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EVERGREY, NIGHTWISH, SONIC SYNDICATE Members To Take Part In SWEDISH METAL EXPO

The metal convention Swedish Metal Expo is set to take place at Fryshuset in Stockholm September 1-2. Now in its third year, Swedish Metal Expo will host clinics (former HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén and FREAK KITCHEN guitarist Mattias "IA" Eklundh),signing sessions (NIGHTWISH vocalist Anette Olz...

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Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/THERION Singer MATS LEVÉN To Guest On AMASEFFER Project

Drummer and main songwriter Erez Yohanan of the "holy project" AMASEFFER has issued the following update: "We are very happy to announce that Mats Levén (KRUX, ex-THERION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will contribute his singing abilities on our trilogy albums recounting the Bible story of Moses and the Exodus...

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MIND'S EYE: 'A Gentleman's Hurricane' To Receive Japanese Release In August

MIND'S EYE, the Swedish progressive rock/metal band featuring former/current members of THERION, SECRET SPHERE and NOVAK, will release its new album, "A Gentleman's Hurricane", in Japan on August 1 via Mellow Music. It will contain the bonus track "Those Who Fear" and the DVD "The Making of A Gentle...

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ENGEL: Hometown Gig Announced

ENGEL, the Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA),vocalist Mangan Klavborn, and bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-EVERGREY),has scheduled the following dates: Au...

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Ex-ENFORSAKEN Guitarist Launches 'Trend-Free Death Metal' Band THE SHOTGUN SUICIDES

Former ENFORSAKEN guitarist Steve Stell has resurfaced in the Chicago, Illinois-based band called THE SHOTGUN SUICIDES. Commented Stell: "When ENFORSAKEN broke up in August of 2006, I took a few months off from the music thing. After eight years of playing with and managing ENFORSAKEN, I definitely...

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ENGEL Completes Mastering Debut Album

ENGEL, the Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA),vocalist Mangan Klavborn, and bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-EVERGREY),has finished mastering its debut albu...

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ICED EARTH Frontman Discusses New EP, Upcoming Tour

Marko Syrjälä and Arto Lehtinen of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: You [ICED EARTH] just released your new EP, "Overture of the Wicked". With...

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EVERGREY: New Album To Be Launched Before Christmas

EVERGREY's official web site has been updated with the following message: "As you all know, Fredrik Larsson was the temporary bass player after Michael [Håkansson] left. Fredrik has now rejoined HAMMERFALL. The EVERGREY crew wish him all the best in the future. He is still a good friend of the band....

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EVERGREY: You Could Be The Group's New Bassist

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have issued the following update: "Could you become the next bass player for EVERGREY? You sure could! Now is the time and here is your chance. You should be either living in Sweden or be able to move here. Please send your bio, pic and samples (either video or mp3) of you...

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NEVERLAND: Audio Sample Featuring BLIND GUARDIAN Singer Posted Online

A new audio sample from NEVERLAND, the collaboration between Turkey's progressive power metal band DREAMTONE and Greek artist Iris Mavraki, has been posted on the NEVERLAND MySpace page. The song "To Lose the Sun", features Hansi Kürsch of BLIND GUARDIAN on lead vocals. This clip, along with two mor...

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THE PROJECT HATE: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

THE PROJECT HATE — the Swedish band featuring vocalist Jörgen Sandström (ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE),guitarist Lord K. Philipson (GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),bassist Michael Håkansson (ENGEL, ex-EVERGREY),guitarist Petter S. Freed (2 TON PREDATOR),singer Jo Enckell (IGNORANCE BLISS) and drummer Dani...

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STEELHEART Cancels BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Appearance; LETHAL Steps In

STEELHEART has cancelled its appearance at this year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 22-23, 2007 in Balingen, Germany. Replacing them at the event is LETHAL. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMON AMARTH AMORPHIS ARCHER BRA...

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EVERGREY Seeking New Label Home

Justin Donnelly of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with EVERGREY drummer Jonas Ekdahl. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's last release, "Monday Morning Apocalypse": "Some of the old EVERGREY fans thought that we were too commercial-sounding on the album, but then...

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AVATAR: Video Footage From Recording Studio Available

Swedish band AVATAR has posted several video updates from the studio where they are currently recording their second album, due in October through Gain Records. The latest update features samples from the new CD and can be viewed on the group's YouTube channel. AVATAR started recording the follow-up...

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AMASEFFER Parts Ways With VANDEN PLAS Singer ANDY KUNTZ

Drummer and main songwriter Erez Yohanan of AMASEFFER has issued the following update: "With sad hearts and mixed emotions we are sadly announcing that Andy Kuntz [lead singer of German progressive metal band VANDEN PLAS] will not sing on our trilogy of albums and the lead singer role is now open. "...