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THE CROWN Slam Former Singer TOMAS LINDBERG: 'No One Could Deal With Him When He Was Drunk'
Swedish thrashers THE CROWN have slammed former singer Tomas Lindberg over his departure from the group, blaming his split with the band on his excessive alcohol consumption while on tour. Speaking to Sweden's biggest metal magazine Close-Up, bassist Magnus Olsfelt said, "The primary reason [for the...September 25, 2003
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HAMMERFALL: 'One Crimson Night' Track Listing Announced
Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have confirmed the track listing for their upcoming live CD/DVD, "One Crimson Night", due on October 20 through Nuclear Blast. The CD/DVD will contain the entire concert from Lisebergshallen in Göteborg, Sweden on February 20, 2003, while the DVD will also includ...September 15, 2003
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LAKE OF TEARS Officially Reform, Negotiate New Record Deal
LAKE OF TEARS guitarist/vocalist Daniel Brennare, bassist Mikael Larsson and drummer Johan Oudhuis have officially reformed the band after jamming together at several "test" rehearsals which were "very fun ...really rusty, but really fun and special," according to Daniel. The band are currently nego...September 5, 2003
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LAKE OF TEARS: Playing Together Again
LAKE OF TEARS guitarist/vocalist Daniel Brennare has posted the following message to the band's official forum: "I, [bassist] Mikael [Larsson] and [drummer] Johan [Oudhuis] have discussed playing together again and we will probably try it out in next week (if we can get our things together). It's be...August 4, 2003
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THE DUSKFALL To Enter Studio In August
Luleå, Sweden-based THE DUSKFALL will enter Dug-Out studios in Uppsala, Sweden on August 18 to begin recording their sophomore album, due in November through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The band are "still rehearsing and working on the new material and now 7 songs are completed," reads a post on t...July 21, 2003
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HELLTRAIN Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Swedish "death-rockers" HELLTRAIN have signed with Nuclear Blast Records. The band, whose lineup includes Pierre Törnkvist (vocals, guitar),Oskar Karlsson (drums, guitars),and Patrik Törnkvist (guitars, organ, piano, bass),are at Dugout Studio in Uppsala, Sweden with producer Daniel Bergstrand (M...June 16, 2003
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Over 100 Arrested At Sweden's HULTSFRED Festival
Over 100 people were arrested in Hultsfred, Sweden, Saturday (June 14) when a group of 500 festival goers began a "Conga" through the festival camping area, according to NME.com. STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, IN FLAMES, THE HAUNTED and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE were among the acts that appeared at the three-da...June 16, 2003
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THE DUSKFALL Begin Work On New Material
Luleå, Sweden-based THE DUSKFALL are presently working on the material for their sophomore album, to be recorded in August/September 2003. "The new songs will keep the 'DUSKFALL sound' but still add speed, aggression and technicality to their core," according to a posting on the band's official web...May 24, 2003
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THE CROWN Set Tentative Track Listing For New CD
Swedish thrashers THE CROWN, recently rejoined by original vocalist Johan Lindstrand, have set the tentative track listing for their forthcoming album, tentatively due in early September through Metal Blade Records. The as-yet-untitled follow-up to last year's "Crowned In Terror", which will be reco...March 18, 2003
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FRETERNIA Add New Guitarist
Sweden's FRETERNIA have announced the addition of former CONVICTION/ZONATA guitarist Niclas Karlsson to the group's ranks. FRETERNIA's latest album, "A Nightmare Story", was released last October through Spain's Arise Records. ...March 14, 2003
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THE CROWN Book Studio Time For Next Album
Swedish thrashers THE CROWN, recently rejoined by original vocalist Johan Lindstrand, have booked studio time at Gotheburg's Studio Fredman for the recording and mixing of their forthcoming album, tentatively due in early September through Metal Blade Records. The band — whose last album, 2002's "Cr...February 4, 2003
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THE CROWN: Heading For The Ultimate!
Swedish thrashers THE CROWN, recently rejoined by original vocalist Johan Lindstrand, are in the process of writing material for their next studio album, tentatively due in the summer. "This time we are heading for the ultimate and so far it sounds very promising," bassist Magnus Olsfelt stated. "Th...December 24, 2002
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MOTÖRHEAD's MIKKEY DEE: 'HAMMERFALL Can Suck My Cock'
MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee has slammed fellow Swedes HAMMERFALL for "acting like rock stars" and "completely ripping off" bands like HELLOWEEN, IRON MAIDEN and KING DIAMOND in order to attain their current level of success. Speaking to Metal Rules, Dee stated, "Look at a band like HAMMERFALL and s...December 6, 2002
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DUSKFALL: 'Frailty' Samples Posted Online
Luleå, Sweden-based DUSKFALL have posted three MP3 samples from their debut album, entitled "Frailty", via their official web site at this location. "Frailty", which includes guest appearances by ex-DARKANE/current SEETHINGS vocalist Lawrence Mackrory and "guitarist from hell" Magnus Olsson, was rec...November 19, 2002
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THRONEAEON Rejoined By Drummer, Announce New Bassist
Drummer Roger Sundquist has rejoined Swedish death metal act THRONEAEON. Meanwhile, bassist Andreas Dahlstrom has quit the band and has been replaced by Magnus Wall (formerly of ABHOTH). ...November 1, 2002
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