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CODE Joined by Former CRADLE OF FILTH Drummer

British/Norwegian black metal project CODE, featuring new vocalist Simen Hestnaes (a.k.a. ICS Vortex; DIMMU BORGIR, ex-ARCTURUS),bassist/backing vocalist Viper (a.k.a. Vicotnik from DHG) and guitarist/songwriter Aort, has recruited a new drummer — Adrian Erlandsson (AT THE GATES, CRADLE OF FILTH) w...

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VINTERSORG's FISSION Signs With APHOTIC RECORDS

FISSION, the collaboration between BORKNAGAR/VINTERSORG frontman Andreas Hedlund (a.k.a. Vintersorg) and VINTERSORG live session drummer Benny "Hägge" Hägglund, has inked a deal with Aphotic Records. The group is currently recording tracks for its second album, tentatively due in early 2008. FISSION...

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CODE Signs To TABU RECORDINGS

British/Norwegian black metal project CODE, featuring new vocalist Simen Hestnaes (a.k.a. ICS Vortex; DIMMU BORGIR, ex-ARCTURUS),has signed to Tabu Recordings. Hestnaes, bassist/backing vocalist Viper (a.k.a. Vicotnik; DHG),guitarist and songwriter Aort, and new drummer Asgeir Mickelson (SPIRAL AR...

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WINDS: New Album Release Date Announced

The End Records has set a September 4 release date of for the new album from Norway's WINDS, entitled "Prominence and Demise". The classical/progressive band — consisting of Lars E. Si, Carl August Tidemann, Jan Axel von Blomberg and Andy Winter — is excited with the upcoming release of "Prominence...

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Solens Rotter

Since the release of 1998's "Hedniskhjartad", the music of VINTERSORG has transcended mere metal, its creations more appropriately dubbed "art" that just happens to feature metal as a primary element. On 2004's "The Focusing Blur", the man that also lends his eloquent vocals to the mighty BORKNAGAR,...

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DAGOBA Drummer Kills It Behind The Kit; Video Available

DAGOBA drummer Franky Costanza is featured in this month's issue of French magazine Batterie, which is accompanied by an educational DVD where you can see him perform a few DAGOBA songs. Watch this 20 minute, multi-angle, mind-blowing video at this location. DAGOBA's sophomore album, "What Hell Is A...

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ARCTURUS: 'We Cannot Find The Time To Continue Working With This Band'

Norwegian extreme metal band ARCTURUS has posted the following message on its web site: "A lot of rumours have been going around after our gig in Melbourne. Simen [Hestnaes, a.k.a. ICS Vortex; DIMMU BORGIR, ex-BORKNAGAR, LAMENTED SOULS] opened the concert with the words 'Welcome to the last ARCTURUS...

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OLD FUNERAL, BORKNAGAR, GRIMFIST Members Join Forces In THE BATALLION

THE BATALLION, the Bergen, Norway-based old-school death/thrash band consisting of members of OLD FUNERAL, DEATHCON, BORKNAGAR and GRIMFIST, has just released a self-titled four-song debut EP via the Norwegian label Masculin Records on both vinyl and CD. THE BATALLION is: Stud Bronson - Guitar and V...

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ARCTURUS Rumored To Have Split Up

Rumors are running rampant that Norwegian extreme metal band ARCTURUS has decided to call it quits following the completion of its recent Australian tour. According to unconfirmed reports from fans that attended ARCTURUS' March 31 concert in Melbourne, ARCTURUS vocalist Simen Hestnaes (a.k.a. ICS Vo...

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ARCTURUS: New Audio Interview With HUGH MINGAY Available

A recent audio interview with ARCTURUS bassist Hugh Mingay, conducted by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia),can be downloaded at this location (2.41 MB). ARCTURUS' current lineup includes DIMMU BORGIR bassist Simen Hestnaes (a.k.a. ICS Vortex, ex-BORKNAGAR, LAMENTED...

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SADUS: More Tour Dates Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers SADUS have lined up the following dates as part of their "Fuera Por Sangre Tour 2007": Mar. 30 - Riverside, CA USA @ Tremors Mar. 31 - Santa Ana, CA USA @ Galaxy Theatre * Apr. 18 - Caracas, Venezuela Apr. 19 - Quito, Ecuador Apr. 20 - Cali, ...

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SCARIOT: 'Momentum Shift' To Receive North American Release In May

SCARIOT, the Norwegian band led by Død (a.k.a. Daniel Olaisen; BLOOD RED THRONE),will release its new album, "Momentum Shift", on May 22 via Candlelight Records. The CD, which was issued in Norway last month through FaceFront Records, was mixed at Top Room studios in Norway. Drumming duties on the...

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SADUS: 'Fuera Por Sangre Tour 2007' Dates Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers SADUS have lined up the following dates as part of their "Fuera Por Sangre Tour 2007": Mar. 30 - Riverside, California @ Tremors Mar. 31 - Santa Ana, California @ Galaxy Theatre (Metalfest) Apr. 18 - Caracas, Venezulela Apr. 19 - Quito, Ecuador Apr. 20 - Cali...

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INFERNO MUSIC CONFERENCE Schedule Revealed

Oslo, Norway's Inferno Metal Festival has become a sold-out success each year, as well as an annual gathering of the international metal industry. In 2006, in collaboration with MFO, the Inferno organizers launched the Inferno Music Conference (IMC) as a professional get-together for the metal and r...

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TESTAMENT, NAPALM DEATH Confirmed For Norway's HOLE IN THE SKY Festival

TESTAMENT and NAPALM DEATH are the first two confirmed bands for the eighth edition of the Hole in the Sky festival, set to take place August 22-25 in Bergen, Norway. Commented the organizers: "The 2007 edition is shaping up to be something out of the extraordinary. Last year with CELTIC FROST, MORB...