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MORGANA LEFAY Offer Update On Guitarist's Condition
Swedish "heavy doom progressive" metallers MORGANA LEFAY have issued the following update on the condition of guitarist Peter Grehn, who was rushed to the hospital on Dec. 16 with major stomach pains: "[Peter] suffered an inflamed appendix and had to get it removed [as soon as possible]. The surgery...December 23, 2005
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THE LEGION Announce New Singer, Part Ways With Bassist
Swedish black/death metallers THE LEGION, featuring current MARDUK drummer Emil Dragutinovic, have issued the following update: "After a long search we have finally found a new vocalist for the LEGION. He's name is Kjetil Hektoen and he’s also known for his participation in CREST OF DARKNESS and ENT...December 20, 2005
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SHE SAID DESTROY: Album Cover Preview Posted Online
Norwegian extreme metal thrashers SHE SAID DESTROY have uploaded a preview of the cover for their upcoming debut album, "Time like Vines", at this location. As previously reported, "Time like Vines" will be released in early 2006 via Nocturnal Art Productions in collaboration with Candlelight Record...December 16, 2005
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MORGANA LEFAY Pull Out of BLOODSTOCK Festival's XMas Party
Swedish "heavy doom progressive" metallers MORGANA LEFAY have cancelled their previously announced appearance at the Bloodstock Festival's XMas Party on Sunday, December 18. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: At 4:00 Friday morning [Dec. 16] local time guitarist Peter Gre...December 16, 2005
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MORGANA LEFAY To Film 'I Roam' Video
Swedish "heavy doom progressive" metallers MORGANA LEFAY will team up with Owe Lingwall (NOCTURNAL RITES drummer) as producer/director for a second video off their "Grand Materia" album, to be filmed later this month. The chosen track is "I Roam" and the resultant clip is expected to be finished in...December 12, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES Named Best Swedish Metal Band
Tartarean Desire is reporting that NOCTURNAL RITES were honored as the "best Swedish metal band" by the Swedish national radio P4's show "Dist". The band received their award from the hands of SAXON frontman Biff Byford during the program's live broadcast of Sweden Rock Festival's kick-off party at...December 7, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES Filming 'Still Alive' Video
Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES started shooting their second video off the "Grand Illusion" album on Monday (December 5). The clip for the track "Still Alive" is once again being directed by Owe Lingvall. NOCTURNAL RITES' latest album, "Grand Illusion" was released in September via Century...December 6, 2005
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SHE SAID DESTROY Confirmed For Ireland's YULETIDE METAL MEETING 4
Norwegian extreme metal thrashers SHE SAID DESTROY have been confirmed for the Yuletide Metal Meeting 4 festival, set to take place December 27 at Rosetta Bar in Belfast, Ireland. The lineup for the concert is shaping up as follows: SHE SAID DESTROY FALLEN WRECK OF THE HESPERUS MASS EXTINCTION CHOSE...December 5, 2005
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IN FLAMES, SEPULTURA, MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY Members Reveal Their Favorite Albums Of 2005
In the December/January issue of the Swedish magazine Close-Up, a number of heavy metal/hard rock musicians list their favorite albums of 2005. Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA): BIOHAZARD – "Means to an End" CLAUSTROPHOBIA – "Fulminant" EXODUS – "Shovel Headed Kill Machine" Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES): NINE...December 1, 2005
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DREAMLAND: 'Fade Away' Video Posted Online
Swedish metallers DREAMLAND, who were discovered and produced by Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) and Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL),have uploaded their video for the track "Fade Away" at this location (video pops up in separate window). The song comes off the group's full-length debut, "Future's Calling", w...December 1, 2005
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ANCIENT RITES Sign With SEASON OF MIST, Begin Recording New Album
Belgian black metal pioneers ANCIENT RITES have inked a deal with Season of Mist. The band are currently at Spacelab studio in Germany recording their long-awaited follow-up to 2001's "Dim Carcosa" under the guidance and supervision of veteran producers Oliver Phillips and Christian Moos. The album...November 28, 2005
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CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman Ties The Knot; Band Continue Work On New Album
CRADLE OF FILTH frontman Dani Filth has offered the following studio update via the band's official web site: "Dear loyal readership, friends and would-be English metal journalists, The time has come once again to update your good selves on the activities and nocturnal emissions of the band as we ap...November 23, 2005
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DISKORD To Release 'Doomscapes' In Early 2006
Oslo, Norway-based extreme metallers DISKORD will release their full-length debut, entitled "Doomscapes", in early 2006 via Edgerunner Music. "The album is already recorded, mixed and mastered," the band write on their web site. "We are extremely pleased with the result, and hopefully the album will...November 22, 2005
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The Silencer
The usually reliable Cruz Del Sur label (SLOUGH FEG, ENSOPH, HAMMERS OF MISFORTUNE) slips a little here, releasing this overcooked slab of bloated, second-tier Eurometal. This Italian band (fronted by German vocalist Björn Goosses, ex-NIGHT IN GALES — remember any of their songs? Me either) straddle...November 22, 2005
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SUPLECS To Play First Post-Katrina Show This Weekend
SUPLECS, whose new full-length album, "Powtin' on the Outside, Pawty on the Inside" (Nocturnal Records),was produced by CORROSION OF CONFORMITY frontman Pepper Keenan, will play first post-Hurricane Katrina show in New Orleans on Thanksgiving weekend. The concert will take place at One Eyed Jacks,...November 21, 2005