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KOLDBRANN: New Lineup Revealed

Norwegian black metallers KOLDBRANN have recruited drummer Folkedal (SARKOM session musicians) and guitarist Voidar (HJARNIDAUDI) for their upcoming festival appearances. KOLDBRANN now consists of: Kvass - Guitar Mannevond - Vocals S.G.J. - Bass Folkedal - Drums (live) Voidar - Guitar (live) KOLDBRA...

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MIDNATTSOL Parts Ways With Guitarist, Seeks Replacement

MIDNATTSOL — the German-Norwegian band featuring vocalist Carmen Elise Espenaes (the younger sister of LEAVES' EYES singer Liv Kristine) — has parted ways with guitarist Fabian Pospiech. According to the band, "Fabz [recently] became father of a little son. Such events always also bring some changes...

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SATYRICON: 'Lords Of Chaos' Book Is Inaccurate Story That 'Exploits' History Of Black Metal

Vocalist Sigurd "Satyr" Wongraven and drummer Kjetil-Vidar "Frost" Haraldstad of the Norwegian black metal band SATYRICON have expressed their disgust over the reports that the "Lords Of Chaos" book is being turned into a movie. Michael Moynihan and Didrik Soderlind's book claims to depict "true eve...

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ENSIFERUM: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Finnish folk metallers ENSIFERUM have set "From Afar" as the title of their fourth album, due on September 9 via Spinefarm Records. The CD was produced by Tero Kinnunen (NIGHTWISH, AMORPHIS) and Janne Joutsenniemi ('Victory Songs' producer) and was mixed by Hiili Hiilesmaa (HIM, SENTENCED, AMORPHIS)...

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AMON AMARTH: Footage From France's HELLFEST Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of Swedish viking metallers AMON AMARTH performing the song "Guardians of Asgaard" on June 21, 2009 at the Hellfest in Clisson, France can be viewed below (clip uploaded by Dave Ingham a.k.a. YouTube user "triptykon"). AMON AMARTH's seventh full-length album, "Twilight of th...

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VALKYRJA Begins Recording New Album

Swedish black metallers VALKYRJA entered Necromorbus Studios (WATAIN, DESTRÖYER 666, RAZOR OF OCCAM) in Stockholm on June 22 with producer Tore Stjerna to begin recording their second album. Commented the band: "The procedure will span throughout the summer and be available in pressed form in late 2...

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SIGHT OF EMPTINESS: New Album Samples, Artwork Unveiled

Costa Rica-based melodic extreme metal band SIGHT OF EMPTINESS has posted two new songs — "Predictable Tragedy" and "Burning Silence" — on the group's web site. Both tracks come off SIGHT OF EMPTINESS' second album, "Absolution of Humanity", which is expected to be released later in the year via an...

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SAXON To Play Free Show In San Antonio?

According to the Nikita Productions web site, British heavy metal legends SAXON will return to San Antonio, Texas on August 22 to headline a free concert at the Sunken Gardens Ampitheatre as part of a tribute to the late San Antonio disc jockey "The Godfather" Joe Anthony. Special guest to be announ...

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SAXON: New Audio Interview With BIFF BYFORD Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview host Mark Strigl and special guest VH1 metal expert Eric Bohnenstiel conducted with Biff Byford of SAXON. The 45-minute podcast can be downloaded at this location. SAXON's latest album, "Into The Labyrinth", sold around 1,000 copies in the...

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BRUCE DICKINSON And RONNIE JAMES DIO Are Heavy Metal's Top Singers

Headbang, a Turkish rock and metal magazine which is sold as a Blue Jean magazine supplement, has published its list of top 30 heavy metal and hard rock vocalists of all time (as compiled by the magazine's writers). It is as follows: 01. Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN, BRUCE DICKINSON) 02. Ronnie Jame...

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SAXON Frontman Interviewed In San Antonio; Video Available

Robert Williams of Metal-Rules.com conducted an interview with vocalist Biff Byford of British heavy metal legends SAXON prior to the band's May 22 performance in San Antonio, Texas. Watch the 14-minute clip below. SAXON's latest album, "Into The Labyrinth", sold around 1,000 copies in the United St...

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SAXON: New Video Interview Available

Angel Of Metal conducted an interview with British heavy metal legends SAXON at the inaugural installment of the Hammerfest festival, which was held April 24-25 at at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, Wales, United Kingdom. Watch the chat below. SAXON's latest album, "Into The Labyrinth", sold around 1,000...

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GRIND INC. Parts Ways With Second Vocalist

German death metallers GRIND INC. have issued the following update: "The band [has] decided to part their way with Thomas Strater on second vocals due to musical differences and circumstances of life. It was a long-[time-coming] decision and we want to thank Thomas for the last years of musical part...

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CATHEDRAL: 'Forest Of Equilibrium' DualDisc Out Now In Europe

"Forest Of Equilibrium", the classic debut album from British doom metal legends CATHEDRAL, has been reissued on DualDisc and is out now in Europe. "Forest Of Equilibrium" shocked the scene with its tortured sound upon its release in 1991. The reissue comes on a DualDisc, featuring the album — which...

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SAXON Frontman Interviewed On 'Metalheadz'; Audio Available

An interview with frontman Biff Byford and guitarist Doug Scarratt of British heavy metal legends SAXON conducted at the inaugural installment of the Hammerfest festival (which was held April 24-25 at at Pontins, Prestatyn Sands, Wales, United Kingdom) aired on last Tuesday's (May 19) edition of Wre...