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BOKOR Signs With SCARLET RECORDS
Sweden's BOKOR has inked a deal with Scarlet Records. According to a press release, BOKOR "like to mess things up and then put them back together in a new but still slightly disturbing way, yet still accessible. A real must for fans of very unique bands such as TOOL, MASTODON, OPETH, PORCUPINE TREE,...November 8, 2006
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DREAM EVIL's 'United' Sees Chart Action
DREAM EVIL's "United" album has hit the Swedish official album charts at position #24, the Swedish metal charts at #3 as well as the Greek album charts at position #41 (now up to #28). On December 13, Sweden's DREAM EVIL will make its U.S. live debut when it headlines the Century Family's third annu...November 8, 2006
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MEMFIS To Support SATYRICON In Scandinavia
Swedish progressive metal band MEMFIS will support SATYRICON on the following Scandinavian dates: Nov. 19 - Kåren - Gothenburg, Sweden Nov. 21 - Klubben - Stockholm, Sweden Nov. 22 - Prisma - Västerås, Sweden Nov. 23 - KB - Malmö, Sweden Nov. 24 - Voxhall - Århus, Denmark Nov. 25 - The Rock - Copenh...November 6, 2006
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MOONSPELL Frontman Talks About Label Switch, 'Memorial' Album
Jeffrey Easton of The Metal Exiles recently interviewed MOONSPELL frontman Fernando Riberio. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Metal Exiles: You guys have created a great CD in "Memorial". First off, why did MOONSPELL move to SPV? Fernando Riberio: For quite a lot of reasons that do not neces...November 5, 2006
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INTO ETERNITY Singer Hopes To Tour 'Nonstop' In 2007
Chris Harris and Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com report: One recent morning while on Gigantour 2006, Stu Block realized he's got it pretty good. The frontman's band, Canadian melodic death-metallers INTO ETERNITY, were on the road with the second annual installment of Dave Mustaine's traveling circus of b...November 3, 2006
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DREAM EVIL Announces First U.S. Performance
On December 13, Sweden's DREAM EVIL will make its U.S. live debut when it headlines the Century Family's third annual Christmas Balls show at The Key Club in Hollywood. Tickets are on sale now. More performances will be announced in the coming weeks. Commented Peter Stalfors (bass): "Ever since we r...November 2, 2006
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OPETH, LAMB OF GOD Interviewed On METAL INJECTION: Video Available
Metal Injection, the Internet's only all metal video-on-demand service, has just launched its Gigantour channel and Roadrunner Records is fully represented. There is a new interview with Mikael and Peter of OPETH where they discuss touring with MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine and OVERKILL, the road vs. sta...October 31, 2006
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MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY Photo Gallery Available
TalkingMetal.com has posted its photo gallery from the Sept. 30 Gigantour 2006 stop at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ. The gallery includes images of members of LAMB OF GOD, ARCH ENEMY, MEGADETH, OVERKILL, and OPETH. It can be viewed at this location. ...October 27, 2006
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OPETH Mainman: 'We Don't Want To Be Different For The Sake Of Being Different'
The Irish Times recently conducted an interview with OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's wider ange of influences: Mikael: "I don't see the point of playing in a band and going just one way when you can do everything. It would be impossible for us ...October 27, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY: Studio Update
Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have issued the following update: "Just a quick update on the studio progress. We're now roughly three weeks into the recording of our 8th (or is it 9th? Depends on how you count...) full-length offering, and everything has more or less proceeded acc...October 26, 2006
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PARADISE LOST Prepares To Record New Album
U.K. gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will soon enter the studio with producer Rhys Fulber and mixer Mike Fraser to begin recording their as-yet-untitled eleventh album. The band will embark on a U.K. tour with OPETH in November. After the live dates, the group is planning to record their new alb...October 23, 2006
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ARCH ENEMY: Video Of MICHAEL AMOTT's Australian In-Store Appearance Available
A short video clip of ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott's in-store appearance on Saturday, October at Billy Hyde Music in Brisbane, Australia to demonstrate Krank amplifiers and ESP guitars has been posted online at youTube.com. ARCH ENEMY recently completed the North American installment of Gigant...October 23, 2006
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KATATONIA Vocalist Talks About Touring North America For First Time
Many of us can think of a fair number of "good" heavy music bands, but when the term "great" is uttered, only a few come to mind. Many would agree that bands like OPETH, TOOL, and MASTODON fall into the latter category. Unless you've missed out on the raw emotion, beautiful heaviness, doom-laden atm...October 23, 2006
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GLENN DANZIG To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show
Glenn Danzig will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Friday, October 27. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to check out NightsWithAliceCooper...October 21, 2006
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IN FLAMES Bassist Says Meeting RONNIE JAMES DIO Has Been An Inspiration
IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers has posted the following message in the "Peter's Corner" section of the band's official web site: "Hey all, sitting here in my hotel room in Frankfurt where I slept longer than I ever have before. I was so jetlagged because of us going to Japan for five days and then .....October 19, 2006
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