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POISONBLACK Parts Ways With Guitarist
After four years and two albums, POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala — has parted ways with guitarist Janne Markus. The group states, "[Janne's] goals and ambitions couldn't have come true in POISONBLACK and we totally understand and respect that. His cr...November 16, 2010
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HIM: 'SWRMXS' Official Remix Album Coming In December
"SWRMXS", the official remix album of HIM's "Screamworks: Love In Theory and Practice", will be released on December 7. The LP — featuring HIM songs remixed by Tiesto, Morgan Page, Gavin Russom and more — will be available online on iTunes, Beatport and other digital retailers. The physical album wi...November 12, 2010
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ANATHEMA: New Video Interview Posted Online
Greek webzine Rockpages.gr recently conducted an interview with U.K.'s ANATHEMA. You can now watch the chat below. The text version of the interview is available at this location. ANATHEMA released its eighth studio album, "We're Here Because We're Here", in May via Kscope Records. "'We're Here Beca...November 11, 2010
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POISONBLACK Signs With HYPE RECORDS
POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala — has inked a deal with Hype Records. The group will enter Antfarm Studio in Århus, Denmark in January 2011 with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MOONSPELL, DARK TRANQUILLITY, GOREFEST) to begin recording its fifth al...November 3, 2010
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POISONBLACK Completes Work On New Five-Song Demo
POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala — has finished recording a five-song pre-production demo for the group's upcoming album. Ville said, "I am happy about the way they are starting to build up." POISONBLACK will enter Antfarm Studio in Århus, Denmark in...October 29, 2010
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2010 'Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour' Announced
A dozen or so Finnish metal musicians will take part in the seventh annual "Dimebag Beyond Forever Tour", set to kick off in late November. The 10-date trek will honor the legendary PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who was shot and killed on stage on December 8, 2004. The music...October 22, 2010
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CRIMFALL Signs With SPINEFARM RECORDS
Finnish folk metal band CRIMFALL has inked a deal with Spinefarm Records. The group's as-yet-untitled second album is tentatively due in March 2011. The CD was recorded at Adamantium Studios and was produced and mixed by Hit Happens. It features guest appearances by Tapio Wilska (SURVIORS ZERO),Vil...October 20, 2010
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POISONBLACK Taps TUE MADSEN For New Album Production
POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala — will enter Antfarm Studio in Århus, Denmark in January 2011 with producer Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MOONSPELL, DARK TRANQUILLITY, GOREFEST) to begin recording its new album, tentatively titled "Lead & Roll Vol. 5"...October 15, 2010
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POISONBLACK: Working Album Title Revealed
POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala — has set "Lead & Roll Vol. 5" as the working title of its next album. As previously reported, guitarist Antti Leiviskä (MARY, BRYSSEL KAUPALLINEN, SICKNOTE) will fill in for POISONBLACK's Janne Markus at all upcom...October 11, 2010
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POISONBLACK Guitarist To Sit Out Shows; Temporary Replacement Announced
POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring former SENTENCED frontman Ville Laihiala — has issued the following update: "Antti Leiviskä will replace Janne [Markus, guitar] on the upcoming shows as a session musician. Truly talented guy punishing his axe in the bands such as MARY, BRYSSEL KAUPALLINEN an...October 10, 2010
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CYPHOSIS: 'To North And Under' Teaser Available
Finnish metal band CYPHOSIS reelased its sophomore album, "To North And Under", on September 29 via Violent Journey Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Prologue 02. Filth Within 03. Time Is An Enemy 04. Passage Of Evil 05. Across Black Water 06. Nine Seas 07. Servitude 08. To No...October 5, 2010
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CATAMENIA: Lineup Changes Announced
Guitarist Riku Hopeakoski of Finnish melodic black metallers CATAMENIA has issued the following update: "I'm sad to inform you all about huge and unfortunate lineup changes in the band. Ari [Nissilä, guitar/vocals], Toni [Kansanoja, bass/backing vocals], Kari [Vähäkuopus, clean vocals] and Mikko [Ne...October 4, 2010
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UNKIND Signs To RELAPSE RECORDS
Relapse Records has announced the signing of Finland's UNKIND. The band will enter the studio this fall to begin recording a new album for an early 2011 release. Relapse will also reissue UNKIND's earlier material digitally over the coming months. UNKIND has previously released four full-length albu...September 20, 2010
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INSOMNIUM Signs Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Finnish melodic death metallers INSOMNIUM have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The band will enter the studio before the end of the year to begin recording its new album for a 2011 release. Commented the group in a statement: "Throughout the spring and summer we negotiated with se...August 16, 2010
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CRIMFALL Completes Work On Second Album; Studio Footage Available
Finnish folk metal band CRIMFALL has completed work on its as-yet-untitled second album for a tentative late 2010 release. The CD was recorded at Adamantium Studios and was produced and mixed by Hit Happens. It features guest appearances by Tapio Wilska (SURVIORS ZERO),Ville Sorvali (MOONSORROW),M...August 13, 2010

