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Former THE CROWN Members Announce Singer, Band Name
Vocalist Andreas "Whiplasher Bernadotte" Bergh of the Swedish industrial goth metal band DEATHSTARS has joined the new band formed by four former members of the now-defunct Swedish death/thrash act THE CROWN. The new group, dubbed DOBERMANN, is currently recording a collection of tunes which are bei...August 1, 2008
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Former THE CROWN Guitarist On New Project: Don't Call It A Reunion
Four former members of the now-defunct Swedish death/thrash act THE CROWN have reunited in a brand new project which is currently working on its debut album. Magnus Olsfelt (bass),Marko Tervonen (guitar),Marcus Sunesson (lead guitar) and Janne Saarenpää (drums) have joined forces with an as-yet-un...July 29, 2008
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REGAIN RECORDS Issues Statement Regarding GORGOROTH 'Live In Grieghallen' Dispute
Per Gyllenbäck, the label manager of Sweden's Regain Records, has released the following statement in response to the announcement that Swedish authorities have "sided" with GORGOROTH "copyright holders" Tom Cato Visnes (a.k.a. King Ov Hell; bass) and Kristian Eivind Espedal (a.k.a. Gaahl; vocals) t...July 29, 2008
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HELLTRAIN: New Song Posted Online
Swedish "death-rockers" HELLTRAIN — whose members have spent time playing with such acclaimed outfits as SCHEITAN, THE EVERDAWN, GATES OF ISHTAR, DEFLESHED, BATTLELUST, THE MOANING, and RAISED FIST — have posted the title track of their second album, "Rock 'n' Roll Devil", on their MySpace page. The...July 27, 2008
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GORGOROTH's GAAHL, KING Force REGAIN RECORDS To Stop Distribution Of 'Live In Greighallen'
The Gaahl-fronted version of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH has issued the following update: "Swedish court authorities (Malmø tingrett) have sided with GORGOROTH copyright holders King [bass] and Gaahl [vocals] to successfully stop [the Swedish record label] Regain Records' distribution o...July 27, 2008
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Former Members Of THE CROWN Reunite In New Project
Four former members of the now-defunct Swedish death/thrash act THE CROWN have reunited in a brand new project which is currently working on its debut album. Magnus Olsfelt (bass),Marko Tervonen (guitar),Marcus Sunesson (lead guitar) and Janne Saarenpää (drums) have joined forces with an as-yet-un...July 22, 2008
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Former HAMMERFALL Bassist To Join TARJA TURUNEN's Touring Band?
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen has reportedly asked ex-HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén to join her touring band for the upcoming fall 2008 trek. It is not presently clear if Rosén will accept the offer. Rosén is continuing work on his solo album with the Swedish National Symphonic Orchestra (...July 21, 2008
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SINNER: 'Crash & Burn' Final Track Listing Revealed
SINNER, the veteran German metal oufit led by Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR),recently finished recording its new album, "Crash & Burn", for a September 19 release via AFM Records. The CD was produced by Mat Sinner and Henny Wolter at the House Of Music studios features guest appearances by Dirty Sanc...July 6, 2008
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SIC: 'To Dare To Risk To Regret' Video Posted Online
SIC, the metal band from the Faroe Islands, has released its video for the song "To Dare To Risk To Regret". Watch the clip below. "To Dare To Risk To Regret" comes off the band's debut studio CD, "Pandemonium", which was released in early 2007 through Tutl Records. The album was produced by Tommy H...July 4, 2008
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Sweden's WITCHCRAFT Returns To U.S.
Sweden's WITCHCRAFT will return to the U.S. for a short string of live performances, including appearances at this year's Lollapalooza and Ozzfest festivals. Still supporting its latest album, "The Alchemist", the quartet continues to expand its Stateside fan and sales base. "We are really excited a...July 3, 2008
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CULT OF LUNA Guitarist To Guest On Total Rock
Johannes Persson, guitarist for Swedish art-rockers CULT OF LUNA, will present a special half-hour radio show this Thursday, July 3 at 2:30 p.m. UK time for Total Rock, with music chosen exclusively by Johannes himself. If that's not enough, Johannes will also partake in an hour-long interview with...July 3, 2008
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MARIONETTE To Support DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER In Europe
Swedish metal sextet MARIONETTE has been confirmed as one of the support acts for Germany DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER on the Reiterfestspiele Tour in October/November. The trek will cover Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Switzerland and will feature additional support from MUSTASCH and HONIGDIEB...July 2, 2008
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THERION: Trailer For 'Live Gothic' DVD Available
A trailer for "Live Gothic", the forthcoming DVD from Sweden's THERION, can be viewed below. With the success of 2007's "Gothic Kaballah" and 2004's "Lemuria/Sirius B", Sweden's THERION brought its enchanting and majestic live show throughout the world with stops in the U.S., many successful Europea...July 1, 2008
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MARIONETTE To Replace DEAD BY APRIL At Sweden's METALTOWN Festival
Swedish metal sextet MARIONETTE will replace DEAD BY APRIL on the billing of the Metaltown festival tomorrow evening (June 28) in Gothenburg, Sweden. MARIONETTE will perform at 17.20 (5:20 p.m.) on the Close-Up stage. Also set to appear tomorrow evening are IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, CLUTCH, CONVERGE,...June 27, 2008
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CONSTRUCDEAD: New Song Available For Streaming
A new CONSTRUCDEAD song entitled "Mephisto" is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The track comes off the Swedish metal group's fourth album, "Endless Echo", tentatively due later in the year via an as-yet-undetermined label. The band previously stated about the new material, "I thi...June 27, 2008
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