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MOONSPELL: New Song 'The Last Of Us' Streaming; 'Extinct' Mediabook Cover Artwork Unveiled
Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL will release their new album, "Extinct", in March via Napalm Records. The CD was completed at Fascination Street Studio in Örebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren, who has previously worked with KATATONIA, AMON AMARTH, OPETH and PARADISE LOST, among others. The first...January 4, 2015
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OPETH's FREDRIK ÅKESSON: We Want People To Leave Our Concerts Happy
Rock Made Of Metal in October conducted an interview with guitarist Fredrik Åkesson of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On following up 2011's "Heritage" album with last year's "Pale Communion": Fred...January 3, 2015
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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT: 'I Haven't Really Thought About Retirement Yet'
On December 13, KNAC.COM conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH in Dallas, Texas. You can now watch the chat below. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On whether he is excited about OPETH's 25th-anniversary c...December 29, 2014
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LEPROUS: New Album Update
Norwegian progressive metallers LEPROUS are back in the studio working on the follow-up album to 2013's acclaimed album "Coal". The as-yet-untitled new CD is scheduled for a May 2015 release via InsideOut Music. Says LEPROUS in a statement: "We're super stoked about the new material we have composed...December 19, 2014
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ANGRA: 'Storm Of Emotions' Video Premiere
"Storm Of Emotions", 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 will be released on January 16, 2015 via earMUSIC. The CD was pre-produced by Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) and recorded...December 15, 2014
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OPETH: Fan-Filmed Footage Of Brussels Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of OPETH's November 6 performance at Ancienne Belgique in Brussels, Belgium can be seen below. Featured songs: 00:12 - Eternal Rains Will Come 07:15 - Cusp Of Eternity 12:40 - Bleak 25:12 - The Moor 37:23 - Advent 52:44 - Elysian Woes 59:18 - Windowpane 68:40 - Devil's Orcha...December 13, 2014
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AT THE GATES: Video Footage Of Last Night's EINDHOVEN METAL MEETING Performance
Fan-filmed video footage of AT THE GATES' December 12 performance at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting festival at Effenaar in Eindhoven, The Netherlands can be seen below. AT THE GATES's new album, "At War With Reality", was released on October 28 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media. The...December 13, 2014
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Grand Morbid Funeral
It's been six years since death metal superpower BLOODBATH has made its rambunctious presence known on album. In that time, both OPETH and KATATONIA have become international stars of metal by exploring well outside the box of their death and black metal roots. There's no question Martin "Axe" Axenr...December 11, 2014
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MORGOTH Recruits DISBELIEF Singer KARSTEN 'JAGGER' JÄGER
German death metal veterans MORGOTH have recruited singer Karsten "Jagger" Jäger (DISBELIEF) to replace the band's recently departed longtime vocalist Marc Grewe. MORGOTH has completed recording its new album, "Ungod", and is mixing the CD for a March 2015 release via Century Media. A rough-mix teas...December 8, 2014
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MORGOTH Parts Ways With Singer MARC GREWE, Vows To Continue With New Frontman
German death metal veterans MORGOTH have released the following statement: "Today we must bring you the unfortunate news that we have parted ways with our longtime vocalist Marc Grewe. "The chance for a further cooperation between us simply wasn't possible anymore. "This has been an extremely tough...December 5, 2014
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OPETH's MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Prefers Playing 'Places With A Bit Of History'
On October 11, guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH was interviewed by Roadrunner at Roundhouse in London, England. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what impact the venue's location has on an OPETH performance, Mikael said: "If you're gonna put it to extr...December 1, 2014
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DRAGONFORCE's FRÉDÉRIC LECLERCQ: Rock Is 'Not Dead'
French bassist Frédéric Leclercq of British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE has responded to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comment that "rock is dead." Simmons told Esquire magazine in September — in an interview conducted by his son Nick — that "rock did not die of old age. It was mur...November 28, 2014
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AT THE GATES: Fan-Filmed Video Footage Of Gothenburg Concert
Fan-filmed video footage of AT THE GATES' November 27 performace at Trädgår'n in Gothenburg, Sweden can be seen below. AT THE GATES's new album, "At War With Reality", was released on October 28 (one day earlier internationally) via Century Media. The CD, which sold 7,700 copies in the United States...November 28, 2014
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SOEN Featuring Ex-OPETH Drummer MARTIN LOPEZ: 'The Words' Video Released
"The Words", the new video from SOEN — the Swedish progressive rock band featuring drummer Martin Lopez (ex-OPETH, AMON AMARTH),vocalist Joel Ekelöf (WILLOWTREE),guitarist Joakim Platbarzdis and bassist Stefan Stenberg — can be seen below. The song is taken from the group's sophomore studio album,...November 27, 2014
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ANGRA: Video Footage From 'Secret Garden' Recording Sessions - Part 1
Brazilian/Italian metallers ANGRA will release their new album, "Secret Garden", on January 16, 2015 via earMUSIC. The CD was pre-produced by Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD) and recorded and produced in Sweden by Jens Bogren (KREATOR, ARCH ENEMY, OPETH, DRAGONFORCE). The first in a se...November 26, 2014
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