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Metal Cover Artist ANDREAS MARSCHALL Speaks

RUNNING WILD's official web site has published an interview with renowned album cover artist Andreas Marschall (RUNNING WILD, HAMMERFALL, BLIND GUARDIAN, DIMMU BORGIR, etc.). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RW.net: The cover artwork for the new BLIND GUARDIAN single, which was created by...

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EMPIRE: New Album Nearing Completion

German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, EMPIRE, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE) is putting the finishing touches on the third EMPIRE album, tentatively due in May via AOR Heaven Records. "I'm mixing the last three titles right now," Munkes writes on his web site. "Be prepared for a mystic, powerful and fantast...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND To Open For OPETH On North American Tour

Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY and Canada's THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND have been confirmed as the opening acts for OPETH on their upcoming North American tour beginning in mid-February. Dates so far include: Feb. 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Feb. 16 - Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa Feb. 17 - Towson, MD @ Re...

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HAMMERFALL Guitarist: 'The Next Chapter Is About To Be Penned'

HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I can’t believe it's New Year's already, and the touring is over! We have been on the road on and off since April, so it has been the usual hectic year. And now, the next chapter is about to be ...

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Grand Illusion

Welcome to the "Grand Illusion". Oh come on, you know I had to do it. No surprises here, Sweden's NOCTURNAL RITES continue doing what they have done so well for 10 years, that being the creation of standard (though not run-of-the-mill) power metal that takes cues from (who else?) HELLOWEEN, yet emph...

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OPETH: New U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Sweden's OPETH will embark on a U.S. headlining tour beginning on February 15, 2006 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Feb. 15 - Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre Feb. 16 - Norfolk, VA @ The Norva Feb. 17 - Towson, MD @ Recher Theatre Feb. 18 - Millvale, PA @ ...

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NARNIA: New Album To Receive Japanese Release In March

Attic Arcade/Gencross has set a March 23, 2006 Japanese release date for the new NARNIA album, entitled "Enter the Gate". The Swedish metallers are currently negotiating a European release for the CD, which is being described by the band as "the most well-sounding and well-performed NARNIA album to...

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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR: 'We Don't Celebrate Sundays' Video Posted Online

Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR's video for their new single, "We Don't Celebrate Sundays", has been posted online at this location (Quicktime required). The song comes off the band's latest, self-titled effort, which was released in Sweden in early November on the Gain label. The group's...

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OPETH, CANDLEMASS, MESHUGGAH, HAMMERFALL Nominated For Swedish GRAMMY

OPETH have once again been nominated for a Swedish Grammy for their "Ghost Reveries" release. This is the band's fourth nomination since 2001 and the group's "Blackwater Park" CD. OPETH also picked up the award for 2003's "Deliverance". Other nominees this year are CANDLEMASS ("Candlemass"),HAMMERF...

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'Scandinavian Rock & Metal' Two-Volume Book Set Due In Early 2006

RockDetector.com is publishing a two-volume book set, "Scandinavian Rock & Metal", in the first quarter of 2006. The books cover all styles of rock and metal from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. In the now-expected Rockdetector style, executive editor Garry Sharpe-Young covers each band's h...

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MONTERREY METAL FEST 2006: More Details Announced

The 2006 Monterrey Metal Fest will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2006 at the Auditorio Coca Cola in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Six international metal bands will play on the Main Stage and approximately 10-12 international and Mexican metal bands will play on the second stage. The 200...

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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Issues Post-Tour Update

HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "That's it, we are now back home in Sweden and there are no more shows scheduled. We had a fantastic five weeks on the road with STRATOVARIUS! Thank you Timo, Timo, Jörg, Lauri and especially Jens, I...

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NOCTURNAL RITES Filming 'Still Alive' Video

Swedish power metallers NOCTURNAL RITES started shooting their second video off the "Grand Illusion" album on Monday (December 5). The clip for the track "Still Alive" is once again being directed by Owe Lingvall. NOCTURNAL RITES' latest album, "Grand Illusion" was released in September via Century...

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IN FLAMES, SEPULTURA, MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY Members Reveal Their Favorite Albums Of 2005

In the December/January issue of the Swedish magazine Close-Up, a number of heavy metal/hard rock musicians list their favorite albums of 2005. Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA): BIOHAZARD – "Means to an End" CLAUSTROPHOBIA – "Fulminant" EXODUS – "Shovel Headed Kill Machine" Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES): NINE...

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DREAMLAND: 'Fade Away' Video Posted Online

Swedish metallers DREAMLAND, who were discovered and produced by Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) and Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL),have uploaded their video for the track "Fade Away" at this location (video pops up in separate window). The song comes off the group's full-length debut, "Future's Calling", w...