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Former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Back In Recording Studio
The Thin Lizzy - A Rock Legend web site reports that former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Brian Robertson has entered Polar studios in Stockholm, Sweden with Ian Haugland (EUROPE) and Nalle Pahlsson on drums and bass, respectively. According to Robertson's manager Sören Lindberg, "The first session...February 11, 2008
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THE SECRET To Release New Album This Month
Trieste, Italy-based metal quartet THE SECRET will release its second full-length album, "Disintoxication", on February 26 via Goodfellow Records. The CD was recorded at Tonteknik Recordings in Umeå, Sweden with producer Magnus Lindberg. Magnus is well known for his recording prowess and is also a m...February 4, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR: More European Tour Dates Announced
German melodic metallers PRIMAL FEAR have scheduled the following dates: Apr. 25 - Berlin, Germany - K 17 Apr. 26 - Rechenbach, Germany - H2O Apr. 27 - Pirmasens, Germany - Quasimodo Apr. 29 - Augsburg, Germany - Spectrum Apr. 30 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix May 02 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebop May 03...February 3, 2008
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Ninewinged Serpent
Although ex-MARDUK vocalist Legion describes "Ninewinged Serpent" by his new band DEVIAN as "a pummeling blackened thrasher", the style more closely resembles the heaviest (and older school) end of melodic death metal, albeit with some black and thrash elements. Joined by ex-MARDUK drummer Emil Drag...February 3, 2008
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TREASURE LAND Parts Ways With Bassist
Swedish neo-classical/prog metal band TREASURE LAND has parted ways with bassist Magnus Lind. A replacement bassist has already been found. TREASURE LAND last year announced the addition of singer Toby "Lungs of a Lion" Jay to the group's ranks. According to the band, Toby, who hails from Grums, Swe...February 2, 2008
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PERSUADER To Enter Studio In May
Swedish metallers PERSUADER will enter the studio in May to begin recording their fourth album for a late 2008 release via Dockyard 1. PERSUADER's third full-length effort, "When Eden Burns", was released in May 2006 via Dockyard 1. The follow-up to 2004's "Evolution Purgatory" (Sanctuary/Noise) was...February 2, 2008
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EUROPE: Footage From Stockholm Semi-Acoustic Concert Posted Online
Swedish hard rockers EUROPE played a semi-acoustic concert this past Saturday (January 26) at Nalen in Stockholm. The band performed songs from its latest CD, "Secret Society", along with some of its classic hits. The show was broadcast live over the Internet on the official EUROPE web site. Watch a...January 31, 2008
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REVENGIA Seeks Second Guitarist
Swedish metallers REVENGIA have issued the following update: "REVENGIA has decided to look for an additional guitarist. The band feels that we are limited with one guitar player and would like to have more twin leads, additional styles on solo etc. We will start looking in the Gothenburg area." For...January 31, 2008
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OVERDRIVE: Another New Song Posted Online
Swedish '80s metallers OVERDRIVE have posted a new track, entitled "Bring Me To Submission", on their MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new album, "Let The Metal Do The Talking", which has just been released through Lion Music. The group's first LP in 24 years was mixed at Sound Palace St...January 28, 2008
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WARNER/CHAPPELL Acquires RANKA Catalog; NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM Material Included
Warner/Chappell Music Finland has announced it had acquired the entire Ranka music publishing catalogue from Ranka Kustannus Ltd, whose managing director Riku Pääkkönen also serves as managing director of Spinefarm Records/Universal. The catalogue contains 1,300 songs, the majority of which are Finn...January 28, 2008
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APRIL DIVINE: First Gig Of 2008 Announced
Swedish outfit APRIL DIVINE, which released its critically acclaimed debut album "Chapter One" (Ninetone/Universal) in January 2007, will kick off 2008 with a gig at Debaser in Stockholm on February 14. Commented drummer Per Karlsson: "This will be a one-off gig for all the APRIL DIVINE fans out the...January 24, 2008
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KING DIAMOND Guitarist's X-WORLD/5 To Release Debut In May
X-WORLD/5, the new band featuring KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque alongside ex-HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén and PAGAN'S MIND vocalist Nils K.Rue, has had the release date of its debut album, "New Universal Order" (AFM Records),pushed back to May 2008 from the previously announced February...January 23, 2008
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PRIMAL FEAR: First '10 Years Of Metal' European Dates With MYSTIC PROPHECY Announced
German melodic metallers PRIMAL FEAR will embark on the "10 Years of Metal" European tour in April/May. Support on the shows will come from MYSTIC PROPHECY. The first confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 25 - D - Berlin, K17 Apr. 26 - D - Reichenbach, Die Halle Apr. 27 - D - Pirmasens, Quasimodo ...January 22, 2008
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CROCELL Completes Mixing Debut Album
CROCELL, the new Danish death metal band featuring current and former members of COMPOS MENTIS, ADVERSARY, SLUGS, DEMOLITION INC. and MARE CRISIUM, has finished mixing its debut album at Antfarm studios in Aarhus, Denmark with Jacob Olsen. According to a press release, the CD features "eleven tracks...January 11, 2008
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SKYFIRE Signs With PIVOTAL ROCKORDINGS
Swedish progressive death metallers SKYFIRE have signed with Florida's Pivotal Rockordings. The band has entered Powernest Studios to begin recording its as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2004's "Spectral". Mixing and mastering will be handled by Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY) at Black Lounge Studios (S...January 7, 2008
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