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CANDLEMASS Win Swedish 'GRAMMY' Award For 'Best Hard Rock' Album
CANDLEMASS won a Swedish "Grammy" award in the "Best Hard Rock" category, beating out the likes of HAMMERFALL, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, MESHUGGAH and OPETH. The Swedish doom legends were honored for their self-titled 2005 opus, which is available on Nuclear Blast Records. EVERGREY were nominated in the "...February 8, 2006
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Former CANDLEMASS Singer Joins Forces With HARMONY Guitarist In 7 DAYS
7 DAYS is the name of a new project formed by guitarist Markus Sigfridsson. Markus has done all the artwork for both DIVINEFIRE albums — "Glory Thy Name" and "Hero" — and many others for Rivel Records. He is also involved in the melodic metal band HARMONY, who have just entered the studio to record...February 7, 2006
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CLOUDSCAPE: 'Almost' Done Recording Sophomore Album
Swedish metallers CLOUDSCAPE entered RoastingHouse studio in Malmö, in late December with producers Anders "Theo" Theander and Pontus Lindmark to begin recording their sophomore album, "Crimson Skies", tentatively due in Europe in June 2006 via Metal Heaven. Artwork will be handled by Mattias Norén....February 4, 2006
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Hopes More Video Channels Will Play 'Hearts On Fire' Clip
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "February has come, and with that two big things for us: the annual Swedish Grammy Awards next week, and the Olympics beginning on the 10th. As I already have [mentioned], we recorded a video for 'He...February 3, 2006
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MASTER Confirmed For Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival
MASTER have been confirmed this year's installment of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 14-15 in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. Meanwhile, KORPIKLAANI were forced to cancel their appearance at the event, reportedly due to an exclusivity clause in connection with their perform...February 1, 2006
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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR: 'She's Offbeat' Live Video Posted Online
Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR have posted a live video of the track "She's Offbeat", recorded on January 27, 2006 at X&Y in Borås, Sweden, at this location (Windows Media). As previously reported, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR will play two shows at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden on March...January 31, 2006
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CANDLEMASS To Tour South America In March
Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS have announced the following South American dates in March: Mar. 24 – Santiago, CHL – Venue TBC Mar. 25 - Sao Paulo, BRA – Venue TBC Mar. 26 - Porto Alegre, BRA – Venue TBC CANDLEMASS's latest album, simply titled "Candlemass", was released in May 2005 via Nucl...January 27, 2006
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SWALLOW THE SUN Frontman Joins ALGHAZANTH
SWALLOW THE SUN frontman Mikko Kotamäki has joined ALGHAZANTH as their new vocalist. Kotamäki's involvement with ALGHAZANTH will nto affect his status in SWALLOW THE SUN, which remains his priority. In other news, SWALLOW THE SUN's debut album, "The Morning Never Came", has been released on vinyl by...January 22, 2006
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PRAYING MANTIS, HOLY MOSES Confirmed For Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival
PRAYING MANTIS and HOLY MOSES are the latest confirmed acts for this year's installment of the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 14-15 in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): BLITZKRIEG CANDLEMASS GIRLSCHOOL GOATHOR...January 19, 2006
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AFTER ALL To Support KING DIAMOND In Holland
Belgium's AFTER ALL have been confirmed as the support act for KING DIAMOND on two Dutch dates in early June. Also appearing on the bill are Denmark's MERCENARY. The details are as follows: Jun. 10 - De Lantaarn - Hellendoorn (NL) Jun. 11 - 013 The Choice - Tilburg (NL) In other news, a diary ...January 18, 2006
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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR: 'My Good Reputation' Live Video Posted Online
Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR have posted a live video for the track "My Good Reputation", recorded late last year at The Tivoli in Helsingborg, Sweden, at this location (Windows Media). As previously reported, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR will play two shows at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Swede...January 14, 2006
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MESHUGGAH Extend Publishing Deal
10 years after inking their first deal with the publishing company Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia, Swedish experimental extreme metallers MESHUGGAH extended their cooperation with the company in December 2005, according to Tartarean Desire. As previously reported, MESHUGGAH's latest album, "Catch...January 12, 2006
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OPETH, DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND: More Tour Dates Announced
Sweden's OPETH will be etaming up with fellow Swedes DARK TRANQUILLITY and Canada's THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND for a North American tour beginning in mid-February. Confirmed dates so far include: Feb. 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Feb. 16 - Norfolk, VA @ The Norva Feb. 17 - Towson, MD @ Recher The...January 6, 2006
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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR: Gothenburg Show To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD
Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR will play two shows at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden on March 25. The first performance, which will have no age limit, will be filmed for the band's upcoming DVD. As previously reported, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR's video for their new single, "We Don't Celeb...January 6, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND To Open For OPETH On North American Tour
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY and Canada's THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND have been confirmed as the opening acts for OPETH on their upcoming North American tour beginning in mid-February. Dates so far include: Feb. 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Feb. 16 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa Feb. 17 - Towson, MD @ Re...January 1, 2006
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