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Unblessing the Purity

Sweden's BLOODBATH just keeps on churning out their modernized old school (if that makes any sense) brand of death metal. Yet the detractors are sure to bitch when they find out that new EP "Unblessing the Purity" no longer includes what many considered to be the driving force of the act, Dan Swanö....

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GODIVA Drummer Forced To Sit Out ROYAL HUNT Tour

Due to family obligations, drummer Peter Gander of Swiss rockers GODIVA will be unable to join the band on its upcoming European tour with ROYAL HUNT and will be temporarily replaced by Stefan Schwarzmann (ACCEPT, HELLOWEEN, KROKUS, RUNNING WILD, U.D.O.) For a list of upcoming GODIVA shows, go to th...

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OPETH's MIKAEL KERFELDT: 'I'm A Slave To BLABBERMOUTH.NET'

Phil Freeman of Metal Edge magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with OPETH mainman Mikael kerfeldt and the group's new guitarist Fredrik kesson (KRUX, ex-ARCH ENEMY, TALISMAN). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On how Fredrik has been accepted by the OPETH fans: kesson: "They've [t...

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Reactivated Thrashers ARTILLERY To Release First-Ever DVD

Poland's Metal Mind Productions will release the first DVD from reactivated Danish thrashers ARTILLERY, entitled "One Foot in the Grave, The Other One in the Trash", on June 16 in Europe and August 5 in the USA (via MVD). According to a press release, the DVD features "a fantastic gig the thrash vet...

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GEMINI FIVE: New Album Pushed Back A Week

Stockholm, Sweden-based rockers GEMINI FIVE have had the release date of their third album, "Sex Drugs Anarchy", pushed back to May 2 from the previously announced April 25. The CD was produced by bandmembers Hot Rod and Tin Star and was recorded and mixed at the Stappenwolf Studio in Stockholm, Swe...

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HYPOCRISY: 'Catch 22' Reissue Details Revealed

Swedish metallers HYPOCRISY will reissue their 2002 album "Catch 22" under the title "Catch 22 V2.0.08" on May 9. Peter Tgtgren re-recorded the guitar parts, his vocals and remixed and remastered the LP for the new version of the album, whch will feature bonus material. The band previously stated ab...

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Reactivated UNANIMATED Signs With REGAIN RECORDS

Regain Records has announced the signing of UNANIMATED, the reunited Swedish melodic death metal band featuring former members of ENTOMBED and DISMEMBER. The group is currently remastering its first two albums 1993's "In the Forest of the Dreaming Dead" (Pavement Records) and 1995's "Ancient God of...

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MEGADETH Bassist To Take Part In Online Chat Tomorrow

MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo will take part in an online chat tomorrow (Thursday, April 24) at 6:00 p.m. EST / 3:00 p.m. PST at the Gigantour chat room. You must be a registered member of the Gigantour forums to participate. MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine called in during the Cindy Scull and Rober...

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SANCTRUM Signs With METALCAST RECORDS

Swedish aggressive metallers SANCTRUM have inked a deal with Metalcast Records for their forthcoming debut album, entitled "In Harm's Way". Due this summer, the CD was produced by Carl Vikman (PATH OF NO RETURN, NINE) and was mastered by Peter In De Betou (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, MESHUGGAH, DIMMU BORGI...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Says New Material Is 'Ridiculously Heavy'

Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED recently entered PUK studio in Denmark to begin recording their new album with producer Tue Madsen (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL, etc),who had previously worked with the group on their "rEVOLVEr" and "The Dead Eye" LPs. Commented vocalist Peter Dolvi...

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THE PROJECT HATE Begins Recording New Album

THE PROJECT HATE the Swedish band featuring vocalist Jrgen Sandstrm (ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE),guitarist Lord K. Philipson (GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),bassist Michael Hkansson (ENGEL, ex-EVERGREY),guitarist Petter S. Freed (2 TON PREDATOR),singer Jo Enckell (IGNORANCE BLISS) and drummer Daniel "M...

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MEGADETH: Lima TV Commercial Posted Online

A three-minute commercial for MEGADETH's June 11, 2008 concert at Explanada del Monumental in Lima, Peru can be viewed below. MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine called in during the Cindy Scull and Robert Miguel morning show on Tuesday (April 15) on Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas' 93.3 The Bone to promote his...

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THE POODLES Vow To Carry On Following Guitarist's Departure

Swedish hard rock band THE POODLES has vowed to carry on following the recent departure of guitarist Pontus Norgren, who has left the group to join HAMMERFALL. Commented the group in a statement, "We would like to thank Pontus for all the great times we've shared and wish him the best of luck for th...

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NIGHTWISH Performs PAIN 'Cover' In Lisbon; Video Available

Swedish metallers PAIN, who just completed a European tour as the support act for NIGHTWISH, have issued the following update: "Wow!!! The show last night [Saturday, April 19 in Lisbon, Portugal] was... special. To all of you who weren't there, Peter [Tgtgren, PAIN guitarist/vocalist] brought everyb...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'If You Like What We Do, You Will Love This Record'

Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED recently entered PUK studio in Denmark to begin recording their new album with producer Tue Madsen (HEAVEN SHALL BURN, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MOONSPELL, etc),who has previously worked with the group on their two previous albums, "rEVOLVEr" and "The Dead Eye". Commented voc...