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HATEBREED's MATT BYRNE 'Can't Talk Too Much About' Split With Bassist CHRIS BEATTIE: 'There's Lawyers Involved'

In a new interview with Cassius Morris, HATEBREED drummer Matt Byrne was asked about the recent departure of the band's founding bassist Chris Beattie. Chris, who had been pursuing a career in real estate, confirmed his exit from HATEBREED in February, just days after the group announced SHADOWS FAL...

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JOHNNY HEDLUND On UNLEASHED's Longevity: 'I Don't Know How To Stop'

In a new interview with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy, UNLEASHED bassist/vocalist Johnny Hedlund was asked what keeps him and his bandmates motivated to keep making new music, having recently announced the Swedish death metal veterans' fifteenth studio album, "Fire Upon Your Lands", which will be releas...

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UNLEASHED's ANDERS SCHULTZ On 'Fire Upon Your Lands' Album: 'It's Still In The Same Vein, But You Try To Progress A Bit'

In a new interview with RichardMetalFan, UNLEASHED drummer Anders Schultz spoke about the Swedish death metal veterans' upcoming fifteenth studio album, "Fire Upon Your Lands", which will be released on August 15 via Napalm Records. Regarding the songwriting and recording process for the follow-up t...

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JONAS RENKSE Takes KATATONIA Down The 'Least Expected Path' On 'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State'

By David E. Gehlke Swedish masters of dark progressive metal KATATONIA have long enjoyed the latitude to do as they please, which in this case, circa 2025, is continuing down the path started on 2020's "City Burials". Originally slated as a solo album for frontman Jonas Renkse, "City Burials" opened...

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KATATONIA's JONAS RENKSE On Split With Founding Guitarist ANDERS NYSTRÖM: 'It Wasn't Really A Surprise At All'

In a new interview with Jorge Botas of Portugal's Metal Global, KATATONIA vocalist Jonas Renkse spoke about the Swedish band's recent split with founding guitarist Anders Nyström. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It's been on our radar for quite some time, and to us it wasn't really a...

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Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State

To the chagrin of some and the surprise of few, KATATONIA have not taken the bait and released a "return to form" album. Granted, a "return to form" would comprise a number of options for the long-running Swedes: from their death-doom beginnings to the hypnotic, melancholic glory of "Brave Murder Da...

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THE HAUNTED Shares Music Video For 'Death To The Crown' From 'Songs Of Last Resort' Album

Swedish thrash metal pioneers THE HAUNTED have shared the official music video for the song "Death To The Crown". The track is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "Songs Of Last Resort", which is being released today (Friday, May 30) via THE HAUNTED's longtime partners Century Media Records. T...

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THE HAUNTED's PATRIK JENSEN Explains Why It Took Eight Years For The Band To Release New Album

In a new interview with J.J. Caithcart of Different Stages Radio, guitarist Patrik Jensen of Swedish thrash metal pioneers THE HAUNTED spoke about the band's upcoming tenth studio album, "Songs Of Last Resort", which will arrive on May 30 via longtime partners Century Media Records. Asked why it has...

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MANOWAR Shares Behind-The-Scenes Video From 'Sign Of The Hammer' Re-Recording Sessions

MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio has released a behind-the-scenes video from the studio sessions for the upcoming re-recorded version of the band's fourth studio album, "Sign Of The Hammer", which celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2024. Check it out below. DeMaio said: "I know many of you have been wait...

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UNLEASHED Announces 15th Studio Album 'Fire Upon Your Lands'

Swedish death metal pioneers UNLEASHED will release their 15th studio album, "Fire Upon Your Lands", on August 15 via Napalm Records. As one of the big four of the genre, UNLEASHED strikes back with full force, fusing furious blast beats, searing explosive riffs and commanding growls on their latest...

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Ex-HATEBREED Bassist CHRIS BEATTIE Says His Dismissal From The Band Was 'Completely Unexpected'

In a new interview with Drew Stone of The New York Hardcore Chronicles Live!, founding HATEBREED bassist Chris Beattie opened up about his departure from the band. The musician, who had been pursuing a career in real estate, confirmed his exit from HATEBREED in February, just days after the group an...

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KATATONIA Shares New Single 'Temporal' From Upcoming 'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State' Album

Swedish masters of melancholic metal KATATONIA have unveiled the second new single from their upcoming album, "Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State", due out June 6 via Napalm Records. "Temporal" balances fragility and strength, its intense verses culminating in a soaring, emotionally charge...

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VOLA Announces September 2025 North American Tour, BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale

Danish-Swedish powerhouse VOLA has announced a September 2025 North American headlining tour in support of the band's latest album, "Friend Of A Phantom". The "Friend Of A Phantom North America 2025" trek will launch on September 3 in Nashville, Tennessee and conclude on September 28 in West Hollywo...

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KATATONIA Announces New Lineup And Upcoming Album, 'Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State'

Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness KATATONIA will release a new album, "Nightmares As Extensions Of The Waking State", on June 6, 2025 via Napalm Records. Once again, the Stockholm-based unit masterfully navigates the tightrope act between nocturnal darkness and Scandinavian despair while su...

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ANDERS NYSTRÖM Confirms Exit From KATATONIA: 'The Roads Ahead Have Grown Too Wide And Far Apart'

Founding KATATONIA guitarist Anders Nyström has confirmed his departure from the band. Earlier today (Tuesday, March 18),Nyström released the following statement through KATATONIA's social media channels: "Sad but true. "The time has come for me to confirm that the roads ahead Jonas [Renkse, KATATO...