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IHSAHN Shares New Single 'Twice Born' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album

EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn will release his new self-titled album on February 16, 2024 via Candlelight. The Norwegian progressive metal visionary has dared to push the realms of creative expressionism even further with his eighth studio offering. The release will embody two melodically interlinked vers...

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TOBIAS FORGE Has 'A Few Songs' Written For Next GHOST Album

GHOST leader Tobias Forge has confirmed to Metal Hammer magazine that he has written "a few songs" so far for the follow-up to last year's "Impera" album. Regarding how he approaches the songwriting process, he said: "I like to compare what I'm doing to being a chef. A chef with a few different inte...

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FIREWIND Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour

FIREWIND will embark on a U.S. tour in April 2024. Support on the trek will come from EDGE OF PARADISE and IMMORTAL GUARDIAN. FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. states: "We're proud and excited to bring our new album 'Stand United' world tour to America! "In 2022 we made our comeback tour after a nine-year a...

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IHSAHN To Release New, Self-Titled Album In February

Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Ihsahn (EMPEROR) will release his next solo LP, "Ihsahn", on February 16 via Candlelight Records. In addition to the traditional album version, Ihsahn's new album will also include an orchestral version. The first single from the forthcoming album, "Pilgrimage To Obli...

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TOBIAS FORGE Was 'Furious' Over Venue Banning Face Paint At GHOST Show

GHOST leader Tobias Forge says that he was "furious" after learned two months ago that a venue in St. Louis had halted fans at the entrance to the band's concert and asked them to remove any face paint. Two days before the concert, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights revealed via socia...

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FIREWIND Announces New Album 'Stand United', Shares 'Salvation Day' Single

FIREWIND will release a new studio album, "Stand United", on March 1, 2024 via AFM. "Stand United" will be available as CD, LP vinyl, digital formats and highly collectable bundles, including an autographed card, a FIREWIND cat patch plus a ticket for the band's upcoming European tour with MASTERPLA...

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TOBIAS FORGE On Upcoming GHOST Movie: 'It's Going To Be A Film With A Concert Element'

GHOST leader Tobias Forge has confirmed that footage from the band's recent two shows at the Forum in Inglewood, California will be used as part of a future film project. "When I first started putting it together, I was, like, 'Oh my god, I'm going to faint because there's so much to think about,'"...

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GHOST's 'Mary On A Cross' Single Certified Platinum In U.S.

On September 7, GHOST's "Mary On A Cross" single was certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association Of America) for accumulating one million certified units. According to the RIAA, one equivalent song unit is equal to a single digital song sale, or 150 on-demand audio and/or video st...

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TOBIAS SAMMET Is 'Sad' About ALICE COOPER's 'Cancelation' In Wake Of Comments About Gender-Affirming Care

EDGUY and AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet says that he is "sad" about the "cancelation" of Alice Cooper in the wake of the legendary rocker's comments about gender-affirming care. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 29),Tobias took to his Instagram page to write: "On a personal note I just read what my...

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GHOST Devotional Pop-Up Unveiled At Grammy Museum: Confess Your Sins

As GHOST's September 11-12 headline stand at the Kia Forum looms ever closer, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles has unveiled the Ghost Devotional Pop-Up. As the faithful await the return of Papa Emeritus IV and co. to the City Of Angels, they are invited to enter the hand-crafted, custom-built confe...

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New FIREWIND Album Is 'Finished'; Early 2024 Release Expected

In a new interview with Shawn Ratches of Laughingmonkeymusic, FIREWIND guitarist Gus G. spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's upcoming tenth studio LP. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The new album is finished, actually. We've mixed it, mastered it, we deli...

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Watch 4K Front-Row Video Of GHOST's Concert In Greenwood Village, Colorado

The FirstRowConcert YouTube channel has uploaded front-row 4K video of GHOST's August 8 concert at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Check out the clips below. GHOST kicked off its summer 2023 U.S. tour on August 2 at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, California. Suppo...

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Watch: GHOST Kicks Off Summer 2023 U.S. Tour In Concord

GHOST kicked off its summer 2023 U.S. tour last night (Wednesday, August 2) at the Concord Pavilion in Concord, California. Support on the "Re-Imperatour" is coming from fellow Swedes AMON AMARTH. GHOST's setlist for the Concord show was as follows: 01. Kaisarion 02. Rats 03. Spillways 04. From The...

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Reborn In Flames

When it comes to heavy metal credentials, Chris Boltendahl has more than most. As vocalist with GRAVE DIGGER, the German veteran has spent four decades propagating an ethos of unashamed blood 'n' thunder. From seminal debut "Heavy Metal Breakdown" (1984) to last year's excellent "Symbol Of Eternity"...

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GHOST Releases Cover Of SHAKESPEARS SISTER's Classic 'Stay' From 'Insidious: The Red Door' Movie

GHOST has released a cover of SHAKESPEARS SISTER's 1992 classic "Stay". The track, which features actor-director Patrick Wilson, appears in final scene and end credits of horror film "Insidious: The Red Door", out now. Regarding how the cover came about, Wilson comments: "It was Joe Bishara, our 'In...