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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Cancels U.S. Tour Dates Due To Poor Ticket Sales

Long-running Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have canceled ten shows in the eastern United States due to poor ticket sales. In an official statement, the band said: "We had a logistical nightmare even trying to secure transportation and crew for this short run. "There are so many great bands on...

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HERMAN LI Explains How DRAGONFORCE Ended Up Partnering With NAPALM RECORDS For Next Studio Album

In an interview with EMP conducted at last month's Summer Breeze festival in Dinkelsbühl, Germany, DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li spoke about the band's recent announcement that it had signed a new record deal with Napalm Records. Regarding how DRAGONFORCE ended up partnering with the Austrian labe...

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DRAGONFORCE Is Putting Finishing Touches On New Studio Album

In a new interview with Heavy Debriefings, vocalist Marc Hudson of Grammy-nominated power metal legends DRAGONFORCE spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to 2019's "Extreme Power Metal" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm actually going int...

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DRAGONFORCE Signs With NAPALM RECORDS, Announces Fall 2023 North American Tour

Napalm Records has announced the signing of Grammy-nominated power metal legends DRAGONFORCE. Formed in 1999, the London, U.K.-based unit has captivated audiences worldwide with its highly successful records and iconic singles, including the platinum-selling anthem "Through The Fire And Flames". Ren...

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CYHRA/Ex-AMARANTHE Singer Blasts Venues For Taking Percentages Of Bands' Merchandise Sales: 'It's So F***ing Sick'

In a new interview with Australia's Metal Mal, former AMARANTHE and current CYHRA singer Jake E spoke about the practice of venues taking a cut of an artist's merchandise revenue. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I'm actually, I'm actually participating in a fight against all that toge...

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AMARANTHE To Release 'The Catalyst' Album Next February

Swedish melodic metallers AMARANTHE will release their new album, "The Catalyst", on February 23, 2024 via Nuclear Blast Records. The effort will be made available digitally and in different physical formats, including CD, vinyl and a 2CD special edition. AMARANTHE guitar player Olof Mörck said in a...

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JESPER STRÖMBLAD Says Some Of IN FLAMES' 'Soul' Disappeared After He Left The Band

Ex-IN FLAMES guitarist Jesper Strömblad says that he and his former bandmates were "going in two completely different directions" prior to his exit from the group more than a decade ago. Strömblad, who quit IN FLAMES in February 2010 in order to continue receiving treatment for his alcohol addiction...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Announces September 2023 'Blood In The Water' U.S. Tour

Arizona thrash metal veterans FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have announced the "Blood In The Water" tour for September 2023. Support on the 10-date trek will come from GENERATION KILL, MISFIRE and WOLFTOOTH. The details are as follows: Sep. 19 - Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social Sep. 20 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 181...

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AMARANTHE Announces New Vocalist, Shares 'Damnation Flame' Single

Swedish modern metallers AMARANTHE have released a new single, "Damnation Flame". With its symphonic touch and uplifting chorus, the track once again showcases the band's outstanding songwriting skills while maintaining AMARANTHE's status as one of Sweden's most exciting metal exports. AMARANTHE gui...

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HOW WE END Feat. Former EVANESCENCE, AMARANTHE, NERVOSA And PRIMAL FEAR Members: 'My Fighting Heart' Music Video Available

HOW WE END, the new European crossover band established in 2022, featuring musicians from Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Spain, has released the official music video for its debut single, "My Fighting Heart". Check it out below. Joining vocalists Diva Satanica (ex-NERVOSA) and Jake E (CYHRA, ex-AM...

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HOW WE END Feat. Former EVANESCENCE, AMARANTHE, NERVOSA And PRIMAL FEAR Members: Debut Single Now Available

HOW WE END, the new European crossover band established in 2022, featuring musicians from Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Spain, has released its debut single, "My Fighting Heart". Check it out below. The song's accompanying music video will premiere on Thursday, March 30. Joining vocalists Diva Sa...

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Former EVANESCENCE, AMARANTHE And NERVOSA Members Join Forces With PRIMAL FEAR Guitarist In HOW WE END

HOW WE END is a new European crossover band established in 2022, featuring musicians from Sweden, Germany, Switzerland and Spain. Diva Satanica (ex-NERVOSA) and Jake E (CYHRA, ex-AMARANTHE) deliver the perfect match of contrasting vocals that shape the band's style: melodic, heavy, no compromises. G...

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KAMELOT's THOMAS YOUNGBLOOD: 'I've Never Allowed Someone Else To Dictate My Path'

By David E. Gehlke When KAMELOT was shopping for a record deal in the desolate, unforgiving mid-1990s, founding member and guitarist Thomas Youngblood was thinking long term. Rather than signing with a stateside label that may not understand KAMELOT's brand of melodic metal, Youngblood and company h...

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IN FLAMES' ANDERS FRIDÉN Hasn't Listened To THE HALO EFFECT, Dismisses Comparisons Between The Two Bands

Anders Fridén, vocalist of Swedish melodic death metal band IN FLAMES, has weighed in on THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former IN FLAMES members — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals). Asked by Goe...

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IN FLAMES' BJÖRN GELOTTE Has Nothing Negative To Say About THE HALO EFFECT: 'These Guys Know What They're Doing'

Björn Gelotte, guitarist of Swedish melodic death metal band IN FLAMES, has weighed in on THE HALO EFFECT, the new project featuring five former IN FLAMES members — Jesper Strömblad (guitar),Daniel Svensson (drums),Peter Iwers (bass),Niclas Engelin (guitar) and Mikael Stanne (vocals). Asked by El...