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GRAVDAL: New Album Details Revealed

Norwegian black metallers GRAVDAL will release their second full-length album, "Torturmantra", in the spring via Unexploded Records. The nine-track follow-up to 2008's "Sadist" features artwork by Norwegian artist Robert Høyem, who has previously worked with such bands as SLAGMAUR and GALAR. "Tortur...

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Former HELLOWEEN, DYONISUS Members To Guest On ISSA Debut

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of a new female music sensation from Norway. Her name is simply Issa and she is destined to become a star in the melodic rock world! With amazing looks and an equally amazing set of pipes, Issa has been working hard on her debut album under the guidance of...

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Behind-The-Scenes Look At Norway's INFERNO Festival

Imhotep webzine has posted a "small peek" into the world of this year's installment of the Inferno festival, which will take place March 31 - April 3, 2010 in Oslo, Norway. The 10-minute clip, which includes short comments from the staff, MAYHEM frontman Attila Csihar, two fans and Anna Roll (who or...

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IHSAHN: 'After' First-Week Sales Revealed

"After", the new studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, sold around 900 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 31 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists,...

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IHSAHN Interviewed On 'Black Night Meditations'; Audio Available

Former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn was interviewed last week on WSCA 106.1 FM's "Black Night Meditations" show. Topics discussed include Ihashn's new solo album, "After"; songwriting; album promotion; live performance and recording; EMPEROR worship; and more. The 45-minute discussion is now av...

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NIKKI SIXX: Buyer Beware

MÖTLEY CRÜE/SIXX A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message on his MySpace blog: "Years ago an unauthorized biography called 'An Education in Rebellion' was written about me without my approval or support. It was never endorsed. In fact, I disapproved and considered legal action becaus...

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SHINING Bassist Quits

Bassist Andreas Larsen has left Swedish extreme metallers SHINING so that he can concentrate on his studies. The band states, "He has been a great asset to the band during his time with us, and a good companion, and we wish him well for the future." The group adds, "A new bass player has already ...

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IHSAHN: Entire 'After' Album Available For Streaming

"After", the new studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, is available for streaming in its entirety on Plugd. It can be accessed at this location. Plugd is a promotional tool that allows artists to share their music in exchange for digital word of mouth (i.e., a Facebook status u...

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IN SLUMBER, ASMODEUS, DISTORTED IMPALEMENT Confirmed For KALTENBACH OPEN AIR

IN SLUMBER, ASMODEUS, DISTORTED IMPALEMENT, EREBOS, BREWED & CANNED and V.P.O.A.A.W.A.M.C. have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Kaltenbach Open Air festival, set to take place July 15-17, 2010 in Spital am Semmering, Austria. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ABORTED A...

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SHINING: Interview, Performance Footage Posted Online

Addict-TV conducted an interview with vocalist Niklas "Kvarforth" Olsson of Swedish extreme metallers SHINING when the band played Paris, France last year. The clip, which includes performance footage, can be viewed below. SHINING has completed work on its seventh album, "Shining VII - Född Förlorar...

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IHSAHN, DEATH ANGEL, EYEHATEGOD, Others Confirmed For Norway's INFERNO Festival

IHSAHN, DEATH ANGEL and EYEHATEGOD are among the newly confirmed bands for this year's installment of the Inferno festival, set to take place March 31 - April 3, 2010 in Oslo, Norway. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ÅRABROT BELPHEGOR BENEDICTION BLODSPOR COMO MUERTOS DEATH ANGEL DEMON...

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VREID To Debut New Lineup At Norway's BY:LARM Festival

The current lineup of the Norwegian band VREID, featuring the group's latest addition, guitarist Stian Bakketeig (a.k.a. Strom),will make its live debut at the by:Larm 2010 festival on Friday, February 19 at John Dee in Oslo. Also scheduled to appear are SHINING (Norway) and AUDREY HORNE. VREID wil...

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IHSAHN: More Behind-The-Scenes Footage From The Studio Posted Online

The third and final video clip featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording/mixing sessions for "After", the forthcoming studio album from former EMPEROR vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn, can be viewed below. The clip was shot during the mixing sessions for the CD at Fascination Street Studio in...

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OVERKILL Frontman: 'We're A Self-Managed Band, So We Own The Low Points'

Sonic Excess recently conducted an interview with vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Sonic Excess: Why three years in between releases? OVERKILL has had a consistent schedule...tour, release, tour. Seems like you...

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SHINING Frontman Guests On New GRAVDAL Album

SHINING frontman Niklas "Kvarforth" Olsson has recorded vocals for a track on the forthcoming second album from Norwegian black metallers GRAVDAL, "Torturmantra". The song, entitled "Mishandlet", was laid down at the Erebus Odora studios in Sweden with producer Peter Bjärgö. The follow-up to 2008's...