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Vocalist JOHAN LINDSTRAND Talks About THE CROWN's Split, Upcoming ONE MAN ARMY Debut

Swedish webzine Global Domination recently conducted an interview with former THE CROWN and current ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET frontman Johan Lindstrand. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Global Domination: Before we discuss your new band, ONE MAN ARMY AND THE UNDEAD QUARTET, let's talk...

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CELTIC FROST Working On 'Amazing' New Album

CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "So many things are taking place here during the making of this album. Far too many things to list here, I often believe, even though this blog has been established to be utterly open and to provide a di...

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ANATA Prepare To Record New Album

Swedish technical death metallers ANATA will enter StudioMega in Varberg, Sweden later this month to begin recording the follow-up to last year's "Under a Stone with No Inscription". Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "Complete Demise", "Downward Spiral Into Madness", "The Great Juggler", "I...

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SOLITUDE AETURNUS Cancel KEEP IT TRUE Festival Appearance, Resume Work On New Album

Long-running Arlington, Texas-based doom metallers SOLITUDE AETURNUS have cancelled their previously announced appearance at Germany's Keep It True festival and other planned dates in Europe. According to a statement released by the Keep It True organizers, "The cause for that is that the wife of ba...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY: Back From South America

Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Yep, we've returned home after a very exciting and successful trip to South/Central America and would like to thank everyone involved; the promotors & agents, the excellent local support bands, the club own...

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BLUT AUS NORD: Back Catalog To Receive U.S. Release This Month

Candlelight Records has confirmed a June 28 U.S. release date for "Ultima Thulee" and "Memoria Vestusta", the previously unavailable back catalog from French extreme metal band BLUT AUS NORD. The releases follow the recent reissue of the band's current album, "The Work Which Transforms God", with th...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's ZAKK WYLDE: 'When You're Thinkin', You're Stinkin''

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde recently spoke to ChartAttack.com about his songwriting approach and the group's latest album, "Mafia", available now on Artemis Records. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On his recording approach: "Making music shouldn't be like a dentist visit. I d...

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SENTENCED Guitarist Says Writing About 'The Darker Side' Comes Naturally

FourteenG webzine recently conducted an interview with SENTENCED guitarist Sami Lopakka. A few excerpts from the interview follow: FourteenG: How sad was it during the writing process for "The Funeral Album" once you knew this was going to be your swan song? Sami Lopakka: "We made the final decision...

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Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer Suffering From Ear Infection

Former BLIND GUARDIAN/current SAVAGE CIRCUS drummer Thomen Stauch has posted the following message on his official web site: "Unfortunately, I have to tell you that I won't be able to join you on our exclusive four-song presentation from our first SAVAGE CIRCUS album 'Dreamland Manor' on the Sweden...

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MEGADETH Mainman Discusses His Close Relationship With Fans

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to The Digital Noise Network about Gigantour, returning to his roots, his split from former bandmates and the success of the group's "The System Has Failed" album. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Digital Noise Network: Dave, you're in...

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'Rock School' Documentary Pulled From Release

Launch Radio Networks reports: "Rock School", the documentary about the real-life "School of Rock", has closed after just one weekend on a handful of screens. Sources told Launch that after a very light box office, Newmarket Films opted to cancel the remaining nationwide openings with no word about...

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Time's Up For JIMI HENDRIX's Boyhood Home

The Associated Press has issued the following report: The owner of a run-down home where Jimi Hendrix once lived plans to move it to suburban Renton, across from the cemetery where the rock legend is buried. Owner Pete Sikov has until Friday to provide completed plans for moving the house; otherwise...

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Australian Webzine To Release Free Metal Compilations

Australian webzine PyroMusic.net has announced plans to release the first in a series to FREE Australian metal compilations. These will include full artwork and band info included with every download. The compilations are designed to provide Aussie metal bands with an opportunity to gain global expo...

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Winter Enclosure

In the current global market, a Norwegian band comprised entirely of good-looking women seems destined to have A&R executives tripping over their erections in a race to get their checkbooks out. OCTAVIA SPERATI has entered the scene in a low-key fashion so far, making noise at home for several y...

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ROBIN FINCK Refuses To Discuss GUNS N' ROSES Until Release Date For 'Chinese Democracy' Is Set

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Robin Finck has posted the following message for GNR fans on his official web site: "To be clear, the request to refrain from emailing me about GUNS N' ROSES is not a diss to you or to the band or to anyone. I simply am not eager to instigate that conversation ...