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HAMMERFALL Bassist On Tour To Help Others

On October 10, HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosèn will begin a solo bass tour that will include dates in Sweden, Germany, England and South America. Only one twist — the South American dates are not for personal profit; all money will be donated to homeless children. "I had this idea and worked [on] it...

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HAMMERFALL: New Album Track Listing Revealed

HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I'm pleased to see the studio diary I have been writing is to everyone's liking! That makes it much more fun to continue, even though I most likely would have done it anyway. These records are a ton...

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ABSU/MELECHESH Drummer Becomes A Father

Congratulations are in order for ABSU/MELECHESH drummer/vocalist Proscriptor (Russ R. Givens) and his wife Tiamatsu (Cristal A. Givens),who became the proud parents of a "wonderful" daughter, Saxon, earlier today (Sept. 21). In other news, Proscriptor has completed the drum tracks for an extreme ep...

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MASTERPLAN, SYMPHONY X Vocalists Team Up For New Release

Jorn Lande of MASTERPLAN and Russell Allen of SYMPHONY X have teamed up for an album together that will be released under the LANDE/ALLEN banner. The album is still in the recording stages, but is backed up by a stunning set of songs provided by Swedish guitar hero Magnus Karlsson (LAST TRIBE). No f...

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HAMMERFALL Begin Recording New Album

HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "The first week of recording have gone extremely smoothly! [Drummer] Anders [Johansson] played very well — as usual — and [producer] Charlie [Bauernfeind] has managed to make the drum sound even bet...

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THE CROWN: More Details About Upcoming Triple-DVD Revealed

Vocalist Johan Lindstrand of the defunct Swedish thrashers THE CROWN has posted a message regarding the group's upcoming posthumous three-disc DVD, slated for release sometime next year. "This will be the final goodbye to our true fans out there that's been supporting us since the very beginning," h...

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2000 DECIBEL: Festival Date Announced, First Band Confirmed

The sixth edition of the 2000 Decibel festival will take place on May 21, 2005 in Bengtsfors, Sweden (180 kilometres north of Gothenburg). What makes 2000 Decibel special is the fact that it is the only festival that is totally dedicated to Swedish hard rock and metal. If you visit the festival you...

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THE CROWN To Release Posthumous Three-Disc DVD Set

Defunct Swedish thrashers THE CROWN have announced plans to issue a posthumous three-disc DVD set in the near future. According to a posting on the group's web site, the upcoming set will be "a colossal damage to head and eyes!! This magnificent hail to the fans will take you on a dangerous rollerco...

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NIGHTRAGE Finish Mixing New Album

NIGHTRAGE, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring singer Tomas Lindberg (THE GREAT DECEIVER, LOCKUP, DISFEAR, ex-AT THE GATES, THE CROWN),and guitarists Marios Iliopoulos (EXHUMATION) and Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, MYSTIC PROPHECY, FIREWIND),have finished mixing their sophomore album at Studio Fr...

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HAMMERFALL Bassist To Embark On South American Tour

HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén will be embarking on a solo tour of South America in October. Tentative dates are as follows: Oct. 11-13 - Lima, Peru Oct. 14-16 - Santiago, Chile Oct. 17-18 - Concepción, Chile Oct. 19-22 - São Paulo, Brazil Oct. 23-26 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rosén recently complete...

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FALCONER Announce New Bassist

Sweden's FALCONER have announced the addition of bassist Magnus Linhardt (photo) to the group's ranks. The band have yet to announced a replacement for guitarist Anders Johansson, who left the group earlier in the year. FALCONER are continuing to write material for their next studio effort, tentativ...

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NIGHTRAGE Enter Studio To Record Sophomore Album

NIGHTRAGE, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring singer Tomas Lindberg (THE GREAT DECEIVER, LOCKUP, DISFEAR, ex-AT THE GATES, THE CROWN),and guitarists Marios Iliopoulos (EXHUMATION) and Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, MYSTIC PROPHECY, FIREWIND),have entered Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Sweden with...

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VICIOUS: Live Video Posted Online

Swedish thrash/death metallers VICIOUS have posted a live video for the track "Boots Of Led" at this location (17.5 MB). "Boots Of Led" comes off the group's debut album, "Vile, Vicious & Victorious", available now through Portugal's Sound Riot Records. The CD was recorded at Studio Underground...

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MARDUK Confirmed For Italy's AGGLUTINATION METAL FESTIVAL

Swedish black metallers MARDUK have been confirmed for the Agglutination Metal Festival on August 12 in Chiaromonte, Italy. Also set to appear are IRON SAVIOUR, CRYSTAL BALL, NOVEMBRE, CENTURION, THY MAJESTIE, RAIN, NAMELESS CRIME, DISGUISE and WALKYRIA. For more information, visit www.agglutination...

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CULT OF LUNA To Release New Album In October

Sweden's CULT OF LUNA have set "Salvation" as the title of their third album, due on October 4 through Earache Records. Recorded again at the Tonteknik Studios in Sweden and produced by Magnus Lindberg, the follow-up to 2003's "The Beyond" is described by guitarist Johannes Persson as "a natural pro...