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LEPROUS Signs With SENSORY RECORDS
Sensory Records has announced the signing of Norwegian progressive metal upstarts LEPROUS. The group's debut album, "Tall Poppy Syndrome", was recorded, mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren at Black Lounge Studio and The Abyss in Pärlby, Sweden during August 2008 and is scheduled for release in Apr...February 23, 2009
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PAIN: Barcelona Photos Available
MetalSymphony.com has uploaded photos of PAIN's February 21, 2009 concert at Sala Salamandra in Barcelona, Spain. Also available are pictures of support act BROTHER FIRETRIBE. Check them out at this location. PAIN's setlist was as follows: 01. I'm Going In 02. Follow Me 03. Zombie Slam 04. Suicide M...February 23, 2009
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OPETH In Moscow; Photos, Video Footage Available
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH played a headlining show this past Friday (February 20) at 1Rock club in Moscow, Russia. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Heir Apparent 02. Ghost of Perdition 03. Godhead's Lament 04. Credence 05. The Leper Affinity 06. Hessian Peel 07. Closure 08. The Lotu...February 23, 2009
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BLOODBATH: No Shows This Year
Swedish death metal "supergroup" BLOODBATH has issued the following update: "Unfortunately, we've to announce that BLOODBATH must pass this summer's festival season. Mike [Mikael Åkerfeldt] and Axe [Martin 'Axe' Axenrot] have both confirmed they're too occupied with OPETH and cannot commit to any li...February 22, 2009
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Vocalist MATS LEVÉN Sings RAINBOW Classic In Swedish Commercial
Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, AT VANCE, TREAT) can be heard singing backing vocals on a cover of the RAINBOW classic "Since You've Been Gone" as part of a new lotto commercial being aired in Sweden. Watch it below. KRUX — the Swedish band featuring Levén, CANDLEMASS b...February 17, 2009
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AUGURY Announces New Drummer
Canadian progressive death metal band AUGURY has announced the addition of drummer Antoine Baril to the group's ranks. The group says, "Originating from Quebec City area, Antoine got known with the excellent tribute to DEATH, SYMBOLIC, as well as MAG project, SIGNS OF FATE and many others. An accomp...February 16, 2009
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OPETH, VOLBEAT, AUGUST BURNS RED Confirmed For Finland's PROVINSSIROCK Festival
OPETH, VOLBEAT and AUGUST BURNS RED are among the confirmed bands for this year's edition of the Provinssirock festival, set to take place June 12-14 in Seinäjoki, Finland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AUGUST BURNS RED (USA) EDITORS (UK) EMILIANA TORRINI (IS) OPETH (SWE) PLACEBO (U...February 16, 2009
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OPETH Frontman Checks In From Finland
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has issued the following update: "We're in Tampere, Finland right now and things are just hunky dory! Played Helsinki last night and it was a blast. Felt good to come back and play a nice show there since we had to cancel the...February 16, 2009
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KRUX: New Stockholm Footage Available
Video footage of KRUX — the Swedish band featuring CANDLEMASS bassist Leif Edling, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Mats Levén, ex-ENTOMBED drummer Peter Stjärnvind, guitarist Jörgen Sandstrom (also in THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED/GRAVE),OPETH/ex-ARCH ENEMY guitarist Fredrik Åkesson and OPETH keyboardis...February 15, 2009
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DREAM THEATER, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, PAIN OF SALVATION, BEARDFISH Team Up For 'Progressive Nation'
New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their Progressive Nation tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/August 2009. In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year's package will feature the outstanding musician...February 13, 2009
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LION'S SHARE: New Song Available For Free Download
"Judas Must Die", a new song from Swedish melodic heavy metal masters LION'S SHARE, is available for free download at this location (MP3 file, 3.4 MB). The track is the first single from the band's new album, "Dark Hours", which is scheduled for release on March 25 via Blistering Records. The follow...February 12, 2009
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GOD FORBID: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Earthsblood", the new album from New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. "Earthsblood" is scheduled for release on February 24 in the U.S. and February 16 in Europe via Century Media Records. The CD was produced by Eric Rachel (ATRE...February 9, 2009
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FUELBLOODED: New Song Posted Online
Dutch melodic death/thrash act FUELBLOODED (formerly SACRAMENTAL SACHEM) has posted a new song, "When Passion Dies", on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the group's forthcoming sophomore album, titled "Off the Face of the Earth", tentatively due later in the year via an as-yet-undetermin...February 9, 2009
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OPETH Performs On Swedish TV; Video Available
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH were the featured musical guests this morning (Monday, February 9) on the "Nyhetsmorgon" program on Sweden's TV4. The band's two-song performance included the live debut of the track "Coil" featuring a guest appearance by female vocalist Nathalie Lorichs (girlfrie...February 9, 2009
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PICA FIERCE Calls It Quits
Norwegian thrash/death metal band PICA FIERCE has released the following statement: "We're sorry to inform you that from now on, PICA FIERCE no longer exists. We wish to thank all fans who have followed us through the years and constantly been giving us those memorable moments. Also a huge thanx goe...February 8, 2009
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