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MORGOTH Parts Ways With Singer MARC GREWE, Vows To Continue With New Frontman

German death metal veterans MORGOTH have released the following statement: "Today we must bring you the unfortunate news that we have parted ways with our longtime vocalist Marc Grewe. "The chance for a further cooperation between us simply wasn't possible anymore. "This has been an extremely tough...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Prefers Playing 'Places With A Bit Of History'

On October 11, guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was interviewed by Roadrunner at Roundhouse in London, England. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what impact the venue's location has on an OPETH performance, Mikael said: "If you're gonna put it to extr...

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DRAGONFORCE's FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ: Rock Is 'Not Dead'

French bassist Frédéric Leclercq of British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE has responded to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine in September — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was mur...

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AT THE GATES: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Gothenburg Concert

Fan-filmed video footage of AT THE GATES' November 27 performace at Trädgår'n in Gothenburg, Sweden can be seen below. AT THE GATES's new album, "At War With Reality", was released on October 28 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media. The CD, which sold 7,700 copies in the United States...

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SOEN Featuring Ex-OPETH Drummer MARTIN LOPEZ: 'The Words' Video Released

"The Words", the new video from SOEN — the Swedish progressive rock band featuring drummer Martin Lopez (ex-OPETH, AMON AMARTH),vocalist Joel Ekelöf (WILLOWTREE),guitarist Joakim Platbarzdis and bassist Stefan Stenberg — can be seen below. The song is taken from the group's sophomore studio album,...

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ANGRA: Video Footage From 'Secret Garden' Recording Sessions - Part 1

Brazilian/Italian metallers ANGRA will release their new album, "Secret Garden", on January 16, 2015 via earMUSIC. The CD was pre-produced by Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) and recorded and produced in Sweden by Jens Bogren (KREATOR, ARCH ENEMY, OPETH, DRAGONFORCE). The first in a se...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Talks 'Pale Communion', State Of Music Industry (Audio)

Radio Bocconi conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH on November 3 in Milan, Italy. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. OPETH will celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary as a band next year with a very special event at the...

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MOONSPELL To Release 'Extinct' Album In March

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL will release their new album, "Extinct", in March 2015 via Napalm Records. The CD was completed at Fascination Street Studio in Örebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with KATATONIA, AMON AMARTH, OPETH and PARADISE LOST, among others. Accor...

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AT THE GATES: 'Heroes And Tombs' Video Released

"Heroes And Tombs", the new video from Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES, can be seen below. The animated clip was created by Costin Chioreanu (Twilight 13 Media),who also designed the artwork for the band's new album, "At War With Reality", which was released on October 28 (one day...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON: 'Not Many Bands Can Experiment As Much As We Do'

On November 15, Abed Loutfi of Guided By Metal conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH in Stockholm, Sweden. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he foresaw a change in OPETH's...

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IN FLAMES' GELOTTE Talks Supergroup Project, JESPER STRÖMBLAD And Ex-Singer's Royalty Claim (Video)

Germany's EMP Rock Invasion recently conducted an interview with guitarist Björn Gelotte of Swedish metallers IN FLAMES. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the much-rumored project featuring Gelotte, OPETH vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åke...

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ANGRA's 'Secret Garden' Album To Feature Guest Appearances By SIMONE SIMONS, DORO PESCH

Brazilian/Italian metallers ANGRA will release their new album, "Secret Garden", on January 16, 2015 via earMUSIC. The CD was pre-produced by Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) and recorded and produced in Sweden by Jens Bogren (KREATOR, ARCH ENEMY, OPETH, DRAGONFORCE). "Secret Garden" "...

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BLOODBATH: 'Church Of Vastitas' Video Released

Swedish death metal supergroup BLOODBATH, which features in its ranks KATATONIA's Jonas Renkse and Anders Nyström, as well as OPETH's Martin Axenrot, has recruited PARADISE LOST's Nick Holmes as its new lead singer. Holmes will make his BLOODBATH debut on the band's new album, "Grand Morbid Funeral"...

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AMON AMARTH: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Making Of 'Deceiver Of The Gods' Video

Berlin Metal TV has uploaded behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the video for "Deceiver Of The Gods", the title track of the ninth studio album from Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH. The video features clips from the film "Northmen - A Viking Saga", which stars Tom Hopper, Ryan Kwanten, Ken D...

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OPETH To Perform Entire 'Ghost Reveries' Album At 25th-Anniversary Concert In London

OPETH will celebrate its landmark 25th anniversary as a band next year with a very special event at the legendary London Palladium on October 18, 2015. After being the heaviest band to play the Royal Albert Hall in 2010, they will no doubt be the heaviest band to also play the Palladium. The unique...