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LEIF EDLING's AVATARIUM: 'Moonhorse' Lyric Video Released

AVATARIUM, the new project led by Leif Edling, founding bassist and main songwriter of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS, will release its self-titled debut album on November 1 via Nuclear Blast. In addition to Edling, AVATARIUM features Marcus Jidell (ROYAL HUNT, EVERGREY) on guitar, Lars Sköld...

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Video: Former IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD Performs With NIGHTRAGE In Gothenburg

Due to "unforeseen circumstances," NIGHTRAGE's former singer, Jimmie Strimell (ENDS WITH A BULLET, ex-DEAD BY APRIL, DEATHDESTRUCTION) was unable to rejoin the band for their September 20 concert in Gothenburg, Sweden. Handling lead vocals at the show was Ronnie Nyman from ALWAYS WAR. Also appearing...

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LEIF EDLING's AVATARIUM Reveals Debut Album Details

AVATARIUM, the new project led by Leif Edling, founding bassist and main songwriter of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS, will release its self-titled debut album on November 1 via Nuclear Blast. In addition to Edling, AVATARIUM features Marcus Jidell (ROYAL HUNT, EVERGREY) on guitar, Lars Sköld...

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Former IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD To Perform With NIGHTRAGE In Gothenburg

Due to "unforeseen circumstances," NIGHTRAGE's former singer, Jimmie Strimell (ENDS WITH A BULLET, ex-DEAD BY APRIL, DEATHDESTRUCTION) will be unable to rejoin the band for their September 20 concert in Gothenburg, Sweden and their upcoming Japanese tour. The group states: "Ronnie Nyman from ALWAYS...

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ELDRITCH Begins Recording New Album

Italian progressive metallers ELDRITCH have entered the studio to begin recording their ninth album for an early 2014 release. A short video clip from the drum-tracking sessions can be seen below. ELDRITCH's eighth studio album, "Gaia's Legacy", was released in September 2011 via Scarlet Records. A...

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CANDLEMASS Mainman's AVATARIUM Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

AVATARIUM, the new project led by Leif Edling, founding bassist and main songwriter of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS, has inked a deal with Nuclear Blast. AVATARIUM's first release will be a 12-inch mini-LP, "Moonhorse", featuring the title track, the B-side "Boneflower" as well as an acoust...

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NIGHTRAGE Rejoined By Singer JIMMIE STRIMELL For Upcoming Shows

Mutinational melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE have recruited their former singer, Jimmie Strimell (vocals, ENDS WITH A BULLET, ex-DEAD BY APRIL, DEATHDESTRUCTION),and Marcus Rosell (drums; ENDS WITH A BULLET, DORM PATROL) for their upcoming headlining tour of Japan and possible other shows. Says N...

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EVERGREY's TOM ENGLUND To Guest On CHARACTERS Debut

CHARACTERS, the new band featuring former members of the Swedish modern rock/metal outfit ONE WITHOUT, will release its debut album, "Once They Bleed", on September 25. In the beginning of April, CHARACTERS announced the addition of singer Marcus Bäckström and moved into a new studio facility in Got...

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EVERGREY Guitarist To Release Debut Instrumental Album

Due on August 16 via Lion Music, "Pictures From A Time Traveller", the debut instrumental album from EVERGREY guitarist Marcus Jidell, features seven tracks of outstanding, diverse and top-shelf virtuoso guitar excellence. Jidell is one of the most respected metal guitarists to have come out of Swed...

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NIGHTRAGE Singer Quits

Singer Antony Hämäläinen (pictured below) has officially left mutinational melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE. He says: "There is no drama or bad blood. Quite the opposite actually as we all remain great friends. I personally would just like to explore other musical ventures. It's as simple as that."...

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RUNNING WILD: New Album Due In October

German metallers RUNNING WILD will release their as-yet-untitled new studio album on the following dates: Germany: October 4 Rest of Europe: October 7 U.S./Canada: To be announced RUNNING WILD's latest album, "Shadowmaker", registered the following first-week chart positions: Germany: #12 Sweden: #4...

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OPETH, EVERGREY Members Guest On 220 VOLT Drummer's Solo Debut

Peter Hermansson , the formidable power pack behind the drums in bands like TALISMAN, ZOOM CLUB, JOHN NORUM and, of course, 220 VOLT, now proves he's not only a drummer, he's also a great singer and songwriter, which he shows in his rootsy, yet fresh, heavy rock solo debut, a five-track EP entitled...

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DEATHDESTRUCTION: 'Money, Blood, Crucifixus' Lyric Video Released

The lyric video for the song "Money, Blood, Crucifixus" from Swedish metallers DEATHDESTRUCTION can be seen below. The track comes off the band's sophomore album, "II", which will be released in October. The "Money, Blood, Crucifixus" single will be made available on May 31, with an accompanying pro...

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CANDLEMASS Mainman Launches AVATARIUM

Leif Edling, founding bassist and main songwriter of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS, is currently recording a full-length album with his new project AVATARIUM. "I have been writing songs for some time now and together with the guitar player Marcus Jidell (ROYAL HUNT, EVERGREY),I have been re...

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DEATHDESTRUCTION: More Video Footage From The Studio

Swedish metallers DEATHDESTRUCTION recorded their sophomore album, tentatively titled "Death Is The Winner", between November 17, 2012 and January 10 2013 at Bohus Sound studios in Kungälv, Sweden with producer Roberto Laghi (IN FLAMES, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, LOK, SONIC SYNDICATE). Laghi also mixed the...