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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Discusses Junk Food On Swedish National TV
In the latest episode of the Swedish metal show "Rundgång", DARK TRANQUILLITY frontman Mikael Stanne reveals his trade secrets as a longtime junkfood connoisseur. The show was aired yesterday on the SVT network and can be seen online at this location (click on the "Se del 4 av Rundgång" link). DARK...February 17, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Explain Raleigh Concert Cancellation
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY have posted the following explanation regarding the cancellation of their appearance at the first show of the group's North American tour with OPETH on Wednesday (Feb. 15) in Raleigh, North Carolina: "As most of you have heard, we didn't play the first gig of the tour due...February 17, 2006
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Norway's ALLFADER Sign With OSMOSE PRODUCTIONS
Norwegian metallers ALLFADER have inked a deal with Osmose Productions for the release of their debut album, "At Least We Will Die Together". Described in a press release as "a mix of death, black and heavy metal," this album is said to sum up what ALLFADER is all about: "aggression, monstrous sound...February 16, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Forced To Miss First Show Of OPETH Tour
Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY missed their connecting flight in Paris on their way to the U.S for their tour with OPETH and will unfortunately not play the first show of the OPETH tour on Wednesday, February 15 in Raleigh, North Carolina. DARK TRANQUILLITY's first live appearance on the tour will be in...February 14, 2006
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LETHAL AGGRESSION: New Songs Available Online
Reactivated New Jersey thrashers LETHAL AGGRESSION have uploaded two songs from their upcoming EP on their MySpace.com page. Check them out at this location. According to the band's official bio, "LETHAL AGGRESSION has been thrashing for 20 years now with various lineup changes. They have played wit...February 6, 2006
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Origo
So do you think these Swedes have been hyped enough or is another round of the-band-that-saved-the-world quotes necessary? Just kidding. BURST deserves the accolades. On "Origo", they've taken what can loosely be termed post-hardcore (or whatever the fuck is en vogue now) and made it into a vibrant...February 6, 2006
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IN FLAMES Guitarist: We Cannot Write An Album Like 'The Jester Race' Again
Lords of Metal e-zine recently conducted an interview with IN FLAMES guitarist Björn Gelotte. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Lords of Metal: IN FLAMES has always been the kind of band with a lot of diversity, with this new release being no exception. There is the balance between intensit...February 1, 2006
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DEVOLVED: Another Live Show Announced
Australian tech-metallers DEVOLVED will be performing live at Goodfellas in Rancho Cucamonga, CA on March 9. Also appearing on the bill will be OUR LAST HOPE and DROP 8. As previously reported, DEVOLVED are scheduled to appear at The Knitting Factory Alterknit Lounge in Hollywood, California on Satu...January 29, 2006
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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says New STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Album Will Have 'Different Aesthetic'
Zoltan Koncsok of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mainman Devin Townsend. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: [STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's] "Alien" was your most brutal album to date in my opinion. Where did all that aggression come...January 28, 2006
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Former RITUAL Singer Launches New Project
Former RITUAL singer Juan Ricardo is currently fronting a new technical progressive/power metal band called DARK ARENA. Joining him in this brand-new project are former SOMNUS members Rhiannon and Chris Stolle. RITUAL were previously signed to the German label Massacre Records. The band released one...January 25, 2006
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SKULLSHIFTER: New Demo Track Available for Streaming
SKULLSHIFTER, the New Jersey-based band featuring former INSANIAC members CJ Scioscia (guitar) and Tom Nolz (guitar, vocals),are now offering a pre-production demo of a brand-new track, entitled "Strain", to announce the launch of their just-completed MySpace.com web page. "Strain" is the first tun...January 23, 2006
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TERRORFEST: Toronto Hardcore/Metal Festival To Feature Over 60 Bands
Over 60 hardcore/metal bands have been confirmed to appear at Terrorfest, a three-day festival scheduled to take place July 14-16 in the Toronto, Ontario area (venue to be announced). The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 MILE SCREAM A LEGEND FALLS A MINUTE TILL MIDNIGHT A PRESENT DAY NIG...January 22, 2006
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The Beginning of the End
After the first spin I must admit that I wasn't too sure of the markedly more metallic direction SWORN ENEMY had gone in on "The Beginning of The End" until I realized that the progression made was a natural one. "As Real as it Gets" hinted at it. The 2003 release may be a hardcore ...January 16, 2006
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THE LOS ANGELES MURDERFEST – VERSION 2.0: Complete Lineup, Set Times Announced
The complete lineup and set times for The Los Angeles Murderfest – Version 2.0 have been announced. The event will feature three day of metal, punk and hardcore and is scheduled to be held February 17-19 at the Knitting Factory. Tickets are on sale now. 3-Day Pass - $75 in advance only Feb. 17 - ...January 14, 2006
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Long-Running Thrashers LETHAL AGGRESSION Working On New EP
Long-running New Jersey thrashers LETHAL AGGRESSION are currently working on an EP, tentatively due later in the year. According to the band's official bio, "LETHAL AGGRESSION has been thrashing for 20 years now with various lineup changes. They have played with some of the undergrounds finest bands...January 9, 2006
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