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GOD AMONG INSECTS To Support BOLT THROWER In Sweden

GOD AMONG INSECTS, the Swedish "old-school" death metal band featuring vocalist Emperor Magus Caligula (DARK FUNERAL),guitarist Lord K (a.k.a. Kenth Philipson) (THE PROJECT HATE),bassist Tomas Elofsson (SANCTIFICATION) and drummer Tobias Gustafsson (VOMITORY),have been confirmed as the support ac...

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BOLT THROWER Bassist: 'Touring The U.S. Doesn't Hold Great Memories For Us'

RockSomething.com recently conducted an interview with BOLT THROWER bassist Jo Bench. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RockSomething.com: How would you say [your new album "Those Once Loyal"] it differs from previous releases? Jo Bench: "Obviously it's not an experimental album, we're not...

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MALEVOLENT CREATION, NIGHTRAGE And NECROPHAGIST To Support BOLT THROWER In Europe

MALEVOLENT CREATION, NIGHTRAGE and NECROPHAGIST have been confirmed as the opening bands for BOLT THROWER on their upcoming European headlining tour, set to take place in January/February. A list of confirmed dates can be found at this location. As previously reported, BOLT THROWER's new CD, "Those...

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BOLT THROWER: Scandinavian Tour Dates Announced

BOLT THROWER have confirmed a full Scandinavian tour for April 2006. The dates are as follows: Apr. 13 - Copenhagen, DEN - The Rock Apr. 14 - Gothenburg, SWE - Sticky Fingers Apr. 15 - Oslo, NOR – TBA (Inferno Festival) Apr. 16 - Stockholm, SWE - Klubben Apr. 18 - Helsinki, FIN - Nosturi ...

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BOLT THROWER, BLOODTHORN Added To Norway's INFERNO FESTIVAL

BOLT THROWER and BLOODTHORN have reportedly been confirmed for the 2006 edition of the Inferno Festival, set to take place April 13-15 at the Rockefeller Music Hall and John Dee venues in Oslo, Norway. Also scheduled to appear at the festival are the reunited black metal legends EMPEROR, MARDUK and...

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BOLT THROWER: 'Those Once Loyal' Enters German Chart At No. 76

BOLT THROWER's new CD, "Those Once Loyal", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 76 — the group's highest-charting release in Germany so far. The follow-up to 2001's "Honour, Valour, Pride", "Those Once Loyal" was recorded at Andy Faulkner's Sable Rose studios and is the band's...

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Those Once Loyal

One of the things reviewers use to fill space when talking about long-running bands is how the new album differs from the band's back catalog. BOLT THROWER bulldoze that path with the subtlety of a howitzer shell — they hit a stride around "Realm of Chaos", in 1989, and they haven't shown too much i...

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BOLT THROWER Condemn EARACHE 'Realm of Chaos' Reissue

British extreme metal pioneers BOLT THROWER have posted the following message on their official web site: "We would like to make it known that this re-release of 'Realm of Chaos' is by Arseache Records and done without our consent and against our permission. "They are making money off the back of th...

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Former BOLT THROWER Frontman Talks About His Departure, New Project

Denmark's Evilution Magazine recently conducted an interview with former BOLT THROWER/BENEDICTION and current DOWNLORD frontman Dave Ingram. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Evilution Magazine: Please give us your version of the split with BOLT THROWER as well as your career with the band. Do yo...

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BOLT THROWER Guitarist: 'Nothing Stops Us'

Jackie Smit of Chronicles of Chaos recently conducted an interview with BOLT THROWER guitarist Gavin Ward. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Chronicles of Chaos: Other than his history with the band, what prompted you to give [vocalist] Karl [Willets] a call when Dave Ingram left the band?...

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FATES WARNING, EVERGREY, FINNTROLL Confirmed For Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL

FATES WARNING, EVERGREY, FINNTROLL, CRUCIFIED BARBARA and PRIMORDIAL are the latest confirmed bands for next year's edition of the Rock Hard Festival, set to take place June 2-4, 2006 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Also scheduled to appear at the three-day event are BOLT THROWER, SOILWORK and BRAINSTORM...

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FIVE.BOLT.MAIN Announce New Lineup For Tour

FIVE.BOLT.MAIN, the new band featuring former FLAW singer Chris Volz, has announced a new lineup effective immediately. Joining the group for their upcoming tour dates are three members from the popular New York City-based hard rock band ALSTON: Kobie Jackson (guitar),Alex Cando (bass),and Ron Pai...

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SAXON Frontman Recalls Near-Fatal House Fire

SAXON frontman Biff Byford has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, it's about time I said something! "First of all, I would like to say 'Thank you' to everybody who sent messages after the fire it was a bad period in our lives but you have to go on and ...

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THOR Struck By Lightning!

After conquering over 40 cities and towns in as many days, THOR "The Mighty Rock Warrior" was struck down by an unimaginably powerful bolt of lightning! This unthinkable event took place in Portland where he was performing for dazzled audiences. As he placed the steel bar to his lips in order to ben...

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THE ARCANE ORDER Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Denmark's THE ARCANE ORDER. "THE ARCANE ORDER's music sounds fresh, heavy, melodic and unique. The boys are skilled musicians and excellent songwriters. We are looking forward to a great collaboration with them and a fantastic album in spring 2006," s...