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Ex-CARCASS Frontman JEFF WALKER: New Video Interview Available

A 25-minute video interview with former CARCASS frontman and current BRUJERIA bassist Jeff Walker conducted by Romania's Metal Act webzine has been posted online. Watch the footage below. Read the text version of the interview at this location. Walker released a solo album, entitled "Welcome to Carc...

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H.I.M.: Video Interview With VILLE VALO Available

Germany's Sonic Seducer magazine conducted an interview with H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo at the end of May in Los Angeles during the mixing sessions for the band's new album, "Venus Doom". Watch the interview in two parts below. Fan-filmed video footage of H.I.M. performing its new single, "Kiss of D...

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H.I.M. Finds Cover Art For New Album In New Orleans Gallery

More information has been revealed about the cover art for H.I.M.'s new album, "Venus Doom", which was painted by artist David Harouni. The band's leader Ville Valo purchased one of Harouni's paintings at New Orleans' Harouni Gallery (where the artist represents himself) and later asked Harouni if i...

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AZAGHAL To Release 'Omega' Later In The Year

Long-running Finnish black metallers AZAGHAL have inked a deal with Moribund Records. The band is currently working on the follow-up to 2006's "Luciferin Valo", tentatively due later this year. Commented founding guitarist Narqath: "The new album will be a step to a more aggressive and brutal direct...

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Video For QUEEN Cover Featuring NEGATIVE Singer Posted Online

NEGATIVE frontman Jonne Aaron recently teamed up with Jann Wilde (JANN WILDE & ROSE AVENUE) and Christian Fjäder (DEAD BY GUN) to record a cover of QUEEN's "Too Much Love Will Kill You" for a compilation album, titled "Rock 'n' Roll High School". The CD, which is was released on May 30, also fea...

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H.I.M. Draws Influences From 'SABBATH, Old-School METALLICA' For New CD

H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo told Spinner.com that the band's upcoming album, "Venus Doom", is a darker and heavier effort than its previous CD, 2005's "Dark Light". Valo explained, "There's...a lot of SABBATH and old-school METALLICA (in there). I wanted the album to be more aggressive, heavier and m...

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Are You H.I.M.'s Biggest Fan?

Are you the ultimate H.I.M. fan from the U.S.? If you are and can prove it, you can win a trip to meet H.I.M. at the opening night of Projekt Revolution in Seattle, WA, plus get your own private performance from Ville Valo and the band, and have the whole journey documented on video and ...

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PROFANE OMEN: 'Rewind' Video Posted Online

Finnish death 'n' roll band PROFANE OMEN has posted its promotional video for the song "Rewind" on its web site. You can watch the clip along with concert footage from several 2007 gigs in the "Media" section at www.profaneomen.net. PROFANE OMEN recently finished recording a new EP, entitled "Discon...

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VANDÖD: 'Burden Of Eden' Video Available

Swedish black metallers VANDÖD have released their full-length debut, "As", on Ex Mortem Records. Formed in 2004 by guitarist Henrik Wendel and drummer Daniel Wikforss, VANDÖD has developed a style all of its own, thanks in part to Wendel's years of playing in local orchestras. Vocalist Niclas Ankar...

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H.I.M.: Official 'Venus Doom' Release Date Revealed

Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have set September 18 as the new North American release date for their follow-up to 2005's "Dark Light", entitled "Venus Doom". The band's sixth studio CD, which will arrive one day earlier internationally, was recorded at the Finnvox facility in Helsinki with producer...

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ELENIUM Parts Ways With Guitarists

Finnish "progressive death" metallers ELENIUM, whose lineup includes current OMNIUM GATHERUM vocalist Jukka Pelkonen (a.k.a. "J"),have parted ways with guitarists Kasperi Heikkinen and Tommi Leinonen. "Kasperi has decided to concentrate on his own band MERGING FLARE and his other projects," the ban...

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H.I.M.: New 'Venus Doom' Release Date Revealed

Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have reportedly set September 4 as the new release date for their follow-up to 2005's "Dark Light", entitled "Venus Doom". The band's sixth studio CD was recorded at the Finnvox facility in Helsinki with producer Tim Palmer and was mixed in California. H.I.M. frontman V...

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ADASTRA: New Song Available For Download

Finnish metallers ADASTRA have made available for download a new track, entitled "Stood My Ground". Check it out on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's debut album, "The Last Sunset", due on June 6 via Violent Journey Records. The CD includes "old" favorites and a bunch of previo...

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PROFANE OMEN Finishes Recording New EP

Finnish death 'n' roll band PROFANE OMEN has finished recording a new EP, entitled "Disconnected", at Villvox Studio under the watchful eyes of engineer Aleksanteri Kuosa and producer Ville Sorvali. The EP will be mixed beginning on June 19 for a fall release. "Disconnected" EP track listing: 01. Di...

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H.I.M. Frontman Guests On MANNA Album; Audio Available

H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo has recorded a guest appearance on the debut album from Finnish singer Manna, who also happens to be H.I.M. guitarist Mikko "Linde" Lindstrom's wife. The track "Just for Tonight" can be found on the "Sister" album, which was released on May 9 in Finland. The CD was produce...