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CANDLEMASS: 'Nothing Has Changed' Following Guitarist's 'Grand Theft' Conviction
Legendary doomers CANDLEMASS have issued a statement regarding the recent reports in the Swedish media that the group's guitarist, Mats "Mappe" Bjrkman, has been sentenced to two years in prison for grand theft. The musician was convicted of stealing CDs worth approximately $490,000 from the distrib...March 24, 2008
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KALMAH: 'For The Revolution' Artwork Unveiled
Finnish metallers KALMAH have unveiled the cover artwork of their fifth full-length album, "For the Revolution", due on April 2 via Spikefarm Records. The artwork was designed by former SENTENCED drummer Vesa Ranta, who was also responsible for the artwork of KALMAH's previous album, "The Black Walt...March 23, 2008
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KYPCK's 'Cherno' Enters Finnish Chart At No. 11
KYPCK ("Kursk" in the western alphabet),the new Russian-singing Finnish doom metal band featuring former SENTENCED guitarist Sami Lopakka (a.k.a. S.S. Lopakka),has entered the Finnish chart at position No. 11 with its debut album, "Cherno" (UHO Production). Watch KYPCK's video for the song "1917"...March 20, 2008
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CANDLEMASS Guitarist Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
CANDLEMASS guitarist Mats "Mappe" Bjrkman has been sentenced to two years in a Swedish prison for grand theft, reports Realtid.se. He was convicted of stealing CDs with a retail value of SEK 3 million (approximately $490,000). According to prosecutor Mats Jansson, Bjrkman and and his accomplice Stef...March 20, 2008
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VENGEFUL: Former Drummer To Fill In For Album Recording Sessions
Guitarist/vocalist Jean-Marie Leblanc from Montral's VENGEFUL has issued the following update: "We come back with refreshing news. We will re-re-record the drums for our next album in July (DETHKLOK anyone???). It's with great pleasure that we welcome back Etienne Gallo (NEGATIVA, AUGURY) as a fill-...March 18, 2008
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LINKIN PARK Singer's Stalker Sentenced
The Associated Press reports that a woman who stalked LINKIN PARK lead singer Chester Bennington was sentenced Wednesday to two years in prison for using her work computer at Sandia National Laboratories to track and harass him and his wife. Devon Townsend has 60 days to surrender to a minimum-secur...February 21, 2008
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Report: 5 Years After Rhode Island Nightclub Fire, Survivors Struggle
Abby Goodnough of The New York Times reports: Savagely burned in the fire that incinerated the Station nightclub here five years ago next Wednesday, Linda Fisher has endured a dozen surgeries to salvage her arms, her hands, her face. Ms. Fisher inhaled so much smoke that anguishing night that even n...February 16, 2008
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Sacramento Man Pleads Guilty To Death Threats Against KORN
Jason Kobely of News10.net reports that a Sacramento man has pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to making threats over the Internet to kill members of the rock band KORN, according to federal prosecutors. Adrian McCoy, 23, entered the guilty plea in United States District Court in Sacramento Frid...February 16, 2008
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ICED EARTH: 'Slave To The Dark – The Century Media Years' Details Revealed
"Slave To The Dark – The Century Media Years" is the title of the luxurious ICED EARTH box set containing everything the legendary power metal act released via its former label home. Featuring marvellous artwork by Leo Hao (BLIND GUARDIAN, NOCTURNAL RITES),glossy print and embossing, the set consis...February 13, 2008
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FLOWING TEARS To Enter Studio In May
German female-fronted gothic metallers FLOWING TEARS have issued the following update: "We can announce a major update on the upcoming studio album: after some very creative months, we're almost done with the songwriting. There are 12 songs so far, not sure if all of them will find their way to the...February 13, 2008
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EYES OF EDEN: Japanese Version Of 'Faith' To Include Two Bonus Tracks
EYES OF EDEN, the new band featuring producer/guitarist Waldemar Sorychta (GRIP INC., LACUNA COIL, MOONSPELL, SAMAEL) and female vocalist Franziska Huth, will release its debut album, "Faith", in Japan on February 20. The Japanese edition of the CD will contain two bonus tracks: "Fire & Love" an...February 7, 2008
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Former GEOFF TATE Guitarist Sentenced For ID Theft
KiroTV.com reports that a man who falsely claimed to be a member of the Seattle band QUEENSRŸCHEwas sentenced in Everett, Washington to more than six years in prison Tuesday (February 5). Guitarist Scott C. Moughton was convicted of 10 identity theft and forgery-related felonies. The judge also orde...February 6, 2008
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DOWNSCARRED Completes Work On Debut Album
German gothic metal band DOWNSCARRED has completed work on its debut album, "The Flower And The Fall", for a late May release via Sparkling Light Records. The CD will be mastered this month by Eroc at Woodhouse studios (FLOWING TEARS, SENTENCED, TIAMAT). DOWNSCARRED previously released two demos — "...February 2, 2008
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New GLENN HUGHES, DOKKEN, JORN Tracks Featured On 'Rock The Bones Vol. VI' CD
Frontiers Records has set a March 14 release date for "Rock The Bones Vol. VI", a CD collection containing new material from ASIA, GLENN HUGHES, DOKKEN, JORN and JIMI JAMISON, along with some of the label's previously released "hits." The track listing for the compilation is as follows: 01. ASIA - "...February 1, 2008
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Former SENTENCED Guitarist Joins Forces With HIM Producer In KYPCK
Former SENTENCED guitarist Sami Lopakka (a.k.a. S.S. Lopakka) has resurfaced in KYPCK ("Kursk" in the western alphabet),a Russian-singing Finnish doom metal band which will release its debut album, "Cherno", on March 12 via UHO Production. The group's song "1917" has just been released as a digital...January 24, 2008
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