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MESHUGGAH Is Working On 'Pretty Diverse' New Album, Says Guitarist MÅRTEN HAGSTRÖM

Guitarist Mårten Hagström of Swedish experimental extreme metallers MESHUGGAH was recently interviewed on HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta's official podcast, "The Jasta Show". You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. Asked about how the material is shaping up for MESHUGGAH's...

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SYMPHONY X Completes Mixing And Mastering New Album

New Jersey's progressive metal masters SYMPHONY X have finished mixing and mastering their new album with Swedish producer Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with KREATOR, PARADISE LOST, OPETH and AMON AMARTH, among others. SYMPHONY X states: "[Jens also] did our last two CDs, and did an amazing...

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ACT OF DEFIANCE Featuring Ex-MEGADETH, SHADOWS FALL, SCAR THE MARTYR Members: Mixing To Begin On Monday

ACT OF DEFIANCE, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner, and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass),will begin mixing its debut album on Monday, April 13 with world-renowned producer Chris...

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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'If We're Going To Put Out A Record, We'd Better Stand Behind It'

Australia's The Rockpit recently conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Rockpit: Do you find that maybe (compared to) the responses on the last few albums that on [the latest OPETH C...

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LEPROUS: 'The Price' Video Released

Norwegian progressive metallers LEPROUS will release their new studio album, "The Congregation", on May 25 in Europe and June 2 in North America via InsideOut Music. The drums, guitars and bass for the follow-up to 2013's "Coal" were recorded at Sweden's Fascination Street and Ghostward Studios with...

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ACT OF DEFIANCE Featuring Ex-MEGADETH, SHADOWS FALL, SCAR THE MARTYR Members: Debut Album Update

ACT OF DEFIANCE, the new band featuring former MEGADETH members Shawn Drover (drums) and Chris Broderick (guitar),alongside ex-SCAR THE MARTYR singer Henry Derek Bonner, and SHADOWS FALL's Matt Bachand (bass),recently entered the studio with world-renowned producer Chris "Zeuss" Harris (ROB ZOMBIE...

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New MEGADETH Guitarist KIKO LOUREIRO Has Full Support Of His ANGRA Bandmates

Brazilian metallers ANGRA have thrown their unwavering support behind their guitarist Kiko Loureiro, who has just been named the new axeman in MEGADETH. Says ANGRA guitarist Rafael Bittencourt: "Oh boy! My spine is still giving me goosebumps! "Kiko is in MEGADETH! Wow! What a feeling of pride! "I ha...

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AT THE GATES' Chicago Concert To Be Streamed On YAHOO!

Currently on a very successful road trip across North America with CONVERGE, PALLBEARER and VALLENFYRE as part of the "Decibel Magazine Tour" and promoting their "At War With Reality" album, Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES have teamed up with Live Nation and Yahoo! to live-stream t...

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MORGOTH: 'Voice Of Slumber' Video Released

"Voice Of Slumber", the new video from German death metallers MORGOTH, can be seen below. The clip was directed by Dirk Behlau of Pixeleye Interactive, who who has previously worked with such bands as ARCH ENEMY and SICK OF IT ALL. The song is taken from the band's new studio album, "Ungod", which w...

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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON Discusses His Gear (Video)

RockSverige.se recently met up with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH in the band's rehearsal room to take a closer look at his gear. Check out the footage below. OPETH's eleventh studio album, "Pale Communion", sold around 13,000 copies in the United States in its fir...

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LEPROUS: 'The Congregation' Cover Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

Norwegian progressive metallers LEPROUS will release their new studio album, "The Congregation", on May 25 in Europe and June 2 in North America via InsideOut Music. The drums, guitars and bass for the follow-up to 2013's "Coal" were recorded at Sweden's Fascination Street and Ghostward Studios with...

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ANGRA: 'Final Light' Video Released

"Final Light", the new video from Brazilian/Italian metallers ANGRA, can be seen below. The song is taken from the band's new album, "Secret Garden", which was released on January 16 via earMUSIC. The CD was pre-produced by Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) and recorded and produced in...

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In Times

Because of the blunt extremity of their music, ENSLAVED may not always get the widespread attention of IRON MAIDEN or MASTODON, who have both conjured more than one masterpiece in their esteemed careers. Most ENSLAVED fans would have no qualms in saying "Below the Lights" and "Isa" are inarguable ma...

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Suspended at Aphelion

Virginia-based WHILE HEAVEN WEPT consists of the core seven players of Rain Irving (lead vocals),Jim Hunter (bass),Jason Lingle (keys/vocals),Scott Loose (electric guitar),Tom Phillips (electric and acoustic guitars and synths),Michelle Schrotz (keys/vocals) and Trevor Schrotz (drums/percussion...

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AMON AMARTH Parts Ways With Drummer FREDRIK ANDERSSON

Swedish death metallers AMON AMARTH have parted ways with drummer Fredrik Andersson after 17 years. The band says in a statement: "Fredrik has been an important part of AMON AMARTH's development since he joined the band in 1998 and we wish him all the best for the future. We are currently in the pro...