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THE 69 EYES' 'X' Lands On Finnish Chart

"X", the new album from Finnish gothic metallers THE 69 EYES, has entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 4. The CD, which was released in Europe on September 28 via Nuclear Blast Records, was mixed by Stefan Boman (THE HELLACOPTERS, BULLET). Regarding the album title,...

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Germany's SPV Out Of Insolvency

After a rigorous selection process, a joint Hanover-Hamburg investment group with strong music industry ties has secured the acquisition of SPV GmbH and all related brands and labels, as well as its complete catalogue consisting of over 1,600 album titles. This development paves the way forward to t...

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BEHEMOTH Frontman Seeking Publisher For English Edition Of Autobiography

Guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH has just released his autobiography, "Sacrum Profanum", in Poland. The book, which was previously described by Nergal as "a really long in-depth interview," is initially only available in Polish. Commented Nergal: "[The boo...

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New KAMELOT Singer TOMMY KAREVIK: 'This Is Like A Family Already' (Video)

Italy's SpazioRock.it recently conducted an interview with new KAMELOT singer Tommy Karevik at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which took place August 2-4 in Wacken, Germany. You can now watch the chat below. KAMELOT's new album, "Silverthorn", will be released on October 30 in North America,...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE To Begin Mixing New Album This Week

CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band led by ex-SAVATAGE frontman Zak Stevens, will begin mixing its new album, "Seasons Will Fall", this Thursday, October 4 in San Francisco, California. Says bassist Mitch Stewart: "We are looking for an early 2013 release. Touring news to come in the next week or so." In a r...

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BEHEMOTH Frontman NERGAL: Fourth Trailer For 'Sacrum Profanum' Autobiography Released

Guitarist/vocalist Adam "Nergal" Darski of Polish extreme metallers BEHEMOTH will release his autobiography, "Sacrum Profanum", in Poland on October 17. The book, which was previously described by Nergal as "a really long in-depth interview," will initially only be made available in Polish, but "dep...

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In Memoriam: BEYOND THE BRIDGE/TRILLIUM Keyboardist SIMON OBERENDER (Video)

Simon Oberender, keyboardist/guitarist of the German progressive metal band BEYOND THE BRIDGE, passed away last week. The cause of death has not been announced. Oberender, who was also the keyboardist for Amanda Somerville's band TRILLIUM, worked at the Gate Studios in Wolfsburg, Germany as a sound...

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It's Official: NIGHTWISH Parts Ways With Singer ANETTE OLZON

Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallers NIGHTWISH have issued the following statement: "Another chapter of the NIGHTWISH story has ended today. NIGHTWISH and [singer] Anette Olzon have decided to part company, in mutual understanding, for the good of all parties involved. "In recent times it has become...

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THE 69 EYES: Another New Song Available For Streaming

"Borderline", a brand new song from Finnish gothic metallers THE 69 EYES, can be streamed using the SoundCloud player below. The track comes off the band's new album, "X", which was released in Europe on September 28 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was mixed by Stefan Boman (THE HELLACOPTERS, BULL...

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AMARANTHE: First Video Report From The Studio

Swedish melodic metallers AMARANTHE entered the studio on September 24 to begin recording their sophomore album for an early 2013 release. The follow-up to last year's "Amaranthe" is once again being recorded at Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen. The first in a series of vid...

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NIGHTWISH's OLZON Says It Wasn't 'Good Decision' For Band To Play With Substitute Singers

NIGHTWISH frontwoman Anette Olzon believes it was a bad idea for the rest of her band to have used substitute singers for their show in Denver, Colorado after she was taken ill and had to be hospitalized. KAMELOT backing singers Elize Ryd (also of AMARANTHE) and Alissa White-Gluz (also of THE AGONIS...

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NIGHTWISH In Denver: A Night Without ANETTE OLZON

KAMELOT backing singers Elize Ryd (also of AMARANTHE) and Alissa White-Gluz (also of THE AGONIST) filled in for NIGHTWISH vocalist Anette Olzon last night (Friday, September 28) at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado after Olzon was taken ill and had to be hospitalized. Photos of last night's conc...

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NIGHTWISH Singer Explains Denver Concert Absence

KAMELOT backing singers Elize Ryd (also of AMARANTHE) and Alissa White-Gluz (also of THE AGONIST) filled in for NIGHTWISH vocalist Anette Olzon last night (Friday, September 28) at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado after Olzon was taken ill and had to be hospitalized. In a posting on her officia...

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KAMELOT Backing Singers Fill In For NIGHTWISH Frontwoman In Denver

KAMELOT backing singers Elize Ryd (also of AMARANTHE) and Alissa White-Gluz (also of THE AGONIST) filled in for NIGHTWISH vocalist Anette Olzon last night (Friday, September 28) at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado after Olzon was taken ill and had to be hospitalized. Commented NIGHTWISH: "We we...

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DRACONIAN Announces New Singer

Swedish doom metal band DRACONIAN has issued the following update: "It has been nearly a year since last we braced the stages and said our goodbyes to [singer] Lisa [Johansson]. We had no intent of collecting dust and taking up old man's hobbies, so we set out to find a new female singer. For a ...