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LIZZY BORDEN Bassist Denies He has Been Asked To Join HAMMERFALL

Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN, STARWOOD) has shot down reports that he has been asked to replace fill the vacant bassist slot in HAMMERFALL following the departure of Magnus Rosén. Commented Marten: "I have been getting a bunch of emails these last couple of days asking if I am the new bass player...

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HAMMERFALL Comments On Bassist's Departure

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have issued the following update regarding the departure of bassist Magnus Rosén: "Bass player Magnus Rosén has elected to step down from HAMMERFALL to be able to focus on his own projects. While it is surprising, it's not a total shock to us since he has seemed...

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Ex-HAMMERFALL Bassist Explains Departure

Former HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén has issued a statement explaining his decision to leave the band. It reads as follows: "Thanks to all the fans around the world who supported the band for 10 years. You all gave me very nice memories after all the concerts we did. It was a pleasure to get such...

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HAMMERFALL Parts Ways With Bassist MAGNUS ROSÉN

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have parted ways with bassist Magnus Rosén. An official statement is expected shortly. HAMMERFALL recently extended its contract with Nuclear Blast Records for another six albums. The signing took place on January 31 before the band's concert at the Filharmonie in Filder...

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DEATH BREATH: 'Let It Stink' Mini-Album Delayed; Track Listing Revealed

DEATH BREATH, the Swedish old-school death metal project featuring former ENTOMBED drummer and main songwriter Nicke Andersson (currently the frontman of his rock 'n' roll band THE HELLACOPTERS),has issued the following update: "We're sorry to inform you that our upcoming mini-album 'Let It Stink'...

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DARK FUNERAL: More Tour Dates Announced

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have lined up the following tour dates: Apr. 07 - NOR - Oslo @ Inferno Festival Apr. 13 - RUS - St. Petersburg @ Port Club (w/ BELPHEGOR) Apr. 14 - RUS - Moscow @ Tochka Club (w/ BELPHEGOR) Apr. 26 - SE - Gates of Metalbåten - Silja Festival ...

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CANDLEMASS: 20th-Anniversary Gig Details Announced; New Album Title Revealed

Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS have posted the following message on their official web site: "One of Sweden's heaviest and most popular metal bands of all time celebrate 20 years with a huge party at Stockholm's Kolingsborg. CANDLEMASS perform with three (!) different vocalists, a bunch of f...

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DARK FUNERAL, ENSLAVED: Poughkeepsie Show Cancelled

DARK FUNERAL and ENSLAVED were forced to cancel their scheduled appearance at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York tonight (Saturday, February 3) after their tour bus broke down. Two two opening bands — one of them being ABIGAIL WILLIAMS — still performed, but to an almost empty venue. The Chance re...

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ELECTRIC EARTH Confirmed For GOTHENBURG METAL FESTIVAL

Sweden's ELECTRIC EARTH has been confirmed for the Gothenburg Metal Festival 2007, set to take place April 29-30 at Musikens Hus in Gothenburg, Sweden. A total of 12 acts will perform at the event. The billing is shaping up as follows: ELECTRIC EARTH (grunge - Trollhättan) FAITH (doom metal - Karlsh...

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HAMMERFALL Extends Deal With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have extended their contract with Nuclear Blast Records for another six albums. The signing took place on January 31 before the band's concert at the Filharmonie in Filderstadt, Germany. Check out pictures from the signing: Photo#1 (left to right): Oscar Dronjak...

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Sweden's TREASURE LAND Seeks New Keyboard Player

TREASURE LAND, the Swedish progressive metal band who released two highly acclaimed CDs in 1997 and 1998, is seeking a new keyboard player. If you're interested, contact the group at [email protected]. As previously reported, TREASURE LAND is among the confirmed bands for the Gothenburg Metal Fes...

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RUNEMAGICK: Split CD With OCEAN CHIEF Detailed

Aftermath Music will release "The Northern Lights" OCEAN CHIEF / RUNEMAGICK split CD, strictly limited to 500 handnumbered digipack copies. The CD is expected late February or early March. The track listing is as follows: 01. OCEAN CHIEF – "Gathering Souls" 02. RUNEMAGICK - "Bound in Magick Haze" 03...

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FORCE OF EVIL Splits With ESCAPI MUSIC

FORCE OF EVIL, the Danish band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (ex-IRONFIRE),has issued the following update: "It's been a very very lon...

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Brazil's SCELERATA Signs With MTM MUSIC

MTM Music has announced the signing of Brazilian melodic metal band SCELERATA. According to a press release, SCELERATA is "a young and talented band from Brasil, now stepping into the scene with a very technical and powerful melodic metal debut album. Formed in 2003, they had no great interest in do...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVAGE CIRCUS, TOMORROW'S EVE To Team Up For European Tour

CIRCLE II CIRCLE (the band featuring former SAVATAGE frontman Zachary Stevens) will team up with SAVAGE CIRCUS (the German/Swedish band featuring former BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Thomen Stauch and PERSUADER members Jens Karlsson and Emil Norberg) and TOMORROW'S EVE for a European tour beginning in earl...