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THE HAUNTED To Record Third CD In May/June!
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have finished writing seven new songs and are aiming to complete another five for their forthcoming third full-length CD, which is tentatively scheduled to be recorded during May/June for an October release through Earache Records. According to bassist Jonas Björler, “j...February 13, 2002
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DRAGONLAND Prepare For "Holy War"
Sweden's DRAGONLAND, featuring former PROPHANITY/NIGHTSHADE guitarist Nicklas Magnusson and KING DIAMOND touring keyboardist Elias Holmlid, will be entering Gothenburg's Studio Fredman with producer Anders Friden on March 14th to begin recording their second full-length CD, entitled Holy War, for a...February 8, 2002
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DAEMON Ready Third Full-Length CD
Denmark's DAEMON, featuring KONKHRA mainman Anders Lundemark, are scheduled to release their as-yet-untitled third album, the follow-up to 1999's The Second Coming, shortly. In the meantime, you can check out the upcoming album's artwork (by Dave McKean) at this location. ...February 5, 2002
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IN FLAMES Speak Out Against Fans' Narrow-Mindedness
Sweden's IN FLAMES have issued the following statement via the group's official message board (which can be accessed at this location) in response to incessant complaints from the group's so-called “fans” over the Gothenburg-based quintet's musical progression towards a more melodic sound and the ba...January 26, 2002
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KONKHRA's Lundemark Hospitalized For Kidney Stone Symptoms
KONKHRA mainman Anders Lundemark has been in the hospital twice for kidney stone symptoms, according to an update on the group's official web site at www.konkhra.com. This latest ordeal follows drummer Johnny Nielsen's bout with hernia, for which he was operated on at the end of last year. KONKHRA a...January 21, 2002
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SPYKE Ink Deal With GMR Music Group
Stockholm-based “space rock” act SPYKE have signed a deal with GMR Music Group and have entered the studio to record their debut album, entitled Divine Decadence, for a May release through the Future Sounds label. Formed in March 1997 by guitarist Aris Restaino and vocalist Maciek van de Graaf, SPYK...January 12, 2002
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KONKHRA/DAEMON Update From Lundemark
KONKHRA/DAEMON mainman Anders Lundemark has offered the following update on the two bands' current status via KONKHRA's official web site at www.konkhra.com: [On KONKHRA] “Well, Johnny [Nielsen, drums] and Kim [Mathiesen, guitars] got back in the band, so now we are intact in our old line-up. We had...January 9, 2002
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Renegade
Widely credited for having spearheaded the current traditional metal resurgence in Europe, Sweden's HAMMERFALL have always fallen a bit short of the mark to these ears, boasting a sound that is neither innovative nor particularly convincing, with many of their songs coming across like poor second-ra...December 17, 2001
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Afterlife
One of the most pleasant surprises of the year. NOCTURNAL RITES' fourth studio album is a virtual power metal masterpiece, featuring 10 songs of classy, melodic hard rock that can best be described as a cross between the Tony Martin-era BLACK SABBATH and early HELOWEEN. The bulk of the improvement c...December 17, 2001
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Archive News Nov 29, 2001
Despite having just joined the ranks of Canada's ANNIHILATOR, former NEVERMORE axeman Curran Murphy has no intention of leaving his longtime outfit AGGRESSION CORE, which is currently in the process of recording its sophomore CD, according to a statement sent by the guitarist to BLABBERMOUTH.NET....November 29, 2001
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Archive News Nov 22, 2001
As a result of a tremendous increase in traffic since the anthrax terrorist attacks started, ANTHRAX (the band) have decided to move their official web site to http://www.anthraxtheband.com. According to a statement issued by anthraxheband.com webmaster Brent, “we've been getting immense numbers...November 22, 2001
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Archive News Nov 07, 2001
More information has surfaced regarding the behind-the-scenes events leading up to the announced STUCK MOJO reunion show, which is scheduled to take place on New Year's Eve at an as-yet-undisclosed venue in Atlanta, Georgia. According to informed sources, STUCK MOJO will be joined by new bassist/...November 7, 2001
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Archive News Nov 05, 2001
Los Angeles' MEDICATION, featuring former MACHINE HEAD / SOULFLY guitarist Logan Mader, ex-UGLY KID JOE / LIFE OF AGONY vocalist Whitfield Crane, ex-ADAYINTHELIFE guitarist Blunt and SOULFLY drummer Roy Mayorga, have refuted the recent reports of Mayorga leaving the band in order to rejoin SOULFL...November 5, 2001
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Archive News Oct 25, 2001
Norwegian black metal legends MAYHEM have finally broken their silence regarding the recent reports of vocalist Maniac's departure and rumors of a possible split. According to the band's official web site, “MAYHEM is NOT breaking up, nor is Maniac leaving.” Commented guitarist Blasphemer (aka Run...October 25, 2001
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Archive News Oct 16, 2001
CANDLEMASS bassist/mainman Leif Edling has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the Swedish doomsters' most celebrated line-up—including Edling and vocalist Messiah Marcolin—have been officially approached by the organizers of the Sweden Rock Festival (Michael Ivarsson) to appear at next year's ins...October 16, 2001
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