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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...

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AMON AMARTH: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'At Dawn's First Light' Video

Behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "At Dawn's First Light", the new video from Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH, can be seen below. The clip was produced by Rafal Szermanowkicz of Grupa 13 and directed by Darek Szermanowicz (BEHEMOTH),"At Dawn's First Light" is set in an epic battle scene...

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Video: AMON AMARTH Performs With New Drummer JOCKE WALLGREN In Paris

Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH played their second show with the band's new touring drummer, Jocke Wallgren (OCTOBER TIDE, VALKYRJA),last night (Wednesday, March 23) at Divan du Monde in Paris, France. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. Wallgren made his live debut with...

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AMON AMARTH: New Song 'On A Sea Of Blood' Available For Streaming

"On A Sea Of Blood", a brand new song from Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", which will be released on March 25 via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept...

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AMON AMARTH Taps OCTOBER TIDE Drummer JOCKE WALLGREN For Upcoming Tours

Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH have tapped Jocke Wallgren (OCTOBER TIDE, VALKYRJA) to play drums for them on their upcoming tours. Wallgren will make his live debut with AMON AMARTH tonight (Tuesday, March 22) at the Underworld in London, England. AMON AMARTH guitarist Olavi Mikkonen recently t...

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AMON AMARTH Prefers Staying Musically Consistent Over Changing Its Sound

LoudTV.net recently conducted an interview with vocalist Johan Hegg and guitarist Johan Söderberg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the fact that AMON AMARTH's tenth studio album, "Jomsviking",...

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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...

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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...

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Video Premiere: AMON AMARTH's 'At Dawn's First Light'

"At Dawn's First Light", the new video from Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH, can be seen below. The clip was produced by Rafal Szermanowkicz of Grupa 13 and directed by Darek Szermanowicz (BEHEMOTH),"At Dawn's First Light" is set in an epic battle scene in a Slavic settlement from the 9th-10th cent...

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AMON AMARTH Guitarist On Split With Drummer FREDRIK ANDERSSON: 'It's Like A Marriage That Doesn't Work'

Brazil's Wikimetal podcast recently conducted an interview with guitarist Olavi Mikkonen of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. Speaking about the March 2015 departure of drummer Fredrik Andersson and AMON AMARTH's decision to enlist a se...

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AMON AMARTH's JOHAN HEGG Discusses Search For New Drummer (Audio)

Vocalist Johan Hegg of Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH was interviewed for the latest episode of "The MetalSucks Podcast". You can now listen to the chat using the widget below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether AMON AMARTH has secured a permanent replacem...

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AVANTASIA Loses Bid To Represent Germany In 2016 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST

EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA project lost its bid to represent Germany at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm this May. AVANTASIA placed third out of the ten featured acts on "Unser Lied Für Stockholm", with 17-year-old singer Jamie-Lee Kriewitz winning the competition with the...

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JOHAN HEGG On New AMON AMARTH Album 'Jomsviking': 'I Don't Think Any Fans Are Going To Be Disappointed'

On March 25, Swedish metal kings AMON AMARTH will unleash their tenth studio album, "Jomsviking", via Metal Blade in North America and Sony Music internationally. "Jomsviking" — the first concept record in AMON AMARTH's storied career — tells a tragic tale of love and revenge, backed by the Swedes'...

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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...

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OBSCENITY To Release 'Retaliation' Album This Spring

German death metal veterans OBSCENITY have unveiled the cover artwork of their ninth full-length album, "Retaliation", scheduled for a late spring release via Kolony Records. "Retaliation" track listing: 01. Claustrophobic Hell 02. Embracing The Plague 03. Whore Of Secret 04. Abandon All Hope 05. Gh...