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FERNANDO RIBEIRO On MOONSPELL's Metal-Meets-Orchestra Album 'Opus Diabolicum': 'I Wanted Something Raw, Authentic, With No Overdubs'

By David E. Gehlke Frontman Fernando Ribeiro of long-running Portuguese Gothic metal outfit MOONSPELL is acutely aware that the novelty factor of performing with a live symphony orchestra has long since worn off. He's right. METALLICA may have popularized the idea in 1999 with the dodgy "S&M", but h...

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CANDLEMASS Singer JOHAN LÄNGQVIST Had No Problem With Band Playing Reunion Concert With MESSIAH MARCOLIN: 'He Had My Blessing'

In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, CANDLEMASS singer Johan Längqvist (a.k.a. Johan Langquist) spoke about the band's recent one-off world-exclusive performance featuring CANDLEMASS's former vocalist Messiah Marcolin, which took place at this year's edition of the Rock Hard Festival Gre...

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THE GEMS Announce Second Album, 'Year Of The Snake'

THE GEMS, the Swedish hard rock band featuring former THUNDERMOTHER members Guernica Mancini (vocals),Emlee Johansson (drums) and Mona Lindgren (bass),will release its second album, "Year Of The Snake", on March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. To mark the occasion, the trio has revealed a new single,...

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THERION Announces New Live Album, DVD And Blu-Ray 'Con Orquesta'

THERION will release a live album, "Con Orquesta", on January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records. The Swedish symphonic metal pioneers made history once again in 2024 by performing live with a full orchestra, 17 years after their last monumental shows of this kind. Following their unforgettable appearances...

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MESSIAH MARCOLIN Is Open To Playing More Reunion Shows With CANDLEMASS: 'Now Is The Time To Book The Big Festivals Of 2026'

A one-off world-exclusive CANDLEMASS concert featuring the band's former vocalist Messiah Marcolin took place on September 13 at this year's edition of the Rock Hard Festival Greece in Athens, Greece. It marked Marcolin's first performance with CANDLEMASS in nearly 20 years. Speaking to Sakis Fragos...

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Watch: CANDLEMASS Performs With Singer MESSIAH MARCOLIN For First Time In Nearly 20 Years

A one-off world-exclusive CANDLEMASS concert featuring the band's former vocalist Messiah Marcolin took place Saturday night (September 13) at this year's edition of the Rock Hard Festival Greece in Athens, Greece. It marked Marcolin's first performance with CANDLEMASS in nearly 20 years. The band's...

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CANDLEMASS's LEIF EDLING Reiterates Athens Concert With MESSIAH MARCOLIN Will Be A One-Off: 'We Have No Recording Plans'

CANDLEMASS leader Leif Edling has reiterated that the band's upcoming reunion concert with Messiah Marcolin will be a one-off event, with no chance of further dates being added. As previously reported, Messiah will front CANDLEMASS for an appearance at this year's edition of the Rock Hard Festival G...

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CANDLEMASS Shares Music Video For Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'Sabbath Bloody Sabbath'

To celebrate 40 years of doom metal mastery and the release of their brand new four-track EP "Black Star", Swedish epic doom metal pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled a cover of BLACK SABBATH's legendary hymn "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath". The title track of the classic 1973 SABBATH album was reworked by C...

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LEIF EDLING Says CANDLEMASS's Reunion With MESSIAH MARCOLIN Will Be A One-Off Event: 'No Recordings, No Tours, Nothing More'

CANDLEMASS leader Leif Edling says that the band's upcoming reunion concert with Messiah Marcolin will be a one-off event, with no chance of further dates being added. As previously reported, Messiah will front CANDLEMASS for an appearance at this year's edition of the Rock Hard Festival Greece, sla...

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CANDLEMASS Singer JOHAN LÄNGQVIST On Band's Upcoming Reunion Concert With MESSIAH MARCOLIN: 'I Hope They Make A Great Show'

In a new interview with Finland's Chaoszine, CANDLEMASS singer Johan Längqvist (a.k.a. Johan Langquist) was asked if he will be a part of the band's upcoming one-off world-exclusive performance featuring CANDLEMASS's former vocalist Messiah Marcolin, which will take place at this year's edition of t...

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CANDLEMASS Singer JOHAN LANGQUIST's Debut Solo Album To Receive Physical Release In June

JOHAN LANGQUIST THE CASTLE, the solo project of CANDLEMASS singer Johan Längqvist (a.k.a. Johan Langquist),will release its self-titled debut album on CD and vinyl on June 27 via I Hate Records. The record was initially released digitally without a label in 2024. Johan has worked together with a wi...

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CANDLEMASS Unveils Title Track Of Upcoming EP 'Black Star'

Grammy-nominated doom pioneers CANDLEMASS have unveiled the title track of their upcoming EP, "Black Star", out May 9 via Napalm Records. The EP impressively marks the 40th anniversary of the legendary band. "Black Star" seamlessly merges haunting melodies with deeply introspective lyrics, brought t...

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THE KOVENANT Shares Pro-Shot Video Of 'Jihad' Performance From EINDHOVEN METAL MEETING Comeback Concert

THE KOVENANT returned to the live stage for select live appearances, including at last fall's Eindhoven Metal Meeting festival and at this year's 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise. THE KOVENANT, which won a Norwegian Grammy equivalent, called Spellemannsprisen, in 1999 in the category of "Best Hard Rock Al...

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THE KOVENANT Is Working On First New Album In More Than 20 Years

In a recent interview with Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, vocalist/bassist Stian "Nagash" Arnesen and female singer Sarah Jezebel Deva of THE KOVENANT spoke about the band's return to the live stage for select live appearances, including at last fall's Eindhoven Metal Meeting festival and at this...

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CANDLEMASS To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With 'Black Star' EP

Swedish godfathers of epic doom CANDLEMASS will celebrate their 40th anniversary of pioneering the genre with a four-track EP, "Black Star". Packed with craterous riffs, this celebration of doom metal mastery is set for release on May 9 via Napalm Records. With "Black Star", the genre-defying band u...