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Former IN FLAMES Guitarist JESPER STRÖMBLAD Sitting Out CYHRA Shows To Focus On Family

Guitarist Jesper Strömblad has announced that he will sit out CYHRA's live appearances for the remainder of 2018. He will be temporarily replaced by Marcus Sunesson from ENGEL. The former IN FLAMES axeman explained in a statement: "Due to personal reasons concerning my family, I must step aside from...

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Producer SASCHA PAETH Recruits SEVEN SPIRES Singer For MASTERS OF CEREMONY Project

Sascha Paeth, one of the most talented writers, musicians, and producers of the German heavy metal scene, has recruited Adrienne Cowan of the Boston metal band SEVEN SPIRES to sing on the debut album from his MASTERS OF CEREMONY project. Says Paeth: "We have started the recording process and it is t...

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CYHRA Feat. Former IN FLAMES, AMARANTHE Members: Second Album Recorded

CYHRA vocalist Jake E has confirmed to the Dhaka Tribune that the band has finished recording its as-yet-untitled second album for an early 2019 release via Spinefarm Records. The follow-up to 2017's "Letters To Myself" was laid down at Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark and will be mixed and mastered...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE To Release 'The Eighth Mountain' Album In February

Italian symphonic power metal kings RHAPSODY OF FIRE will release their new album, "The Eighth Mountain", on February 22, 2019. The disc will be the band's first collection of brand new material to feature vocalist Giacomo Voli and drummer Manu Lotter, who joined RHAPSODY OF FIRE in 2016. The track...

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Malaysia's Leading Cinema Exhibitor Denies Major Cuts To QUEEN Biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

The leading cinema exhibitor in Malaysia has denied that 24 minutes of "Bohemian Rhapsody" have been cut for the film's Malaysian audience. The Malaysian Film Censorship Board reportedly removed content from the QUEEN biopic that was largely of a homosexual nature, including the music video for "I...

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QUEEN Biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Far Exceeds Expectations With $50 Million Opening Weekend

According to Variety, 20th Century Fox's QUEEN biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" is on track to sell an estimated $50 million in tickets at 4,000 theaters in the U.S. and Canada this weekend, and another $72.5 million internationally, far exceeding expectations. That will set the mark for the second-best o...

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KAMELOT Guitarist Says Upcoming DVD Will 'Blow Away' 2006's 'One Cold Winter's Night'

Yvonne from Kamelot Germany recently conducted an interview with KAMELOT guitarist Thomas Youngblood. You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's recent live activities: Thomas: "It's crazy the way that things are growing. The Tilbu...

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QUEEN Biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Opens With $3.9 Million In Previews On Thursday

According to Variety, 20th Century Fox's QUEEN biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" opened with $3.9 million at 3,260 North American locations on Thursday night. Exit polling showed 66% of viewers rated "Bohemian Rhapsody" as "excellent," with another 24% calling it "very good." "Mr. Robot"'s Rami Malek stars...

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DRAGONFORCE Bassist Would 'Definitely' Choose Death Metal Over Power Metal

French musician Frédéric Leclercq, who plays bass in the British-based power metal band DRAGONFORCE and guitar in the death metal supergroup SINSAENUM, was asked by Austria's Stormbringer which subgenre of heavy metal he prefers: power metal or death metal. He responded (see video below): "Death met...

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Metal Mariachi Band METALACHI Takes On QUEEN's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' In New Music Video

METALACHI — the world's first and only heavy metal mariachi band — has revealed a brand new music video for its cover of QUEEN's classic anthem "Bohemian Rhapsody", featuring a cameo by comedian Felipe Esparza. The clip — dramatically comedic in true METALACHI fashion — was directed by Michael Estre...

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QUEEN Drummer Says SACHA BARON COHEN 'Didn't Take FREDDIE MERCURY Seriously Enough'

Brian May has praised Rami Malek for his work in QUEEN biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody". The "Mr. Robot" actor stars in the film as QUEEN lead singer Freddie Mercury, the iconic British vocal artist known for his extravagant performance style and his incredible vocal range. Malek reportedly brilliantly ch...

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KAMELOT Keyboardist On 'Fantastic' Touring Drummer ALEX LANDENBURG: 'I Hope He Stays'

KAMELOT keyboardist Oliver Palotai recently spoke with Finland's Metalliluola. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the group's latest album, "The Shadow Theory": Oliver: "The creation of the album was not without troubles. Some...

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Watch 'We Will Rock You' Clip From QUEEN Movie 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Starring RAMI MALEK

20th Century Fox has released a new clip from the QUEEN biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody". "Mr. Robot"'s Rami Malek stars in the film as QUEEN lead singer Freddie Mercury, the iconic British vocal artist known for his extravagant performance style and his incredible vocal range. Due in theaters on November...

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QUEEN's 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Could Have Second-Highest Music Biopic Opening Ever

According to Variety, 20th Century Fox's QUEEN biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" is expected to bring in as much as $30 million in its North American opening weekend on November 2-4, early tracking showed Thursday. An opening of more than $26 million would give it the second-highest music biopic opening ev...

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RAMI MALEK Talks About His Portrayal of QUEEN's FREDDIE MERCURY In 'Bohemian Rhapsody' Movie (Video)

A new three-minute video in which "Mr. Robot"'s Rami Malek talks about how he prepared to play QUEEN lead singer Freddie Mercury, the iconic British vocal artist known for his extravagant performance style and his incredible vocal range, in 20th Century Fox's QUEEN biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" can be...