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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR To Release New Album In November

Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR will release their new album, "Split Your Lip", on November 26. The CD's first single, a two-side split featuring the songs "Moonshine" and "Guestlist", will be made available in early November exclusively with Sweden Rock Magazine. On Friday, September 24,...

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AVANTASIA: Brazilian, Japanese Dates Announced

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, has added dates in Japan and Brazil to its upcoming tour. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Nov. 30 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 01 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 03 - Germany - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle * Dec. 04 - G...

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F**K YOUR SHADOW FROM BEHIND Calls It Quits

German deathcore powerhouse FUCK YOUR SHADOW FROM BEHIND has issued the following update: "We decided to disband FUCK YOUR SHADOW FROM BEHIND. "Due to musical differences and the fact that we have to consider our personal aims and perspectives for the future, the band cannot be pursued under the [cu...

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KAI HANSEN To Tour With AVANTASIA

GAMMA RAY/ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen will perform with AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, on the group's upcoming tour. Also scheduled to appear are Bob Catley (MAGNUM),Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN),Amanda Somerville, Olli Hartmann and Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN)....

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GRAVE Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

Swedish death metal veterans GRAVE have parted ways with bassist Fredrik Isaksson "due to personal reasons and issues." Fredrik played his last show with GRAVE in late July at the Eisenwahn festival in Germany. Commented the band: "There is no bad blood between us [and Fredrik] and we thank him for...

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MASTERPLAN, MAGNUM, Ex-HELLOWEEN Members To Tour With AVANTASIA

Bob Catley (MAGNUM),Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN),Amanda Somerville, Olli Hartmann and Michael Kiske (HELLOWEEN) are among the musicians who will perform with AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, on the group's upcoming tour. So far the following dates have been announced: Nov. 30...

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GRAVE: Pro-Shot Footage Of Colombia Concert Available

Professionally filmed video footage of GRAVE's August 15, 2010 headlining concert at the Manizalez Grita Rock festival in Colombia can be viewed below. Filling in on bass for GRAVE's performance was DISMEMBER's Tobias Cristiansson. Commented Cristiansson: "Last time I was in Colombia was when DISMEM...

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AVANTASIA: First Six Tour Dates Announced

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, will embark on a four-week tour in December 2010. The first confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 30 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 01 - Switzerland - Pratteln, Z7 Dec. 03 - Germany - Lichtenfels, Stadthalle Dec. 04 - Germany - Kaufbeuren...

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DISMEMBER Bassist To Perform With GRAVE In Colombia

DISMEMBER's Tobias Cristiansson will play bass for fellow Swedish death metallers GRAVE at the the Manizalez Grita Rock festival in Colombia on August 15. Commented Cristiansson: "I will have the honor to play a gig with GRAVE once again, this time in Colombia, Manizalez. "GRAVE will headline the th...

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RAM Begins Recording New Album

RAM, the traditional Gothenburg, Sweden-based heavy metal band featuring drummer Morgan Pettersson (ex-B-THONG),has entered Welfare Sounds Studios in the group's hometown to begin recording its new album for an early 2011 release. RAM recently parted ways with bassist Christian Strömblad and replac...

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AVANTASIA To Embark On Tour In December

AVANTASIA, the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet, will embark on a four-week tour in December 2010. In addition, AVANTASIA has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, which takes place annually in the small town of Wacken in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germ...

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CRASHDIET: Video Footage Of TRÄSTOCKSFESTIVALEN Performance Available

Swedish glam rockers CRASHDIET performed at the Trästocksfestivalen in Skellefteå, Sweden on Saturday, July 24. Video footage of their appearance can be viewed below. "Generation Wild", the third album from CRASHDIET, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 3. The CD wa...

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CRASHDIET: TRÄSTOCKSFESTIVALEN Performance To Air On Swedish National Radio

On Saturday, July 24, Swedish national radio (Sveriges Radio) P3 will broadcast an exclusive live performance from Swedish glam rockers CRASHDIET. The show will be recorded this Thursday, July 22 at Trästocksfestivalen in Skellefteå at the Campus stage beginning at 19.00 Swedish time. For more infor...

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TORTURE DIVISION Releases Third Part Of Second Demo Trilogy

TORTURE DIVISION, the Swedish death metal project featuring guitarist Lord K. Philipson (THE PROJECT HATE, ex-GOD AMONG INSECTS, LEUKEMIA),bassist/vocalist Jörgen Sandström (VICIOUS ART, THE PROJECT HATE, ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE) and drummer Tobias "Tobben" Gustafsson (VOMITORY, THE PROJECT HATE),has c...

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TRIDENT To Make U.S. Live Debut In October

TRIDENT, the Swedish death metal band formed by guitarist Johan Norman (DISSECTION, SOULREAPER),will make its U.S. live debut on Saturday, October 2 at club Europa in Brooklyn, New York. Also scheduled to appear is the New Jersey-based black metal band IMMOLITH. Tickets are $18. TRIDENT released it...