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SATARIEL Parts Ways With Guitarist

Swedish metallers SATARIEL have parted ways with guitarist Mikael Granqvist. According to the band, Granqvist made the decision to leave SATARIEL because he no longer felt inspired to keep playing the guitar. SATARIEL has already secured a replacement guitarist in the shape of a well-known musician...

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DOWN Reunion Caused By WITCHCRAFT

Chris Harris and Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com report: While they may not be terribly well-known in North America, former NORRSKEN guitarist Magnus Pelander and his bandmates in WITCHCRAFT are owed a debt of gratitude by DOWN fans the world over. After all, the Swedish sludge-rockers are largely respons...

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DEVIAN: Fourth 'Webisode' Posted Online

Swedish melodic death/black metallers DEVIAN — who feature in their ranks former MARDUK members Legion (vocals) and Emil Dragutinovic (drums) after their departure from MARDUK — have posted the fourth "webisode" documenting the recording process for the group's debut album, "Ninewinged Serpent", due...

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EUROPE Singer Is A First-Time Father

EUROPE singer Joey Tempest (real name: Rolf Magnus Joakim Larsson) and his wife Lisa welcomed their first child, a boy named James Joakim, on Friday, October 12 at a hospital in London, England. An eight-minute video interview with Joey Tempest conducted at the Arrow Rock Festival 2007, which was he...

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SATARIEL: 'Chifra' Mini-CD Sees Light Of Day

Swedish metallers SATARIEL have finally released their long-awaited new mini-CD, "Chifra", via Pulverised Records. The CD was mixed by Daniel Bergstrand (IN FLAMES, MESSHUGGAH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) and Magnus Alakangas at Dug-Out Studios in Uppsala, Sweden and features artwork and layout by Pär Joha...

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APRIL DIVINE Announces New Bassist

Swedish outfit APRIL DIVINE, which released its critically acclaimed debut album "Chapter One" (Ninetone/Universal) in January, has recruited POWERTRIP bassist Peter Uvén following the departure of Andreas Lundqvist. According to a press release, Uvén is best known for his "stunning" work with death...

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FALCONER: New Album Written

FALCONER guitarist Stefan Weinerhall has issued the following update: "Now we have all the new songs for the next album written. There's just the finishing touches left to do. We will start recording around Christmas this year and then mix it in May 2008. Faster and more complex than the last album...

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REVENGIA: More 'Eraser' Samples Available For Download

Swedish metallers REVENGIA have made two more audio clips from their upcoming "Eraser" album available for download: "Pain": Audio "Holy Lies": Audio REVENGIA recently parted ways with ARCH ENEMY drummer Daniel Erlandsson. The band's statement on the matter reads as follows: "As REVENGIA now is goin...

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DEVIAN: Third 'Webisode' Posted Online

Swedish melodic death/black metallers DEVIAN — who feature in their ranks former MARDUK members Legion (vocals) and Emil Dragutinovic (drums) after their departure from MARDUK — have posted the third "webisode" documenting the recording process for the group's debut album, "Ninewinged Serpent", due...

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Former HAMMERFALL Bassist To Tour Korea For Charity

Former HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén has just finished playing 13 solo bass concerts in Stockholm with The Royal Philharmonic Orcestra. On Sunday, October 14 Rosén will perform in Stockholm at the Kungsträdgården to raise awareness of serious human rights problems around the world. Magnus will als...

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PRIMAL FEAR: 'New Religion' Charts In Japan

PRIMAL FEAR's new album, "New Religion", has landed at position No. 37 on the Japanese chart of international artists and at No. 116 on the overall Top 200 chart. The CD recently landed on the Swedish chart at No. 67. It also entered the German chart at No. 60. "[This is] the highest chart entry ...

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WITCHCRAFT: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Swedish rock band WITCHCRAFT has announced a U.S. headlining tour in support of its highly anticipated new album, "The Alchemist". Referred to as "the coolest band in Sweden right now" by a popular UK monthly, WITCHCRAFT will kick off its U.S. tour on October 18 in New York City. "We’re looking forw...

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PRIMAL FEAR: 'New Religion' U.S. Release Date Confirmed

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR will release their new album, "New Religion", in the U.S. on January 29, 2008 via Locomotive/Ryko. "New Religion" recently landed on the Swedish chart at No. 67. It also entered the German chart at No. 60. "[This is] the highest chart entry since 'Black Sun' in 200...

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REVENGIA: More 'Eraser' Samples Available

Swedish metallers REVENGIA have posted two new audio samples from the upcoming "Eraser" album on their MySpace page. Check out the tracks "Back to Hell" and "Breathe Me" at this location. REVENGIA recently parted ways with ARCH ENEMY drummer Daniel Erlandsson. The band's statement on the matter read...

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DEVIAN Announces New Bassist

Swedish melodic death/black metallers DEVIAN — who feature in their ranks former MARDUK members Legion (vocals) and Emil Dragutinovic (drums) after their departure from MARDUK — have posted the second "webisode" documenting the recording process for the group's debut album, "Ninewinged Serpent", due...