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IHSAHN To Release New, Self-Titled Album In February

Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Ihsahn (EMPEROR) will release his next solo LP, "Ihsahn", on February 16 via Candlelight Records. In addition to the traditional album version, Ihsahn's new album will also include an orchestral version. The first single from the forthcoming album, "Pilgrimage To Obli...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY To Score Horror/Comedy Sequel 'Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon'

In a thrilling development for fans of horror and heavy metal alike, renowned musician and songwriter Matthew Kiichi Heafy has just been confirmed as the composer for the upcoming horror/comedy film "Deathgasm 2: Goremageddon". Following the massive success of the original 2015 "Deathgasm" which gar...

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IHSAHN: 'At This Point, It Doesn't Look Like' There Will Be New EMPEROR Music

In a new interview with GRIMM Gent, EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) has once again spoken about the possibility of him and his bandmates writing and recording a comeback album. EMPEROR's last studio LP, "Prometheus – The Discipline Of Fire & Demise", was released in 20...

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EMPEROR Black Metal Legend IHSAHN Finds His Inner 'Geek' By Embracing Modern Recording Technology

By David E. Gehlke Vegard Sverre Tveitanm, otherwise known as Ihsahn, has been a solo artist longer than a member of the legendary Norwegian black metal act EMPEROR. His solo ventures embody a creative pursuit that stretches well beyond black metal, dabbling in avant-garde, jazz and progressive musi...

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IHSAHN On EMPEROR Making New Studio Album: 'I Can't Say That It Will Never Happen'

EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) has once again said that he would be open to the idea of him and his bandmates writing and recording a comeback album under the right set of circumstances. EMPEROR's last studio album, "Prometheus – The Discipline Of Fire & Demise", was...

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IHSAHN Says He Would Be Open To Making New EMPEROR Album Under Right Set Of 'Circumstances'

EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn (real name: Vegard Sverre Tveitan) says that he would be open to the idea of him and his bandmates writing and recording a comeback album under the right set of circumstances. EMPEROR's last studio album, "Prometheus - The Discipline Of Fire & Demise", was released in 200...

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Fascination Street Sessions

Vegard Sverre Tveitan, better known to most metalheads by his pseudonym IHSAHN, needs little introduction for those well-versed in extreme metal. The 47-year-old musician is of course the frontman and primary composer for the legendary Norwegian black metal band EMPEROR, whose albums helped define t...

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EMPEROR Announces First U.S. Tour In Over 15 Years

Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR will embark on their first U.S. tour in over 15 years this summer. All work visas for the "Anthems To The Welkin At Dusk" 2023 tour are already issued and the band is excited to finally return to the North American shores. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 17 at 1...

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IHSAHN Announces 'Fascination Street Sessions' EP

Norwegian progressive metal pioneer Ihsahn (EMPEROR) will release a new EP, "Fascination Street Sessions", on March 24 via Candlelight Records. The first single from the effort, "Contorted Monuments", can be streamed below. Known as a constantly evolving artist who loves to transcend boundaries, Ihs...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY To Release 'Ibaraki And Friends', A Young Reader's Guide To Japanese Folklore

This June, TRIVIUM vocalist and guitarist Matt Heafy, Z2 Comics and illustrator Half Sumo will debut "Ibaraki And Friends", a rhyming picture book featuring the myriad Japanese folktales and rich mythologies that inspired Heafy as a child. This vibrant guide, designed by Matt's wife Ashley Heafy, of...

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TRIVIUM Frontman's IBARAKI Project Releases New Song Feat. MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE's GERARD WAY

TRIVIUM singer and guitarist Matthew Heafy has shared another song from "Rashomon", the long-awaited album from his IBARAKI project. Watch the video for the song "Rōnin", which features MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE singer Gerard Way and EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn, below. "'A rōnin is a masterless warrior," stat...

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EMPEROR's IHSAHN: R&B Superstar THE WEEKND Is 'Darker And More Edgy' Than Most New Extreme Metal Bands

Black metal legend Ihsahn has criticized the current metal scene for its lack of "danger", claiming that R&B superstar The Weeknd is "edgier and more experimental." The EMPEROR frontman, whose real name is Vegard Sverre Tveitan, voiced his opinion on The Weeknd after telling Metal Hammer magazin...

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Hear BEHEMOTH's NERGAL Guest On Song From TRIVIUM Frontman's IBARAKI Project

TRIVIUM singer and guitarist Matthew Heafy has shared more details about his long-awaited and much-anticipated IBARAKI project. The project's debut album, "Rashomon", will be released on May 6 via Nuclear Blast. Today, the band has shared the video for "Akumu", featuring a guest appearance by BEHEMO...

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TRIVIUM's MATT HEAFY Releases First Single From IBARAKI Project Feat. EMPEROR's IHSAHN

TRIVIUM singer and guitarist Matt Heafy has released the first single from his long-awaited IBARAKI project (formerly MRITYU). The official music video for "Tamashii No Houkai", featuring special guest Ihsahn of EMPEROR fame, can be seen below. "'Tamashii No Houkai' means 'the breaking of the soul'...

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TRIVIUM Guitarist: Tour With MEGADETH And LAMB OF GOD Showed That 'It's Not All Doomsday Out There For Touring Acts'

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu spoke to Finland's Chaoszine about the band's recently completed U.S. tour with MEGADETH, LAMB OF GOD and HATEBREED. The trek marked the four groups' first run of shows since the start of the pandemic. "Before the tour, all the bands and management and stuff were… Wi...