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OPETH Frontman: 'I Felt Like A Fatter, Uglier And Less Talented MARIAH CAREY'

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "I just got back home from Tel Aviv, Israel where we had an amazing show! Loved it! We played a bit funky (not as in swinging, more as in a bit 'shit'),but it was alright. Crowd was AWESOME!...

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KATATONIA: 'Day And Then The Shade' Video Released

"Day And Then The Shade", the new video from Sweden's KATATONIA, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Lasse Hoile, who has previously worked with OPETH and PORCUPINE TREE, among others. The song comes off the band's eighth studio album, "Night Is The New Day", which was released in Europe o...

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AUGURY Drummer Quits

Drummer Antoine Baril has announced his departure from the Montreal progressive death metal act AUGURY. He says, "Some personal and professional reasons made multiple touring impossible for me at the moment." He adds, "I wish all the best for AUGURY because those wonderful guys are making incredibly...

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OPETH: New Video Interview With MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Posted Online

FaceCulture recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. Watch the chat in five parts below. OPETH's tour bus was involved in a road crash last month after the driver of the other car made a U-turn in the middle of the highway. Acco...

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OPETH Keyboardist Interviewed By U.K.'s 'Metalheadz'

Peter Bailey of the Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom-based "Metalheadz" radio show conducted an interview with keyboardist Per Wiberg of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH on October 9, 2009 when the band performed at the Apollo in Manchester, England as part of the Progressive Nation tour with DREAM...

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KATATONIA: Footage From London Concert Posted Online

SoundShock.co.uk has uploaded video footage (see below) of KATATONIA's November 3, 2009 performance at O2 Islington Academy in London, England. A mini-site for KATATONIA's eighth studio album, "Night Is The New Day", can be accessed at this location. It includes audio samples, downloads, album infor...

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KATATONIA Members Talk About Their Influences

RevolverMag.com has uploaded a video clip (see below) of KATATONIA members Anders Nyström (guitars) and Jonas Renkse (vocals) taking a trip to a local record store to talk about a few musical influences that played a significant role in writing the band's new album, "Night Is The New Day", as well a...

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3 Films 'Rabid Animals' Video

Woodstock, New York progressive rockers 3 recently filmed a video for the song "Rabid Animals". Footage from the video shoot can be viewed below. "Rabid Animals" comes off 3's new album, "Revisions", which was released on October 27 via Metal Blade Records. Commented frontman Joey Eppard: "3 has alw...

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IHSAHN: New Song Available For Streaming

"Frozen Lakes On Mars", a brand new track from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, is available for streaming on GuitarWorld.com. The song comes off his new album, "After", which is scheduled for release on January 26, 2010 via Candlelight Records. Recorded during the first half of 2009, "Afte...

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SOILWORK To Enter Studio In January

Swedish metallers SOILWORK will enter the studio in January to begin recording their new album for a late spring release via Nuclear Blast Records. The long-awaited follow-up to 2007's "Sworn To A Great Divide" will be produced by guitarist Peter Wichers and mixed by Jens Bogren (OPETH, KATATONIA, P...

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BARREN EARTH: 'Our Twilight' Trailer Available

A trailer for "Our Twilight", the upcoming debut four-song EP from BARREN EARTH — the new Helsinki, Finland-based project featuring members of KREATOR, MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN and MANNHAI — can be viewed below. "Our Twilight" will be released on November 9 in Europe and November 17 in North Amer...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Performs With BIGELF In Milan: Video Available

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy made a surprise guest appearence during BIGELF's performance at the Progressive Nation show in Milan on Monday, October 26. The Los Angeles-based psychedelic/progressive metal band was halfway through its song "Blackball" when Portnoy joined them onstage disguised...

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SWALLOW THE SUN: Another New Song Posted Online

"Lights on the Lake (Horror Pt. III)", a brand new song from Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track, which features a guest appearance by Aleah ofTREES OF ETERNITY on vocals, comes off the group's fifth album, "New Moon", which is sch...

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IHSAHN: 'After' North American Release Date Confirmed

Candlelight Records has set a January 26, 2010 North American release date for "After", the new album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn. Recorded during the first half of 2009, "After" completes the musician’s planned trilogy of initial recordings. The CD showcases the Norwegian icon wit...

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KATATONIA Members Talk About 'Night Is The New Day'; Video Available

Video footage of Sweden's KATATONIA talking about their upcoming eighth studio album, "Night Is The New Day", can be viewed below. The mini-site for "Night Is The New Day" can be accessed at this location It includes audio samples, downloads, album information, interviews, art gallery plus exclusive...