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OPETH Forced To Cancel Helsinki Show

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have been forced to cancel tonight's (Monday, December 15) concert in Helsinki, Finland due to guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt contracting laryngitis. According to a posting on the band's web site, "The show will be rescheduled as soon as he's back on his feet...

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OPETH Schedules Finnish Dates

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have scheduled four dates in Finland in February 2009. They are as follows: Feb. 13 - Seinäjoki, Finland - Rytmikorjaamo Feb. 14 - Oulu, Finland - Teatria Feb. 15 - Helsinki, Finland - Kaapelitehdas Feb. 16 - Tampere, Finland - Pakkahuone OPETH has released a very...

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OPETH: 'Burden' Digital EP Out Now

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have released a very special digital EP called "Burden" featuring two rare B-sides, including a much-sought-after cover of ALICE IN CHAINS' "Would?" and a track previously available for a limited time only, "Mellotron Heart". OPETH's latest video for "Burden" (see...

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OPETH: New Video Interview Available

Austrian heavy 'zine Stormbringer.at conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mikael Åkerfeldt of the Swedish progressive metal band OPETH prior to the band's December 7, 2008 headlining concert in Vienna, Austria. Watch the 20-minute chat below. OPETH's latest video for "Burden" received its...

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OPETH Guests On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show; Audio Available

Swedish progressive metalelrs OPETH were IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guest earlier tonight (Friday, December 5) during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". According to a show description, OPETH's Mikael Åkerfeldt and Fredrik Åkesson "to...

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CORMORANT To Record New Album With Producer BILLY ANDERSON

San Francisco, California-based progressive black metal act CORMORANT will enter Sharkbite Studios in Oakland in January 2009 with producer with Billy Anderson (NEUROSIS, PRIMORDIAL, SLEEP, MELVINS) to begin recording its as-yet-untitled full-length debut. The band's progressive death metal approach...

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Former A DOZEN FURIES, WITHERED DREAMS Members Join Forces In THE FUNERAL PROCESSION

THE FUNERAL PROCESSION, the Dallas, Texas-based progressive/experimental metal band featuring former members of A DOZEN FURIES, PROPHECY and WITHERED DREAMS, is seeking a singer and keyboardist. The group cites its influences as OPETH, MY DYING BRIDE, BEHEMOTH, NECROPHAGIST, ANATHEMA, ANTIMATTER, SO...

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OPETH: Swedish Dates Announced

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH have scheduled the following dates in their home country: Feb. 12 - Close-Up Båten's Metal Cruise 2009 Feb. 18 - Malmö, Sweden - KB Feb. 19 - Linköping, Sweden - Platens Bar Feb. 25 - Örebro, Sweden - Club 700 Feb. 26 - Falun, Sweden - Arena Feb. 27 - Gävle, ...

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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': TV Commercial Available

On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, released one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". A 30-second TV commercial for the collection can be viewed below. Check out an e-card at this location. It's an all...

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OSI To Begin Mixing New Album Next Month

OSI (OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INFLUENCE),the project featuring FATES WARNING guitarist Jim Matheos and ex-DREAM THEATER keyboardist Kevin Moore, will begin mixing its as-yet-untitled third album in early December with engineer Phil Magnotti. A spring 2009 release is expected. OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfe...

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ANATHEMA's DANNY CAVANAGH Discusses Upcoming Album, Band's Business Affairs

Pete Woods of MTUK metal 'zine conducted an interview with Danny Cavanagh of the UK atmospheric rock band ANATHEMA prior to the band's November 7, 2008 concert at London, U.K.'s Islington Academy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. MTUK: Firstly, I wanted to ask about your partly enfor...

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'Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year': New E-Card Available

On October 14, Armoury Records, distributed by Eagle Rock Entertainment, released one mighty molten metal blast of good CD cheer: "We Wish You A Metal Xmas And A Headbanging New Year". A new e-card for the collection is available at this location. It's an all-star assemblage as members of such great...

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DIR EN GREY's 'Uroboros' Lands On Billboard Chart

"Uroboros", the seventh full-length album from Japan's DIR EN GREY, sold around 6,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 114 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD debuted at No. 1 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseekers) chart, which lists the best-sellin...

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THE FREEZING FOG: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Unveiled

Manchester, UK-based retro rockers THE FREEZING FOG have revealed the artwork (see below) for their upcoming self-titled album. It comes courtesy of UK artist Drew Millward, who has previously worked with the likes of MELVINS, BIG BUSINESS, BARONESS, UNSANE and ARCTIC MONKEYS. Far surpassing its pre...

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OPETH To Play Russia For The First Time

Swedish progressive metallers OPETH will perform in Russia for the first time ever in February 2009. On February 20, the band will play in Moscow and on February 21 they appear in St. Petersburg. "Burden", the new video from OPETH, can be viewed below. While Danish director Lasse Hoile (DREAM THEATE...