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SISTER SIN: 'True Sound Of The Underground' Audio Samples Available

Audio samples of three songs from "True Sound Of The Underground", the sophomore album from the Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN, can be streamed below. The CD, which will be released in North America on June 22 via Victory Records and in Europe on July 23 through Metal Heaven Recor...

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EDGUY/AVANTASIA Frontman: DIO 'Was The Epitome Of The Perfect Heavy Metal Vocalist'

EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[On Sunday] I [was] informed about the sad news of Ronnie James Dio's passing. It is impossible to fin...

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EDGUY Frontman Discusses AVANTASIA In New Video Interview

Spain's MSN/Rock Metal TV recently conducted an interview with EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet. The chat is now available for viewing below (courtesy of Rafabasa.com). AVANTASIA released its new epic masterpiece on April 3 as regular CDs ("The Wicked Symphony" and "Angel Of Babylon"),two sep...

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Diamonds

No sophomore jinx here; "Diamonds" from Swedish champions of old school heavy metal ENFORCER is every bit as good as the "Into the Night" debut. In fact, the more I listen the more I think it might even be better. We'll see what the passage of time brings in terms of the album's long term ...

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SISTER SIN: New Album Pushed Back Two Weeks

The U.S. release date of "True Sound Of The Underground", the sophomore album from the Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN, has been pushed back two weeks to June 22 (via Victory Records). The CD, which will be issued in Europe on July 23 through Metal Heaven Records, was produced by H...

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Former THE HELLACOPTERS Frontman Returns With New Project

THE HELLACOPTERS architect and former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson is back with a new band. IMPERIAL STATE ELECTRIC "delivers powerpop, with emphasis on power, rock AND roll," according to a press release. The group "could be the missing link between THE BEATLES and ALICE COOPER, or the bridge c...

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SISTER SIN To Film Two New Videos

Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN will film two new videos this month. The group states, "One [of the clips will be] for a track called 'Sound Of The Underground' [which we will shoot] with the wonderful Hammerstream team who did our video 'One Out Of Ten' [see below]. For the second...

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SISTER SIN: New Song Sample Posted Online

An audio sample of "Outrage", a brand new song from the Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN, can be streamed at this location. The track comes off the group's sophomore album, "True Sound Of The Underground", which is scheduled for release on June 8 via Victory Records in North America...

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THULCANDRA: Two Full New Songs Available For Streaming

Two new songs from THULCANDRA — the reactivated German black/death metal band featuring members of OBSCURA, DARK FORTRESS and HELFAHRT — are available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Spirit Of The Night" and "Fallen Angels Dominion" at this location. "Fallen Angels D...

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STRATOVARIUS, WOLF, SCAR SYMMETRY Members Featured On RUINED SOUL Debut

Members of STRATOVARIUS, WOLF, SCAR SYMMETRY and NIGHTRAGE are among the musicians who make guest appearances on "My Dying Day", the debut album from the Swedish metal project RUINED SOUL. Released on April 23 via Suicide Records, the CD was produced by the project's mastermind, Johnny Johansson, an...

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TRIDENT: 'World Destruction' Trailer Available

TRIDENT, the Swedish death metal band formed by guitarist Johan Norman (DISSECTION, SOULREAPER),released its long-awaited debut album, "World Destruction", on March 22 via Regain Records. The CD was recorded at Andy La Rocque's (KING DIAMOND) Sonic Train Studios in Varberg, Sweden. "World Destructi...

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CRASHDIET's New Album Cracks Swedish Top 5

"Generation Wild", the third album from Swedish glam rockers CRASHDIET, entered the official chart in the band's home country at position No. 3. The CD was made available in Sweden on April 14 through Gain/Sony Music. It was helmed by RamPac, the production and songwriting team formed by Johan Ramst...

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APRIL DIVINE: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Redemption", the new album from Swedish rockers APRIL DIVINE, is available for streaming in its entirety at this location. The band's second album, "Redemption" is set for a release on May 19. Drummer Per Karlsson states: "Since the single did so great for us we decided to give something back to th...

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THE LAW: 'Simplify' Video Released

"Simplify", the brand new video from Swedish thrashers THE LAW, can be viewed below. The clip was edited by THE LAW singer Tobias Jansson. "Simplify" was recorded at THE LAW's own studio, Studio Bingoberra, and was mastered by Lawrence Mackory (F.K.Ü., ENEMY IS US). The track will appear on the grou...

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SISTER SIN: New Album Release Dates Announced

Swedish female-fronted heavy rock band SISTER SIN will release its sophomore album, "True Sound Of The Underground", on June 8 via Victory Records in North America and on July 23 through Metal Heaven Records in Europe. The CD was produced by Henrik Edenhed (DEAD BY APRIL, ROBYN, LAMBRETTA, TEDDYBEAR...