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THE CROWN Rejoined By Vocalist JOHAN LINDSTRAND
Vocalist Johan Lindstrand has rejoined reactivated Swedish death/thrash metallers THE CROWN. THE CROWN's current lineup: Johan Lindstrand - Vocals Magnus Olsfelt - Bass Marko Tervonen - Rhythm Guitar Janne Saarenp - Drums Marcus Sunesson - Lead Guitar Commented the band: "We would like to thank our...September 9, 2011
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GRAVE: Montreal Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of GRAVE's September 4, 2011 concert at Campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada can be seen below. GRAVE is currently headlining a North American tour with support from BLOOD RED THRONE, PATHOLOGY and GIGAN. The band's official tour blog can be found at this location. GRAVE recen...September 7, 2011
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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer Says 'It Would Take Unbelievable Changes' For Reunion To Happen
Tarja Virmakari of Metal Shock Finland recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Shock Finland: For many BLACK SABBATH fans, "Headless Cross" (1989) was the last masterpiece of the band. What are your memories...August 27, 2011
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PAGAN RITES Completes Work On 'Preachers From Hell' Mini-Album
Swedish black metal veterans PAGAN RITES have completed work on a new mini-album, "Preachers From Hell". The CD was recorded in Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden with Stefan Karlsson (ex-SOUL REAPER) and was mastered by Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND). "Preachers From Hell" track listing: 01. Cur...August 12, 2011
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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Says 'Forbidden' Album 'Didn't Really Work'
Peter Hodgson of Gibson.com recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Gibson.com: What are your proudest individual BLACK SABBATH lyrical and vocal moments? "Cross Purposes", in particular, is an album that I find m...July 29, 2011
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DARK FUNERAL Announces New Bassist
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have announced the addition of bassist Zornheym to the group's ranks. Commented guitarist Lord Ahriman: "Now, that we face our new lineup, I must say that the atmosphere and the chemistry within the band feels absolutely fantastic. Furthermore, every single membe...July 27, 2011
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THE QUILL: 'Black Star' Video Released
"Black Star", the new video from Sweden's THE QUILL, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's new album, "Full Circle", which was released on June 24 in Europe and will be made available on July 26 in North America via Metalville Records. According to a press release, the CD "is packed wit...July 7, 2011
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GRAVE Signs New Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Swedish death metallers GRAVE have inked a new deal with Century Media Records. GRAVE issued its debut album, "Into The Grave", 20 years ago (August 1991) as the tenth-ever release from Century Media. As GRAVE founding member Ola Lindgren recalled in the "Swedish Death Metal" book by Daniel Ekerot,...July 7, 2011
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Former CANDLEMASS Singer Performs MERCYFUL FATE Classic With PORTRAIT; Video Available
Former CANDLEMASS singer Messiah Marcolin joined Swedish heavy metallers PORTRAIT on stage at the 2011 edition of Muskelrock a two-day festival was held June 2-4 in Tyrolen outside Vxj, Sweden to perform the MERCYFUL FATE classic "Black Funeral". Video footage of his appearance can be viewed below....July 2, 2011
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SPAWN OF POSSESSION Begins Recording New Album
Drummer Henrik "Morris" Schnstrm of Swedish technical death metallers SPAWN OF POSSESSION has entered Pama Studios in Kristianopel, Sweden with engineer Magnus "Mankan" Sedenberg to begin recording the band's new album for a fall release via Relapse Records. The CD will contain nine tracks plus an i...June 23, 2011
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DARK FUNERAL Rejoined By Drummer NILS FJALLSTROM
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have been rejoined by drummer Nils Fjallstrom (a.k.a. Dominator) i Commented Nils: "After a short break of focusing on other aspects of my life, it's a great privilege for me to announce my return to DARK FUNERAL. The time off has fueled my inspiration and urge t...June 23, 2011
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DEVIAN: 'It's Time To Break The Silence... With Eternal Silence!'
Swedish thrash/death/black metallers DEVIAN have released the following statement: "We have decided to put DEVIAN to rest. "After the tour with UNLEASHED in 2009, we started to focus on the third DEVIAN opus. After a few months of hard work on the album, Legion [a.k.a. Erik Hagsted, vocals] announce...June 22, 2011
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FALCONER: 'Vid Rosornas Grav' Video Released
"Vid Rosornas Grav", the new video from Swedish metallers FALCONER, can be seen below. The track comes off the band's seventh album, "Armod", which was released in Europe on June 3 via Metal Blade Records. The CD features 11 songs completely sung in Swedish and four bonus tracks that are said to be...June 21, 2011
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The Unseen Empire
I've always found SCAR SYMMETRY to be one of the most consistent and solid bands in metal. From songwriting to production, the Swedish prog-thrashers have always put forth an excellent display of forward-thinking melodeath. That being said, the band has also become somewhat formulaic over time. The...June 20, 2011
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FALCONER: 'Vid Rosornas Grav' Video To Make Online Debut
"Vid Rosornas Grav", the new video from Swedish metallers FALCONER, will make its online debut in "a few days," according to the band's guitarist Stefan Weinerhall. The clip will be made available in two versions: Swedish and English (under the title "By The Roses"). The track comes off the band's s...June 14, 2011
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