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FACE DOWN: In Songwriting Mode
FACE DOWN, the reunited Swedish outfit featuring former THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro, are currently in "songwriting mode and rehearsing will be resumed properly in early September," according to the group's latest newsletter. "If everything pans out the way we want it, we're gonna record three or fo...September 6, 2004
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OBITUARY Bassist: We Will Make The Heaviest Album We've Ever Recorded
OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins recently spoke to Decibel magazine about the songwriting process for the group's new studio album, tentatively due in 2005 through an as-yet-undetermined label (most likely Roadrunner). Watkins described the group's new material as "Going towards more of our older styl...September 5, 2004
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Report: BLACK SABBATH's Amplifiers Get Turned Down At Tampa OZZFEST
Jay Cridlin of the St. Petersburg Times is reporting that the Ozzfest concert Thursday (Sept. 2) at the Ford Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL was much quieter than other recent concerts, according to officials at the Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission. The EPC received only two complai...September 4, 2004
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SUIDAKRA Name New CD
German melodic black/death metallers SUIDAKRA have set "Command to Charge" as the title of their seventh album, tentatively due in early 2005. The follow-up to last year's "Signs for the Fallen" will be recorded during November 1-24, 2004 and will contain such cuts as "Decibel Dance", "Reap The Stor...August 11, 2004
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200 000 DECIBEL Benefit Show: Official Web Site Launched, More Details Revealed
The organizers behind the upcoming benefit show, 200 000 Decibel, in Gothenburg, Sweden have announced that the Swedish music travel agent Festivalbussen.com is now offering free bus rides to people wishing to attend the festival. It has also been announced that the performances by the artists who w...July 26, 2004
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IN FLAMES And THE HAUNTED To Headline Swedish Benefit Show
IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED, HYPOCRISY, LOST HORIZON and NIFELHEIM will join forces for a special benefit show, 200 000 Decibel, at Trägårn in Gothenburg, Sweden on September 2. The objective is to raise 200 000 SEK (approximately $27,000) in order to help the founder of the Swedish festival 2000 Decibel...July 20, 2004
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DECIBEL: New Extreme Music Magazine To Hit Streets In September
Decibel, the self-described "America's most exciting new extreme metal magazine," will launch in September. "Decibel covers a scene which continues to reach new heights both artistically and commercially," said the magazine's Editor-In-Chief Albert Mudrian. "Decibel has a clear editorial focus — we...July 15, 2004
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TAD MOROSE: Live Appearances Announced
Sweden's TAD MOROSE will appear live at the Hälsingland Runt Biker Meet on July 10 at Baldersnäs MC Club in their hometown of Bollnäs. Also performing will be LEFAY. TAD MOROSE will also make a live appearance at the opening ceremony for Global Games in Bollnäs on July 26. Guitarist Krunt has issued...June 3, 2004
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FATES WARNING Drummer Comments On 2000 DECIBEL FESTIVAL Appearance
FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder has posted the following message on his official web site: "I just got back from Sweden playing with [HAMMERFALL singer] Joacim Cans at the 2000 Decibel Festival. Had a great time and the band sounded tight and powerful. Joacim has Stefan from HAMMERFALL and Danny G...May 25, 2004
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CANS: Band Lineup For 2000 DECIBEL Festival Appearance Revealed
HAMMERFALL frontman Joacim Cans will be joined by Danny Gill (guitar),Stefan Pascolino (bass) and Mark Zonder (drums, FATES WARNING) during his solo appearance (under the CANS moniker) at the 2000 Decibel festival May 21-22 in Bengtsfors, Sweden (180 km north of Gothenburg). "Unfortunately neither...May 9, 2004
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AMARAN Announce New Drummer
Swedish progressive metallers AMARAN have announced the addition of drummer Pär Hjulström to the group's ranks. Hjulström joins AMARAN as a temporary replacement for Robin Bergh, who left the band in March for personal reasons. Pär will play with the band at the 2000 Decibel festival which takes pla...May 1, 2004
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NAGLFAR: More Festival Appearances Announced
Swedish death/black metallers NAGLFAR have lined up two more festival appearances during the summer. The group's itinerary is shaping up as follows: May 21-22 - 2000 Decibel – Bengtsfors, SWE May 29-30 - Rock Hard Festival - Gelsenkirchen, GER Jun. 05 - Gods Of Metal Festival – Bologna, ITA Jul. 02...April 21, 2004
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THE HAUNTED Finish Recording New Album
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have completed the tracking for fourth full-length album, tentatively due later in the year through an as-yet-undetermined label (the band were previously signed to Earache Records). "We have now finished the recording at Studio Fredman & right now we're preparing f...April 9, 2004
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BESEECH: Live Video Posted Online
Swedish "gothic metallers" BESEECH have uploaded a live video of the track "Bitch" at their official web site. Check it out at this location (Windows Media, 13 MB). The "Bitch" live clip was recorded on February 27 at the group's "Drama" release party in Borås, Sweden. BESEECH's fourth full-length a...March 24, 2004
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THE HAUNTED To Support FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND In The U.K.
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have been confirmed as the main support act for FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND on their U.K. headlining tour in May. FUNERAL frontman Matt Davies commented: "THE HAUNTED are truly ferocious and a definite favorite of ours." THE HAUNTED have also been added to the lineup of bands...March 18, 2004
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