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METUJA To Release New Album Next Month

Finnish hard rockers METUJA will release their new album, "Enimmäkseen Harmiton", on July 29 via Violent Journey Records. The CD was once again produced by Sami "Hannu" Koivisto (AMORPHIS, WALTARI) and features artwork by Juha Vuorma (WHIPLASH, AUTOPSY, USURPER). The album, which features Finnish ly...

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HELION Announces Return Of Guitarist KIMMO KORHONEN

Finnish melodic metal band HELION has been rejoined by guitarist Kimmo Korhonen (WALTARI, SOLACIDE, MAIDEN HELL). Guitarist Jaakko Kunnas (who is now also handling vocal duties in the band, explains: "We'll be needing a qualified guitarist to hit the stage with us. And as we all know, Kimmo is more...

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GODSPLAGUE Announces New Bassist, Parts Ways With Drummer

Helsinki, Finland-based metal act GODSPLAGUE has announced the addition of bassist Reeo Tiiainen to the group's ranks. According to the band, "[Reeo's] been a good friend with the guys for many years and is also a very skilled musician." In other news, GODSPLAGUE has parted ways with Atte Sarkima an...

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GODSPLAGUE Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

Bassist Arska Hietala has left the Helsinki, Finland-based metal band GODSPLAGUE for "family reasons." Arska played his last concert with GODSPLAGUE at the Helldone Festival on December 29 at the Tavastia club in Helsinki. GODSPLAGUE is currently writing songs for its fourth album and planning to go...

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KREATOR, MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN Members Join Forces In BARREN EARTH

BARREN EARTH is the name of a new Helsinki, Finland-based project featuring members of KREATOR, MOONSORROW, SWALLOW THE SUN and MANNHAI, among other bands. Formed in the fall of 2007, BARREN EARTH's music "combines elements of modern and traditional (death) metal with '70s prog rock and folk," accor...

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SILENTIUM: 'Amortean' Pushed Back To January

"Amortean", the fifth album from Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM, has had its release date pushed back to the end of January. The cover artwork for the CD can be viewed below. SILENTIUM's new album was recorded at a studio in central Finland with the multi-talented mainman of WALTARI, K...

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SILENTIUM: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Amortean", the fifth album from Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM, is available for streaming in its entirety on the band's MySpace page. The cover artwork for the CD can be viewed below. SILENTIUM's new album was recorded at a studio in central Finland with the multi-talented mainman of...

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SILENTIUM: New Album Title, Artwork Revealed

Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM have set "Amortean" as the title of their fifth album, due on November 26 via Dynamic Arts Records. The cover artwork for the CD can be viewed below. More information, including the track listing, will be made available soon. SILENTIUM's new album was rec...

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SILENTIUM: New Album Release Date Confirmed

Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM will release their fifth album on November 26 via Dynamic Arts Records. More information, including the CD title and track listing, will be made available soon. SILENTIUM's new album was recorded at a studio in central Finland with the multi-talented main...

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CELESTY Completes Recording New Album

Finnish power metal band CELESTY has finished recording its fourth studio album and is scheduled to begin mixing the effort in November/December. Meanwhile, the band is intensively rehearsing the new material for its upcoming live shows. Commented CELESTY drummer Jere Luokkamäki: "The recordings wer...

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BLACK TEMPLE: New Album To Feature ENSIFERUM, AJATTARA Members

Finland's BLACK TEMPLE — which is said to be "the world's first kung-fu metal band" — has announced plans to release a new single entitled "Party Material". The CD was recorded at Helsinki Underground Studios, mixed by Mikko Karmila (CHILDREN OF BODOM, NIGHTWISH, LORDI) and mastered by Mika Jussila...

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SILENTIUM Begins Recording New Album

Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM have issued the following update: "After a while of silence, the band has retired to a studio in central Finland. At this point the drums, the bass and most of the guitars [for the next SILENTIUM album] have been recorded. Some of the vocals have been rec...

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HELION: New Album Details Revealed

Finnish melodic metallers HELION have issued the following update: "We're pleased to announce that the next HELION album will be known as 'Bad Dreams and Broken Shadows'. Mastering will take place soon and the projected release date has been set to end of the week: May 2nd." "Bad Dreams and Broken S...

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SILENTIUM Working With WALTARI's KRTSY HATAKKA

Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM have issued the following update: "Recording sessions for the next album are booked and scheduled starting with choir (Jyvskyl female choir) and orchestral parts. The band itself will be recorded during the summer. The producer for the next album is the m...

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CELESTY Signs With SPINEFARM RECORDS

Finnish power metal band CELESTY has signed a worldwide deal with Spinefarm Records. The group will enter the studio this summer to record its fourth album for a tentative fall release. CELESTY last November posted a 10-minute video clip featuring highlights from the band's October 24, 2007 concert...