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Former HAMMERFALL Bassist Collaborates With Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra On 'Past Future'

After 30 albums, touring the world for ten years with the heavy metal band HAMMERFALL, gold records, cultural awards and Grammis nominations, Swedish bassist Magnus Rosén (REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, HAMMERFALL, X-WORLD/5, FULLFORCE) has collaborated with the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra on his latest...

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OVERDRIVE Extends Deal With LION MUSIC; 'Angelmaker' Due In January

Classic Swedish metal merchants OVERDRIVE have extended their deal with Lion Music to include the band's upcoming album, "Angelmaker", due out in January 2011. This time the band wrote and recorded 18 songs, 12 of which will appear on the final product. Commented guitarist Janne Stark: "This time we...

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PRIMAL FEAR Singer Putting Finishing Touches On Solo Album

The forthcoming solo album from PRIMAL FEAR singer Ralf Scheepers is in the very final stages of production. Several very special guests appear on the effort, including "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD),Kai Hansen (GAMMA RAY),Sander Gommans (AFTER FOREVER) and Magnus Karlsson (PRIMAL FEAR, ALLEN/LA...

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AXENSTAR: 'Aftermath' Artwork Unveiled

Swedish melodic power metal band AXENSTAR will release its fifth studio album, "Aftermath", in January via IceWarrior Records/Rock It Up Records. The cover artwork (see below) was created by Felipe Machado Franco, who has previously worked with RHAPSODY, AXEL RUDI PELL, BLIND GUARDIAN, GAMMA RAY, BL...

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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR: Second 'Split Your Lip' Trailer Released

The second trailer for "Split Your Lip", the new album from Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release in Europe on November 26 via Nuclear Blast Records (except in Scandinavia, where it will be made available through Gain Records). The album's fi...

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PORTRAIT's New Album To Be Mixed By NICKE ANDERSSON

Swedish heavy metallers PORTRAIT have tapped Nicke Andersson (IMPERIAL STATE ELECTRIC, DEATH BREATH, THE HELLACOPTERS, ENTOMBED) to mix their second full-length album, "Crimen Laesae Majestatis Divinae", at Deuce Studio. The CD is currently being recorded at Necromorbus Studio (WATAIN, UNANIMATED, D...

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Doomsday King

Did you really think they'd stay away for good? THE CROWN's decision to split up after 2003's "Possessed 13" due to fatigue with the trials and tribulations that come with life as a touring extreme metal band left fans heartbroken, to say the least. Facing facts, for as revered as THE CROWN was by c...

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AMORAL, FUELBLOODED Members Join Forces In TORNADO

TORNADO (formerly NEMESIS DIVINA),the American, Dutch and Finnish metal band featuring members of AMORAL and FUELBLOODED, has inked a multi-album deal with the French label Listenable Records. The group will enter Abyss Studio in Pärlby, Sweden in February 2011 under the watchful eye of Swedish pro...

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DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA In Writing Mode

Swedish avant-garde rock band DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA is writing material for its next CD, tentatively due in 2011. The group states, "New album is coming along slowly but surely. We have around 11 songs in various stages of completion at the moment and we're still counting. Some working titles are:...

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THE QUILL: Two New Songs Available For Streaming

Two new songs from Sweden's THE QUILL — "Bring It On" and "Medicine" — are available for streaming using the ReverbNation TuneWidget below (click on "Songs" tab). Four years after the release of the group's most recent studio album, THE QUILL is ready to once again spread its musical gospel. We are...

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RAGE Guitarist To Guest On RALF SCHEEPERS' Solo Album

RAGE guitarist Victor Smolski has finished laying down his parts for the forthcoming solo album from PRIMAL FEAR singer Ralf Scheepers. According to a posting on the PRIMAL FEAR web site, Achim Köhler (PRIMAL FEAR, AMON AMARTH, BRAINSTORM) has begun mixing the effort at his Indiscreet Audio Studios...

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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR: First 'Split Your Lip' Trailer Released

The first trailer for "Split Your Lip", the new album from Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, can be viewed below. The CD is scheduled for release in Europe on November 26 via Nuclear Blast Records (except in Scandinavia, where it will be made available through Gain Records). The album's fir...

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PORTRAIT Preparing To Enter Studio

Swedish heavy metallers PORTRAIT will enter Necromorbus Studio (WATAIN, UNANIMATED, DESTRÖYER 666) in Alvik, Sweden in mid-November to begin recording their second full-length album, "Crimen Laesae Majestatis Divinae". Tentatively due in early 2011 via Metal Blade Records, the CD will feature cover...

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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE Interviewed On 'Heavy Metal Thunder'

DJ JC Green of Metal Messiah Radio's "Heavy Metal Thunder" show recently conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "If I Had A Wish", the second video from KISKE/SOMERVILLE — the new project featuring Mich...

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YGGDRASIL Begins Recording New Album, Announces New Members

Swedish folk metal band YGGDRASIL has issued the following update: "We have now begun the recording of our third full-length album, tentatively due to be released in the spring of 2011 through Grand Master Music. So far about half of the guitars have been recorded at Grand Master Audio in Sweden. "W...