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New GHOST EP 'Popestar' Due This Friday; Listen To 'Square Hammer' Song

"Square Hammer", a brand new song from Swedish occult rockers GHOST, was premiered this morning on SiriusXM and can now be streamed at SiriusXM.com. The track, which can also be heard using the audio player below, is expected to appear on the band's new EP, to be released this fall. The effort, whic...

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GHOST's GRAMMY-Winning Song 'Cirice' Was Originally Meant To Be 'More Proggy'

A Nameless Ghoul from the Swedish occult rock band GHOST stopped by the GRAMMY Pro tent backstage at this year's Lollapalooza in Chicago, Illinois in early August to talk about the group's wide-ranging influences, their sensitive side, and the process of writing and recording their Grammy-winning so...

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SEVEN: 'Light Of 1000 Eyes' Video Released

"Light Of 1000 Eyes", the new video from U.K./Swedish melodic rockers SEVEN, can be seen below. The song is taken from SEVEN's new album, "Shattered", which will be released on September 23 by U.K. label Escape Music Ltd. The roots of SEVEN can be traced back to the late '80s/early '90s in South Afr...

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Former UFO Bassist PETE WAY Released From Hospital

Former UFO and WAYSTED bassist Pete Way has been released from hospital after suffering a heart attack last weekend. He says in a statement: "I must thank the staff at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital who treated me with such kindness — from the porters and paramedics to the nurses and doctors and all...

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GHOST's PAPA EMERITUS III Joins CANDLEMASS On Stage At Sweden's GEFLE METAL FESTIVAL; Video, Photos

GHOST frontman Papa Emeritus III joined fellow Swedes CANDLEMASS on stage earlier today (Saturday, July 16) at the Gefle Metal Festival in Gävle, Sweden to perform the CANDLEMASS classic "Well Of Souls". Video footage and photos of his appearance can be seen below. Earlier this year, one of the Name...

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SEVEN To Release 'Shattered' Album In September

Melodic rockers SEVEN will release their new album, "Shattered", on September 23 via Escape Music. The roots of SEVEN can be traced back to the late '80s/early '90s in South Africa, of all places. At the time, Keith McFarlane and the brothers Simon and John LeFevre were in a band called FACE TO FACE...

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NIKKI SIXX's MÖTLEY CRÜE Catalog Acquired By DOWNTOWN

Downtown Music Publishing has acquired rock icon Nikki Sixx's complete MÖTLEY CRÜE publishing catalog featuring hits such as "Dr. Feelgood", "Girls, Girls, Girls", "Kickstart My Heart" and "Home Sweet Home". Downtown previously served as Sixx's administrator of these copyrights. As part of the agree...

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GHOST's Upcoming EP Will Be 'Like An Extension' Of 'Meliora'

During an interview with myROCK conducted at Denmark's Roskilde festival on July 1, one of the Nameless Ghouls from Swedish occult rockers GHOST was asked if the band has commenced work on the follow-up to last year's "Meliora" album. He responded: "Yes, we are working on a new album, slowly. It's s...

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OPETH: Second 'Sorceress' Album Teaser

The second teaser for "Sorceress", the forthcoming album from Swedish progressive rockers OPETH, is available below. The CD is being helmed by English producer Tom Dalgety, who has previously worked with ROYAL BLOOD, KILLING JOKE and GHOST, among others. "Sorceress" will be made available this fall...

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STATUS QUO's RICK PARFITT is 'Making An Excellent And Steady Recovery'

STATUS QUO guitarist Rick Parfitt is "making an excellent and steady recovery" after suffering a suspected heart attack last month, it has been revealed. Simon Porter, the band's manager, added: "Rick has now had a defibrillator fitted into his chest in order to regulate any future heart issues and...

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GHOST: Quality Video Footage Of GRASPOP METAL MEETING Performance

Fan-filmed video footage of GHOST's June 18 performance at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium can be seen below. GHOST recently announced the "Popestar" U.S. headlining tour — a 35-city run that will include two rituals at The Wiltern in Los Angeles this coming October. Tickets purchased f...

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OPETH Announces North American Headlining Tour; BLABBERMOUTH.NET Presale Available

Swedish experimental prog legends OPETH have announced a North American headline tour, set to kick off with a performance at Ozzfest Meets Knotfest on September 24 in San Bernardino, California. The tour, with THE SWORD as support, will continue through the following month before wrapping up on Octo...

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OPETH: First 'Sorceress' Studio Teaser

The first teaser for "Sorceress", the forthcoming album from Swedish progressive rockers OPETH, is available below. The CD is being helmed by English producer Tom Dalgety, who has previously worked with ROYAL BLOOD, KILLING JOKE and GHOST, among others. "Sorceress" will be made available this fall v...

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CHRIS CORNELL Would 'Entertain' Idea Of Touring With LED ZEPPELIN's JIMMY PAGE, JOHN PAUL JONES

SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell says that he would "entertain" the idea of touring with LED ZEPPELIN legends Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones. Not long ago, Page came to see Cornell in concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. "It was a little intimidating," Cornell told TampaBay.com. Asked if he would...

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GHOST Announces 'Popestar' U.S. Tour

Swedish occult rockers GHOST have announced the "Popestar" U.S. headlining tour — a 35-city run that will include two rituals at The Wiltern in Los Angeles this coming October. Tickets for these dates will be available for purchase beginning Friday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Tickets purchase...