"Katatonia have long displayed a masterful propensity for expressing the tears and torments of mortality, offering sumptuous glimmers of sonic hope to soothe our troubled souls," so states the biography of the band via their website. It's not a boast it is simply a fact. The 25-year-old band out of Stockholm has survived the test … Continue reading The Fall Of Hearts Tour: Katatonia, Caspian, and Uncured in Pittsburgh @MrSmalls
Tag: Sweden
VAMPIRE premieres new track, “Under The Grudge”, via Decibel Magazine.com
In anticipation of their upcoming release, Sweden's VAMPIRE has premiered a new track, "Under The Grudge", via Decibel Magazine.com. Taken from the band's self-titled debut due out March 3rd in Europe and March 18th in North America via Century Media Records, "Under The Grudge" can be heard here: http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/streaming-vampire-under-the-grudge/ For another preview of Vampire, be sure to check out the … Continue reading VAMPIRE premieres new track, “Under The Grudge”, via Decibel Magazine.com
New Deals Death Album ‘Point Zero Solution’ via Spinefarm Records September 2013
The story of melodic death metallers Deals Death began in a music college called Boomtown, where guitarist Erik Jacobson met a couple of other students. With some further twists to the story, with which we need not bother, the band released their self-financed debut ‘Internal Demons’ in 2009 to raving reviews. In 2009 Deals Death … Continue reading New Deals Death Album ‘Point Zero Solution’ via Spinefarm Records September 2013
REVIEW: Swedish groove metal act The Quill show their rock determination on “Tiger’s Blood”
Remember how alternative (whatever the hell that means) music used to rock? Not the crap that is “radio-friendly”, but the stuff that used to really kick ass. Like all the nineties powerhouses, especially the grunge guys when they were still trying to make it, and the “indie” bands that rocked and didn’t really know they … Continue reading REVIEW: Swedish groove metal act The Quill show their rock determination on “Tiger’s Blood”
Deals Death Introduce New Bass Player
Swedish melo-death stalwarts Deals Death have announced a new bassist following departure of Fredrik Ljung earlier this year. Guitarist Erik Jacobson introduces, "When we decided to go separate ways with Fredrik Ljung some time ago, we immediately set our focus on finding a replacement. And not just a new bass player but a new member … Continue reading Deals Death Introduce New Bass Player
SPIRITUAL BEGGARS streams new song “Kingmaker”
Sweden's classic rock heavyweights SPIRITUAL BEGGARS are now streaming a new track, "Kingmaker," taken from their upcoming album Earth Blues. The new album is set for release Tuesday, April 16 in North America via InsideOut Music. Please click the link below to listen to the track: Michael Amott, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS' guitarist and main songwriter, comments about … Continue reading SPIRITUAL BEGGARS streams new song “Kingmaker”
CEREMONIAL OATH to digitally release deluxe re-issue of ‘The Book Of Truth’
CEREMONIAL OATH - Sweden's pioneers of twisted melodic death metal - will release their legendary debut album, The Book Of Truth, as a digital download in North America on April 16th via Century Media Records. Besides the album tracks found onThe Book Of Truth, this download will also include all tracks from the super rare demos, Wake … Continue reading CEREMONIAL OATH to digitally release deluxe re-issue of ‘The Book Of Truth’
SPIRITUAL BEGGARS launches first track off of new album, ‘Earth Blues’;
Sweden's classic rock heavyweights SPIRITUAL BEGGARS are now debuting the first song off of their upcoming 8th studio album, Earth Blues. Visit the UK's Classic Rock Magazine website to check out the stunning "Turn The Tide" here: http://www.classicrockmagazine.com/music_and_videos/premiere-spiritual-beggars-turn-the-tide/ Earth Blues celebrates SPIRITUAL BEGGARS' 20th anniversary as band. The album will be released on April 15th … Continue reading SPIRITUAL BEGGARS launches first track off of new album, ‘Earth Blues’;
SPIRITUAL BEGGARS unveils ‘Earth Blues’ cover artwork
Sweden's classic rock heavyweights SPIRITUAL BEGGARS recently finished work on their 8th studio album, Earth Blues, which celebrates their 20th anniversary as band. The album will be released via InsideOut Music on April 15th in Europe and April 16th in North America. SPIRITUAL BEGGARS' guitarist and songwriter Michael Amott comments about the artwork: "I had … Continue reading SPIRITUAL BEGGARS unveils ‘Earth Blues’ cover artwork
AWOLNATION ANNOUNCE 2013 SPRING U.S. TOUR
TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, JANUARY 18th AWOLNATION has announced the dates of their upcoming Spring U.S. concert tour. The band has confirmed 30 new shows beginning in March and running through April. Blondfire will serve as the main support act on most dates with Mother Mother to open. Tickets go on sale this … Continue reading AWOLNATION ANNOUNCE 2013 SPRING U.S. TOUR
Rock the Nation America announces “Voices From The Dark” tour in 2013 featuring MARDUK and MOONSPELL
This February / March 2013, Rock the Nation America is proud to present the elite from the dark way of the force, some of metal's darkest and most ambitious prodigies that the scene has to offer. From the cold lands of Sweden, the return of the infernal black metal sons MARDUK. Co-headlining is Portugal's dark … Continue reading Rock the Nation America announces “Voices From The Dark” tour in 2013 featuring MARDUK and MOONSPELL
Evocation Guitarist Vesa Kenttäkumpu Answers PMM’s Burning Questions
One of the criticisms of Illusions of Grandeur among metal critics seems to be that your sound has changed on this effort and has been described as some to be "Amon Amarth meets Dark Tranquility". How would you respond to these critics? I´m honored because I love those bands. I think it is a natural … Continue reading Evocation Guitarist Vesa Kenttäkumpu Answers PMM’s Burning Questions
DARK TRANQUILLITY Digitally Releases ‘Zero Distance’ EP
Swedish melodic death metal legends DARK TRANQUILLITY have digitally released their Zero Distance EP today in North America! To purchase Zero Distance, please head over to iTunes here. Taken from the European tour edition of We Are The Void (2010), the five tracks on the EP are a must-have for any diehard DARK TRANQUILLITY fan. … Continue reading DARK TRANQUILLITY Digitally Releases ‘Zero Distance’ EP
Meshuggah Release Dimiurge Video
Swedish extreme-metal band Meshuggah have released a new video for the song “Dimiurge.” "Meshuggah first attracted international attention with the 1995 release Destroy Erase Improve for its fusion of fast-tempo death metal, thrash metal and progressive metal with jazz fusion elements. Since its 2002 album Nothing, Meshuggah has used downtuned eight-string guitars. Meshuggah has become … Continue reading Meshuggah Release Dimiurge Video
EVOCATION releases new album, ‘Illusions Of Grandeur,’ today
Swedish death metal overlords EVOCATION have released their fourth studio album, Illusions Of Grandeur, today in North America via Century Media Records! To purchase Illusions Of Grandeur, please visit iTunes for a digital copy or CM Distro for the album in various CD/LP formats. If you still haven't heard Illusions Of Grandeur, please head over … Continue reading EVOCATION releases new album, ‘Illusions Of Grandeur,’ today
DARK TRANQUILLITY to Digitally Release ‘Zero Distance’ EP
Swedish melodic death metal legends DARK TRANQUILLITY will digitally release their Zero Distance EP on October 22nd in North America. Taken from the European tour edition of We Are The Void (2010), the five tracks on the EP are a must-have for any diehard DARK TRANQUILLITY fan. The track-listing for Zero Distance is below. Zero … Continue reading DARK TRANQUILLITY to Digitally Release ‘Zero Distance’ EP
GERMÁN PASCUAL Premieres New Music Video
Early this week A New Beginning the solo debut from GERMÁN PASCUAL was released on Nightmare Records. Today the first music video from the album has premiered on Nightmare Record's YouTube Channel. "If the Sky Would Fall" : In conjunction with the album's release, GERMÁN re-launched his official website and posted a full album stream … Continue reading GERMÁN PASCUAL Premieres New Music Video
GERMÁN PASCUAL Launches New Website
Yesterday saw the release of A New Beginning the solo debut from GERMÁN PASCUAL. In celebration of the album's release GERMÁN has re-launched his official website. GERMÁN has also posted a full album stream of A New Beginning. Visit the new official site and get a first listen to A New Beginning at http://www.germanpascual.com. GERMÁN … Continue reading GERMÁN PASCUAL Launches New Website
GOREMENT releases ‘Within The Shadow Of Darkness
GOREMENT, one of the finest yet obscurest death metal bands to ever emerge from the soil of Sweden, has digitally released Within The Shadow Of Darkness - The Complete Recordings today in North America. To download your copy, please head over to iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/within-shadow-darkness-complete/id561215975 Other than GOREMENT's discography compilation Darkness Of The Dead (released in … Continue reading GOREMENT releases ‘Within The Shadow Of Darkness
FULLFORCE Confirm November 27th North American Release Date for Next Level
In 2009 FULLFORCE was formed by members Mike Andersson (Cloudscape, Vocals), Stefan Elmgren (ex Hammerfall, Guitars), Anders Johansson (Hammerfall, ex Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Drums), CJ Grimmark (ex Narnia, Guitars) and Tommy Larsson (ex Heed, Bass). The Swedish five-piece started to write songs in order to complete their album and they describe their music to be … Continue reading FULLFORCE Confirm November 27th North American Release Date for Next Level
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