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PRIMAL FEAR: New Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have set "New Religion" as the title of their new album, due on August 31 via Frontiers Records. The complete track listing for the CD is as as follows (in no particular order): 01. New Religion 02. Drenched In Blood 03. The Curse Of Sharon 04. The Darkness a. Figh...

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Sweden's HAMMERFALL Announces New Bassist

Founding member and guitarist Oscar Dronjak of the Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL has issued the following update: "The waiting and speculation is over. Magnus [Rosén, bass] has been replaced. The new guy should be no stranger to any HAMMERFALL fan: re-enter Fredrik Larsson, original member of...

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SPAWN OF POSSESSION Drummer Quits

Drummer Dennis Röndum of the Swedish technical death metal outfit SPAWN OF POSSESSION has announced his departure from the band. His statement on the matter reads as follows: "After 10 years in SPAWN OF POSSESSION I have decided to move on and attempt other challenges in life. My reasons for leaving...

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HAMMERFALL Singer Breaks Elbow

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have posted the following message on their official web site: "Joacim [Cans, vocals] broke a bone in his elbow during a taekwon-do training session on Monday. Says he: 'It was during the warm-up, we were doing rushes across the room when I somehow slipped and wen...

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HAMMERFALL: More European Festival Appearances Announced

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have lined up the following festival appearances: May 25 - Rock Hard Festival - Gelsenkirchen, Germany May 26 - Springbreak Festival - Kalmar, Sweden May 27 - Rock Sound Festival - Huttwil, Swizerland May 30 - Liseberg - Göteborg, Sweden June 23 - Bang Your Head Festival...

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OVERDRIVE Recording First Album Since 1984

According to MelodicRock.com, OVERDRIVE — the Swedish '80s metal band which reunited in 2003 — is currently in the studio with producer Johan Blomström (BLINDED COLONY, KAPTAIN SUN) recording its new album, "Let The Metal Do The Talking" — the group's first since 1984! The CD will be released by Lio...

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PRIMAL FEAR: Studio Update

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have posted the following message on their official web site: "We had a great vocal/guitar session over the weekend! Stefan [Leibing, guitar] finished his guitar work for our new album at the U3 studio with our good friend Achim Köhler engineering. Ralf [Scheepers]...

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CRYSTAL EYES Cancels GOTHENBURG METAL FESTIVAL Appearance

Swedish/Danish metallers CRYSTAL EYES have issued the following update: "We are very sorry that we have to cancel the Gothenburg Metal Festival gig [scheduled for April 29-30 at Musikens Hus in Gothenburg, Sweden]. The reason for this is that Stefan [Svantesson, drums] has gone through several shock...

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ALLEN / LANDE's 'Revenge' Due In May

Frontiers Records has set a May release date for "The Revenge", the greatly anticipated second chapter of the ALLEN / LANDE musical alliance. The first result of Jorn Lande and Russell Allen's collaboration, "The Battle" was unleashed in September 2005 with unanimous acclaim from fans and critics al...

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DETRIMENTUM Renews Deal With GRINDETHIC RECORDS

Grindethic Records has announced the signing of U.K. extreme metallers DETRIMENTUM. The label had previously released the group's debut EP, "A Monument to Suffering", in 1999. Commented Tom from Grindethic: "After long discussions with the band, we are extremely proud to announce that the fantastic...

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LIZZY BORDEN Bassist Denies He has Been Asked To Join HAMMERFALL

Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN, STARWOOD) has shot down reports that he has been asked to replace fill the vacant bassist slot in HAMMERFALL following the departure of Magnus Rosén. Commented Marten: "I have been getting a bunch of emails these last couple of days asking if I am the new bass player...

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HAMMERFALL Comments On Bassist's Departure

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have issued the following update regarding the departure of bassist Magnus Rosén: "Bass player Magnus Rosén has elected to step down from HAMMERFALL to be able to focus on his own projects. While it is surprising, it's not a total shock to us since he has seemed...

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Ex-HAMMERFALL Bassist Explains Departure

Former HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén has issued a statement explaining his decision to leave the band. It reads as follows: "Thanks to all the fans around the world who supported the band for 10 years. You all gave me very nice memories after all the concerts we did. It was a pleasure to get such...

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HAMMERFALL Parts Ways With Bassist MAGNUS ROSÉN

Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have parted ways with bassist Magnus Rosén. An official statement is expected shortly. HAMMERFALL recently extended its contract with Nuclear Blast Records for another six albums. The signing took place on January 31 before the band's concert at the Filharmonie in Filder...

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DEATH BREATH: 'Let It Stink' Mini-Album Delayed; Track Listing Revealed

DEATH BREATH, the Swedish old-school death metal project featuring former ENTOMBED drummer and main songwriter Nicke Andersson (currently the frontman of his rock 'n' roll band THE HELLACOPTERS),has issued the following update: "We're sorry to inform you that our upcoming mini-album 'Let It Stink'...