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Sinister Realm

That a band formed by PALE DIVINE veteran John Gaffney (bass) does not suck is no real shock. That the self-titled debut from Allentown, PA's SINISTER REALM is such a finely crafted and seamless blend of classic doom and classic metal may not be the stuff of dropped jaws, but the sheer quality level...

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FIDDLER'S GREEN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

FIDDLER'S GREEN, the German band that plays Irish "speedfolk," has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ATROCITY CALIBAN CAND...

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IHSAHN Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Former EMPEROR frontman IHSAHN has been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ATROCITY CALIBAN CANDLEMASS CANNIBAL CORPSE CORVUS CO...

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CANDLEMASS Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

Swedish doom legends CANDLEMASS have been confirmed for next year's edition of the Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-7, 2010 in Wacken, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ALICE COOPER ARCH ENEMY AMORPHIS ATROCITY CALIBAN CANDLEMASS CANNIBAL CORPSE CORVUS...

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CHRIS LANEY's New Solo Album To Feature Guest Appearances By BRUCE KULICK, CONNY BLOOM

Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney is working on material for his second solo album at Polar Studios in Stockholm. Tentatively due in the spring, the CD will feature collaborations and guest appearances by Bruce Kulick (KISS, UNION, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD) and Conny Bloom (HANOI ROCKS, ELEC...

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TETHRA Working On Material For Debut Mini-CD

TETHRA, the new Italian death/doom metal project featuring former members of GORY BLISTER, VEXED and MALUS VIVENDI, is currently writing material for its debut mini-CD. The effort will be recorded with producer Ossian, better known as the mastermind of the long-running Italian band OPERA IX. Accordi...

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CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL, DARK FUNERAL Nominated For SWEDISH METAL AWARDS

CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL, DARK FUNERAL and MARDUK are among among the nominated artists for the third annual Swedish Metal Awards, which will be held January 29, 2010 in Sweden. The complete list of nominees is as follows: Hard Rock: * EUROPE - "Last Look At Eden" * HELLFUELED - "Emission Of Sins" * H...

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CANDLEMASS To Release 'Ashes To Ashes Live' DVD

Bassist/mainman Leif Edling of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS was interviewed live on tonight's (Monday, December 21) edition of Greece's "Metalzone" radio show (web site) with Kostas Purevil Kyriakakis. One of the topics raised during the chat was the upcoming CANDLEMASS DVD, which will prob...

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CANDLEMASS Bassist To Guest On Greece's 'Metalzone'

Bassist/mainman Leif Edling of Swedish doom metal legends CANDLEMASS will be interviewed live on Monday, December 21 on Greece's "Metalzone" radio show with Kostas Purevil Kyriakakis. You can listen to the program at 22.00 (GMT +2) on 94fm in Athens and online at www.metalzone.gr by clicking on the...

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CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Among Official GRAMMIS Nominees

CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL and HARDCORE SUPERSTAR are among the five final nominees that are competing for the "Best Hard Rock" honor at the Swedish Grammis awards, which will be held January 15, 2010 at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm. The bands are all nominated for their most recent releases, all of w...

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JOHN GARCIA To Perform KYUSS Set At ROADBURN Festival

John Garcia (KYUSS, UNIDA, HERMANO) will perform an entire set of KYUSS songs at next year's Roadburn festival, which will be held at the 013 venue and Midi Theatre in Tilburg, Holland from Thursday, April 15 through Sunday, April 18, 2010. The incredible emotional content of KYUSS is due in large p...

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SARKE Confirmed For Holland's ROADBURN FESTIVAL

SARKE, the Norwegian band featuring Sarke (KHOLD, TULUS, OLD MAN'S CHILD, SENSA ANIMA) and Nocturno Culto (DARKTHRONE),has been confirmed for the Tom Gabriel Warrior-curated Only Death Is Real event during Roadburn Festival 2010 in Tilburg, Netherlands on Friday, April 16. SARKE's music and lyrics...

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CANDLEMASS' LEIF EDLING Selling Custom Bass

Bassist Leif Edling of Swedish doom legends CANDLEMASS is selling a "wonderful and unique" Manne bass guitar with cross inlays and CANDLEMASS skull on the body. It also says "Leif Edling" on the neck above the Manne logo. Commented Leif: "[The bass] was handmade in Italy two years ago and you can't...

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CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR In The Running For Swedish GRAMMIS Award

CANDLEMASS, HAMMERFALL, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR and WOLF are among the artists that are competing for the "Best Hard Rock" honor at the Swedish Grammis awards, which will be held January 15, 2010 at Münchenbryggeriet in Stockholm. The bands are all in the running to be nominated for their most recent rel...

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GRAND MAGUS Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of Swedish heavy rockers GRAND MAGUS. GRAND MAGUS is a three-piece band featuring "JB" Christofferson (guitar, lead vocals),Fox Skinner (bass, backing vocals) and Sebastian "Seb" Sippola (drums). During the band's 10-year history, GRAND MAGUS has release...