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Former SENTENCED Guitarist's Cause Of Death Revealed

The surviving members of the long-defunct Finnish band SENTENCED have issued a new statement regarding the passing of the group's former guitarist and main songwriter, Miika Tenkula, who was found dead at his home on February 19, 2009. He was 34 years old. The statement reads as follows: "To stop ru...

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ANCARA: New Song Available For Streaming

Finnish hard rockers ANCARA will release their third album, "Chasing Shadows", on August 26 through Timo Kotipelto's (STRATOVARIUS) High & Loud Records. The CD's first single, "We Paint December", is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. Commented frontman Sammy Salminen: "I wanted...

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Ex-ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist MIKE STARR Selected For 'Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew'

According to CMT.com, former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr has been selected as a cast member for the new season of the VH1 reality series "Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew". Hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky, the season will consist of eight episodes that follow the real-life experiences of celebrity pat...

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KYPCK: 'Stalingrad' Video Released

"Stalingrad", the new video from KYPCK ("Kursk" in the western alphabet) — the Russian-singing Finnish doom metal band featuring former SENTENCED guitarist Sami Lopakka (a.k.a. S.S. Lopakka) — can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's debut album, "Cherno", which was completed during 2007...

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KALMAH: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Finnish metallers KALMAH have entered the studio to begin recording their sixth full-length album. Nine new songs and a couple of covers are being laid down, with the mixing and mastering sessions set to take place in the fall. According to the group, "all KALMAH elements are strongly present and th...

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Australian Heavy Metal Guitarist Admits Assaulting Teen At Party

Australia's ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) reports that Colin Murphy, a 20-year-old heavy metal guitarist, pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting a severely-intoxicated 15-year-old girl at a party at Whyalla early last year. Adelaide Magistrates Court heard he had performed with his...

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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Performs With Tribute Band In New York City

Former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Michael Starr joined the New York City-based AIC tribute band FACELIFT on stage this past Saturday (May 9) at Sullivan Hall in New York City to perform three songs — "Man In The Box", "Would?" and "Them Bones". According to the members of FACELIFT, Starr "was in great...

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ENTWINE: 'Painstained' To Receive U.S. Release In June

"Painstained", the sixth album from the Finnish gothic metal band ENTWINE, will be released in the U.S. on June 9 via Spinefarm Records. It will be available at physical retail and all digital carriers. The CD, which was released in Finland on January 28, was recorded with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (...

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ENSIFERUM: More New Album Details Revealed

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM have issued the following update: "As you might know, ENSIFERUM started recording [our] fourth album on April 13. Album is recorded/produced by Tero Kinnunen (NIGHTWISH, AMORPHIS) and Janne Joutsenniemi ('Victory Songs' producer). Album will be mixed by Hiili Hiilesm...

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ENTWINE's Tour Bus Burns To The Ground

According to the Finnish broadcasting company YLE, Finnish gothic metal band ENTWINE's tour bus was burnt to the ground (see photo below) in Ähtäri Saturday morning (April 18). The driver sleeping in the top bunk of the bus barely managed to escape from the burning vehicle. In addition to the bus, a...

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CANNABIS CORPSE Appears In 'In The Loop' Film

CANNABIS CORPSE, the Richmond, Virginia-based old-school death metal band featuring Philip "Landphil" Hall (guitar, bass) from MUNICIPAL WASTE, his brother Josh "HallHammer" Hall (drums) and Andy "Fossergrim" Horn (vocals),recently had a cameo role in Armando Iannucci political satire "In The Loop"...

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ANCARA Announces New Guitarist

Finnish hard rockers ANCARA have announced the addition of guitarist Tuomas "Gary" Keskinen (TECHNICOLOUR, NEGATIVE, MONDAY) to the group's ranks. Gary replaces Samuel Hjelt, who left the band earlier this year. Commented bassist Mika Rajala: "We are very pleased with our new member, who has heaps o...

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ENTWINE: 'Strife' Video Available

"Strife", the new video from Finnish goth-metallers ENTWINE, can be viewed below. The song comes off the band's sixth album, "Painstained", which was released in Finland on January 28. The CD was recorded with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, APOCALYPTICA, SENTENCED). "Painstained" track listing: 01....

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INSOMNIUM Launches Studio Blog

Finnish metal band INSOMNIUM has entered Fantom studio (where the group recorded its 2006 LP, "Above the Weeping World") to begin recording its fourth album for a late 2009 release. A studio blog has been launched at this location. Guitarist Ville Friman previously described the new songs as follows...

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VENGEFUL: New Lineup Revealed

Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based band VENGEFUL has announced the addition of Emmanuel Pronovost (guitar),Olivier Pinard (bass) and Phil Truesdell (drums) to the group's ranks. VENGEFUL has started recording vocals for its upcoming sophomore album, "The Omnipresent Curse". According to the band, the s...