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CHTON: 'The Devil Builds' Audio Samples Available

A two-minute YouTube clip containing audio samples of several of the songs that will appear on "The Devil Builds", the new album from Norwegian death metallers CHTON, is available below. The video footage featured in the teaser was filmed at the band's concert at the 2012 Inferno Festival. This perf...

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CHTON Announces New Vocalist

Norwegian death metallers CHTON have announced the addition of vocalist Craig Furunes (DEMONTERA) to the group's their ranks. After their previous singer, Terje (CHTON vocalist from 2002 to 2011) left the band just after recording CHTON's upcoming sophomore album, "The Devil Builds", the band had a...

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CHTON: New Album Release Date, Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Norwegian death metallers CHTON will release their sophomore album, "The Devil Builds", on September 15 via the German label Godeater Records. The vinyl edition is planned for early winter 2013. Digital distribution of the effort will be handled by Morningstar Music to ensure the LP will be availabl...

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CHTON Signs With GODEATER RECORDS

Norwegian death metallers CHTON will release their sophomore album, "The Devil Builds", on CD and vinyl in collaboration with the German label Godeater Records. The CD will be made available in the fall, with the vinyl to follow in early winter 2013. The digital release of the album will be handled...

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ÅRABROT Honored At SPELLEMANN Awards

Haugesund, Norway-based "noise rock" band ÅRABROT was honored in the "Metal" category at the 40th annual Spellemann awards (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards). The largest and oldest Norwegian music awards show was held this past Saturday, January 14 at Folketeateret in Oslo, Norway and...

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Norwegian Black Metal Band Causes Stir With Anti-Islamic Lyrics

According to the Arab television network Al Arabiya, Norwegian black metallers TAAKE have sparked outrage after being nominated for a prestigious Norwegian music award despite having written lyrics that are allegedly anti-Islamic. TAAKE's "Noregs Vaapen" album, along with the latest releases from IN...

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KAMPFAR: Video Interview With DOLK

Northern Fury has conducted an interview with vocalist Dolk of Norwegian old-school black metallers KAMPFAR when the performed in Portland, Oregon on September 7, 2011 as part of "The Black Path Of America Tour 2011" with VREID and NECRONOMICON. You can now watch the chat below. "The Black Path Of A...

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SHINING, TAAKE, VREID, INSENSE Nominated For 'Spellemann' Award

SHINING (Norway; not to be confused with the Swedish extreme metal act),TAAKE, VREID and INSENSE have been nominated in the "Metal" category at the 40th annual Spellemann awards (the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy Awards). The largest and oldest Norwegian music awards show will be held Saturday...

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NECRONOMICON: Behind-The-Scenes Footage From 'The Black Path Of America Tour'

Quebec, Canada-based black/death metallers NECRONOMICON have uploaded a new webisode featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recently completed "The Black Path Of America Tour" with VREID and KAMPFAR. Check it out below. NECRONOMICON in May announced the addition of bassist Armaros to the group...

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Norway's INDIE RECORDINGS Opens North American Office

Norwegian record label Indie Recordings, home to such acts as KVELERTAK, ENSLAVED, 1349 and GOD SEED, has joined forces with Prosthetic Records (SKELETONWITCH, ANIMALS AS LEADERS) to create Indie Recordings North America. As of September 1, the day-to-day operations of Indie Recordings North America...

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KAMPFAR Frontman To Write Book About Early Years Of Black Metal

Vocalist Dolk of Norwegian old-school black metallers KAMPFAR has released the following statement: "This was not supposed to be revealed yet. But I decided to do so through [my] personal [online] profile. Even my bandmates don't know this yet. But I have now finally started my longtime plan to do/w...

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Tribute To ENSLAVED: Cover Artwork Revealed

VREID and DORDEDUH (the Romanian metal band featuring former NEGURA BUNGET members Hupogrammos and Sol Faur) are among the artists who will contribute to the forthcoming "official tribute" to Norwegian masters of progressive/experimental metal ENSLAVED. Twenty acts are scheduled to appear on the CD,...

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KAMPFAR Bassist To Sit Out European Tour; Temporary Replacement Announced

Bassist Jon Bakker will be forced to sit out the upcoming European tour by Norwegian old-school black metallers KAMPFAR due to undisclosed "family issues." The band says in a statement, "Initially we were reluctant to perform without his presence, but we are lucky to have a solid replacement lined u...

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VREID To Tour North America With KAMPFAR, NECRONOMICON

Norwegian black metal overlords VREID will embark on a North American headlining tour this August. Dubbed "The Black Path Of America Tour 2011", the trek will commence on August 25 in Toronto and trample through 14 cities before coming to a ceremonious close on September 10 in San Diego. VREID will...

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KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI: New Video Interview Posted Online

Rock The Nation TV conducted an interview with the Finnish symphonic folk metal band KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI during the group's Paganfest tour of Europe with KORPIKLAANI, UNLEASHED, MOONSORROW, VARG and ARAFEL. You can now watch the chat below. KIVIMETSÄN DRUIDI's second album, "Betrayal, Justice, Revenge...