile. Simone Simons (EPICA) and Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE) made guest appearances during the show, which marked KAMELOT's first-ever performance with singer Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE). Fan-filmed video footage of the third show of the tour ...
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American metallers KAMELOT kicked off their South American tour last night (Thursday, April 7) at Teatro Teletón in Santiago, Chile. Simone Simons (EPICA) and Elize Ryd (AMARANTHE) made guest appearances during the show, which marked KAMELOT's first-ever performance with singer Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE). KAMELOT's setlist was follows: 01. Rule The World 02. Ghost ...
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The historic Élysée Montmartre concert hall in Paris, France was gutted by an early-morning fire on March 22 (see video below). The central stage was untouched, but the second floor partially collapsed, according to The New York Times. Police said they suspected that the fire was caused by faulty wiring. As a result, the previously ...
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AMARANTHE — the project featuring Olof Mörck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solveström (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION) and Johan Andreassen (ex-ENGEL) — started filming its second video today with acclaimed director Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has previously worked with DIMMU BORGIR, ...
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AMARANTHE — the project featuring Olof Mörck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solveström (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION) and Johan Andreassen (ex-ENGEL) — will release its self-titled debut album in Europe on April 13 via Spinefarm Records. The track listing for the CD is as ...
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"Hunger", the new video from AMARANTHE — the project featuring Olof Mörck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solveström (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION) and Johan Andreassen (ex-ENGEL) — can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company, who has ...
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"Hunger", the new single from AMARANTHE — the project featuring Olof Mörck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solveström (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION) and Johan Andreassen (ex-ENGEL) — has been released via iTunes. A video for the track, which can be streamed below, was recently ...
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Norwegian "X Factor" finalist Atle Pettersen (pictured below) — who is also also the singer of Norwegian melodic prog metal band ABOVE SYMMETRY — will join KAMELOT on stage for an exclusive appearance at the group's May 15, 2011 concert in Oslo, Norway. Pettersen had Marion Raven as a mentor in the "X Factor" program ...
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AMARANTHE (formerly AVALANCHE) — the new project featuring Olof Mörck (NIGHTRAGE, DRAGONLAND), Jake E (ex-DREAM EVIL, DREAMLAND), Andy Solveström (WITHIN Y, EVILDOER, CIPHER SYSTEM), Morten Lowe Sorensen (THE ARCANE ORDER, SUBMISSION) and Johan Andreassen (ex-ENGEL) — will release its self-titled debut album in the U.K. on April 13 via Spinefarm Records. A single, "Hunger", will ...
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Edu Falaschi (ANGRA, ALMAH) will be a special guest at KAMELOT's April 9 concert in Espaço Lux in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil as part of the "Pandemonium Over South America 2011" tour. Falaschi will share the stage with such great singers as Fabio Lione (RHAPSODY OF FIRE), Simone Simons (EPICA) and Elyze ...
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