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OPETH Mainman Interviewed By ONDERGROND.TV; Video Available
Holland's Ondergrond.tv conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH prior to the band's November 25, 2008 concert at the Melkweg in Amsterdam. Watch the chat below. OPETH's latest video for "Burden" received its online premiere on November 4...December 26, 2008
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OPETH: Stockholm Shows Going Ahead As Scheduled
Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH is feeling better after a bout with laryngitis earlier in the week and the band's shows in Stockholm (December 17-18 at Debaser Medis) will go ahead as scheduled. OPETH's latest video for "Burden" received its online premiere...December 17, 2008
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ANTHROPIA: 'The Chain Reaction' Artwork, Track Listing Revealed
"The Chain Reaction", the new album from the French metal band ANTHROPIA, will be released in France on February 16, 2009 through Adarca Records. The CD was recorded on the French riviera at Artmusic Studio, mixed by Francois Merle of MANIGANCE, and mastered by Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS,...December 17, 2008
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AYREON Mastermind Taps Ex-PORCUPINE TREE Drummer For Side Project
AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen has tapped former PORCUPINE TREE drummer Chris Maitland to record the drum tracks for his new project. The recording sessions took place November 9-12 (listen to a sample). Commented Arjen: "We recorded Chris Maitland's drums last month at RS 29 (the studio where I r...December 17, 2008
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RUSH Drummer's 'Christmas Card From Death Valley'
RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted a lengthy "News, Weather And Sports" update on his web site. An excerpt from his posting follows below. "In the dark early hours of December 4, 2008, I rode down the Pacific Coast Highway through a black void of ocean and sky. A few pairs of headlights glared towar...December 16, 2008
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OPETH Frontman Apologizes For Helsinki Cancellation
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH were forced to cancel tonight's (Monday, December 15) concert in Helsinki, Finland due to guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt contracting laryngitis. According to a posting on the band's web site, "The show will be rescheduled as soon as he's back on his feet. As...December 15, 2008
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OPETH Forced To Cancel Helsinki Show
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have been forced to cancel tonight's (Monday, December 15) concert in Helsinki, Finland due to guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt contracting laryngitis. According to a posting on the band's web site, "The show will be rescheduled as soon as he's back on his feet...December 15, 2008
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OPETH Schedules Finnish Dates
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have scheduled four dates in Finland in February 2009. They are as follows: Feb. 13 - Seinäjoki, Finland - Rytmikorjaamo Feb. 14 - Oulu, Finland - Teatria Feb. 15 - Helsinki, Finland - Kaapelitehdas Feb. 16 - Tampere, Finland - Pakkahuone OPETH has released a very...December 13, 2008
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OPETH: 'Burden' Digital EP Out Now
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have released a very special digital EP called "Burden" featuring two rare B-sides, including a much-sought-after cover of ALICE IN CHAINS' "Would?" and a track previously available for a limited time only, "Mellotron Heart". OPETH's latest video for "Burden" (see...December 9, 2008
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OPETH: New Video Interview Available
Austrian heavy 'zine Stormbringer.at conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of the Swedish progressive metal band OPETH prior to the band's December 7, 2008 headlining concert in Vienna, Austria. Watch the 20-minute chat below. OPETH's latest video for "Burden" received its...December 9, 2008
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OPETH Guests On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available
Swedish progressive metalelrs OPETH were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest earlier tonight (Friday, December 5) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". According to a show description, OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson "to...December 5, 2008
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CORMORANT To Record New Album With Producer BILLY ANDERSON
San Francisco, California-based progressive black metal act CORMORANT will enter Sharkbite Studios in Oakland in January 2009 with producer with Billy Anderson (NEUROSIS, PRIMORDIAL, SLEEP, MELVINS) to begin recording its as-yet-untitled full-length debut. The band's progressive death metal approach...December 3, 2008
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Former A DOZEN FURIES, WITHERED DREAMS Members Join Forces In THE FUNERAL PROCESSION
THE FUNERAL PROCESSION, the Dallas, Texas-based progressive/experimental metal band featuring former members of A DOZEN FURIES, PROPHECY and WITHERED DREAMS, is seeking a singer and keyboardist. The group cites its influences as OPETH, MY DYING BRIDE, BEHEMOTH, NECROPHAGIST, ANATHEMA, ANTIMATTER, SO...December 1, 2008
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OPETH: Swedish Dates Announced
Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have scheduled the following dates in their home country: Feb. 12 - Close-Up Båten's Metal Cruise 2009 Feb. 18 - Malmö, Sweden - KB Feb. 19 - Linköping, Sweden - Platens Bar Feb. 25 - Örebro, Sweden - Club 700 Feb. 26 - Falun, Sweden - Arena Feb. 27 - Gävle, ...November 27, 2008
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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': TV Commercial Available
On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, released one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". A 30-second TV commercial for the collection can be viewed below. Check out an e-card at this location. It's an all...November 25, 2008
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