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SAMOTH Says Making New EMPEROR Album Would Feel Like A 'Forced Compromise'
EMPEROR guitarist Samoth says that he agrees with Ihsahn's recent comment that making a new EMPEROR studio album "would be absolutely pointless," explaining that writing new music with his longtime bandmate would feel like "a forced compromise." EMPEROR hasn't released any new material since 2001's...May 3, 2016
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THE WRETCHED END Feat. EMPEROR Guitarist SAMOTH: Entire 'In These Woods' Album Streaming
"In These Woods, From These Mountains", the new album from Norway's THE WRETCHED END, can be streamed in its entirety below. The CD will be released on April 22 via Indie Recordings. It has been nearly four years since new sounds have emerged from the fiery studio alliance of former EMPEROR/ZYKLON g...April 20, 2016
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IHSAHN Collaborates With ARISTIDES INSTRUMENTS
Aristides Instruments has announced their collaboration with Ihsahn, founder of the legendary Norwegian black metal band EMPEROR. Ihsahn has released six solo albums, with his latest effort, titled "Arktis", available April 8. This signing bolsters Aristides Instruments' already robust roster and ex...April 16, 2016
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THE WRETCHED END Feat. EMPEROR Guitarist SAMOTH: 'In These Woods' Album Due This Month
Norway's THE WRETCHED END will release its new album, "In These Woods, From These Mountains", on April 22 via Indie Recordings. It has been nearly four years since new sounds have emerged from the fiery studio alliance of former EMPEROR/ZYKLON guitarist Samoth, MINDGRINDER/WINDIR guitarist/vocalist...April 13, 2016
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DEVIN TOWNSEND's 'Only Half There' Autobiography Due In August
Canadian multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer Devin Townsend has collaborated with the London, U.K.-based publisher Rocket 88 on his autobiography titled "Only Half There". Due in August, the book is available in two editions, both produced to the highest standard. The Classic come...April 6, 2016
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IHSAHN Sees 'Absolutely No Point' In Making New EMPEROR Studio Album
EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) says that he sees "absolutely no point" in making another studio album with the band because the final product "would be a disappointment" to the group's fans. EMPEROR hasn't released any new material since 2001's "Prometheus - The Disciplin...April 3, 2016
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DARK FUNERAL: 'Where Shadows Forever Reign' Title Track Available For Streaming
"Where Shadows Forever Reign", the title track of the new album from Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL, can be streamed below. The CD will be released on June 3 via Century Media.The effort was recorded at the Dugout Studios in Uppsala, Sweden and was produced by guitarist Lord Ahriman and Daniel...April 1, 2016
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IHSAHN: 'DIAMANDA GALÁS's 'Plague Mass' Is Just As Black Metal As Any BATHORY Album'
On March 19, Marin Soldatić of Metal Jacket Magazine conducted an interview with EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan). You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Asked if he follows today's black metal scene and what his opinion is on it, Ihsahn said: "I don't re...March 19, 2016
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EMPEROR Frontman IHSAHN: New Song 'Pressure' Available For Streaming
"Pressure", a brand new song from EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan),can be streamed below. The track is taken from Ihsahn's sixth solo album, "Arktis", which will be released on April 8. The effort will be available in standard CD, deluxe CD (featuring additional exclusive...March 17, 2016
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SLIPKNOT Announces Full Details Of North American Headline Tour With MARILYN MANSON And OF MICE & MEN
SLIPKNOT has announced full details of its massive summer headline tour with MARILYN MANSON and OF MICE & MEN. The North American trek will see the Grammy Award-winning group bringing their explosive live show across North America, kicking off June 9 at Salt Lake City, Utah's USANA Amphitheatre....February 29, 2016
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Listen To MARILYN MANSON And SHOOTER JENNINGS Cover DAVID BOWIE's 'Cat People'
Marilyn Manson has contributed guest vocals to country personality Shooter Jennings's cover version of David Bowie's "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)". The track will appear on Shooter's upcoming album, "Countach (For Giorgio)", which honors Bowie and electronic/disco legend Giorgio Moroder. Moroder p...February 18, 2016
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EMPEROR Frontman IHSAHN's 'Arktis' Album Pushed Back To April
"Arktis", the sixth solo album from EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan),has had its release date pushed back to April 8 from the previously announced March 4. The album will be available in standard CD, deluxe CD (featuring additional exclusive content),and vinyl formats via...February 16, 2016
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CRADLE OF FILTH: Video Footage Of San Antonio Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of CRADLE OF FILTH's February 12 performance at the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, Texas can be seen below. Support on CRADLE OF FILTH's North American tour is coming from BUTCHER BABIES and NE OBLIVISCARIS. CRADLE OF FILTH's eleventh studio album, "Hammer Of The Witches", wa...February 15, 2016
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CRADLE OF FILTH Cancels First Four Shows Of North American Tour Due To Visa Issues
British extreme metallers CRADLE OF FILTH have canceled the first four shows of their "Inquisitional Tourture" North American headlining tour due to U.S. visa issues. Says CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth: "With a massively heavy heart, CRADLE OF FILTH have to announce the cancellation (for now a...January 25, 2016
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Dystopia
Two gems in recent years followed by two head-scratchers. The only given in this band comes when a MEGADETH album truly tanks, the band storms back with sheer ferocity. Just when many listeners had given up on Dave Mustaine and MEGADETH following 2013's awkward, if occasionally fun "Super Collider",...January 25, 2016
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