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PLATITUDE Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement

Swedish progressive power metal band PLATITUDE have parted ways with drummer Marcus Höher. "This was an entirely professional decision, we parted ways because of musical differences," the group write on their web site. "We want to thank Marcus for the time spent, and the impact on the band and our m...

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MARDUK Pull Out Of Turkey's ROCK THE NATIONS Festival

Swedish black metallers MARDUK have cancelled their previously announced appearance at the Rock the Nations festival in Istanbul, Turkey "due to [the] incompetence of the organizer," according to a posting on the group's web site. "The band was stranded on the airport in Sweden trying to pick up tic...

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MARDUK To Enter Studio In July

Swedish black metallers MARDUK will enter Endarker studio in Norrköping, Sweden in mid-July to begin recording their ninth full-length album, tentatively due in November. So far, only one songtitle has been confirmed to appear on the upcoming CD — "Throne of Rats", which the group performed live at...

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NOMINON: Former Guitarist/Vocalist Explains His Departure

Guitarist/vocalist Jonas Mattsson has issued the following statement regarding his departure from the Swedish death metal band NOMINON: "To part with something you have given your whole life and was ready to die for is of course never easy. I have so many memories I gladly share over a beer. But as...

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NOMINON Announce New Bassist

Swedish death metallers NOMINON have announced the addition of IMMERSED IN BLOOD bassist Joel Andersson to the group's ranks. "[Guitarist] Juha [Sulasalmi] will take over the vocal duties until a suitable singer has been found," the band write on their web site. "Until then, NOMINON will continue as...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Collaborate With Keyboardist RICHARD ANDERSSON?

Legendary guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen may appear as a special guest on one of the songs on an upcoming solo album by virtuoso keyboardist Richard Andersson (TIME REQUIEM, SPACE ODYSSEY, MAJESTIC). The pair are reportedly good friends and Andersson came close to joining Yngwie's band around the time o...

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THE FORSAKEN: 'Traces of the Past' U.S. Release Date Confirmed

Century Media Records has set a June 29 U.S. release date for the third full-length album from Swedish death metallers THE FORSAKEN. Titled "Traces of the Past", the follow-up to 2002's "Arts Of Desolation" was recorded at Studio Abyss with producer/engineer Tommy Tägtgren and marks the recording de...

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LIZZY BORDEN Bassist Comments On ALEX NELSON's Passing

LIZZY BORDEN bassist Marten Andersson has posted the following message on his web site regarding the recent passing of ex-LIZZY BORDEN guitarist Alex Nelson: "Thanks for all the emails regarding Alex. I have been getting a ton of emails from all over the world. I knew the guy would be missed but I h...

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MARDUK Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement

Swedish black metallers MARDUK have parted ways with longtime bassist B.War. His replacement in the group is Magnus Devo Andersson, "a name that should ring a bell for all MARDUK fans as he was second guitar player on the first two albums ('Dark Endless' and 'Those of the Unlight')," according to a...

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AMARAN Announce New Drummer

Swedish progressive metallers AMARAN have announced the addition of drummer Pär Hjulström to the group's ranks. Hjulström joins AMARAN as a temporary replacement for Robin Bergh, who left the band in March for personal reasons. Pär will play with the band at the 2000 Decibel festival which takes pla...

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SARGATANAS REIGN Part Ways With Singer, Announce Replacement

Swedish death metallers SARGATANAS REIGN have parted ways with singer Magnus "Devo" Andersson (ex-MARDUK, CARDINAL SIN, DEAR MUTANT). "This decision was made as a group and there is no personal problems between us," the band write on their web site. "Devo will join us as a producer in the making of...

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THE HELLACOPTERS Sign U.S. Deal With LIQUOR AND POKER MUSIC

Sweden's THE HELLACOPTERS, who feature in their ranks former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson on guitar/vocals, have inked a U.S. deal with Liquor and Poker Music. As part of the agreement, Liquor and Poker Music will handle the American release of the group's most recent CD, "By The Grace Of God",...

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FOREFATHER Set Release Date For 'Ours Is The Kingdom'

England's FOREFATHER have set a May 31 release date through Holland's Karmageddon Media for their for their fourth album, "Ours Is The Kingdom". "Ours Is The Kingdom" was recorded at The Croft Recording Studio in England and features artwork by C.A. Interactive (MORIFADE, SKYFIRE). Commented Wulfsta...

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LIZZY BORDEN/MARTEN ANDERSSON Collaboration Not To Be Released Under LIZZY BORDEN Name

The full-length album currently being recorded by LIZZY BORDEN bassist Marten Andersson and the band's namesake/vocalist is NOT a new LIZZY BORDEN CD, according to a posting from Andersson on his official web site. "We are working on copyrighting band names right now and as soon as it's taken care o...

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GEORGE LYNCH To Release Tribute To His Influences

Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch will be issuing a new solo album, entitled "Furious George", in April through Shrapnel Records. "It is a compilation of sometimes-obscure songs that were inspirational to me growing up playing guitar," George said. Songs set to appear on the CD are: 01. Blood of...