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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...

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ODHINN: Recording Sessions Halted

The recording sessions for the upcoming ODHINN album, entitled "The Empty Book", have been halted after all material on the computers and all music got stolen during a recent break-in at the Epidemic studios. As a result, the band will be forced to track everything again from scratch. A late 2004 re...

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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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HAMMERFALL Bassist Recording New Solo Album

HAMMERFALL bassist Magnus Rosén has commenced the recording process for his fourth solo album, "Arose", tentatively due later in the year. Described as "a little bit different from the previous CDs," the next album will feature bass, drums, guitar, vocals and sax. Magnus' last solo album, "Empty Roo...

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THE CROWN Seek Live Footage For Posthumous DVD

Defunct Swedish thrashers THE CROWN have announced plans to issue a posthumous live DVD and are asking fans for help in compiling THE CROWN live footage for the as-yet-untitled release. Details of all submissions should be sent to Johan. "Of course if we use your stuff, you will be credited for it,"...

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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...