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NAPALM DEATH Frontman Discusses New Album

Daniel Löfquist of the Swedish webzine CriticalMass.se recently conducted an interview with vocalist Mark "Barney" Greenway of British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. CriticalMass.se: I gotta start with commending you on yet another monstrous album....

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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY: 'Death Magnetic' Is METALLICA Album I've Been Waiting 20 Years For

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy writes: "Roadrunner asked me for my Top 10 album list back in November (with comments) for their artist/employee year-end wrap up. For whatever reason, they never posted anybody's lists this year — so I figured I'd share it here so it doesn't go to waste." Portnoy'...

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OPETH Mainman Talks About 'Burden' Track; Video Available

Guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of the Swedish progressive metal band OPETH recently spoke to Holland's FaceCulture about the band's song "Burden" from OPETH's latest album, "Watershed". The clip, which can be viewed below, is part of FaceCulture's "On The Record" series, where artists talk abou...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...